The following from Curt/Nancy Arndt brings up the interesting conundrum
regarding what is or is not "correct"
"Regarding the use of NOS parts... one common item I have seen over the years
is the use of the NOS grill for the 100. This grill, even though it's a
factory replacement in NOT the same as the original due to the obvious flat
top on the chrome surround and will receive a deduction in Concours judging if
used. So one more example where the factory replacement is different than
what was normally installed at the factory."
As those with interest in the history of the original design of our beloved
Healey 100's know, the original peaked grill was a non starter appearing only
on the Earls Court car. The removal of said peak required a redesign of the
grill surrond. It seems to of created a flat topped design that was quickly
redone to the familar curve. It seems that in later years the factory sent the
earlier flat top grills as replacement NOS grills, probably when the others
were no longer in stock, or on back order. So the question is, are these
grills rare early examples of the history of our cars or something to distain
as "incorrect"?
JH
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