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To: Mark Bradakis <mark@bradakis.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fwd: [BMCU] Austin Healey for sale.
From: Jim Ryan via Healeys <healeys@autox.team.net>
Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2024 10:27:59 -0500
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Where is it located?

On Sun, Mar 3, 2024 at 9:32=E2=80=AFAM Mark Bradakis via Healeys <
healeys@autox.team.net> wrote:

>
>  From our club list here in Salt Lake City.
>
> mjb.
>
> -------- Forwarded Message --------
> Subject: [BMCU] Austin Healey for sale.
> Date: Sat, 2 Mar 2024 15:11:13 -0700
> From: B Davis <wld3rd@gmail.com>
> To: BMCU-Members <bmcu-members@googlegroups.com>
>
> To all BMCU folks
>         I=E2=80=99ve been asked by a friend that I know for some help in =
selling a
> 1955
> BN2. Hoping it can be concluded in a week/next weekend or so if possible.
>
>         Here is a description of:
>
> GOOD THINGS:
>
> It's an Austin Healey BN2
>
> Seats look like they had been reupholstered at some point and appear to
> be in good shape. A carpet kit might have been ordered but it is
> scattered about. Hard to tell if it is all there. At least one door
> panel appears to have been recovered.
>
> Been garaged since it has been in storage.
>
> Has the correct engine in it. Not sure it is the one it was born with.
>
> Appears to have the original radiator.
>
> Hood has been louvered but not in the usual way. This could be either
> good or bad depending upon your personal taste.
>
>
> NOT SO GOOD THINGS
>
> Has been sitting for at least 20 years and possibly more. As a result,
> the engine appears to be stuck. Tried to get it to move a couple of
> different ways to no avail. Since it cannot be driven, the condition of
> the transmission and the rest of the drivetrain/brakes cannot be assessed=
.
>
> Needs a complete paint job. Current color is grey primer - car was
> stripped to repaint it and it never finished. It got as far as being
> primer-ed, supposedly professionally not Walmart rattle can paint. In
> the process a good chunk of the exterior bits that were taken off are no
> where to be found. Does have the grill and the headlight rings, rear
> lenses, bumper brackets and bumpers but that was all that could be
> located after a good look see. Original color I think was white but not
> positive. It was a cramped, semi-dark and dusty garage.
> Needs completely rewired. Someone started but was using colored house
> wiring and then stopped. Supposedly a proper wiring harness was ordered
> at some point but it is no where to be found at present.
>
> Trans is 4 speed which is good. Not positive but I think some also came
> equipped with 3 speeds. Couldn=E2=80=99t verify it it has an overdrive bu=
t there
> doesn=E2=80=99t appear to have the OD switch on the dash.
>
> Car has hit in the left rear corner but but it was not a big one. But it
> was hard enough to bend and rip out a brace which is still un-repaired.
> Think it is the mounting point for the bumper brakets. Someone did pound
> out the dent but not very well so I suspect that there is some bondo in
> that corner. Also there appears to be some bondo in the right rear
> quarter and possibly the rocker panels. Also the right rear corner has a
> metal panel installed in the bottom of the quarter panel. Some welding
> has been done. Not sure what is underneath the panel.
>
>  From what I could see, there is some rust on the undercarriage but my
> opinion is that rust is a moderate issue on this car. Not possible to
> get it on a lift to check closer. Certainly not a rust bucket.
>
> Mileage unknown and what is there cannot be verifed.
>
> No title at present. Car may not have ever been titled and registered in
> the present owners name. Family is selling the car. Would be sold on a
> bill of sale.
>
>         Have some pictures I can send if interested. Contact me directly
> at
> WLD3RD@gmail.com or 801 860 6975. May be difficult or impossible to
> arrange an in person inspection.        In conclusion, I would describe
> this
> as a project but one with good bones.
>
>         Best offer
>
> Bill Davis
>
>
>
>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">Where is it located?</div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><=
div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Sun, Mar 3, 2024 at 9:32=E2=80=AFAM=
 Mark Bradakis via Healeys &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:healeys@autox.team.net";>he=
aleys@autox.team.net</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quo=
te" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204=
);padding-left:1ex"><br>
=C2=A0From our club list here in Salt Lake City.<br>
<br>
mjb.<br>
<br>
-------- Forwarded Message --------<br>
Subject: [BMCU] Austin Healey for sale.<br>
Date: Sat, 2 Mar 2024 15:11:13 -0700<br>
From: B Davis &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:wld3rd@gmail.com"; target=3D"_blank">wld=
3rd@gmail.com</a>&gt;<br>
To: BMCU-Members &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:bmcu-members@googlegroups.com"; targe=
t=3D"_blank">bmcu-members@googlegroups.com</a>&gt;<br>
<br>
To all BMCU folks<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 I=E2=80=99ve been asked by a friend that I know=
 for some help in selling a 1955 <br>
BN2. Hoping it can be concluded in a week/next weekend or so if possible.<b=
r>
<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Here is a description of:<br>
<br>
GOOD THINGS:<br>
<br>
It&#39;s an Austin Healey BN2<br>
<br>
Seats look like they had been reupholstered at some point and appear to <br=
>
be in good shape. A carpet kit might have been ordered but it is <br>
scattered about. Hard to tell if it is all there. At least one door <br>
panel appears to have been recovered.<br>
<br>
Been garaged since it has been in storage.<br>
<br>
Has the correct engine in it. Not sure it is the one it was born with.<br>
<br>
Appears to have the original radiator.<br>
<br>
Hood has been louvered but not in the usual way. This could be either <br>
good or bad depending upon your personal taste.<br>
<br>
<br>
NOT SO GOOD THINGS<br>
<br>
Has been sitting for at least 20 years and possibly more. As a result, <br>
the engine appears to be stuck. Tried to get it to move a couple of <br>
different ways to no avail. Since it cannot be driven, the condition of <br=
>
the transmission and the rest of the drivetrain/brakes cannot be assessed.<=
br>
<br>
Needs a complete paint job. Current color is grey primer - car was <br>
stripped to repaint it and it never finished. It got as far as being <br>
primer-ed, supposedly professionally not Walmart rattle can paint. In <br>
the process a good chunk of the exterior bits that were taken off are no <b=
r>
where to be found. Does have the grill and the headlight rings, rear <br>
lenses, bumper brackets and bumpers but that was all that could be <br>
located after a good look see. Original color I think was white but not <br=
>
positive. It was a cramped, semi-dark and dusty garage.<br>
Needs completely rewired. Someone started but was using colored house <br>
wiring and then stopped. Supposedly a proper wiring harness was ordered <br=
>
at some point but it is no where to be found at present.<br>
<br>
Trans is 4 speed which is good. Not positive but I think some also came <br=
>
equipped with 3 speeds. Couldn=E2=80=99t verify it it has an overdrive but =
there <br>
doesn=E2=80=99t appear to have the OD switch on the dash.<br>
<br>
Car has hit in the left rear corner but but it was not a big one. But it <b=
r>
was hard enough to bend and rip out a brace which is still un-repaired. <br=
>
Think it is the mounting point for the bumper brakets. Someone did pound <b=
r>
out the dent but not very well so I suspect that there is some bondo in <br=
>
that corner. Also there appears to be some bondo in the right rear <br>
quarter and possibly the rocker panels. Also the right rear corner has a <b=
r>
metal panel installed in the bottom of the quarter panel. Some welding <br>
has been done. Not sure what is underneath the panel.<br>
<br>
=C2=A0From what I could see, there is some rust on the undercarriage but my=
 <br>
opinion is that rust is a moderate issue on this car. Not possible to <br>
get it on a lift to check closer. Certainly not a rust bucket.<br>
<br>
Mileage unknown and what is there cannot be verifed.<br>
<br>
No title at present. Car may not have ever been titled and registered in <b=
r>
the present owners name. Family is selling the car. Would be sold on a <br>
bill of sale.<br>
<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Have some pictures I can send if interested. Co=
ntact me directly at <br>
<a href=3D"mailto:WLD3RD@gmail.com"; target=3D"_blank">WLD3RD@gmail.com</a> =
or 801 860 6975. May be difficult or impossible to <br>
arrange an in person inspection.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 In conclusion, =
I would describe this <br>
as a project but one with good bones.<br>
<br>
=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Best offer<br>
<br>
Bill Davis<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
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