Austin Healey Boat???

[nowski]

While up in Big Bear yesterday I saw this very cool Austin Healey Boat. It wasn't amphibious but none the less a show winner in my book...

 

[dribble]

That is cool. I want it. Interesting it has a Holley carb instead of two SU carbs.

 

[oldseddie]

That be an "A" series Layland engine in that bilge. Beautiful boat but I would bet it leaks oil.....

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[nowski]

That is cool. I want it. Interesting it has a Holley carb instead of two SU carbs.

I think only the Holley would be marine compliant versus the SU carbs...

 

[spectras only]

Very nice. Should have the straight six engine though.

My friend has a 1923 Dodge Watercar with a Hemi V-8. Most people, including Mopar guys never heard of the Dodge brothers were building boats back in the old days.
This is my friend's, fully restored. These are $$$$$$ boats.

 

[nowski]

So just when you've seen it all in a boat how about an Austin Healey off-road racer. Unlike the boat I don't think this one is under powered...

 

[nowski]

And for the guy that wants to add just a little more power, a little supercharger...

 

[nowski]

Here's a couple of pics of my buddies 1956 Austin Healey LeMans...

 

[spectras only]

My friend's 58 100/6 Healey with custom built engine by Healy racing in England. Aluminum racing engine with triple Webers.
We had it at Laguna Seca historic event.

 

[nowski]

So lets get to the meat and potatoes of this thread, I know it's about time. It was nice to see some of the nicest (approx. 150) Austin Healey's on the streets of Big Bear yesterday for the annual Austin Healey Conclave 2021. The weather was nice and sunny, people were tame and all around a great day...

 

[monkeyswrench]

That's a whole lot of Lucas Electric there

Lot of nice cars there. Glad the weather was good and King Newscum let you all meet.

 

[nowski]

That's a whole lot of Lucas Electric there

Lot of nice cars there. Glad the weather was good and King Newscum let you all meet.

Well if your going to own a vehicle with Lucas on board you better be prepared like this guy.


And for you guy's that no longer live in Komifornia, car gatherings continue to gather, covid or no covid. Proof positive it hasn't stopped the donut guy's in HB...

 

[monkeyswrench]

That's nice! We have one guy up here with a pretty nice Healey. Still has the very classic look, but has a Cosworth and a 5 spd. He's a retired machinist, some neat stuff done, so much you miss a lot the first few times you see it.

Well if your going to own a vehicle with Lucas on board you better be prepared like this guy.


And for you guy's that no longer live in Komifornia, car gatherings continue to gather, covid or no covid. Proof positive it hasn't stopped the donut guy's in HB...

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[nowski]

I'm just going to leave this here, every Friday night in Whittier...

 

[OLDRAAT]

That's a whole lot of Lucas Electric there

Lot of nice cars there. Glad the weather was good and King Newscum let you all meet.

@monkeyswrench Beat me to the Lucas comment.
Some friends had cars blessed with Lucas in high school during the '60's . Only two settings for the lights: off and dim.

 

[nowski]

Looks like my buddy Chris walked away from the last nights awards ceremony with some hardware...