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Solved - NEH 381: Ghia Cisitalia-Mercury 808XF
« on: February 23, 2010, 10:04:58 AM »
1 point for identifying this car and its builder:
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Re: NEH 381
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2010, 10:51:48 AM »
Pretty !
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Re: NEH 381
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2010, 02:56:29 PM »
abarth coupe???

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Re: NEH 381
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2010, 06:02:18 PM »
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Re: NEH 381
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2010, 07:57:59 AM »
Up up up...
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Re: NEH 381
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2010, 06:26:55 AM »
Stand by for the rush from the Professionals!
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Re: NEH 381
« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2010, 06:30:37 AM »
Mercury engined Cisitalia 808 XF with Ghia body.

Strange thing about the car: I have it as Cisitalia 505 DF (1953) as well!  :scratch:
« Last Edit: March 15, 2010, 06:55:15 AM by Allemano »

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Re: NEH 381
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2010, 07:07:34 AM »
Who unveils its true identity?

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Re: NEH 381
« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2010, 07:33:54 AM »
The puzzle's car is the 808 XF.
The 505 DF was the same body adapted for Fiat 1900 mechanicals. The only visible difference is (dimensions apart) the trim on the hood.
« Last Edit: March 15, 2010, 07:49:49 AM by Paul Jaray »

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Re: NEH 381
« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2010, 07:36:00 AM »
...and obviousely the missing side trim.

Thanks for the info!


EDIT:
fantastic pis!  :thumbsup:
The shape of the vents and hood ornaments seems to be slightly different as well!
« Last Edit: March 15, 2010, 07:50:55 AM by Allemano »

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Re: NEH 381
« Reply #10 on: March 15, 2010, 07:50:22 AM »

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Re: NEH 381
« Reply #11 on: March 15, 2010, 08:41:22 AM »
And the point goes to. . . . .

Allemano -  for his good and full reply!

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Beautiful car.
« Last Edit: March 15, 2010, 08:44:03 AM by Carnut »
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Re: Solved - NEH 381: Ghia Cisitalia-Mercury 808XF
« Reply #12 on: November 20, 2013, 02:55:10 PM »
That car at the New York City Auto Show 1952