OK-----what is a "doodle"?? :)
> [Original Message]
> From: Quinn, Patrick <Patrick.Quinn@det.nsw.edu.au>
> To: Rohan Marr <rohanmarr@mac.com>; Austin Healey List
<Healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 8/7/05 8:53:21 PM
> Subject: RE: Shipping my Healey from San Francisco to Sydney
>
> G'day Rohan
>
> I couldn't think of a better place in the world to ship your 100/6 than
> Sydney where the weather is so wonderful that it's open-top driving 365
> days of the year.
>
> I have never used them but I have heard good things about Vantage
> Freight Services who are located in Sydney. Their advertise in
> Australian Classic Car and the contact number is (02) 9666 5600,
> website is www.vantagefreight.com.au or email to
> info@vantagefreight.com.au
>
> The proprietor David Crampton is a classic car enthusiast and from the
> number of times I have spoken to him is fully aware of HM Custom's
> regulations.
>
> I imported the BN3 from the UK in 1974 and apart from needing lots of
> patience there was no problem at all. In 1974 I was 22 years of age so a
> bloke who is 37 will find it a doddle.
>
> Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can assist at all.
>
> Best wishes
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Rohan Marr
> Sent: Saturday, 6 August 2005 9:21 AM
> To: Austin Healey List
> Subject: Shipping my Healey from San Francisco to Sydney
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am hoping someone can give me some tips and contacts for shipping my
> 100~Six from San Francisco to Sydney Australia.
>
> I am not 100% yet but I want to be ahead of the game and make all the
> correct enquiries. I am from Sydney and moved to the States about 6
> years ago and have been traveling with my work. It seems it may be time
> to return home and this list has been invaluable to me (and I intend to
> stay on it). I am guessing I will have boxes and other things to ship
> also so that may influence the answers.
>
> This is a 1956 built Longbridge 100~Six registered with Black plates in
> California and already Right Hand Drive (so no conversion necessary).
>
> So I know the Aussies just came over here so I am sure my compatriots
> will have some advice for me. I have never done this before so someone
> may say it is not worth it for all the hassle etc but I vowed when I
> bought and am fixing up this Healey I would never sell it, so we'll see.
> I'm only 37 so I may have to rethink that if necessary and finances
> won't allow.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> Rohan.
>
> *******************************
> Rohan Marr
> ('56 Longbridge BN4-O/28579)
> aka 'Hellouise'
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