[Healeys] End of an Era

[josef-eckert at t-online.de]

As far as I can see here in Europe, the market for classic cars from the 50s and 60s is moving more and more towards unmodified vehicles 
in as original a condition as possible. Good prices are still paid for this. Personalized vehicles that have been converted will only find a buyer 
who may be looking for exactly that for a low price. These vehicles are becoming increasingly cheaper.
Otherwise it will become increasingly difficult to move a 50s/60s vehicle over long distances in traffic here. The motorways are clogged and it's 
no fun driving an old car on them. If you have a breakdown you are lost and wait hours for the towing service on a busy highway. Even the 
B-Roads are very busy.
For several years I have been bringing my Austin-Healey to an event on the trailer and then enjoying the rides there in the Austin-Healey. This
means a stress-free journey to/from the event and we can take more with us as the towing vehicle has plenty of space, including for tools and 
spare parts. I am in an age where I do not need stress anymore and want to relax.
For holiday joureneys we have a Mazda MX-5 Miata which is simply better in all respects and also passively safer than an Austin-Healey and 
much easier to handle.

Josef Eckert
Königswinter Germany