Today I had the pleasure of sharing my Austin Healey with my barber. I stopped by his shop for a haircut and mentioned I had sold a Triumph TR3B, bought a Big Healey, and that I had driven it for him to see.
Leonard was out of the shop with me in a flash, leaving his other customers behind. You see he had owned a side curtain 3000 which he bought in 1965. What a thrill to see his reaction to being near one again. And it was surprising that he remembered many of the details as we open the engine lid and the boot.
When I asked if he’d like to go for a ride, yes was the enthusiastic answer. So off we went down a nearby curvy back road, the Healey making a wonderful racket and Leonard telling me about his Austin Healey adventures from 47 years before.
Leonard would have happily ridden all day, abandoning his shop for the bright Virginia sunshine and the back roads, but I really needed that haircut!
So share your Healey. It will make good memories for you, and bring a smile to old friends.
Best to all, Jeff
Leonard was out of the shop with me in a flash, leaving his other customers behind. You see he had owned a side curtain 3000 which he bought in 1965. What a thrill to see his reaction to being near one again. And it was surprising that he remembered many of the details as we open the engine lid and the boot.
When I asked if he’d like to go for a ride, yes was the enthusiastic answer. So off we went down a nearby curvy back road, the Healey making a wonderful racket and Leonard telling me about his Austin Healey adventures from 47 years before.
Leonard would have happily ridden all day, abandoning his shop for the bright Virginia sunshine and the back roads, but I really needed that haircut!
So share your Healey. It will make good memories for you, and bring a smile to old friends.
Best to all, Jeff