|
|
Article: '67 Austin Healey races on Anniversary excursion nets British sports car.(AUTO WEEKEND)(OUT OF THE PAST)
- Article from:
- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- October 4, 2002
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2002 News World Communications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
Byline: Vern Parker, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
It wasn't until after Dean Turner has restored and sold an MG and a Jaguar that he turned his attention toward an Austin Healey.
The retired IBM engineer had seen a few Austin Healey sports cars displayed at various car shows and was impressed by their beauty.
He began looking for a good, solid car in 1996. In July 1997 Mr. Turner saw an ad offering a 1967 Austin Healey model 3000 Mark III for sale in Richmond. A telephone call provided enough additional information to pique his interest.
July 22 came on a Sunday in 1997. Coincidentally that is the wedding anniversary of Mr. Turner and his wife, ...