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Subject: [Healeys] Conventry Climax
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2017 20:52:04 -0800
References: <16f35236-d61f-2341-2814-d3379f550f53@earthlink.net> <008c01d36729$f961e9a0$ec25bce0$@tpg.com.au>
"impecunious"

Just when I thought I knew all the words.

bs


On 11/26/2017 6:46 PM, Patrick & Caroline Quinn wrote:
> Hello
>
> The story about the FPF engine fitted to the Healey Boat is also mentioned
> in DMH's book 'My World of Cars'. Yes the engine was rebuilt and sent out to
> a customer in Australia.
>
> There were a couple of Sprites in this country with Climax FWA engines and
> when I bought my first Austin-Healey 100 back in 1972 I had the choice
> between it for $1,275 and a Climax powered Turner for $1,500. I couldn't
> afford the Turner so bought the 100. Often wonder what would have happened
> if I bought the Turner. Probably be more impecunious than I am now.
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Blue Mountains, Australia
>
>


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