Rob writes:
> Change my vote to:
> 99% Austin-Healey 100-4 with a homebuilt custom nose and grille treatment.
Couldn't agree more.
> Only three things seem to put a fly in the ointment.
> 1. The nose treatment, of course (perhaps an early attempt to emulate a
> Cobra?).
Probably. Next time I talk with him, I'm going to ask the owner if
the nose is steel or fiberglass/bondo.
Regarding the Biltmore A-130 engine, Roger Garnett wrote:
# The 100 engine was an Austin, also used in Sedans, such as the A-130, so that
# may mean something.
This more than anything else convinced me that it is an AH 100-4.
Until this message, I wasn't aware that there was a car called Austin
A-130.
Many thanks to everyone who helped with the identification, especially
Roland for all his work in identifying it as not an AC. I'm
forwarding everyone's comments to the owner. I know he'll be most
appreciative of the info.
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