[Healeys] Original BN2 Price/BJ8

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Gary,
As a comparison, I have copy of an original bill sale from 4/66. This car  
had a/c as an option. I have a copy of the BMC bulletin announcing a/c at a  
cost of 385.They certainly made a bit of profit on this option. This  car was 
purchased in Fla.
 
BRG-1966
Base(incl Prep)     $3592
AM/FM Blaupunkt $195
Hard  Top              $225
Chrome Wires      $275
A/C                      $545
Wood Wheel        $  93
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                          $4925
 
Ken
 
 
In a message dated 3/23/2009 10:49:58 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
gbrierton at hotmail.com writes:

according to Road & Track, 2/65, a new BJ 8 was list =  $3,699.  Included in
list price - overdrive, wire wheels, heater,  windscreen washer, adjustable
steering column, seat belt anchors. This road  test also states an "as tested"
price of 3828, possibly for tonneau and/or  seat belts.
My first car, a BJ 8 purchased in Rockford, IL on 4/1965 cost  $3,870 - $320
discount (?) + $154 tax = $3,704 and included tonneau, wires,  seatbelts, etc.
so...$3,699 - $2,985 = only $714, but is a percent increase  of 23.9%.  I have
no idea how to adjust the two prices for  inflation.
GaryB







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