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Glad to join this forum to hear others enthusiasts and exchange experience. I like vintage mechanics in planes, boats and of course cars. I can’t afford planes or boats so I have cars and they are also easier to use and enjoy. I like especially British cars for their sporty look and affordability.
I own my TR3A since 1992, it is a fantastic car, robust, good looking, easy to work on, and I consider it is best value for money. Along these 30+ years, my wife and I have gathered many memories and ran many miles. I do the maintenance myself. Along the years I rebuilt the gear box, the OD, the axle, the front train (twice, last time past winter), the steering, the brakes, the carbs, the cyl head, and I babysit her to listen what she tells me before anything becomes more serious.
In 2014, I was charmed by the looks of the Austin Healey 100/4 and I approached a specialized workshop in France, and since they aren’t easy to find, I finally agreed to acquire a 3000 BT7 which they restored entirely.
My research for a 100/4 continued and I found one in 2015 and I got it restored, telling myself I would sell the BT7 when I get the 100/4.
Finally, the BT7 and the 100/4 are very different and I like them both. So I am unable to decide to sell one or the other. The 100/4 is much lighter and agile than the heavier BT7 which is spacier and more comfortable, and the 6 cylinders melody charming.
I enjoy my 3 cars, use them as often as possible, make small 3 to 5 days trips with friends in my area. Last one was end of October when we made it from Toulouse to Biarritz in France using the mountain passes road and drove over 1000km. My friend used his Lotus elan S2, a lighter car and newer design, indépendant rear suspension, but I wasn’t far behind. The torque of the 100/4 to climb passes and it’s motor brake when going down was very pleasant.
In joining this forum, my expectation is to share issues and solutions with others driving and working on their cars. I plan to open the transmission of the 3000, I will read what’s been written on the subject and I will ask some feedback on a question I have, but this will be on a future post.
Cheers, my name is Jean Louis
I own my TR3A since 1992, it is a fantastic car, robust, good looking, easy to work on, and I consider it is best value for money. Along these 30+ years, my wife and I have gathered many memories and ran many miles. I do the maintenance myself. Along the years I rebuilt the gear box, the OD, the axle, the front train (twice, last time past winter), the steering, the brakes, the carbs, the cyl head, and I babysit her to listen what she tells me before anything becomes more serious.
In 2014, I was charmed by the looks of the Austin Healey 100/4 and I approached a specialized workshop in France, and since they aren’t easy to find, I finally agreed to acquire a 3000 BT7 which they restored entirely.
My research for a 100/4 continued and I found one in 2015 and I got it restored, telling myself I would sell the BT7 when I get the 100/4.
Finally, the BT7 and the 100/4 are very different and I like them both. So I am unable to decide to sell one or the other. The 100/4 is much lighter and agile than the heavier BT7 which is spacier and more comfortable, and the 6 cylinders melody charming.
I enjoy my 3 cars, use them as often as possible, make small 3 to 5 days trips with friends in my area. Last one was end of October when we made it from Toulouse to Biarritz in France using the mountain passes road and drove over 1000km. My friend used his Lotus elan S2, a lighter car and newer design, indépendant rear suspension, but I wasn’t far behind. The torque of the 100/4 to climb passes and it’s motor brake when going down was very pleasant.
In joining this forum, my expectation is to share issues and solutions with others driving and working on their cars. I plan to open the transmission of the 3000, I will read what’s been written on the subject and I will ask some feedback on a question I have, but this will be on a future post.
Cheers, my name is Jean Louis
