1956 Austin Healey by goodoleboy
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Fifth in a series of classic vehicles, captured 9/21/08, at the beautiful Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance, held annually at the beautiful Trump National Golf Club on the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula in overpopulated Southern California.
For more information on this event, see my posting for 9/28/08.
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I'm fortunate to be back on line this soon, because on the evening of October 1, my 8-year old 17" CRT monitor decided to call it instant quits, and went out with a literally loud bang, or let's say several loud bangs, along with a terrible pungent and smokey odor, which, incidentally, took a few days to dissipate from my surroundings. I was away from the computer when it happened, so the first thing I experienced was the smell, which I initially contributed to the neighbors lighting up the barbeque in their patio. Then I thought it was my whirling ceiling fan, but when I saw the blacked out monitor screen, I knew then that I was in deep doo-doo. At my age, I can easily do without these kind of surprises.
Anyway, after a quick bit of research into the genre, followed by a stint of determined and focused shopping, I now have a new 22" LCD monitor to acclimate and familiarize myself with.
Thankx much for coming by on this fun-filled Friday.
Comments (14)
tennesseecowgirl
Can I borrow this one for the weekend, little drive in the mountains to see the fall colors, I promise to return it in one piece. Lovely shot of these my friend. Happy Friday to you :)
jocko500
happy it just the montor and not thecomputor lol anyway this is cool looking car you caught just right
cmolsen2002
Great images, Harry! Glad you got your monitor stuff sorted out.
bu5ch
In 1968 I purchased my first car and it was a 1959 Austin Healey, in terrible condition, for the same reason it's a classic today those beautiful body lines, long hood, short trunk, etc. reeking of fun. I had a hard rubber hammer in the trunk and didn't know what it was for until I had a flat on highway 45 in Houston, TX, USA and stood there perplexed about how to get the wheel off. A kindly gentleman pulled over and asked if I had a mallet and I quickly became informed about knockoff hubs. After struggling with it for a year in a love/hate relationship I sold it to a older neighbor who was a machinist. He fixed it up and sold it for 3 times what he paid me which for me amounted to a happy ending. Thanks for the memory and the Great Picture.
babuci
Top capture is a good thigt crop, just fit in a frame. Looks so small almost a kid car. Have a fun with your 22' screen.
MrsRatbag
When I think of sports cars this is what my mind shows me. Definitely a for-fun vehicle, I think! Wonderful shots! Sorry about your old monitor, but welcome to the LCD world! Do things look different to you now?
vlaaitje
O yes this is the right car to drive on a sunny day......I would love to drive it, wonderful colours and sharp images
Hendesse
Excellent and very detailled shots of this fantastic car. Superb!!
tallpindo
These are two different cars. I recognize the second one as a 100-4 with it's vertical grille. The louvers on the open hood are add ons I think. The top one looks to me like a 3000 which was a six. There may have been a later model 4 to fit your description.
durleybeachbum
Beautiful! Great to have a bit of new kit!
Biffowitz
Good news in the monitor acquisition phase, sweet capture of this old beauty
CavalierLady
That is one snazzzzy sports car, Harry! Beautiful image and excellent clarity and detail! So sorry about the monitor, but congrats on the new 22" monitor!
lizzibell
Great collage....
junge1
Great captures. One of my alltime favorites. Always wanted one but couldn't afford it, so I bought an Austin Healey Sprite. I know, it isn't the same!