Hello Jess,
Just for your information, BN1's and BN2's 'till the end of 1955 that were
listed with "Red Trim" interiors were actually a very distinctive
combination of a bright orangey red for leather and vinyl with a more
normally perceived "red" for all Armacord, carpet, top, tonneau cover and
sidescreen material. There was no contrasting piping on the seats or
armrest. However, the red Armacord throughout was bound in the contrasting
orange shade.
It wasn't until after January '56 in the later BN2's that a red interior was
introduced that was much more of a deep crimson red, again with no
contrasting piping.
Perception of a colour from someone who isn't necessarily "up to speed" on
what is correct and what is not, could possibly have the unwary buyer paying
top money for something found later to be incorrect.
Of course to each his own and best of luck finding your dream car.
There is one here in Ontario that may be available that is exactly what you
describe. It's a BN1, Old English White with the red/orange interior,
completely finished and a Gold level Concours winner. We assembled and
trimmed out this car in 2002. The car is excellent and needs nothing. Not
going cheap, but worth every penny. Contact me if this sounds like what you
want, and I'll put you in touch with the owner.
Rich Chrysler
AHCA Hundred Registrar
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Soderling" <jsoderling@astound.net>
To: <jessmd1@comcast.net>; <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 8:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 356
> There is one advertised the June issue of AH Mag by Art Robbins PH
> 650-380-3586. California car, new Healey Blue paint, blue interior, trunk
> liner and top. 74,000 orig miles. $35,000. NFI.
>
> Vrooom vrooom,
> John
> 100-Six MM Erika the Red
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <jessmd1@comcast.net>
> To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 11:11 AM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healeys Digest, Vol 2, Issue 356
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>
>> Hello all I am new to the list. I am looking to buy an austin healey
>> BN1.My dream car would be a BN1 with rebuilt motor and new red interior.I
>> will get the car professionally painted if I can find one at a reasonable
>> price.Anyone know of an available BN1? These cars are hard to find.
>> Thanks,Jess
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