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 Reserve Champion Concours d'Elegance 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 Owner: Randy Szczesny of Deer Park, IL |
 Road America International Challenge * * * July 20 - 22, 2007 |
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Best in Class Sports Car Class Keith Classics and Chrome invitational car show April 23, 2006 held at the Indoor Sports Center in Loves Park, IL (outside Rockford) |
 The craftsmanship and ingenuity of this BJ8 has been recognized at many shows. |
This Austin-Healey BJ8 was constructed from scratch by Sport and Specialty.
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| The car began with a new, accurate chassis ordered from Kilmartin Automotive Sheetmetal of Australia and all new panels that were available. |
Having used over a dozen Kilmartin chassis in other projects, we have realized that classic Healey problems (scuttle shake, chassis (door) sag, excess flexibility) can be eliminated by starting with these solid frames. |
Upgrades to OEM on this project include Getrag 5-speed transmission,
air conditioning, cruise control, Jaguar brakes, alternator,
and a modified high-torque engine.
Any of these modifications could be reversed if desired.
| 1st and 2nd in Class Austin-Healey Class British Car Field Days June 18, 2006 held at Village Park in Sussex, WI (outside Milwaukee) Once again, Randy Szczesny's ice blue BJ8 won "First in Class". Second place went to Peter Conover (of Oak Park, IL) and his Old English White 1963 MKIIA BJ7 (left), which underwent a body and mechanical restoration at Sport and Specialty. |
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This roll-up window Austin-Healey remained more traditional, with some minor modifications such as an electronic ignition, stainless brake caliper pistons, stainless exhaust, and a heavier radiator core. |