Austin-Healey 3000 1959–1967 car dimensions: 3988 mm long, 1524 mm wide and 1250 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,157 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 150 litres.
The cabin is a classic open sports car setup with leather or vinyl seats and full carpeting on early cars. Heater is optional on standard models and included on deluxe versions, with fresh air and defrosters. Radio is an optional extra with provision for fitting. Early roadsters use side curtains and a removable soft top. later convertibles gain wind-up windows, wrap-around windscreen and a better folding hood. Mk III models add a wood-veneer dashboard with gauges ahead of the driver. No modern driver aids are listed.
Boot space is listed at 150 litres and is partly taken by the spare wheel. On Mk III cars the rear seatback folds flat to create extra cargo platform space behind the front seats.
No towing or payload figures appear in period specifications. The car is a pure sports roadster with no work-oriented equipment listed. Later Mk III Phase II models received revised rear suspension with radius arms and higher ground clearance for better usability.
The cabin offers leather or Ambla vinyl bucket seats that are adjustable, with full carpeting. Early cars use side curtains and a demountable soft top for open-air driving. Later models add wind-up windows, a wrap-around windscreen and wood-veneer dashboard. Heater is optional. Rear seats in 2+2 versions suit small children or fold for luggage. Space feels tight and sporty with upright seating.
Fuel consumption around 20 mpg on petrol.
Engine oil change every 3000 miles early models, every 6000 miles later.
Front disc brakes standard, rear drums. servo optional then standard.
Greasing required at multiple points every 3000 miles.
Requires high-octane petrol.
The car runs on petrol of 98-100 octane. Fuel use sits near 20 mpg in typical driving, with a tank holding about 14 US gallons. Twin or triple SU carburettors feed the 2.9-litre six.
Servicing calls for engine oil changes at 3000-mile intervals on early cars and 6000 miles later, plus gearbox and axle oil at similar points. Grease 11 to 18 fittings every 3000 miles. Tappet clearances need regular checks.
Safety kit centres on Girling front disc brakes with rear drums. A brake servo starts as an option and becomes standard later. Seat-belt anchorage points appear on later cars. No crash-test ratings exist for the generation.
Keeping the car means watching for rust in the chassis, sills and body joints. Parts remain widely available. Regular fluid checks, heat-shield attention and careful storage help longevity. The simple mechanicals reward attentive owners.
Length 3988 mm, Width 1524 mm, Height 1250 mm, Wheelbase 2337 mm (3000 1959–1967)
Sources: manufacturer data, Wikipedia, conceptcarz.com.