[Healeys] Square keys in round locks?

[Bob Poague]

The ignition/boot key for my early BJ7 is rectangular. On one side it is 
marked "Union" and "Made in England". On the other side it is marked 
"Breeden" and "Wilmot" and "FS 885". I've always thought it might be 
original. Am I wrong?

Bob


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Editorgary at aol.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 8:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Square keys in round locks?


>I believe that the following is true: In all Healeys up through the BJ7s
> (i.e. no glove compartments), the ignition keys were round, and would also
> lock
> the trunk. On the BJ8s, I believe Hartnett is correct with his one-owner 
> car:
> Ignition key was square (ish), while the key for the glove compartment and
> trunk
> lock was round.
> Cheers
> Gary   Anderson