The classic Austin-Healey 3000 MK III is a symbol of the rich in the 1960s. This car is owned by the owner of a large nightclub in Saigon.
Austin-Healey 3000 is a sports car model from the UK, produced in the period 1959-1967. The body was built by Jensen Motor and assembled at the BMC Abingdon factory, along with other models under the MG brand.
In its time, the Austin-Healey 3000 was a symbol of the upper class. The car’s elegant, impressive appearance attracts classic car collectors around the world. This car is the Austin-Healey 3000 MK IIII (Mark III) version, owned by a tycoon in Ho Chi Minh City.
The size of the Austin-Healey 3000 MK III is relatively small, with a 2+2 seat layout. The third generation of the Austin-Healey 3000 was introduced in February 1964 and ceased production 3 years later.
The design company’s badge is located at the front of the car. RAC is the abbreviation for the company name of the Jensen brothers, Alan Jensen and Richard Jensen.
The British coat of arms is also found on the front, this is the coat of arms commemorating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, which took place on June 2, 1953.
The attraction on this classic car model is the spoked wheels, not cast wheels like today’s models. This is a popular design on cars in the 1960s.
Compared to the previous Austin-Healey 3000 versions, this car has an improved engine with a higher camshaft. The resistive assist braking system is standard equipment instead of an option as before.
The car is equipped with a 3.0L, 6-cylinder engine, using spring valves, producing 150 horsepower, higher than the 136 horsepower of previous models. During its lifetime, 17,712 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark IIIs were sold worldwide.
