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Know the cars? "Mobius", Suzuki Garage S800 Coupe and Boomerang Meteor!!!
« on: August 13, 2008, 10:31:15 AM »
Alright, slight variation.

Here's a couple cars that I've got images of but have no clue of what they actually are, have never been able to identify them.

First they're worth 1 point each, if it proves that noone else knows them I guess upgrade to 2 points.
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2008, 10:35:36 AM »
Anyone able to help me out on any of these?
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2008, 10:27:31 PM »
Is 2 points per correct answer a good enough incentive?

I believe that they were all at the same auto show - from '98 IIRC - which also had the Duopower Afghan and Vemac RD408H. I believe the first car to be a Honda.

That's about all the info I have on them...
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2008, 11:00:32 AM »
The third one: Mobius
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2008, 11:04:37 AM »
Quote from: jotage21 on September 04, 2008, 11:00:32 AM
The third one: Mobius

Do you have any further info? A quick search proves rather fruitless...
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2008, 11:53:29 AM »
I have only a picture of this car, from rear, with the plate indicating the name Mobius. How can I attach the picture to the reply?
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2008, 06:51:05 PM »
When replying, click "Additional Options..." right below the text field. The way from there should be self-explanatory :)
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2008, 08:10:13 PM »
The picture
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2008, 08:13:47 PM »
The picture
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2008, 01:49:56 PM »
Well, I've got this one, and it proves that it has something to do with Honda... apart from that I've got nada.
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2008, 01:57:18 PM »
Well, also recognized this backview today, but "Suzuki" on the plate left me clueless.
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2008, 02:08:03 PM »
Yeah, I know where you found it - and one of my best sources is no longer safe!

Note to self: No more Expert or Pro puzzles from those pages...  :-\
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #12 on: September 12, 2008, 02:19:42 PM »
Sorry!
Know it for a long time, but was only interested in Italian mystery cars they've posted from time to time.
In the last few weeks I got more focused on the others, though.
« Last Edit: September 12, 2008, 02:32:23 PM by Allemano »
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2008, 05:53:39 PM »
No worries - it's part of the game ;)

Maybe we can make a deal? We don't guess each other's cars that come from that web page, and we try to keep it safe from others... ;D
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #14 on: September 12, 2008, 06:11:35 PM »
That's a great idea!  ;D
But: how will you guarantee that you haven't found it on another source?

Of course I would be as silent as a grave..  ::)
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #15 on: September 12, 2008, 06:31:34 PM »
You kind of gave yourself away on that other web site, if you know what I mean ;)

I was just kidding. I'll post puzzles from that site in the Rookie section from now on - if I remember where they came from, that is...
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #16 on: September 12, 2008, 06:45:05 PM »
Quote from: @re on September 12, 2008, 06:31:34 PM
You kind of gave yourself away on that other web site, if you know what I mean ;)

I was just kidding. I'll post puzzles from that site in the Rookie section from now on - if I remember where they came from, that is...

No, I don't know what you mean — and yes, I strongly believed that you just were kidding...
Maybe you send me a PM to explain!
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #17 on: February 03, 2009, 11:50:17 AM »
I can say that the yellow ones are from the same show. I do not want to say any more for fear of further exposing one of your sources. I suspect I have stumbled onto it myself.

I'm beginning to suspect that the Honda was a one-off unofficial, either a 3rd party tuner or enthusiast, maybe local Honda dealership job. The 2nd one for some reason makes me think Daihatsu. No idea on the third!
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #18 on: July 06, 2010, 05:17:12 AM »
Ah, I've found it... I think Boomerang is only a sponsor but, beyond that I'm still clueless  :-\
« Last Edit: July 06, 2010, 06:59:06 AM by Allemano »
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #19 on: July 06, 2010, 05:27:16 AM »
Found everything:
car _01 is the Garage Suzuki (Boomerang) Honda S800 'COOPE' (maybe a translation error, it could also means 'Coupe')

car_02 is called the Boomerang 'Meteor'

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« Last Edit: July 06, 2010, 04:50:43 PM by Allemano »
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #20 on: July 06, 2010, 05:38:17 AM »
More pics of these beautifully built concepts:

The Ford Mustang engined Boomerang 'Meteor' (Boomerang is the builder!)

Specs:
L×W×H : 3,550×1,840×1,100
Layout : FR
Engine : COSWORTH YBB 1,995cc
inline-4 DOHC
205ps/8,500rpm
Chassis : Spaceframe + FRPmonocock
MAX SPEED : 245km/h
0-400m : 12.196sec

« Last Edit: July 12, 2010, 10:59:07 AM by Allemano »
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #21 on: July 06, 2010, 05:41:15 AM »
and the 'Garage Suzuki' Honda S800 'COOPE'
(obviousely this was made by Boomerang's former company named 'Garage Suzuki')
« Last Edit: July 06, 2010, 06:01:42 AM by Allemano »
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #22 on: July 06, 2010, 09:53:28 AM »
Thanks, Allemano, for finally revealing this mystery!
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #23 on: July 06, 2010, 02:55:00 PM »
At your service. :)
BTW: wasn't it you who posted the car I was asking for in the "What is this car? thread?
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Re: Know the cars?
« Reply #24 on: July 12, 2010, 10:56:14 AM »
Oh my god!!!

Fantastic work, well deserved of 3 points each I daresay. I LOVE the "Meteor" Concept, speechless about it.

Thanks for the bump, and sorry for the late reply Allemano, I'm in the middle of an international move (to the land of design houses!), which has been some time in the process, so not much time for... much, really... Not to mention my entire library of car images is currently in a box sitting with a LOT of other boxes, well out of my reach.

Again, brilliant work.
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