Back in the 80' a good friend of mine had parents that owned a Blue Autsin Healey. Over the years I have wondered what ever happened to it. I just found out. His mother is now ready to sell the car and I have an opportunity to purchase it. I went and looked at it today. It's been in a barn/shed since the late 80's and is pretty rough. The shed has a dirt floor and the blocks that it was originally set on have sunk into the ground and the wheels are all but touching the ground again and it is sitting a bit crooked. The doors do not open and close easily. I assume that much of this is that it is sitting in such an odd way for so many years. Needless to say the car has become a home for the wildlife in the area. The car has rusted in pretty much everywhere you would expect (bottoms of fenders, doors and the frame outriggers) but the frame is very much solid.
I have posted a bunch of photos and need some opinions as to what I should offer for it. The current owner has no idea what it is worth. I have a ballpark idea but have not seen one in similar condition so i am just guessing. I want to be fair about what I offer without paying too much (eslecially since it is going to need everything).
I believe this is a MK3 BJ8 Phase II. The Chassis # is HBJ8L/32477 and the engine number best I can make of the tag is ICH 32454. I don't know what the H or the L stands for in the Chassis #. She did indicate that the engine has been replaced so I have no idea if this is the original.
I have placed a bunch of photos here for review:
Here's a link to a bunch of other photos. Please post or e-mail me what you think. I would like to make an offer on it later this week. '67 Austin Healey Barn find photos - click here
You opinions are welcome!!!
Thanks!
Tim
www.46chevytruck.com
I have posted a bunch of photos and need some opinions as to what I should offer for it. The current owner has no idea what it is worth. I have a ballpark idea but have not seen one in similar condition so i am just guessing. I want to be fair about what I offer without paying too much (eslecially since it is going to need everything).
I believe this is a MK3 BJ8 Phase II. The Chassis # is HBJ8L/32477 and the engine number best I can make of the tag is ICH 32454. I don't know what the H or the L stands for in the Chassis #. She did indicate that the engine has been replaced so I have no idea if this is the original.
I have placed a bunch of photos here for review:
Here's a link to a bunch of other photos. Please post or e-mail me what you think. I would like to make an offer on it later this week. '67 Austin Healey Barn find photos - click here
You opinions are welcome!!!
Thanks!
Tim
www.46chevytruck.com