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Any current or former Austin Healey owners?

Discussion in 'British' started by Husker, Mar 25, 2022.

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  1. Husker

    Husker F1 World Champ

    Dec 31, 2003
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  2. Geflackt

    Geflackt Karting
    Silver Subscribed

    Jul 13, 2015
    135
    Eastern PA.
    I've owned them and have vintage-raced a 100M, but I'm short. Legroom will be fine for you(I've had to add pedal extenders!), but height may be worth checking: With the top up it's very low. It really depends on the seating: If the seats are fresh with stiff insides, the seat bottom will be tall. But with a little work, the seat pads can be easily made shorter and still look correct, plus the seat could be bolted directly to the floor. Seat backs can also be adjusted. The trick to entering is to go in right-knee and head first, almost over across the center tunnel. When exiting, sort of exit ass-first. The door openings are very narrow which makes getting in/out challenging until you get the hang of it. The steering wheel may be a little closer to you than what you're used to, but it feels great after a while.
    This car looks fairly solid, but only appears to have a few "M" things on it like the carb box. If you're going after an M, there are a lot of tell-tale signs around the car that you'll need to check.
     
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  3. ross

    ross Three Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Mar 25, 2002
    37,972
    houston/geneva
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    Ross
    i doubt you will fit comfortably.

    we have a 100 BN2 and my son who is 6'3 and 210 does not fit.
     
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  4. Husker

    Husker F1 World Champ

    Dec 31, 2003
    11,792
    western hemisphere
    Great feedback guys. I guess this is just one of those cars I'll have to admire. Doesn't sound real workable for a tall guy.
     

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