In the AHCCNZ there are two well known Healeys that we re-engined quite early in their " lives ", the Valiant Healey owned for many years by Bernie Huynen, pictured here at Napier in 1984; have had a drive in this car, wasn't very successful at it though.
and at Masterton in 1989, on a Hillclimb
Another well known car is Reg Whittaker's 100/8, a 100 that was repowered in the early 70's - [ with a V8 Buick / Oldsmobile type around 215 ci or 3500 cc I believe first ], has had several different V8's in it over the years, here it is in 1976 at New Plymouth. never driven it but have had a few rides around Waiuku in it with R O W known as Reg of Waiuku .. Reg was a School teacher and lives his life in Waiuku, he was instrumental in getting permission from the locals for the AHCCNZ Otaua Hillclimb on Maioro Rd, Reg lived in Bothwell Park Road, which was clo
Both cars have spent most of the time with the repower in place ..
the 100/8 is at the right in this scene at the Devon Motor Lodge