True enough, but the distributor and carbs are reasonable indicators for a
cursory inspection; more so, IMO, than a
louvred bonnet, cold air box or bent X-brace. I was under the impression that
the original poster might have a quick
look, and it didn't seem like he had the time or inclination to apply--and
pay--for a BMIHT cert and wait a few weeks
for it to arrive (which would be problematic anyway since he I don't think he
had a body number or VIN).
Suppose I should have said '(possible) 100M,' instead of '(likely).' My bad.
Cheers,
Bob
On 2/23/2012 8:36 PM, Editorgary@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 2/23/12 4:32:21 PM, healeys-request@autox.team.net
> writes:
>
>
>> Quick ways to tell a (likely) 100M: the distributor has a special model
>> number engraved on the body, and the carbs have some hand-written script
>> that isn't on the 'regular' carbs.
>>
> That won't tell you. There is only one way to know -- you get a Heritage
> Trust certificate that says the car with that serial number was shipped from
> Jensen's with a louvred hood and is, therefore, a "100M" and then you remove
> one of the cockpit surrounds and see if the number stamped on the cockpit
> surround matches the body number on the certificate. That test is conclusive,
> since it was the body that makes it a 100M -- NOT THE CARBS, OR OTHER
> ACCESSORIES, -- and (for someone who is buying at auction or from another
>owner)
> is reasonably non-invasive.\\G.
> _______________________________________________
>
>
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