[Healeys] "100-M" for sale

[Rich Chrysler]

I also totally agree with Larry on this one. Having owned and driven both
extensively, I always prefer the 3 speed box for sheer fun and great ratios.

Rich

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Larry Varley
Sent: May-20-12 1:40 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] "100-M" for sale

I really can't let this pass, "The 4 speed is much more pleasant to drive
than the BN1" I don't think so!!
No offence, my opinion.
Cheers
Larry

On 20/05/2012 1:11 PM, Randy Hicks wrote:
> Ok. I guess I have to jump in on this. "Are they better?"
>
> Yes, they are better. Roughly 25% more horsepower, heavier sway bar 
> resulting in better handling. the 4 speed is much more pleasant to 
> drive than the BN1, and the louvered hood w/strap make them a standout 
> in any crowd. Sure there may have been some marketing ploy by Donald 
> Healey with the 100 M but regardless, it produced a faster, better driving
car. Give him credit.
>
> May be why so many re-productions are built today!
>
> Now, take into account production numbers. 640 BN2 !00 M's built, 
> maybe
> 175-185 still exist today. BN1&  BN2 production was roughly 14,000, 
> and maybe
> 3500+ (Rich ?) are still known to exist. Supply&  Demand. When these 
> 3500+ fewer
> items perform better&  look better, they are going to bring 
> significantly more money. Add to that the prominence of being built at the
Healey Racing Factory!
> :-)
>
> To those of you have said that the 100 M should, or has, held a 
> premium of 20% -30% over a standard car, I'd ask, if you actually 
> owned a 100M&  wanted to sell, would you price it within that range 
> 20-30% range or what the market is now paying for 100 M's?
>
> So, If in the 20-30% range, I have cash!!!!
>
> BTW, I have the 2 - 100 M's because they are the most fun to drive 
> around the back country roads where iI live. The BJ8 is for cross country
tours.
> Different cars for different purposes.  (Not sure why I have the BN7
> tri-carb!)  :-)
>
> Randy
>
> Randy Hicks