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Re: Re: Jensen Healey

To: WFO Herb <froggi@cdsnet.net>
Subject: Re: Re: Jensen Healey
Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2000 14:04:18 -0400
Cc: Brad Fornal <toyman@digitex.net>, busyrider@springmail.com, pauld@ekpc.com, spridgets@autox.team.net
There's an interceptor sitting by my house rotting away.  I believe it's the 
440.  

Pretty rough shape, though.


It's sitting there with an MGA with a Jamaican Fibergloss body,  several jags, 
and an italian car.  I forget what it was.  Maybe a Maserati (sp?).  

All just rotting away.  

Michael
WFO Herb <froggi@cdsnet.net> wrote:
> Especially an Interceptor FF!!!  Find me one of those Brad
Herb

Brad Fornal wrote:

> I can get him a rebuilder for $50 if he is interested. It should be worth 
>twice that once he gets a new top, engine rebuilt, new interior, new tires, 
>new paint.......... etc.
> Now if it was an Interceptor, that is a different story............
>
> busyrider@springmail.com wrote:
>
> > Paul,
> > They all look good in pictures. Even Bride of Frankenstein was kinda sexy. 
>:-)
> >
> > If you really want to impress your boss, talk him out of it!
> >
> > The engine shares parts with Lotus engines of that era. Jensen was the 
>sucker, er proving ground for Lotus before they dared put this powerplant in 
>one of their own cars.
> >
> > Was \'74 a good year? For me it was but I don\'t know if there were any 
>good years for Jensen-Healeys.
> >
> > Grab one of Donald Healey\'s books and you will find comments on his love 
>for the Jensen fiasco.
> >
> > But despite all of these comments, if your boss is fascincated by bland 
>cars that have little or no value or build quality, this is the car for him.
> >
> > Hell, he could even restore one and sell it for 1/3 of that amount when he 
>realizes what he has done.
> >
> > Fred
> >
> > PS You may want to keep your resume up to date in case he blames you for 
>helping him purchase one of these.
> >
> > On Thu, 26 Oct 2000 16:03:48 -0400 \"Paul A. Dolloff, Ph.D.\"  wrote:
> >
> > ListMeisters:
> >
> > My General Manager left me a voice message about a \'74 Jensen
> > Healey someone is trying to sell him.  He told me that from the
> > picture, the car looks good.
> >
> > Please educate me so I can educate him on these cars.  This guy
> > is the big cheese so I need some answers!
> >
> > What are these cars worth?  Do they share Spridget parts?  Is
> > there a web site so I can see what the look like?  When were these
> > made?  Is \'74 a good year?  Parts availability - VB and Mo$$?
> >
> > This has been my only day in the office for over two weeks.  Gone
> > again tomorrow.  Back on List Monday.  Therefore, responses
> > directly back to me would be best.
> >
> > TIA!
> > Paul
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------------------
> > Paul A. Dolloff, Ph.D.
> > Lexington, KY
> > 859/744-4812 ext. 389
> > \'66 A/H Sprite MK III: HAN8L-55641
> > \'66 A/H Sprite MK III: HAN8L-59017
> > \'69 A/H Sprite MK IV: Parts car
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