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Another new "Healy" based on the Miata:

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More here: https://www.healydesigns.co.uk/
 
It looks like they rushed it off the production line and forgot to finish the mouth/grill . If it had a nice looking grill in the big mouth hole and some sort of accent piece on the bonnet opening it would look way better . Other than the front end issues its not that bad. Other than its got a Mazda motor etc in it .
 
My Miata is a better car in almost every way than my Healey: speed, handling, reliability, comfort.
The Healey wins because it turns a trip into an event.
 
Here's some more info on the kit including the space frame: https://www.automotivecreation.com/#!enigma-kit/cpf0 You could probably import it as an uncompleted kit car if you had a mind to. (or maybe half a mind to) The back end looks most Healey-like and not too bad, considering you really can't stick chrome bumpers on the back of a modern car. I'm also not a fan of the rocker panel treatment, but they needed to do something to tie the fender flares together. I wonder if the grille would look better with a waterfall style grille from the 3000? As for power, plenty of Miatas running Ford 5.0L and LS1 notor conversions. Maybe it would make a good BJ9 chase vehicle or weathertight conversation piece.
 
You know ....now you mention it ............
 
Just for your edification, the proper name is "Lightning McQueen" :glee:-- and that is a really ugly car, imho.
 
MINI Cooper headlights are not right on this. Morgan has them too, but looks better on their model.
 
Glen--

You said "The Healey wins because it turns a trip into an event.

I consider every ride in the Healey to be a test. Tomorrow the DC Healey club is having an ice cream social up near Laurel and we may go--no telling what to expect beyond the ice cream.

Are you attending the Gold Cup races with the XI? I may be bringing the MK IV.
 
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