[Healeys] Accessories and Concours

Rich C richchrysler at quickclic.net
Thu Jan 28 09:32:40 MST 2010


Hello All,

Kees sent me a good question today regarding our Concours policy about 
allowable accessories. I have answered him but though that this would be 
useful information for all. My reply follows.....

> Hello Kees,
>
> The National Concours Registry as we developed here in North America 
> wrestled with the subject of accessories in our early formative years 
> (late 1980's) and came up with this policy:
>
> If a car enters a sanctioned National Concours Registry judging event and 
> has whatever accessories installed on the car, they must be handled as 
> such:
> 1. They must be period accessories that were available commercially at the 
> time the car was built.
> 2. We have a short list of commonly seen accessories that will be accepted 
> without deduction (of course unless condition warrants point deduction). 
> These are listed in our Guidelines book. They are common and readily 
> identifiable items such as period Lucas driving and fog lamps, badge and 
> lamp bars, exterior mirrors, luggage racks, etc.
> 3. Items not listed in the Guidelines accessories list must have proof 
> that the accessory was available at the time of the car's manufacture. 
> This may be copies of period magazine advertisements, period catologues, 
> etc. It would be up to the entrant to provide such documentation to the 
> judges in the allotted interview that we conduct prior to the judging.
> 4. Accessories should be installed or presented in a tasteful and safe 
> manner, and of course be in excellent condition and function properly so 
> that point loss may not occur due to poor condition.
> 5. Accessories do not create any bonus points, but if all the above 
> criteria are met, will simply not cause loss of points.
>
> Please note that other judging policies certainly do exist in other areas 
> of the world and the National Concours Registry cannot be responsible for 
> their policies.
>
> I hope this explains the policy adequately.

Regards,
Rich Chrysler

AHCA / National Concours Registry Liaison
....and a bunch of other stuff.....<grin>

>> Hello Rich,
>>
>> I am seeking some advice on the matter of additional gauges, clock for
>> Healey's. As you are heavily involved in the concours judging of the
>> marque, can you give me some counsel please?

>> Also what is the general consensus on fitting period accessoires like
>> spotlights, radio, dashboard ralley light, SMITHS servoglide electric
>> window winders, passenger side wing/door mirrors, dealer badges etc.
>>
>> Your opinion would be highly appreciated
>
>> Kind regards,
>> Kees Oudesluijs
>> NL


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