Dear All,
You will remember me posting a request here a few weeks ago for ID on a
car in a picture I own. It was quickly identified as a 1948 Healey
Sportsmobile by members of this list. Prior to this identification,
one kind lister suggested I contact Classic and Sportscar and avail
myself of their expertise. He requested that I report back as to the
response. Well, here is my question:
"I recently picked up a piece of original commercial art from the 1950s
(?), showing a convertible with which I am completely unfamiliar. The
image is signed "Ron Wallis" (with whom I am also unfamiliar). A scan
can be seen at http://www.hargeave-mawson.demon.co.uk/lbc.jpg
"Any information on Ron Wallis, or on the identity of this car would be
greatly appreciated. Friends have suggested that this painting could be
a concept drawing for a variety of cars, including the Jaguar XK150, the
Jowett Javelin, the Healey Abbott and even the Singer Gazelle IIIC! I am
not remotely convinced. Can you help?"
And the comprehensive expert response has finally arrived:
"Looks like a special bodied Healey"
It seems to me that the combined wisdom of this list is rather more
encyclopaedic (not to mention a lot faster!) than the combined wisdom of
the editorial team of Classic and Sportscar... Once again, guys: thank
you.
And should anyone be interested in the eventual fate of the artwork in
question, it will be going to a good home: the Healey Museum.
ATB
--
Mike
Ellie - 1963 White Triumph Herald 1200 Convertible GA125624 CV
Connie - 1968 Conifer Triumph Herald 1200 Saloon GA237511 DL
Carly - 1977 Inca Yellow Triumph Spitfire 1500 FH105671
Aneka - 1984 Cashmere Gold Triumph Acclaim CD SAXXDELX7BM232714
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