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A#297 Solved: Sterling Wolverine
« on: November 21, 2009, 12:13:43 PM »
I'd like to know more about this car, so:

1 point for: make and model of this car.



« Last Edit: November 23, 2009, 04:54:10 PM by Arunas »
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Re: A#297
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2009, 12:51:33 PM »
Was this the USA version of the british VW-based kit-car Nova? The USA-kit was called Sterling. I was also made in Australia with a different name, and maybe also in several other countries.
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Re: A#297
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2009, 12:56:33 PM »
It is said to be Sterling, but what's the claimed model designation? Locked for 24 hours.
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Re: A#297
« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2009, 08:55:15 AM »
Puma GTV ? Made in italy
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Re: A#297
« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2009, 09:42:22 AM »
Quote from: jrpola on November 23, 2009, 08:55:15 AM
Puma GTV ? Made in italy

Well, it really looks like Puma, but I have it as Sterling something. If You can prove it is a Puma the point is Yours.
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Re: A#297
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2009, 09:54:08 AM »
Quote from: Arunas on November 21, 2009, 12:13:43 PM
I'd like to know more about this car, so:

1 point for: make and model of this car.
1 point for: exact additional information.
Do you know the answer or are you looking for it as well?
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Re: A#297
« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2009, 09:59:12 AM »
I am not really sure of the answer I have...
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Re: A#297
« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2009, 10:00:19 AM »
Is it open for all?
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Re: A#297
« Reply #8 on: November 23, 2009, 10:05:52 AM »
I think, yes.
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Re: A#297
« Reply #9 on: November 23, 2009, 10:10:00 AM »
OK, then.
If Sterling is part of the name, it can be made by
California Component Cars as Sterling or Sterling Sovram GT
Redhead Roadsters as Sterling or
Solid Sterling.
If there is also a Sebring name, the list grows...
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Re: A#297
« Reply #10 on: November 23, 2009, 10:47:29 AM »
sterling wolvering prototype?
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Re: A#297
« Reply #11 on: November 23, 2009, 10:57:21 AM »
Quote from: TheItalianJunkyard on November 23, 2009, 10:47:29 AM
sterling wolvering prototype?

That's what I have - Sterling Wolverine! Bravo!

Any further information now?
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Re: A#297
« Reply #12 on: November 23, 2009, 11:01:18 AM »
You wish I had more of info, two way too common words...

Actually, the car came with the name Wolvering, albeit that word doesn't even exist and it's a common error fro kids talking about the X-men character. So it could even be Wolverine, I just wrote what i found.  ;D
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Re: A#297 Solved: Sterling Wolverine - information needed
« Reply #13 on: November 23, 2009, 04:50:32 PM »
Nova credited to Richard Oakes. Australian version/s known as Purvis Eureka; this mad max-ish example at Mt Tarrengower Hillclimb late 70's. Usually let down by that 'dak-dak' sound ...
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Re: A#297 Solved: Sterling Wolverine - information needed
« Reply #14 on: November 23, 2009, 04:53:05 PM »
I think I have made a decision to cancel the second point as we already have a winner.

This is a short note I have received:

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Sterling Wolverine, is a Special body kit added to the Sterling. It also has the option to float on water too.

They are special built for customers for between $22,000- $35,000 by Hilditch Fabrications
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Re: A#297 Solved: Sterling Wolverine
« Reply #15 on: November 23, 2009, 05:03:56 PM »
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Re: A#297 Solved: Sterling Wolverine
« Reply #16 on: November 23, 2009, 06:26:26 PM »
What a find, thanks!
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Re: A#297 Solved: Sterling Wolverine
« Reply #17 on: November 23, 2009, 06:36:35 PM »
It seems that is a sort of sel-built project, more than a 'Fabrications' work, but it's not bad after all.
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Re: A#297 Solved: Sterling Wolverine
« Reply #18 on: May 05, 2016, 04:13:52 AM »
Title should be changed: this is a prototype made by Robert Hilditch (Hilditch Custom Fabrications, Laurelhurst Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, Stati Uniti ) from a Sterling R-Type kit, it's amphibious and it's called Wolverine.
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