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Puzzles, Games and Name That Car => Solved AutoPuzzles => 2007 => Topic started by: Allan L on February 12, 2007, 10:19:12 AM

Title: A Bond Bug for SeaLion who has solved it after Arthur Dent!
Post by: Allan L on February 12, 2007, 10:19:12 AM
Just a part of something that you may be able to identify (well I think SeaLion will . . . )
Title: Re: One for SeaLion!
Post by: Arthur Dent on February 12, 2007, 10:23:39 AM
Sure looks like a Bond Bug to me.
Title: Re: One for SeaLion!
Post by: SeaLion on February 12, 2007, 10:30:04 AM
Quote from: Arthur Dent on February 12, 2007, 10:23:39 AM
Sure looks like a Bond Bug to me.
It sure does. As all Bond Bugs it is probably orange. And the headlights they used on the Bond Bug was sourced from the early Fiat 127.
Title: Re: One for SeaLion!
Post by: Arthur Dent on February 12, 2007, 01:16:06 PM
Interestingly the prototypes were lime green but orange was choosen for production as it was cheaper

I spotted a Bong Bug shell locally a while back. I've met the owner once and he has a selection of microcars. If I remember correctly he said he brought two over from the UK. I'd assume to make one good one.

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/146/339053749_fd3c31eab1.jpg)
Title: Re: One for SeaLion!
Post by: Allan L on February 12, 2007, 01:49:15 PM
I know SeaLion (as do the rest of us) prefers the one wheel at the back, but I thought a bit of a three-wheeler might lighten it up a bit.
I live about 1 kilometer from the David Ogle works where the prototype Bug was made: someone brought it to the pub and we all tried it - I am too tall (even seated) for the lid to close, so I didn't get a drive.
Title: Re: One for SeaLion who has solved it!
Post by: Otto Puzzell on February 14, 2007, 05:57:34 AM
I'm not sure about the title of this thread. I believe Arthur ID'd the car.
Title: Re: One for SeaLion who has solved it!
Post by: Allan L on February 14, 2007, 06:36:31 AM
Quote from: KarnUtz on February 14, 2007, 05:57:34 AM
I'm not sure about the title of this thread. I believe Arthur ID'd the car.
Quite so - my bludner - I've changed it