Hi Rich,
My BJ8 was delivered in England for private export.
The first owner bought the car, new from John Sprinzel, drove it in
the UK for a year, then married his wife.
The next day, they set off on their honeymoon. They drove the BJ8 to
Australia. Well, to Calcutta, then by boat to Sydney.
You can see the original sales invoice from John Sprinzel here:
http://www.myaustinhealey.com/john-sprinzel-healey.html
Anyway - that's how come my BJ8 has Hide/ leather seats here in
Australia.
Best
Chris
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On 17/05/2011, at 4:17 AM, "Rich Chrysler"
<richchrysler at quickclic.net> wrote:
> Chris,
>
> You refer to leather being in your BJ8. Although it was possible,
> leather in
> a BJ8 is extremely rare outside of the U.K. and some European
> delivered
> cars.
> Most were trimmed in I.C.I.s Ambla vinyl that had been developed as
> a direct
> replacement for leather for the BJ8's. Some of the suppliers today
> can offer
> either, but keep in mind the Ambla vinyl had silver braid piping
> inside
> clear vinyl to trim the edges of the seat parts. This clear vinyl soon
> yellowed in the sun, leaving the effect of the braid being gold
> coloured.
> Also in the middle of the pleated areas there were very tiny squares
> embossed in a pattern. Some but not all repro trimmed covers have
> these two
> characteristics, which is worth checking.
> I've seen plenty of BJ8's asking huge prices, but the seat
> upholstery is
> usually lacking these details.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-
> bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Chris Dimmock
> Sent: 2011-05-16 11:01
> To: Healey List
> Subject: [Healeys] Leather seat covers BJ8
>
> Anyone have any experience with AH Spares leather seat covers for a
> BJ8? Or any other UK suppliers?
>
> I'm in Australia, so it's covers/ kits, not complete seats, that I'm
> after.
>
> Just looking, curious. Looking for recent feedback. Off list is fine/
> preferable.
> Also spoken to Heritage. Pretty good feedback in the archives on those
> guys.
>
> My BJ8 leather seats are still original. My issue is that after 45
> years, my upholstery is changing from patina to just plain tatty....
>
> Thanks
> Chris
> www.myaustinhealey.com
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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