[Healeys] Healey on BAT Auction

[Bob Spidell]

"... original 2.9 liter six and gearbox replaced by a strong running Volvo B18 and M41 4-speed overdrive combo, which the seller says is hundreds of pounds lighter than the stock set up. Recently resprayed in BMIHT-verified factory correct Healey Blue ..." 

Interesting juxtaposition: a bastardized--yes, it is--drivetrain with a 'purist' paint job. 

I'm beginning to get a bit peeved with the 'purist' label and its (slightly) negative connotation. I happen to like Austin-Healeys--though I'm not above slapping in a Pertronix or a SS fuel pump so I'm a bit more relaxed on my 4,000 mile+ trips--but if you want to drive a Volvo-Healey or a Ford-Healey or a Chevy-Healey that's fine with me. Just don't call me a 'purist' because I want to own and drive the car that God (aka Donald M. Healey) and his disciples created. 

Also have issues with the 'factory correct Healey Blue'--that's purist talk!--as it's my understanding there's an infinite number of variations, even from the factory. 

Off the soapbox for now. 

Bob 

----- Original Message -----



Here's a link: 

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1960-austin-healey-3000-bt7/ 


On Dec 4, 2014, at 5:45 AM, ggilliam at usol.com wrote: 

> There is a BT7 with a Volvo drivetrain in this weeks Bring A Trailer auction 
selections..... 
> 
> Gordy 
> Longbridge BN4 
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