" I really enjoyed realising my long-held ambition of driving an E-Type - the archetypal British Sportscar! The only part of the hire I didn't enjoy was having to give the car back! "
Nigel Barnett
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1965 Austin Healey 3000

'The Ideal Big-Engined Cruiser'

1965 Austin Healey 3000
Production Period: Feb. 1964 to Nov. 1967
No. of cylinders: 6
Engine Type: All Iron Pushrod Overhead Valve
Bore & Stroke:
Capacity: 2,912 cc
No. & type of carburrettors: Twin 2” SU
Power output: 148 bhp at 5,250 rpm
Clutch & Gearbox: Dry Clutch
4 speed full-synchro manual gearbox with overdrive on third and fourth gears
Type of suspension: Front: Independent by double wishbones, coil springs with lever arm dampers as top link.
Steering: Cam Gears cam and peg
Rear: Live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs. Panhard rod, lever arm dampers.
Wheels: 72 spoke Wire Wheels
Brake type: Disc brakes at the front and drums at the rear, with servo
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 9.8 seconds
Maximum Speed: 122 mph