When the British Motor Company saw the opportunity in the 1960s to position a new saloon in the upper middle class against top dogs such as the Rover P5 or Humber Super Snipe, the Austin 3 Litre was developed, which shared the passenger compartment with the Austin 1800 but was technically a new design. The combination of existing and new did not really work out, and the car was not a success on the market, even though its ride comfort and spaciousness had nothing to fear from comparison. This report describes the history of this rare saloon and provides driving impressions from today, accompanied by current and historical pictures, as well as several sales brochures.