Chris, the factory did fit radios. BMIHT data in the BJ8 registry to date
indicates that cars with radios almost always were Personal Export Delivery
and therefore ordered specifically with radios by the first owner. However,
there is a registry record of one car each with radios having a Destination
of Germany; Compton, California; and East Coast USA.
Radio types specified are R.70T, 72T, R.470T, R.602T, R.900T, R.902T,
R.972T, and LE.88.
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC
From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Chris Dimmock [Healey]
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 12:41 AM
To: Mike Slechta; healey@hunterbane.com; HealeyRick; healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Austin Healey Radio?
I think it's pretty well a given that the factory didn't fit radios. That
was a dealer land option.
I'm relatively lucky in that I have found, and spoken to, the original
purchaser of my BJ8, (and all previous owners).....
As a matter of fact - I've also spoken to the dealer that sold the car new!
Which is pretty amazing, isn't it? Being able to know and speak to the
actual dealer that sold your car - the actual guy that signed the sales
invoice - and the buyer - the guy that paid for, and drove your Healey
away!!
Anyway - the original owner (Richard Steil) was able to clarify that he had
a choice of radios when he ordered the car from the dealer (John Sprinzel).
Richard chose the "pushbutton" radio - you can see it here:
http://www.myaustinhealey.com/austin_healey_3000_pics_interior.html
And as you can see from John's invoice (under supply & fit accessories) - at
34 pounds sterling - it was nearly the same price as the leather trim & wire
wheels....
http://www.myaustinhealey.com/john-sprinzel-healey.html
So I'd agree - in this case, a dealer, via his local radio supplier -
possibly offered a "customised" solution.....
Best
Chris
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