This is one of my concours spridget related contemplations. My particular question probably has also been noticed by members of the non concours spridget owners too. So here goes: Why are concours pe
Scared to death of misleading someone??? Robert D. --Original Message-- the /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo /// Arc
assist in the like there is "elite" group. Ask me anything, I have jumped in with both feet in the past. I don't know if I am "concours people", because I do drive my several concours vehicles. I re
Let me take a guess at this one, Leo... There are probably a few people who toiled for many years to get their car to the gold level and they want others to do the same amount of work as they did. Th
I am not a concours guy by a long shot--on the other hand I would never cut up a Healey and make a funny car out of one. So I am not aware of this avoidance of assistance. I can only guess--could it
I'll answer that question, at least as it relates to me personally. Even though I have a great appreciation for modified and non-original cars, Originality is my primary interest. I'm fascinated by
Interesting replies form all of you so far. I want to make clear though, "this is not directed towards any single individual" but rather is a broad overview that has been acquired over my 8 year rest
I just want hem to notice my car enough to not run into it. : ) Robert D. --Original Message-- other /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net
I don't really know the answer to your question, and I'm not really sure what is the origin of your question. But here's what I would guess a couple reason's might be. While I genuinely appreciate a
David is at least partly correct. I actually had a person tell me that he would NOT assist me in restoring mine because I might beat him in a concours judging. I will refrain from telling you my thou
-- Original Message -- From Leo Speichinger <60bugeye at ev1.net> Geeez, two Iris Blues going at it. After 8 years at it, presume you have the Concours Guide and lots of detail pictures of Perfect (n
I rebuilt my car for fun, Its an MGB/Hot rod, Even the paint, Original color Harvest Gold with a pearl Metal flake and clear over it. Engine is bored, Cam, Timing chain and gears, overdrive and a lot
Jay, BTDT - The worst example was in a Jag 1993 JCNA sanctioned concours, where an amateur repainted crooked body, sand and dirt in the head, original but very tatty interior Etype took first place a
-- Original Message -- From Carl Elliott <celliott133 at home.com> I have seen this type of commentary before. For me its BS, but I presume there is the Pebble Beach stereotype which exists, (much li
This is something I spotted early on with the very few conversations I had with big Healey owners via phone and email while I was a member of AHCUSA. The is an attitude, I won't describe it, but it i
This is something I spotted early on with the very few conversations I had with big Healey owners via phone and email while I was a member of AHCUSA. The is an attitude, I won't describe it, but it i
Well let me put my foot in my mouth. I ass-u-me that this has to do with the question you asked earlier in the week and the lack of a good answer. I have two cars which are in the two different aspec
The JCNA concours are notorious for political judging. The points have become absolutely meaningless, particularly in certain clubs. The Austin chapter, for example, hands out 100 point awards like c
Ah... the Healey community is rarely what it seems...and the ones you've alluded to are firmly entrenched... with sons lined up to take their place someday. I've never been a concours guy, but I'll b
-- Original Message -- From Brad Fornal <toyman at digitex.net> conversations I had with some May be more the big car vs little car thingie. At Lancaster a lot of the Big Healeys were rat boxes. Besi