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Solved - MJW #283 - Salmson 2300S Speciale Chapron for M. Andre Costa
« on: February 13, 2011, 03:10:34 PM »
Okay - no point for the car or the coachbuilder on this one.
What I need for the point is why this car was built in this disproportionate way.
Simple and easy point for a rookie?
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Re: MJW #283
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2011, 12:19:29 PM »
Obviously not a funeral car, must be a tall dude car?
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Re: MJW #283
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2011, 01:32:56 PM »
It's a bit like that but the owner who commissioned the car was not necessarily tall
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Re: MJW #283
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2011, 03:16:12 PM »
Early Pope transport
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Re: MJW #283
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2011, 12:13:46 AM »
Not for the Pope but I believe you are thinking on the right lines
Nothing to do with a religious leader though
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Re: MJW #283
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2011, 02:14:27 PM »
What's that ghosty image on the bumper? 
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Re: MJW #283
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2011, 04:19:28 PM »
It's a rally plaque - wouldn't have provided any clues though!
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Re: MJW #283
« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2011, 05:04:12 PM »
Gov't car?  Diplomat perhaps?
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Re: MJW #283
« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2011, 06:19:08 PM »
That was gonna be my second guess. A diplomat or something of that nature.
Someone who wanted to be seen.

And as a Yank...someone of somewhat limited knowlage of...well, limited COMPLETE knowlage of
'60s European cars wth '30s style wire wheels  :), could you tell me what kind of car and also the body maker this is?
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Re: MJW #283
« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2011, 06:40:45 PM »
Not a diplomat or a person who wanted to be seen.
Car is a Salmson 2300S with a body by Chapron (that may lead you to the answer)
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Re: MJW #283
« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2011, 07:53:40 PM »
I don't suppose this one will make it much further now...
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Re: MJW #283
« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2011, 08:50:57 AM »
Charles De Gaulles personal car??
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Re: MJW #283
« Reply #12 on: February 17, 2011, 08:58:32 AM »
Good guess but not that, sorry
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Re: MJW #283
« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2011, 03:16:52 PM »
Okay, we have had some good suggestions from the rookies as to the story behind this car (I even provided the make and model to make it easier) but I think I have to move it up a level now for an expert opinion.
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Re: MJW #283
« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2011, 04:32:45 PM »
To accommodate a driver in a wheelchair?
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Re: MJW #283
« Reply #15 on: February 19, 2011, 04:34:54 PM »
Interesting suggestion but not that, sorry
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Re: MJW #283
« Reply #16 on: February 19, 2011, 06:24:52 PM »
This is the Salmson 2.3l Special built by Chapron to order for M. Andre Costa - so that he could drive it without removing his hat!
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Re: MJW #283
« Reply #17 on: February 19, 2011, 06:43:14 PM »
I thought.... O0
Jackson 5 special  ;D
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Re: MJW #283
« Reply #18 on: February 20, 2011, 02:24:18 AM »
Quote from: Carnut on February 19, 2011, 06:24:52 PM
This is the Salmson 2.3l Special built by Chapron to order for M. Andre Costa - so that he could drive it without removing his hat!
That's it - well done Carnut!
Apparently Monsieur Costa was a Parisian banker who insisted in wearing a top hat whilst driving.
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