Perry,
I'm sorry that I wasn't there on Friday morning to meet you. Joe and I
are actually co-owners of the car, but he doesn't really have much
Austin-Healey experience and I've owned a '62 Tricarb BT7 since 1973.
No, we didn't sell the car at Hershey, but figure that it got some good
exposure. It's hard to know how much the economy problems had to do
with what went on at Hershey, but it was very pleasant being there with
all of the wonderful non-fall Hershey type weather that we had Thursday
through Saturday.
The paint on the underside of the trunk lid is actually discolored due
to the close proximity of the spare tire, which has just been sitting in
the same spot for 48 years.
Thanks for your nice comments about the car.
Charlie
Healeyguy wrote:
> Listers
> I had a chance to look at this car during the AACA Hershey meet a week ago.
>What a time capsule. My son from Portland took a bunch of photos of various
>parts of the car and I hope to get a CD from him soon. Amazing how the doors
>shut with a reassuring "thunk" that I have not heard on original or restored
>cars for 40 plus years. There are some scratches here and there and a bit of
>thin faded paint on the inside of the boot lid but this one would be nice to
>have in a collection. I have not talked to the sellers agent Joe Lazenby since
>we got home yesterday to see if anyone bought the car since we looked at it.
>Regarding the price...beyond my limited checkbook but a rare find for the
>right person which Joe seemed ready to wait for.
> Aloha
> Perry
>
> I've come into possession of a 1960 Austin-Healey BT7 with 13,800
> original miles. It has original paint, seats, interior panels, carpet,
> top, tonneau cover, side curtains, side curtain bag, tools, all chrome,
> wheels & tires and has a factory hardtop in original condition (the
> wheels and tires are a bit rough looking). The spare tire appears to
> have never been used. Hoses, belts, some suspension bushings have been
> replaced. In order to drive it, it is currently shod with Minilite
> replicas with 205/65 tires. These are not intended to go with the car.
> Also included are all of the original parts replaced. The car is Old
> English White with a red interior with white piping in the seats. The
> dash looks as new.
> All of the above are in very good condition along with the mechanicals.
> If you are interested in becoming the custodian of this surviving piece
> of history, we are accepting offers in keeping with its extremely rare
> original condition.
> The car will be displayed in the car corral at Fall Hershey (Hershey, PA
> USA), Oct. 8 - 11.
> Please email me for pictures or with any questions.
>
> Charlie Baldwin
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