AUSTIN FX3

Sold/number built 1948-’58/12,435 (inc FL1)

Construction pressed steel chassis, steel body

Engine all-iron, ohv 2199cc ‘four,’ Zenith carb

Max power 67bhp @ 3800rpm

Max torque 116lb ft @ 1700rpm

Transmission four-speed manual with synchromesh on the top three ratios, RWD

Suspension: front beam axle, hydraulic dampers, anti-roll bar rear live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs

Steering cam and gear Brakes drums

Length 14ft 5in (4407mm) Width 5ft 71/2in (1715mm) Height 5ft 11in (1804mm)

Wheelbase 9ft 21/2in (2810mm)

Weight 3192lb (1448kg)

0-60mph n/a Top speed 50mph Mpg 18

Price new £910 Price now £12,000