Well, it's not my cup of meat, and I can't see it going for over $60K,
if that.? A really clean, original BN2 would go for at least that, and
the VIN plate for a 100M would go for twice.
Not a well-considered resto-mod, IMO.? I'd buy a really clean BN2 that
has been fitted with alloy head, extractors, bigger carbs, etc. if done
tastefully--without trying to pass for a 100M--and have a great
'sleeper.'? The brake upgrades are certainly nice, but the white wires
only look good on 100Ses (stock silver would go better on this car).??
The body work--outer sills (flat bottom, not Kilmartin) and
doglegs--hasn't been fitted well (as one of the commenters pointed
out).? Alternator not necessary,? and instead of the cold air box I'd
fit some K&Ns or equivalent (I'm considering doing this on my 100M, as
the CAB is a PITA).? You DO want a heater, as I used mine just the other
day when I got caught on a cool day without a jacket (unfortunately, I
hit a deep pothole with the heater running and now the heater is making
a 'tinkling' noise).? Interior is nicely done.
AFAIK, DWR doesn't make 'Denis Welsh 10.5:1 flat-top pistons;' Welsh
sells pistons in specific diameters, the compression ratio would be
determined solely by bore and combustion chamber size. And what,
exactly, is a 'high-lift crankshaft?'
I would like to know how he crammed the Vredestein in the boot pocket.
Bob
On 11/13/2017 7:19 AM, Jean Caron wrote:
>
> Gary,
>
> Difficult to predict, but judging by the comments section, there is a
> lot of excitement about this car. From the outside it presents well
> and while there has been several modifications made to make it "more
> driveable", not sure as to what has been done to the chassis/frame to
> start with especially after it was a race car. Certainly does not
> appear to have lots done to it since it is still painted black but
> with very little photos of it, difficult to assess.
>
> But it sure looks good.
>
>
> Jean
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of
> editorgary at aol.com <editorgary at aol.com>
> *Sent:* November 13, 2017 10:49 AM
> *To:* healeys at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* [Healeys] A very interesting BN2
> How much would you pay for this neatly modified 100?
>
> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1956-austin-healey-100-bn2-roadster-3/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017-11-11
>
> /Gary Anderson/
> Los Altos, California
>
>
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