Author Topic: Q#17 - History Repeating - solved (Read 1792 times)

Quiller · « **on:** March 28, 2008, 10:54:31 AM »

Those crazy retro Japanese have been looking through their classic car books and applying faux chrome and walnut to domestic market cars. But can you name the maker/coachbuilder and model name of each of these modern retros?

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2008, 11:04:00 AM »

Awesome puzzle!

@re · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2008, 12:02:08 PM »

2 - 2008 Daihatsu Mira Gino
7 - 1999 Mitsuoka Galue II
10 - 2007 Duesen Bayern Ritz
11 - 1987 Nissan Pao

Paul Jaray · « **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2008, 12:13:56 PM »

6 - Mitsuoka Yúga
8 - Lotas Princess March (Copel Fresco\Mooku Princess Cabrio)
10 - (Copel Ritz)
12 - Copel Antiguo

@re · « **Reply #4 on:** March 28, 2008, 12:39:12 PM »

1 - 1996 Autech March Tango

Quiller · « **Reply #5 on:** March 28, 2008, 01:02:34 PM »

That's some fast work there.

Correct answers so far:

1. Autech March Tango
2 - Daihatsu Mira Gino
6 - Mitsuoka Yúga
7 - Mitsuoka Galue II (2005)
8 - Lotas Princess March
10 - Duesen Bayern Ritz
11 - Nissan Pao
12 - Copel Antiguo

JR · « **Reply #6 on:** April 03, 2008, 02:10:16 PM »

To add to those already listed I've got No. 4 listed as a Toyota Technocraft TC Pick Up and No.5 is a Toyota Origin. No.12 is also sold as an Am 'Craft Antiguo.

JR

Quiller · « **Reply #7 on:** April 09, 2008, 06:19:39 PM »

You are correct!

#4 is a Toyota TC Pick-up by Toyota Technocraft
#5 is a Toyota Origin

That only leaves #3 and #9

@re · « **Reply #8 on:** April 10, 2008, 06:01:45 AM »

I don't know what #3 is, but I find the styling quite dramatic and... dare I admit it... I actually like it quite a lot.

Regarding #9 - is it based on a Honda Vamos? It's quite similar to the DAMD Locoboy van, http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=2939.0 - I've seen several other "improved" versions but none quite like this.

Quiller · « **Reply #9 on:** April 10, 2008, 01:29:26 PM »

#3 is dramatic, especially considering its relatively humble basis

#9 is indeed Honda Vamos based!

Quiller · « **Reply #10 on:** May 27, 2008, 06:56:18 PM »

OK a clue each for the two remaining mysteries:

#3 has the same name as one of the most valuable Ferraris of all time

#9 sounds like it should be a Beach Boys song

@re · « **Reply #11 on:** June 03, 2008, 11:48:18 AM »

#3: Nissan underneath?

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #12 on:** June 03, 2008, 03:10:43 PM »

#9 is a conversion on a Suzuki Lapin done by a company called Dream Factory Blow

@re · « **Reply #13 on:** June 03, 2008, 05:15:45 PM »

It is indeed made by Dream Factory Blow, but it is based on a Honda Vamos and not a Suzuki Lapin. Its name is Surf Rider.

Quiller · « **Reply #14 on:** June 03, 2008, 05:54:01 PM »

Well done for tracking it down. I actually have this one listed as the MOOA Surf Rider but I'm not sure if it's MOOA or Dream Factory Blow that actually makes it. One point to @are

Quiller · « **Reply #15 on:** July 17, 2008, 12:20:03 PM »

Promoted to pro class with only one missing (#3)

Quiller · « **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2008, 04:59:53 PM »

Just noticed @re's question - is it Nissan based? No, it isn't...

@re · « **Reply #17 on:** July 20, 2008, 06:49:13 PM »

*guessing wildly* How about a Mazda Xedos then, 6 or 9?

Quiller · « **Reply #18 on:** July 21, 2008, 09:17:08 AM »

No it's not Mazda or Xedos based

Paul Jaray · « **Reply #19 on:** July 28, 2008, 03:18:07 PM »

Hi, is it one of these?
http://www.inoac.co.jp/dtj/History.html

Quiller · « **Reply #20 on:** July 28, 2008, 05:52:53 PM »

Hmmm... was it the Design + Technic poster in the background?

This car has nothing to do with them I believe.

As a clue, its basis is Mitsubishi...

Quiller · « **Reply #21 on:** November 02, 2008, 04:22:00 PM »

Clue on #3: this car is based on a Mitsubishi - and its model name is the same as one of Mitsubishi's best known cars

grobmotorix · « **Reply #22 on:** November 03, 2008, 12:40:18 PM »

Can just be a Lancer or Galant, then?

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #23 on:** November 03, 2008, 01:06:15 PM »

Mitsubishi GTO

Quiller · « **Reply #24 on:** November 03, 2008, 06:43:21 PM »

Quote from: Arthur Dent on November 03, 2008, 01:06:15 PM

Mitsubishi GTO

Yes it's badged a GTO! Now can you track down the name of its maker?

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Author Topic: Q#17 - History Repeating - solved (Read 1792 times)