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Healeys at my local car show
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DropBox link with other shots:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/18uu9jsq59j02ui/AAAoSo_0PFFyVYUEsjpq6Unwa?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/18uu9jsq59j02ui/AAAoSo_0PFFyVYUEsjpq6Unwa?dl=0
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Nice pictures of interesting cars, but when I saw the picture in the first post, I was shocked to see a '68 Chevy wagon EXACTLY like the one I had many years ago when I finished college. Then, it was just old, reliable, cheap transportation. My brother always joked that it was "destined to be a classic" (it was actually in very nice condition-but it was a station wagon...). Now I see its twin is at a car show, so I guess he was right. What did I miss, and when did I miss it?!
The black BN6 is VERY nice, and I hope one day mine looks half as good as that one. My car was originally black, with red upholstery. I've been considering repainting it black with red in the coves, but now after seeing that one, maybe black on black is the way to go. Oh, well, there's plenty to do before having having to make those choices.
The black BN6 is VERY nice, and I hope one day mine looks half as good as that one. My car was originally black, with red upholstery. I've been considering repainting it black with red in the coves, but now after seeing that one, maybe black on black is the way to go. Oh, well, there's plenty to do before having having to make those choices.
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Great pictures turtle!
That black 2-seater is gorgeous, and what a great story too, but would it have killed them to clean the tires?!?!
That all black is just too much black, in my humble opinion. Likewise, not something that I need to decide on right away!
** BN6L/942 left Abingdon blue/white & blue, then was restored to silver & black in the 70s, followed by another restoration to white & black in the 80s, to its current (and only ground-up) rebuild in the 21st Century of wine red & honey tan.
That black 2-seater is gorgeous, and what a great story too, but would it have killed them to clean the tires?!?!
Black w/red coves & red/bk upholstery is exactly how I will restore BN6L/942 next time!** I think that is such an outstanding color combination, especially suited to the 2-seater.
That all black is just too much black, in my humble opinion. Likewise, not something that I need to decide on right away!
** BN6L/942 left Abingdon blue/white & blue, then was restored to silver & black in the 70s, followed by another restoration to white & black in the 80s, to its current (and only ground-up) rebuild in the 21st Century of wine red & honey tan.
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Yeah, that l'wagon got tons of grins and many stories from the public. Second only to the 21 window VW bus across the way.
The owners purchased it sight unseen off eBay from Pittsburg and they did very well. The wagon is epic in every way. Attendees would get a surprise when they walked around the Impala and saw my little Healey nestled beside like a baby bird. If you look the few other shots in my DropBox folder you might be able to spy two martini glasses and a bottle of gin behind the rear facing seats. The owner told me if you fold all the seats down you end up with 9' of deck space... more than his truck.
Between the Impala and the Charger with the "Clean Air Vehicle" sticker
my Healey had great company.
The owners purchased it sight unseen off eBay from Pittsburg and they did very well. The wagon is epic in every way. Attendees would get a surprise when they walked around the Impala and saw my little Healey nestled beside like a baby bird. If you look the few other shots in my DropBox folder you might be able to spy two martini glasses and a bottle of gin behind the rear facing seats. The owner told me if you fold all the seats down you end up with 9' of deck space... more than his truck.
Between the Impala and the Charger with the "Clean Air Vehicle" sticker
my Healey had great company.Jim 58 BN6
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Yeah, that l'wagon got tons of grins and many stories from the public. Second only to the 21 window VW bus across the way.
The owners purchased it sight unseen off eBay from Pittsburg and they did very well. The wagon is epic in every way. Attendees would get a surprise when they walked around the Impala and saw my little Healey nestled beside like a baby bird. If you look the few other shots in my DropBox folder you might be able to spy two martini glasses and a bottle of gin behind the rear facing seats. The owner told me if you fold all the seats down you end up with 9' of deck space... more than his truck.
Between the Impala and the Charger with the "Clean Air Vehicle" sticker
I also sold my '56 Chevy 2dr post, so obviously I don't understand what's hot. It's always seemed that I must lack the "cool" gene...
Curiously, the other day I found the very nice, original owner's manual for the '68 wagon, still with all the warranty stuff and in its original Chevy plastic bag. Maybe I should sell it on ebay! I've kept is safe for over 32years.
It's amazing how tiny your (very nice, BTW) car looks between the two giants!
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Your too kind.. my car is a 20 footer; needs new paint and interior but drives great. My Healey is tiny in stature compared to the other two but my engine is Bigger! 6.6 liter small block Chevy 400!... only the side pipes give it away... unless you start it.
I also sold my '56 Chevy 2dr post, so obviously I don't understand what's hot. It's always seemed that I must lack the "cool" gene...
Curiously, the other day I found the very nice, original owner's manual for the '68 wagon, still with all the warranty stuff and in its original Chevy plastic bag. Maybe I should sell it on ebay! I've kept is safe for over 32years.
It's amazing how tiny your (very nice, BTW) car looks between the two giants!
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Which show was this? Will it be back next year? Want to know for our calendar.
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I sent that first picture to a few of my friends because I thought it was shocking how much smaller the Healey looks than the other two cars, particularly the Chevy wagon.
The responses I'm getting back are "nice photoshop job there, shrinking that Healey" and such.
The responses I'm getting back are "nice photoshop job there, shrinking that Healey" and such.
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It's the Downtown Alameda Classic Car Show, usually the second Saturday in October:
https://downtownalameda.com/Classic-Car-Show
Also, new this June was the Alameda Point Concours. It also was a really good show at our old Naval Air Station.
https://www.alamedapointconcours.com
https://downtownalameda.com/Classic-Car-Show
Also, new this June was the Alameda Point Concours. It also was a really good show at our old Naval Air Station.
https://www.alamedapointconcours.com
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Ha! No Photoshop at all. If you look at the DropBox photos you'll see a profile shot of my car with the Charger. Our rear bumpers are lined up so the extra 4ft of Charger is very easy to see. Someone did say I could just about fit my car in the Impala.
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Wow, cool, I didn't think so but had to ask. I'll let the smart arses know. Thanks for sharing these pictures.
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John T, we can post this on the GGAHC sight for next year?
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I was in SoCal last week to visit my daughter who attends the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. They hold an annual car show on the campus, and this year the theme was "Hand-Made Cars." With alumni such as Pete Brock and Chip Foose, the Art Center turns out some world-class designers. The new Acura NSX was on display, which was penned by a former student, along many stunning cars including a gorgeous Nash-Healey Le Mans Coupe.
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