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Puzzle #200 - Solved! XK120 Martial Oblin Coupe
« on: January 30, 2007, 04:17:27 AM »
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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2007, 09:26:19 AM »
Looks a lot like the rear of a big Austin Healey. And a nose from Pininfarina.
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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2007, 11:24:49 AM »
It is neither of those.
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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2007, 04:59:24 PM »
Fiat 8V
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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2007, 04:24:00 AM »
No sir.
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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2007, 01:14:47 PM »
Touring Superleggera body?
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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2007, 03:18:02 PM »
No sir. Arthur was the closest so far, though not too close.
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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2007, 03:20:23 PM »
looks like a coupe version of an Ace Aceca....
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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2007, 06:31:26 PM »
Another special-bodied MG T-type?
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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2007, 03:18:55 AM »
Not an AC or an MG
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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2007, 03:51:55 AM »
French?
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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2007, 04:06:25 AM »
Not French.
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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #12 on: February 01, 2007, 04:11:54 AM »
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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #13 on: February 01, 2007, 04:30:25 AM »
Triumph?



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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #14 on: February 01, 2007, 04:36:04 AM »
Non.
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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #15 on: February 03, 2007, 02:53:55 AM »
Frazer Nash Continental with Pininfarina body?
I know such a car was made, but have never seen one or even a photo, so it's just a guess ;D
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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #16 on: February 03, 2007, 03:06:33 AM »
Not a Frazer Nash
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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #17 on: February 06, 2007, 09:35:30 AM »
Jaguar?
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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #18 on: February 06, 2007, 09:57:59 AM »
Yes!
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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #19 on: February 06, 2007, 10:12:40 AM »
I am learning, I need to go with my first impression. With the exception of the Gremlin ripoff ricer, I have been right with my first thought, even if I didn't state it!

This car screamed Jag as soon as I looked at it. Kind of like that Ford screamed Granada with a funky nose.
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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #20 on: February 06, 2007, 11:08:06 AM »
Still looking for a model ID and any other information you have on the car.
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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #21 on: February 06, 2007, 11:30:29 AM »
That took a while. I kept searching for Carrosserie Touring Jaguar and coming up empty. 'Cause that's what it ain't.

XK120 Martial Oblin Coupe as shown at the 2000 Retromobile.

Exactly who or what Martial Oblin is, I have no idea.
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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #22 on: February 06, 2007, 01:40:39 PM »
You are correct sir!
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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #23 on: February 08, 2007, 06:15:40 AM »
Quote from: GRAYWOLF on February 06, 2007, 10:12:40 AM
I am learning, I need to go with my first impression. With the exception of the Gremlin ripoff ricer, I have been right with my first thought, even if I didn't state it!

This car screamed Jag as soon as I looked at it. Kind of like that Ford screamed Granada with a funky nose.

It's in the rear end...I can see it now...

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Re: Puzzle #200
« Reply #24 on: February 08, 2007, 10:44:22 AM »
Quote from: Tifosi on February 08, 2007, 06:15:40 AM
Quote from: GRAYWOLF on February 06, 2007, 10:12:40 AM
I am learning, I need to go with my first impression. With the exception of the Gremlin ripoff ricer, I have been right with my first thought, even if I didn't state it!

This car screamed Jag as soon as I looked at it. Kind of like that Ford screamed Granada with a funky nose.

It's in the rear end...I can see it now...

We need a smiley emoticon that's slapping the side of his head...


Dan

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