August 2025

What a fantastic race! 42 Austin Healeys on the grid at Silverstone hosted by Equipe and organised by our very own Joe Cox.

You can read up on the full race story as reported in the July edition of Revcounter The good news is that we have been told Equipe will host us for the Syd Segal Race at Silverstone for the next 5 years, so I'm already looking forward to next year!

You will see within these pages the notes on the launch of our bespoke Austin Healey Insurance Scheme. Please note the added options included in this scheme and when compared with your existing insurance, I think you will find it very beneficial. As we welcome new members this month I hope you will find this is one of the benefits of joining our great club. You will also learn and be able to attend any of the local meets in your area and pick up technical tips on your car or indeed follow the links on the Club website. As we are in the best driving months you will be able to join the various WhatsApp groups to see info on days out to local places of interest and also where the local shows are, which you may like to attend with likeminded enthusiasts.

Robin's report from the FBHVC raises an interesting point this month in that the refining of diesel and petrol in this country is entirely dependent on supply and demand. So with more electric cars hitting the roads, petrol supply for our Historic Vehicles may be affected as the process may be deemed unprofitable even before the cessation of manufacture of new petrol powered cars in 2030. The item on apprenticeships is also noteworthy as increased funding is required for those following this avenue because many are manual jobs. When did you last get a builder in or electrician or likewise a car restoration expert?

I cannot end without remembering our deep feeling of loss over Caroline Curran's passing and how our thoughts are with Tony and the family. It was comforting to see so many Healey folk at the service and at the wake afterwards.

Keep on Overtaking - Safely!