<div>You can also find an article related to the above question entitled "Why is there a BN4" in the book<em> Austin-Healey Milestones,</em> Volume 1, page 388. That article discusses in depth the origin of the series and the obvious mistake BMC made in naming the car despite its own established naming convention.</div>
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<div>Just a few remaining copies are available at: <a href="http://healeyhelper.com/books-and-literature/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://healeyhelper.com/books-and-literature/</a></div>
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<div>Regards, Hank</div>
<div><br>-------------------- <br><br>From: "richard mayor" <boyracer466@gmail.com> <br>To: "Harold Manifold" <manifold@telus.net> <br>Cc: "Healeys" <healeys@autox.team.net> <br>Sent: November 30, 2025 at 10:19 AM PST <br>Subject: Re: [Healeys] Drophead Coupe or Roadster <br>What model? Everything up to a BJ7 is a roadster.</div>
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<div>Richard Mayor</div>
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<div>On Nov 30, 2025, at 8:59 AM, Harold Manifold <manifold@telus.net> wrote:</div>
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<div>Hello,</div>
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<div>I have a question for the group regarding the Austin-Healey.</div>
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<div>Is the car considered a drophead coupé, a roadster, or both? Specifically, are the earlier cars with side curtains considered roadsters, and the later cars with roll-up windows considered drophead coupés?</div>
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<div>Thanks for your input,</div>
<div>Harold</div>
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