My BN1, of nearly the same vintage as Peter's (BN1L/ 221626), had reflector
pods but an "Austin of England" boot-lid badge--but I can't be sure that the
latter is "as original," since the car was repainted at least 3 times and
the badge might well have been a replacement.
Sarah Carr
BN1 in PA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Linn" <greylinn@ozemail.com.au>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 5:58 AM
Subject: [Healeys] BN1 changes
> G'day list
>
> I've been doing a bit of work recently on a BN1 bought by an acquaintance
> here
> in Brisbane. The car is chassis no. BN1/221569, and the Heritage
> certificate
> puts it as a Nov 1954 build. It has the oval, metal chassis plate attached
> to
> the LH footwell trim panel which, according to Anderson & Moment's book,
> is
> right for that period. However, the car has no reflector pods on the rear
> shroud, nor any evidence of them being fitted. Also it has the "Austin of
> England" rather than "Austin Healey" boot badge. Both of these features
> should, according to the restoration book, be present on a Nov 1954 car.
> Anyone got any ideas?
>
> Cheers
>
> Peter Linn
> Brisbane Oz
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