Annual Shutdown Period

We are closed for our annual summer shutdown from Monday 14th September 2020, re-opening Monday 21st September. During this period our phones will be switched off and all enquiries (emails/contact forms) will be dealt with in full upon our return to the office. After an extremely busy and stressful 5 months (we remained open the entire time working 7-day shift patterns), the whole John Skinner team is looking forward to a well-deserved break. Please respect this, and thank you for your patience.

BJ8 (3000)

The six-year period between 1963 to 1968 saw the mass production of possibly the most famous of the Austin Healey cars – the 3000 Mark 3 BJ8. It was a 4 Seater Convertible and featured slightly modified trim, including the introduction of embossed “welded” patterns on the Vinyl Seats and Quarter Panels. A total of 17,712 BJ8 cars were produced, with approximately 1,390 being classified as Phase 1, and the rest as Phase 2 models.

John Skinner Ltd can offer a variety of interior parts and kits for a full restoration of your Austin Healey 3000 MK3. This includes fully trimmed Interior Side Panels, and pre-sewn Seat Cover Kits, as well as Carpet and Flooring kits and Soft Top Convertible Hoods.

We can supply kits in a wide variety of colours and materials, catering for both the original Abingdon factory production line specifications, as well as bespoke/custom options. Materials include Leather and Vinyl/Ambla for the Interior Panels and Seat Upholstery, as well as Wool, Karvel, and Armacord options for the flooring. British Everflex PVC and Canvas Mohair Hooding materials also available in a variety of shades.

All parts are manufactured and supplied from our unit in Cheltenham, based less than 50 miles from the original Longbridge and Abingdon plants.