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Subject: [Healeys] 100 MPH Club
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:43:47 -0700
References: <6.2.3.4.2.20120410205535.0208f4c8@pop.att.yahoo.com>
I hit 100mph+--if my speedometer is to be believed--in my BJ8 with a full load 
(passenger, luggage, etc.) on a deserted 
stretch of Nevada highway (aren't they all deserted?).

Nothing else to do out there.

Bob



On 4/10/2012 9:13 PM, john spaur wrote:
> We all know that Donald Healey was a member of the 200 MPH club.
>
> I am wondering how many people have exceeded 100 MPH while driving an 
> Austin-Healey.
>
> Many years ago, while a junior or senior in high school, me and two of my 
> friends hit 110 MPH on a deserted stretch of 
> freeway. It took a while to get up to that speed and we were going up a 
> slight incline. The front end felt like it was 
> riding on a marshmellow.
>
> Anyone have a story they are willing to share?
>
> John
> '62 BT7
> _______________________________________________
>
>


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