I really can't let this pass, "The 4 speed is much more pleasant to
drive than the BN1" I don't think so!!
No offence, my opinion.
Cheers
Larry
On 20/05/2012 1:11 PM, Randy Hicks wrote:
> Ok. I guess I have to jump in on this. "Are they better?"
>
> Yes, they are better. Roughly 25% more horsepower, heavier sway bar resulting
> in better handling. the 4 speed is much more pleasant to drive than the BN1,
> and the louvered hood w/strap make them a standout in any crowd. Sure there
> may have been some marketing ploy by Donald Healey with the 100 M but
> regardless, it produced a faster, better driving car. Give him credit.
>
> May be why so many re-productions are built today!
>
> Now, take into account production numbers. 640 BN2 !00 M's built, maybe
> 175-185 still exist today. BN1& BN2 production was roughly 14,000, and maybe
> 3500+ (Rich ?) are still known to exist. Supply& Demand. When these fewer
> items perform better& look better, they are going to bring significantly more
> money. Add to that the prominence of being built at the Healey Racing Factory!
> :-)
>
> To those of you have said that the 100 M should, or has, held a premium of 20%
> -30% over a standard car, I'd ask, if you actually owned a 100M& wanted to
> sell, would you price it within that range 20-30% range or what the market is
> now paying for 100 M's?
>
> So, If in the 20-30% range, I have cash!!!!
>
> BTW, I have the 2 - 100 M's because they are the most fun to drive around the
> back country roads where iI live. The BJ8 is for cross country tours.
> Different cars for different purposes. (Not sure why I have the BN7
> tri-carb!) :-)
>
> Randy
>
> Randy Hicks
> www.austinhealey100m.com
> '56 100 M White/Black
> '56 100 M Florida Green/OEW
> '55 BN1 (Sold)
> '62 BN7 MkII with factory hardtop
> '65 BJ8
> '53 MGTD
> Healey100M at gmail.com
>
> On May 16, 2012, at 3:02 PM,<Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com>
> <Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Derek,
>> There is nothing special about 100Ms. Its like Alpina BMWs or AMG
> Mercedes`s.
>> They are ranged in value a bit higher than the stock ones. But are they
>> better??
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