I don't know why I'm compelled to post here every time I see a big Healey in print or on TV. Latest sighting, a black w/ red interior 100 in the New Yorker magazine. A clothing ad for Dillard's. I don't think it is possible to tell if it is a BN1 or a BN2 from the photo. You can tell they shot in on the cheap as the airplanes in the background are not what you would call classics. At least it is the special "Style" issue of the publication.

Don't feel like you're alone in the madness. I made a thread too about the Healeys I've been seeing.

I like hearing about Healey sightings whether in print or on the road.

My girlfriend and I drove 2,200 miles to pick up the hardtop for the Healey and didn't see one classic British car. Not even an MG. Not long ago you could always count on seeing a Spit or MG. Granted it was the first weekend in March, but the weather was fantastic.

Charlie:

Did you pick up the hardtop in Columbus area? The one on EBAY....I am right down the road and had my 100 Lemans out all weekend..top down..

Pete

Hey Pete,

Yep, it was in Columbus, or to be more exact in Blacklick. And it was also a top from eBay. Do you know David? If so, he has some rare and interesting cars. Wish I had the opportunity to see your car!

Charlie

Rosco, dont feel bad, i posted about 2 months ago "anyone else seen the new pantene hair shampoo comm." no one replied for a month, thought i was going round the bend, then a couple of other fellow forum members did finally catch it, model sitting in a yellow early perhaps 100-6 for a micro second, shook me up! did you see that one yet?

Yeah, Anthony, I was the one who posted about the hair commercial Healey.

Jon and others: I believe this is the ad you're talking about. You are not alone I get excited everytime I see a Healey in print, video, in the flesh, etc.!


http://catalogs.shoplocal.com/dillards/i...ircularid=12701

Too bad the actor kid got in the line of fire.

Charlie:

Yep//that's the one.. I live in Blaclick too!.. I do not know the guy but the cars he sells are a bit misrepresented..if ya know what I mean... Hopefully the top was as you expected..

Pete

The hardtop is from Cape International and it was represented perfectly. I had reservations regarding the sellers rating though. 2 requests for him to rate me as a buyer have been ignored. No huge deal either way.

Blacklick is a beautiful area, especially the Main Street area with all the restaurants. Laurie & I would like to make it back during Spring or Fall.

The photo shoot by Dillard's was taken at the Santa Ynez Valley airport near Solvang, CA. The Healey is a'54 BN1 and the plane is an F-19 Taylorcraft , both owned by Bernie Coyner.
CGH
Carpinteria, CA

The '54 BN1 sounds right, but the Taylorcraft is not in sight. The airplane just behind the Healey is some sort of Grumman, and the other one I can't identify, but it doesn't have a tailwheel. I suppose Taylorcraft might have made something with a nose wheel when it was resurected in the 1970's, but it would kind of be like putting a Rolls Royce grill on your Healey.

Glad to hear it Charlie...my office is across from the restaurants..we like it...only a couple Healeys in the area though......


I have had 50-50 luck with ebay items..
Pete