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Solved - MJW #578 - Cozzolino Crosley Special 1955
« on: August 19, 2011, 02:38:12 PM »
Last one for today.
It looks like a former dodgem car but it was built as a road-going sports car.
For one point, who built it and what car was it based on?

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Re: MJW #578
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2011, 04:03:58 AM »
Does an Expert know what this is?

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Re: MJW #578
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2011, 05:22:50 AM »
Gebr. Ihle Buchsal?

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Re: MJW #578
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2011, 05:27:46 AM »

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Re: MJW #578
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2011, 07:57:22 AM »
Up again

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Re: MJW #578
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2011, 08:01:06 AM »
Based on a Crosley?

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Re: MJW #578
« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2011, 08:01:51 AM »
Yes, it's based on a Crosley

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Re: MJW #578
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2011, 09:44:24 AM »
I think it's the same car but little info: Custom Crosley built in the 50's and recently found & restored by the original builder's son & grandson

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Re: MJW #578
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2011, 11:15:13 AM »
I think it's the same car but little info: Custom Crosley built in the 50's and recently found & restored by the original builder's son & grandson
I'm certain that it's the same car and the information you provided is correct.
All I need for the point is the original builder's name.
Locked for you.

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Re: MJW #578
« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2011, 10:45:54 PM »
Custom Crosley by Pilier

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Re: MJW #578
« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2011, 02:48:41 AM »
Custom Crosley by Pilier
Sorry but that's not the name I have.
His surname is 9 letters long and begins with a 'C'
I'll keep it locked until your next reply only.

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Re: MJW #578
« Reply #11 on: September 26, 2011, 09:27:07 AM »
Please open to all. Can't find the name. Pilier was the photographer.

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Re: MJW #578
« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2011, 05:37:21 AM »
Please open to all. Can't find the name. Pilier was the photographer.
Okay thanks Oguerrerob.
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Re: MJW #578
« Reply #13 on: November 02, 2011, 03:53:09 AM »
This Crosley Custom was built from 1952 to 1955 by Mr. Cozzolino.

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Re: MJW #578
« Reply #14 on: November 02, 2011, 04:04:36 AM »
This Crosley Custom was built from 1952 to 1955 by Mr. Cozzolino.
That's correct - built by Donald Cozzolino.

The article where I found the photo -