I happened to catch the latest Motor Trend at my folks' house this weekend (this
issues summarizes all the cars on the market today). There was an in-depth
writeup on the new Pontiac Solstice, in which it was compared favorably
to a "Big Healey" (in two spots in the article). Not a 'Vette, not a Mustang,
not a Honda, but a Big Healey.
Pretty satisfying to see our 38+ year-old Beasts are still setting the standard.
bs
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Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net
'67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M
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Subject: Boat US recognition
> Once again, people are recognizing that the Healey is a true classic!
> In the September issue of Boat U.S., Jim Ellis was writing about racing with
> the Stars and Heros in the Antiqua Classic Yacht Regatta (that's boat racing
> to you land lubbers). In his article, he states "Most of us recognizea a true
> automobile classic when we see one - whether it's a Gull-wing Mercedes, a 1960
> Austin Healey roadster, or a 1964 Mustang". You will note that there was only
> three cars mentioned and Healey was one of them.
> What with all the new tv ads and commercials with a Healey in them, people
> are, once again turning to the Healeys.
>
> Bill Schellhaas
> BJ7
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