Author Topic: SOLVED (at last!): Djetset #250 - Vauxhall Calypso BTV proposal (Read 8263 times)

Djetset · « **Reply #25 on:** April 29, 2010, 11:42:35 AM »

Yes it was built under Wayne Cherry's lead, and has a very lose connection with the Panther Lima chassis, in that it used a Vauxhall Viva as a base. Gosh, I'm too good to you!

So, any ideas on what it was called, or anything else about it? I will award the point for either a model name, and/or what it was intended for.

Allemano · « **Reply #26 on:** April 29, 2010, 11:48:17 AM »

Quote from: Djetset on April 29, 2010, 11:42:35 AM

Yes it was built under Wayne Cherry's lead, and has a very lose connection with the Panther Lima chassis, in that it used a Vauxhall Viva as a base. Gosh, I'm too good to you!

So, any ideas on what it was called, or anything else about it? I will award the point for either a model name, and/or what it was intended for.

I'm afraid I won't find anything in the next few hours... $:-\$

Djetset · « **Reply #27 on:** April 29, 2010, 11:54:37 AM »

As this is such a difficult one, I will give you 48 hours for an answer.

Allemano · « **Reply #28 on:** April 29, 2010, 12:05:32 PM »

Don't bet on me as I only have the internet as my source.
But old yellowed Vauxhall books are on top of my wishlist.

Djetset · « **Reply #29 on:** April 29, 2010, 12:10:06 PM »

I tell you what, as you got both the Vauxhall and Wayne Cherry connection, I shall be generous and award you a point anyway, as I am 99% certain that you will not find this on any website nor indeed in any Vauxhall book.

So, now open to all comers. It's a Vauxhall, but what's its name, and/or what was it designed to be?

Allemano · « **Reply #30 on:** April 29, 2010, 12:21:09 PM »

Thanks!

To me it doesn't look like a production car at all.
Is it maybe another weird present for the Shah of Persia or for one of his relatives?
Must think about the Panther Lazer..

Djetset · « **Reply #31 on:** April 29, 2010, 12:22:23 PM »

No, nothing as exotic as a gift for a Shah, King, Queen, President, etc.

Paul Jaray · « **Reply #32 on:** April 29, 2010, 01:00:13 PM »

A touring car to visit the Factory?

Djetset · « **Reply #33 on:** April 29, 2010, 01:56:25 PM »

Nice idea, but not that.

Allemano · « **Reply #34 on:** April 29, 2010, 02:07:51 PM »

Was it planned to be a 'real' production car?

If not was it designed for any special purpose?

Djetset · « **Reply #35 on:** April 29, 2010, 02:11:14 PM »

Yes, it was planned as a 'real' production car, and it was also designed for a specific purpose!

guido66 · « **Reply #36 on:** April 29, 2010, 02:17:11 PM »

It looks like it was meant to go in a straight line only, so was it meant as a dragster?

Djetset · « **Reply #37 on:** April 29, 2010, 02:20:31 PM »

The Nash-Rambler style lack of wheel arches is a bit odd, but it was designed to turn around corners as well as drive along straight roads, so it's not a dragster.

Allemano · « **Reply #38 on:** April 29, 2010, 02:22:35 PM »

beachcar?

Djetset · « **Reply #39 on:** April 29, 2010, 02:23:47 PM »

Hmmm, not quite, but sort of getting closer.

guido66 · « **Reply #40 on:** April 29, 2010, 02:27:03 PM »

Golf cart?

Djetset · « **Reply #41 on:** April 29, 2010, 02:35:22 PM »

No, not that.

Allemano · « **Reply #42 on:** April 29, 2010, 02:38:47 PM »

amphibious?

Djetset · « **Reply #43 on:** April 29, 2010, 02:39:12 PM »

guido66 · « **Reply #44 on:** April 29, 2010, 05:09:19 PM »

Popemobile?

Djetset · « **Reply #45 on:** April 30, 2010, 05:08:56 AM »

Only for small Popes, but no

Allemano · « **Reply #46 on:** April 30, 2010, 05:13:30 AM »

Aaah now I see why I've found it that strange proportioned... A toy car? Maybe electrically driven?

Djetset · « **Reply #47 on:** April 30, 2010, 05:18:13 AM »

No, full size and Vauxhall Viva-powered.

Allemano · « **Reply #48 on:** April 30, 2010, 05:19:53 AM »

guido66 · « **Reply #49 on:** April 30, 2010, 05:24:24 AM »

parade car?

News:

Author Topic: SOLVED (at last!): Djetset #250 - Vauxhall Calypso BTV proposal (Read 8263 times)