I enjoy perfectly original cars that have been well cared for. I enjoy
radically modified Healeys, and I enjoy slightly personalized Healeys. I like
Healey Blue, BRG, OEW, Florida Green, Spruce Green and Pacific Green. I like a
really good black one too, but mine are both RED! My wife really likes those
modern roll-up windows and the pull-up convertible top, but mine are roadsters
with side curtains!
Finally, I really like Healey people who love originality. They are dedicated
to the hobby (or profession), and typically they can be really, really helpful.
I called on one of my very favorites, Rich Chrysler, with a question just today
and he had an answer for me in minutes. You know what, he didn't ask me if I
was working on "an as original car" or not? I once prepared an article on the
rebuild of the control head (trafficator) and Roger Moment was the go to guy,
ready to lend a helpful assist.
Then again, I love Healey people who modify their cars to suit THEIR tastes
while remaining true to what I will call a "Healey Spirit." Steve Thomton, Mick
Nordquist, Rick Neville, Steve Gerow, Randy Forbes, Rich Grauman, Tim Moran,
Udo Putzke and Mike Oritt come to mind.
I could have named many other people in both of these categories (and
sub-categories). Heaven only knows how much I have benefitted from all of these
people. I am thankful to you all. I even try to share what I have learned from
time to time to keep this automotive interest going.
So....
Cheers and thanks.
Lin
Lin Rose
1959 AN5 Bugeye - pure driving enjoyment, go-kart with a body.
1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" - owned since 1971, my first car and still have it!
1964 Jag MKII - current project
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