Barry,

Nice shot, is that your dad? Is your car a 2-seater? The big Healey was very competitive in SCCA in its day when everyone had to race fair and play by the rules. Today the clubs are full of cheaters especially
the Germans, (Porsche & BMW) tuners.













1958 SCCA D Production National Champion Dr. Dick Thompson AH 100-6

Yeah that's my dad, I think that shot is from Lyndale Farms in Michigan now closed. Here's another from Road America.

It's a four seat, not as pretty as the two seaters, but that's what it is. He traded a 55' 100/4 for it. So it's a one owner with well a documented racing history.
Time hasn't been kind to the car over the past thirty five years, but it was stored inside. I'm looking forward to the project, the chassis is straight and the body is hung but there is a lot of work to do. Time and money are going to dictate progress.

Ah yes time and money the 2 things average Joe racers never have enough of.
I'll add one more important ingredient for any successful restoration project or fledging amateur racing program, a very understanding wife. I know I've tested mine a few too many times. I love historic racing photos especially of Healeys. It looks like you have a nice collection from your fathers exploits. The wheels in the second shot at Road America must have been popular at the time. Here's a period photo of Ed Leslie in the Huffaker Healey with a simlar set.

Those wheels are kinda interesting too, they're Magnesium, and made by American Racing. I have six, one was slightly damaged when the car was wrecked though. The only other cars that I have seen pictures of them on is the "Huffaker Healey" and Merle Brennans' B production E type from that same era. I'd like to find a few more.

Barry

Doug,

I exchanged emails with you friend Steve Pike of Marsh Restorations over the weekend. Thanks for that rescource by the way, what a scource of information! Steve advised that the 100/6 four wheel Dunlop discs are definitely different from what was installed on the 100S's. He also said that in forty years of working on big Healey's he has seen two cars with this installation.

Thanks for the tip!

Barry Perkins

Barry,

Yes, Steve is a great source he runs a top notch business with the help of his wife and son. A few years back when the exchange rates were much better we had club members here Oregon sending them parts and panels to refurbish because of their expertise.

Dougie

I rests my case, m'lud

Dougie - OMG, I keep going back to her picture

Barry - Sounds like a great project