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SOLVED MJW #015 - Birchfield Sports 1985
« on: September 16, 2010, 03:24:06 PM »
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Re: MJW #015
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2010, 06:19:27 AM »
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Re: MJW #015
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2010, 07:52:41 AM »
It looks like an Australian Birchfield replica of a Jaguar SS100. Can't pin down the year just from that pic but I'd guess it's post 2000.
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Re: MJW #015
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2010, 08:54:32 AM »
Well you are nearly there - the name is correct but the approximate year you gave is incorrect.
Also it was not Australian.
It was based on a one-off built three years before this one was launched as a low production series.
Locked for you until your next reply.
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Re: MJW #015
« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2010, 11:13:19 AM »
All I'm getting is this...

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The Birchfield Sports is inspired by the famous Jaguar SS100 of the 1930s. Nick Topping created it originally as a one-off in 1982 before Clive Smart of Shapecraft in Northampton subsequently productionised it.

If that's correct then then that would make this particular car a 1985 one, but I've seen ones online claiming to be 2002 models too. From what I can find online about 20 were made.
Also various sources suggest that the Birchfield company were based in Rockingham, Western Australia.
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Re: MJW #015
« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2010, 11:57:58 AM »
The quote you found is correct - it is a 1985 Birchfield Sports from C.V. Shapecraft, Northampton, UK
A completed car cost 12,000 pounds sterling a staggering amount for the day.
It was also offered as a kit.
The Birchfield was based on a spaceframe chassis and used Jaguar XJ6 mechanicals.
Although it was inspired by the Jaguar SS it wasn't a replica.
Quality was extremely high with its handcrafted aluminium body and chromed brass radiator.
It was withdrawn from sale in 1987 as being too uneconomic to produce.

I should let you in on a small secret - I forgot to erase the builder's name on the wall behind the car!

Well done - another point for you.
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Re: Birchfield Sports 1985
« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2010, 12:11:47 PM »
I wonder if the sign behind the car was any help?  ;D
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Re: Birchfield Sports 1985
« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2010, 12:19:33 PM »
If possile please add "Solved" and the puzzle number to the topic's subject, thanks! :)
Then, it is easier to find on a later search.
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Re: Birchfield Sports 1985
« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2010, 12:30:33 PM »
Ah Otto - you spotted my error in not deleting the obvious!

Allemano - okay I understand
Is it possible for me to go back and change the solved puzzles? (there aren't too many yet)
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Re: Birchfield Sports 1985
« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2010, 12:49:03 PM »
Simply edit the first post of each puzzle and change the title.
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Re: Birchfield Sports 1985
« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2010, 01:06:45 PM »
will do
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Re: Birchfield Sports 1985
« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2010, 01:53:15 PM »
Quote from: Otto Puzzell on September 17, 2010, 12:11:47 PM
I wonder if the sign behind the car was any help?  ;D

Don't think so.
I Googled both Shapecraft and Supreme Classics but didn't get anything about this car!
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Re: SOLVED MJW #015 - Birchfield Sports 1985
« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2010, 03:39:45 PM »
Hmmm....

I must be using a different version of Google ;)
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Re: SOLVED MJW #015 - Birchfield Sports 1985
« Reply #13 on: September 17, 2010, 03:53:39 PM »
Quote from: Otto Puzzell on September 17, 2010, 03:39:45 PM
Hmmm....

I must be using a different version of Google ;)

Well, I've noticed before it works differently according to where you are..
I was a bit surprised not to get there, nevertheless, so thought maybe Woodinsight had left the names there as a bit of a red herring!

All I got for Shapecraft was their lovely old fastback Elans..
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Re: SOLVED MJW #015 - Birchfield Sports 1985
« Reply #14 on: September 17, 2010, 04:10:13 PM »
It was not done as a red herring more of brain fade in forgetting to eliminate certain details in the image! (as I have done in a few puzzles so far)
Take advantage while I'm in senile mode!
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Re: SOLVED MJW #015 - Birchfield Sports 1985
« Reply #15 on: September 17, 2010, 07:13:42 PM »
Quote from: woodinsight on September 17, 2010, 04:10:13 PM
Take advantage while I'm in senile mode!

I tried, believe me.
But I think I trump you in the senility stakes...
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