And along that vein, I've seen 2 Bugeyes advertized on eBay in the past week
or so that were billed as being low mileage one owner originals with perfect
original interior. When I e-mailed them to ask how good the original rubber
floor coverings were, they both replied that they had the original "carpet"
on the floors!! Oh well......caveat emptor.
Bob
-----Original Message-----
From GMari58175 at aol.com <GMari58175@aol.com>
To: healeys@autox.team.net <healeys@autox.team.net>;
spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, March 12, 2000 4:57 PM
Subject: Fraudulent Bugeye
>Greetings Listers,
>To make a very long story short, here is the warning:
>You might see a Bugeye advertised for sale located in San Antonio Texas.
>This particular bugeye will most likely be advertised as having 3,000
>original miles and be unrestored and in pristine condition. I have been
>asked to pass the word on to the Healey world that this particular car is
NOT
>as advertised. Actually it is a very original and rust free car...but
>probably with 103,000 miles...not 3,000. The asking price was $10,000. So
>anyway, doing my job and passing the word.
>George Marinos
>Sprite MKII HAN6
>glen rock, nj
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