I have at times thought about adding the J-Healey, but there are two things
that bother me. I really don't like the rubber bumpers; and the Lotus
engine. I worry about maintenance of that engine. I've always had the
perception that those engines were finicky and had short lives. The rubber
bumper in the front is particularly clumsy looking. I wonder how difficult
it would be to fabricate a cap to replace it with that would better
compliment the body lines. Perhaps it would contain the parking lights -
turn signals and a small grill or air intake. Just thinking out loud.
Regards,
Mike Lempert
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> Date: Mon, 03 Sep 2007 08:51:36 -0400
> From: wericars@aol.com
> Subject: [Healeys] Ever think of adding a Jensen Healey?
> To: healeys@autox.team.net
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> I always liked Jensen Healeys and have thought of getting one a couple of
> times.? I have always felt that Healey was ahead of the curve with a mass
> produced, belt driven dual overhead cam 4 cylinder high output engine in a
> "roomy" roadster?with very modern styling and good handling.? Compare
> today's Miata, Solstice, Sky and Honda S2000.? Sadly, the price of the car
> and labor problems cut this model short.? I saw this example on e-bay
> yesterday:?
>
>
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JENSEN-HEALEY-1974_W0QQitemZ180153798595QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180153798595
>
>
> If I was going to get one, this is what I would want.? A low mileage,
> original car (not too crazy about the color though).? Do any of you have a
> JH?? Have any of you ever thought of adding a JH to the collection?
>
>
> Bill
> Boston area
> 65 BJ8
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