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For 1 point, please identify the following: year/ make/model.
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Re: whcgt # 93
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2011, 08:32:05 AM »
I have this as the 1918 Argonne prototype roadster.

And the tag says "135-742."  ;)
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Re: whcgt # 93
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2011, 02:24:35 PM »
Yes, point for ftg3plus4. 1918 Argonne Boattail Speedster prototype.

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Re: whcgt # 93 Solved: 1918 Argonne Boattail Speedster prototype
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2011, 08:55:25 AM »
That front view always made me picture a much bigger car than that rear view reveals.
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« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2024, 02:57:28 AM »
What's the make and model designation of this car? Correct answer = one puzzle point

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Re: Graham#13
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2025, 02:52:26 PM »
Experts?
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Re: Graham#13
« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2025, 02:10:50 AM »
Argonne Roadster, 1919/20

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Re: Graham#13
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2025, 04:39:41 PM »
hermanoto,
Correct
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Re: whcgt # 93 Solved: 1918 Argonne Boattail Speedster prototype
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2025, 05:11:24 PM »
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