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Solved - NEH 695: Phoenix - 1983
« on: September 02, 2010, 09:35:04 AM »
Identify this car for 1 point:
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Re: NEH 695
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2010, 08:37:38 PM »
This looks like a Leyland Clubman van, but the lefthand drive makes me wonder if it might be an Innocenti variant of the Leyland.
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Re: NEH 695
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2010, 05:11:57 AM »
Quote from: diecastaussie on September 02, 2010, 08:37:38 PM
This looks like a Leyland Clubman van, but the lefthand drive makes me wonder if it might be an Innocenti variant of the Leyland.

Not a Leyland or an Innocenti!
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Re: NEH 695
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2010, 10:18:07 AM »
Experts?
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Re: NEH 695
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2010, 10:48:07 AM »
Phoenix - a Mini-based estate from Phoenix Automotive?
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Re: NEH 695
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2010, 10:52:34 AM »
Quote from: woodinsight on September 16, 2010, 10:48:07 AM
Phoenix - a Mini-based estate from Phoenix Automotive?

Yes it is.  It was made by Paul Haussauer of Clan Crusader fame around 1983/6.
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Re: Solved - NEH 695: Phoenix - 1983
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2010, 12:49:09 PM »
Some more recent shots of one. There were several made, although i've never seen one in the wild
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Re: Solved - NEH 695: Phoenix - 1983
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2010, 04:07:41 PM »
Well, we know what it is.  But why?  It is just so so similar to a Mini Clubman estate that I can't see why anyone would want to make or buy one.
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Re: Solved - NEH 695: Phoenix - 1983
« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2010, 04:17:15 PM »
Good question - why?
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Re: Solved - NEH 695: Phoenix - 1983
« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2010, 04:38:13 PM »
Perhaps it was made of wood and plastic like the Clan, so didn't rust as fast as a real Mini. Might also have had a comfortable driving position.
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Re: Solved - NEH 695: Phoenix - 1983
« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2010, 07:00:32 PM »
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An amazing collection of ex-Lotus people was involved with the Clan Crusader.  On of the main movers was Paul Haussauer (pronounced 'osserway'), whose trade continued to be general glass-fibre work into the 1980's.  His Phoenix was an ultra-worthy attempt to make a completely rust-free and practical car in kit form.  It used untouched Mini subframes, reskinned doors and interior parts in a painted GRP monocoque body which was deliberately reminiscent of a Mini Clubman Estate (reminiscent?! - NEH).  It was expensive but easy to build and more practical than a Mini thanks to a bigger interior and proper tailgate.
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Re: Solved - NEH 695: Phoenix - 1983
« Reply #11 on: June 02, 2017, 02:08:24 PM »
Phoenix ad:

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