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Ron Varley's 100/S Representation
'Best of Show' at Conclave 2010

This car was built with the intention of utilizing the best
of the 100/S attributes, while improving on the weaknesses.
It includes full 100/S body styling and a 145 hp,
modified 100 engine.

Ron's expectations for his car were greater than
typical restorations. Therefore, his project was designed
with careful thought and discreet engineering improvements,
with sensitivity to the era.
Cowl Section
The project began with cowl sections		 Cowl Section New Kilmartin chassis
A new Kilmartin reinforced chassis

Front assembly
Jigging the front assembly together
Cowl Section
Assembling the rear section
Fit nose section
Fit and alteration of nose section and hood

100/S swage lines
Adding 100/S swage lines
100/S gas tank
100/S gas tank fitting
Chassis fitting
Chassis fitting and assembly work

High-lift camshaft
Dial-indicate high-lift camshaft
Finished engine
Finished engine with aluminum head
Lightened flywheel
Lightened flywheel with BJ8 clutch

Dashboard complete
Engine, transmission installed
Dashboard complete
Color coats
Color coats
Color coats



Grille construction
Grille construction
Grille construction
Grille construction


Nearing completion
Nearing completion
Finished
Finished		 Finished 100/S Representation

'Best of Show'
Conclave 2010



Randy Szczesny's BJ8
This Austin-Healey BJ8 was constructed from scratch by Sport and Specialty.

Built from scratch with new frame Austin Healey BJ8 during restoration AH BJ8 being restored
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.


Austin Healey 3000, Concours Reserve Champion

Reserve Champion
Concours d'Elegance
1966 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8
Owner: Randy Szczesny of Deer Park, IL
Elkhart Lake Concours trophy

Road America
International Challenge
* * *
July 20 - 22, 2007

Randy Szczesny and his award-winning Austin Healey 3000
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)		 Austin Healey 3000 awards
The craftsmanship and ingenuity of this BJ8
has been recognized at many shows.


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.		 1st and 2nd, British Car Field Days
Austin Healey BJ7 engine restoration 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.

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