[Healeys] GOLDIE again

[BJ8 Healeys]

The originality of GOLDIE was lost when she was brought to America from
England and restored by Healey Surgeons.  The car was a mess when they found
her.  I saw her shortly after she arrived at the Healey Surgeons shop in
1986 or 1987 and before the restoration, so I know she was in poor
condition.

Actually, I was a bit confused about this thread at first.  I couldn't
believe GOLDIE would need restoration again, even after 20 years.  Sounds
like the Phillipses sold her to someone else who had the second restoration
done.  Last time I saw her, I believe, was at Conclave in 2003.  She was on
display in a room at the hotel and certainly didn't look like she needed a
second restoration then.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666	
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

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To: Richard Dryman; Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] GOLDIE again

So, if true, GOLDIE, is no longer GOLDIE but a reproduction of GOLDIE?  A 
shame the originality would be lost; I brought her up from DC in 2000 to 
AHSTC's Encounter Valley Forge, the car looked great (I know ten years goes 
by so quickly).

Ray