Carl -
I had a good look at your pictures and I have to say, you have found an
absolute gem. The shrouds look perfect (the most important thing) which
means this thing probably has never been in a major accident.
Have a look at my healeys (hosted by Yahoo :) ):
http://www.seigrist.com/cars.html
and my A90 which is the grandfather of the 100 (same motor & gearbox) :
http://www.seigrist.com/A90.html
Cheers,
Alan
'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8
On Dec 14, 2007 8:23 AM, Carl Johnson <healeys@carlivar.com> wrote:
> Yup Yahoo employee here with an Austin-Healey. A 1966 BJ8. I bought
> it about a month ago at a garage sale believe it or not. My dad
> spotted it off in the corner, called me with the details, and I
> bought it over the phone with his help.
>
> It has '91 sticker on the original California black license plates.
> Basically it has been sitting for over 15 years (in a garage mostly).
> 99% rust-free. The only speck of rust is in the back inside of the
> trunk (er, boot) and that's just surface stuff that will sand off. No
> rust anywhere else. It is from the Palm Springs desert area.
>
> Here's some pics from when we first brought it home and started
> cleaning it up:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/9394028@N06/sets/72157603280322240/
>
> I now have the carbs plus clutch & brake master cylinders off in
> order to rebuild them all...
>
> Anyway my "day job" is at Yahoo! So search the web with Yahoo please,
> not that other G word... :)
>
> I just joined the list a few weeks ago and been meaning to introduce
> myself. Had to step in and help when I saw a Yahoo problem!
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