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TIFOSITEASER #42 <SOLVED> GULF COAST MOTORS VITESSE
« on: October 13, 2007, 06:43:51 AM »
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Re: TIFOSITEASER #42
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2007, 06:57:54 AM »
It has a Lotus badge so I'll go for Lotus E-------- .  Can someone please fill in the blanks
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Re: TIFOSITEASER #42
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2007, 07:26:17 AM »
The proportions would suggest it's Elan-based, but I'm likely incorrect.
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Re: TIFOSITEASER #42
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2007, 06:45:32 PM »
It isn't a Lotus badge, no Lotus involvement...


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Re: TIFOSITEASER #42
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2007, 03:40:27 AM »
My first thought was : a modified Honda Beat.

This seems to be a tiny car with a huge windscreen, but it doesn´t seem to be rear-engined.
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Re: TIFOSITEASER #42
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2007, 04:12:18 AM »
The engine is in the front; it's not a modified Beat...but you're getting a little warmer...


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Re: TIFOSITEASER #42
« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2007, 03:03:11 AM »
A Proton?
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Re: TIFOSITEASER #42
« Reply #7 on: October 15, 2007, 06:26:55 AM »
Not a Proton...



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Re: TIFOSITEASER #42
« Reply #8 on: October 15, 2007, 09:17:03 AM »
Honda CRX based?
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Re: TIFOSITEASER #42
« Reply #9 on: October 15, 2007, 12:16:45 PM »
Quote from: porridgehead on October 15, 2007, 09:17:03 AM
Honda CRX based?

This particular model isn't, but some cars made by this company are...
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Re: TIFOSITEASER #42
« Reply #10 on: October 15, 2007, 03:06:04 PM »
a Tommy Kaira perhaps?
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Re: TIFOSITEASER #42
« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2007, 08:57:26 PM »
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Re: TIFOSITEASER #42
« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2007, 10:45:51 PM »
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