[Healeys] Why are there 2 national Healey clubs?

Jwhlyadv at aol.com Jwhlyadv at aol.com
Mon May 31 05:37:32 MDT 2010


Scott,
 
Back in the early sixties the factory sponsored Austin Healey Club in  
England chartered  US chapters called "Centres". When you bought a new  Austin 
Healey a pamphlet was included offering membership in the club. (that  would 
be a great addition to John Sim's web site if anyone has a copy)
 
Bluegrass (Louisville), Midwest (Chicago), Pacific Centre (San Jose), and I 
 believe Capital Area and St. Louis were the original clubs. After the 
demise of  the factory club there was still a need for a National Club. MIdwest 
Club,  led by Chuck Anderson and  Walt Blanck, grew into the AHCA. Pacific 
Centre  covered the west coast and grew to become the AHCUSA.
 
It wasn't very scientific, these were just guys sitting around a kitchen  
table making plans.
 
Personally I have been a member of both clubs for over thirty years and I  
like two clubs, competition has made both clubs better.
 
Jim  Werner
Louisville, KY


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