May 18 Goodwood House England
The raffle winner of the 1968 Austin Healey Sprite Mk4 1275cc, 65bhp @6,000
rpm, Tartan Red is Stella and Bob Gilleland of Texas USA.
This car was meticulously prepared by the organizers of the International
Healey Weekend 2008 and came registered for the road and ready to drive away
with 1 years insurance. Not prepared for a non-UK winner, details remain to
be decided. For now the Gillelands are storing the car in the UK and enjoying
an unexpected win. At #2/ticket, several thousand tickets sold; truly a
phenomenal win.
The event has been a collection of Healeys to behold and a worldwide gathering
with friends from Australia, Germany, Ireland, Holland, France and USA. Many
cars took advantage of the opportunity to drive the Goodwood Circuit as well
as the Goodwood House hill climb. The House was also the location of a
Saturday black tie gala amid 1800s decor.
Healey sounds were everywhere, friendships made and renewed. The gathering of
Special Cars under the direction of Paul and Sharon Woolmer was a gathering of
cars and owners rarely seen. Included were the WSM developers, Douglas
Wilson-Spratt and James McManus. Former race drivers were united ... and drove
... their winning cars. A newly created SPL 227 Bonneville Endurance car made
its debut, prepared by Jeremy Welch. The replica SR2 by Brian Wheel, Le Mans
racer 1968, was present, resplendent in its original color.
Although chilly and cloudy Friday and Saturday, the sun shown over England on
Sunday.
With rocker cover racers on the front lawn and high tea in the Mansion, a
marvelous British outing with a grand finish.
Melody Cooke
Bill Emerson
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