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Earl's Court 100M on BaT
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Randy Forbes
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Randy is correct, pink is the original color of the seating. The backstory of this car is quite interesting. Al bought it from noted 100S collector Bill Wood, neither one knowing at the time what its provenance was. The interior had been re-dyed, but Al found a piece of hardura in the car that was pink and that set off the search to discover its history. It's amusing to read comments about whether any part of this restoration was "incorrect". Al researched this car carefully with the help of Roger Moment and others. And as far as his execution of the restoration goes, "Alan" could well be an anagram for another word that would describe his attention to detail. In fact, he was counting stitches per inch on the upholstery.
Jim 58 BN6
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""Alan" could well be an anagram for another word that would describe his attention to detail."
Well said, Rick! My brother is also Alan, but the anagram does NOT apply to him...
It's a beautiful car, and I'll be following the auction from the cheap seats
Well said, Rick! My brother is also Alan, but the anagram does NOT apply to him...
It's a beautiful car, and I'll be following the auction from the cheap seats
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Doesn't everybody? asked the recovering concours judge.
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Now my wife want me to redo ours in these colors.
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Whatever you do, don't show her a picture of Goldie.
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The late Frank Clarici, "SPRITENUT" on the forum, painted a BJ8 in those colors for his wife. After years of driving spritely Sprites, he found he absolutely hated the handling of the big Healey and sold the car. I think a lot of us who started out in Sprites expect a bigger version when we get into a big Healey and are surprised when it's not.
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A solid reason to have BOTH!
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“Ditto”
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Not to worry, she's seen Goldie and isn't impressed. It's the pink. She has a sign "If it comes in pink, I'll take it."
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Maybe this is the correct original jack for it?? :eagerness:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/312122309209
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/312122309209
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Auction has ended. High Bid $135,000. Reserve not met.
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I'd be surprised if the reserve was under $200k.
I thought that BaT was a non-intuitive choice for an auction venue for the car. I think that a Gooding or RM/Sothebys auction would be more likely to attract the money needed to buy it.
It'll be fun to follow.
I thought that BaT was a non-intuitive choice for an auction venue for the car. I think that a Gooding or RM/Sothebys auction would be more likely to attract the money needed to buy it.
It'll be fun to follow.
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I think the failure to meet reserve may be a blessing. Now a potential buyer will have time to do their due diligence and decide for themselves its authenticity. I expect it to fetch a much higher bid next time.
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