Skip,
Choosing the black leather with red piping of course is totally non original
specification. Therefore in judging you would be hit for the non original
aspect.
I would suggest that if you maintain the originals because they are that
good, you'd certainly be better off when it comes to being judged. I would
also suggest it will affect the desireability of the car to future
prospective buyers, at least to get the best dollar out of the car.
Rich Chrysler
National Concours Committee Member
----- Original Message -----
From: "Skip Besaw" <besaw55@yahoo.com>
To: "AHCUSA Mailing List" <ahcusa@autox.team.net>; "Healey List"
<healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 11:51 PM
Subject: Healey BJ8 Interior
> I'm looking for some input off list
>
> I have a recently restored 67 BJ8, Red over Black. The only remaining work
> on the car is the interior, i.e. seats. They are original and although
> worn with a few marks there are no rips or tears. They have a nice patina.
> I have won every show in my class this year and I am thinking of entering
> in one Concours event for the experience next year. Here comes the
> question.
>
> I have ordered Heritage black leather interior with red piping. I hear two
> schools of thought.
> Will installing this new interior, instead of leaving the old, have a
> positive, negative or neutral effect on the desirability or judgability of
> the car? Thanks for replying off line
>
> Skip
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