Just goes to show you how far we have come since these cars were
manufactured. Back in the olden days these cars were used as every
day drivers. Talk about frustrating. Breakdowns, hot and sweaty,
no room, I think we're pretty lucky to have these as hobbies only.
"I pity the foo that doesn't have two. "
Mark
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
To: "Austin-Healey List" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 11:19 AM
Subject: Does Anybody's Healey Run Well All or Most of the Time
> Most of the stories I hear about trips in Healeys run like this: "I was no
> my way to XXX and the car broke down". Rarely do I see, "I drive it all
> the
> time and I hardly ever have a problem." This is might be because
> breakdown
> stories are more interesting than nothing happened stories.
>
>
>
> So which is it?
>
>
>
> A few days ago my engine stopped because the ignition condenser failed. In
> all my years of driving, this has never happened to me before. Was this
> an
> isolated incident or should I expect these odd occurrences on a regular
> basis?
>
>
>
> Your comments are appreciated,
>
>
>
> Ned Smith
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