Author Topic: SOLVED: Djetset #293 - TWM (Read 5791 times)

DeAutogids.nl · « **Reply #25 on:** April 02, 2010, 08:39:49 AM »

Made around 1958-1962 period?

Djetset · « **Reply #26 on:** April 02, 2010, 08:41:33 AM »

Yes-ish.

Allan L · « **Reply #27 on:** April 04, 2010, 04:44:37 AM »

Quote from: guido66 on January 27, 2010, 04:55:04 PM

One source reports it as a Jeep Grand Cherokee

and a diesel at that!

Number has been transferred, of course.

DeAutogids.nl · « **Reply #28 on:** April 06, 2010, 09:28:52 AM »

Quote from: Djetset on April 02, 2010, 08:41:33 AM

Yes-ish.

I know I've seen the car, but where...

Djetset · « **Reply #29 on:** April 06, 2010, 09:38:56 AM »

A good test for your memory!

Oguerrerob · « **Reply #30 on:** July 12, 2010, 04:11:48 PM »

The was the original demonstrator used by Nordec (and TWM) and had an aluminium body made at Maurice Gomm's workshops in Byfleet with some help from Clive. It was also Clive's personal transport for a while. Since it was the demonstrator it was highly detailed and was fully trimmed and had grey leather upholstery and matching leather dashboard (including the binnacle). The car had BMC running gear and a standard BMC A-series Sprite engine.

The body was used to make both sets of moulds (for Nordec and TWM). Strictly speaking, this is actually a Convair Excell as it was made while Convair was still running. It was used in all the advertising photographs for Nordec and TWM and was sold to a customer through Nordec once Convair had ceased trading. The car was Cherry Red.

barrett · « **Reply #31 on:** July 12, 2010, 04:23:22 PM »

Whilst this is certainly either a Nordec, TWM or Convair, I don't think it is the exact car you mention.... several detail differences. Maybe it's not a good idea to quote a large block of text verbatim from a website unless you are 100% sure......

Oguerrerob · « **Reply #32 on:** July 12, 2010, 04:48:56 PM »

Maybe Excell based on a Triumph Herald chassis. TWM, Nordec or Convair built body.

Amsterdam · « **Reply #33 on:** July 12, 2010, 05:04:21 PM »

Quote from: DeAutogids.nl on April 02, 2010, 08:28:42 AM

Based on Ford?

Quote from: Djetset on April 02, 2010, 08:30:29 AM

Yes.

Quote from: Oguerrerob on July 12, 2010, 04:48:56 PM

Maybe Excell based on a Triumph Herald chassis. TWM, Nordec or Convair built body.

Oguerrerob · « **Reply #34 on:** July 12, 2010, 05:21:09 PM »

to compare

Allan L · « **Reply #35 on:** July 13, 2010, 06:23:11 AM »

Quote from: Oguerrerob on July 12, 2010, 05:21:09 PM

to compare

Some would say that's a blue Triumph Herald . . . .

Bugace · « **Reply #36 on:** July 21, 2010, 01:11:58 PM »

If I didn't read all these posts, I'd say it was a Elva, but Elva wasn't kitcars, or was they?

I guess it is something Elva inspired.

Mid '70s?

Allemano · « **Reply #37 on:** July 21, 2010, 01:13:21 PM »

Time for a reply

Bugace · « **Reply #38 on:** July 21, 2010, 01:20:25 PM »

Quote from: Bugace on July 21, 2010, 01:11:58 PM

If I didn't read all these posts, I'd say it was a Elva, but Elva wasn't kitcars, or was they?

I guess it is something Elva inspired.

Mid '70s?

Stupid me!! It says '58-62. Could it be a Trojan Courier MkIII?

Bugace · « **Reply #39 on:** July 29, 2010, 02:22:37 PM »

Djetset · « **Reply #40 on:** August 10, 2010, 01:41:27 PM »

Excuse the slow response to this one, but it passed me by. $:-\$

Oguerrerob has hit on the right answer, but it needs to be narrowed down to one marque from the three possibilities, and remember that this one is Ford-based, not BMC. Locked until your next reply.

Oguerrerob · « **Reply #41 on:** August 19, 2010, 04:21:20 AM »

Well, according to my source: Nordec
Convair Developments was set up by two brothers Clive and Terry Wren in late 1955. They built the Excell model. Two moulds were made to speed up production. Consequently when Convair split the brothers took a mould each and carried on producing shells under their new names - TWM (Terry Wren Motors) and Nordec (by Clive Wren). Nordec worked on a Ford Chassis

Djetset · « **Reply #42 on:** August 19, 2010, 04:39:44 AM »

This example is not a Nordec, but the puzzle remains locked for you as you are almost there.

Oguerrerob · « **Reply #43 on:** August 19, 2010, 04:57:00 AM »

Second guess (hopefully the one): Convair "The original aluminium body was fitted to a Ford chassis and became Clive's personal transport for a while"

Djetset · « **Reply #44 on:** August 19, 2010, 05:30:16 AM »

Fast running out of options here, as it's not a Convair either!

Oguerrerob · « **Reply #45 on:** August 19, 2010, 05:57:55 AM »

TWM!!!!!!!

Djetset · « **Reply #46 on:** August 19, 2010, 08:08:51 AM »

Hurrah, at last! Yes, this example is a TMW. You finally get the point; well done.

nicanary · « **Reply #47 on:** October 13, 2020, 09:05:26 AM »

I just found this in an old magazine.

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