[Healeys] Fwd: [BMCU] Austin Healey for sale.

[Jim Ryan]

Where is it located?

On Sun, Mar 3, 2024 at 9:32 AM Mark Bradakis via Healeys <
healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

>
>  From our club list here in Salt Lake City.
>
> mjb.
>
> -------- Forwarded Message --------
> Subject: [BMCU] Austin Healey for sale.
> Date: Sat, 2 Mar 2024 15:11:13 -0700
> From: B Davis <wld3rd at gmail.com>
> To: BMCU-Members <bmcu-members at googlegroups.com>
>
> To all BMCU folks
>         I’ve been asked by a friend that I know for some help in selling a
> 1955
> BN2. Hoping it can be concluded in a week/next weekend or so if possible.
>
>         Here is a description of:
>
> GOOD THINGS:
>
> It's an Austin Healey BN2
>
> Seats look like they had been reupholstered at some point and appear to
> be in good shape. A carpet kit might have been ordered but it is
> scattered about. Hard to tell if it is all there. At least one door
> panel appears to have been recovered.
>
> Been garaged since it has been in storage.
>
> Has the correct engine in it. Not sure it is the one it was born with.
>
> Appears to have the original radiator.
>
> Hood has been louvered but not in the usual way. This could be either
> good or bad depending upon your personal taste.
>
>
> NOT SO GOOD THINGS
>
> Has been sitting for at least 20 years and possibly more. As a result,
> the engine appears to be stuck. Tried to get it to move a couple of
> different ways to no avail. Since it cannot be driven, the condition of
> the transmission and the rest of the drivetrain/brakes cannot be assessed.
>
> Needs a complete paint job. Current color is grey primer - car was
> stripped to repaint it and it never finished. It got as far as being
> primer-ed, supposedly professionally not Walmart rattle can paint. In
> the process a good chunk of the exterior bits that were taken off are no
> where to be found. Does have the grill and the headlight rings, rear
> lenses, bumper brackets and bumpers but that was all that could be
> located after a good look see. Original color I think was white but not
> positive. It was a cramped, semi-dark and dusty garage.
> Needs completely rewired. Someone started but was using colored house
> wiring and then stopped. Supposedly a proper wiring harness was ordered
> at some point but it is no where to be found at present.
>
> Trans is 4 speed which is good. Not positive but I think some also came
> equipped with 3 speeds. Couldn’t verify it it has an overdrive but there
> doesn’t appear to have the OD switch on the dash.
>
> Car has hit in the left rear corner but but it was not a big one. But it
> was hard enough to bend and rip out a brace which is still un-repaired.
> Think it is the mounting point for the bumper brakets. Someone did pound
> out the dent but not very well so I suspect that there is some bondo in
> that corner. Also there appears to be some bondo in the right rear
> quarter and possibly the rocker panels. Also the right rear corner has a
> metal panel installed in the bottom of the quarter panel. Some welding
> has been done. Not sure what is underneath the panel.
>
>  From what I could see, there is some rust on the undercarriage but my
> opinion is that rust is a moderate issue on this car. Not possible to
> get it on a lift to check closer. Certainly not a rust bucket.
>
> Mileage unknown and what is there cannot be verifed.
>
> No title at present. Car may not have ever been titled and registered in
> the present owners name. Family is selling the car. Would be sold on a
> bill of sale.
>
>         Have some pictures I can send if interested. Contact me directly
> at
> WLD3RD at gmail.com or 801 860 6975. May be difficult or impossible to
> arrange an in person inspection.        In conclusion, I would describe
> this
> as a project but one with good bones.
>
>         Best offer
>
> Bill Davis
>
>
>
>
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