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Title: Puzzle #1387 / Max Jackman's BMC/VW Hill Climb Special
Post by: Otto Puzzell on September 01, 2009, 04:07:29 AM
Know what it is?

Please, respond below and share your knowledge of the make and model of this car.
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Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on September 08, 2009, 05:35:23 AM
A whole week with not one guess. Where are the Rookies ???
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Ray B. on September 08, 2009, 05:59:29 AM
There seem to be only two active ones left: vdp and streamliner. All the others have been promoted.
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on September 11, 2009, 05:04:26 AM
Experts feeding frenzy Friday!!!  :hyper:
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: faksta on September 11, 2009, 03:20:17 PM
It reminds me of one of the French specials, but I have to recover its name  :-\
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on September 12, 2009, 03:47:20 AM
Non, monsieur. Pas de France
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on September 24, 2009, 04:18:46 AM
Does a Pro know?
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Allemano on September 24, 2009, 12:51:20 PM
Some (far) resemblance to the Fairthorpe Electron Minor Convertible...
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: guido66 on September 24, 2009, 02:02:38 PM
Is it European?
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on September 24, 2009, 03:15:20 PM
Quote from: guido66 on September 24, 2009, 02:02:38 PM
Is it European?

Nope.
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: guido66 on September 24, 2009, 03:16:52 PM
South American?
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on September 24, 2009, 03:20:22 PM
No, not from SA
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: guido66 on September 24, 2009, 03:23:23 PM
Last guess: USA
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on September 24, 2009, 04:57:49 PM
No, not there, either.
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Allemano on September 25, 2009, 01:30:25 AM
From Down-Under, again. (incl. NZ)?
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on September 25, 2009, 02:28:18 AM
Quote from: Allemano on September 25, 2009, 01:30:25 AM
From Down-Under, again. (incl. NZ)?

Noticed a trend, have you mate?

Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Allemano on September 25, 2009, 04:58:08 AM
A short living trend I guess...
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on September 25, 2009, 05:40:13 AM
We'll see.

Yes, this one is from down-under.
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on December 08, 2009, 05:36:06 AM
G'day - don't forget me, please.
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on February 02, 2010, 04:09:10 AM
Watch this puzzle get solved, Rolf
Watch this puzzle get solved
The answer's simply resolved, Rolf
Watch this puzzle get solved.

Perhaps if I show'd the back, Mack
Perhaps I'll show you the back?
Looks like a right hasty hack, Jack
Perhaps if I show'd the back?

(all together now)

Watch this puzzle get solved, Rolf
Watch this puzzle get solved
The answer's simply resolved, Rolf
Now watch this puzzle get solved.

It's not a Volkswagen kit, Britt
It's not a Volkswagen kit,
Keep you race knickers knit, Britt
It's not a Volkswagen kit

(all together now)

Watch this puzzle get solved, Rolf
Watch this puzzle get solved
The answer's simply resolved, Rolf
Now watch this puzzle get solved.

(http://www.autopuzzles.com/Puzzle1387r.jpg)
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Allemano on February 02, 2010, 05:37:33 AM
A Porsche?
(nice rhyming  :D)
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Arunas on February 02, 2010, 05:41:29 AM
(all together now)  :lmao:  :lmao:
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on February 02, 2010, 05:53:56 AM
No Porsche here.
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on February 13, 2010, 09:23:03 AM
While there are some German bits in sight, this engine is from elsewhere.

(http://www.autopuzzles.com/Puzzle1387e.jpg)
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on April 02, 2010, 04:18:52 AM
Cal cut a handsome figure, as he drove into the Black Hole
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Tom_I on April 02, 2010, 07:09:27 AM
I don't know what the car is, but that engine looks like a BMC A-Series, of the type used in small Austin, Morris, MG (etc) models from the early 50s onwards, and coming in various capacities from 803 to 1275 cc.

But as it's probably one of the commonest engines in the world, that doesn't really help much, does it?  :-\
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Allemano on April 02, 2010, 07:10:01 AM
Looks like an Austin (Mini) engine..
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on April 02, 2010, 08:09:22 AM
A-ha! Back on track!
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on April 05, 2010, 05:30:35 AM
Perhaps not :lurk:
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on November 14, 2010, 07:40:53 AM
Perhaps one of our newer members with a soft-spot for race cars will name this one...
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: pnegyesi on November 18, 2010, 09:01:59 AM
Is the place where it was built (inside Australia) relevant ?
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on November 19, 2010, 03:43:31 AM
I suppose if somebody knew the builder, or where the car was registered, it might help.
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: pnegyesi on November 19, 2010, 03:57:49 AM
NSW?
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Allan L on November 19, 2010, 04:28:11 AM
Quote from: Allemano on April 02, 2010, 07:10:01 AM
Looks like an Austin (Mini) engine..
Yes, but no. As Tom_I wrote BMC "A" series, and as it doesn't sit on its gearbox it isn't Mini. Gearbox and starter position have a VW look, but then that was pretty common for rear/mid-engined specials. German bits in sight as OP wrote. Also Italian (carb.) I think.
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Hezza on November 22, 2010, 01:34:51 PM
A bit of a flier this, but is it a Nota Mini, one of two built by Guy Buckingham?
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on November 23, 2010, 04:17:46 AM
Nope, we've had one of those.

http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=13420.msg115118#msg115118
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: pnegyesi on November 25, 2010, 04:51:55 AM
So my question was: was it built/registered in NSW?
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: neilshouse on December 02, 2010, 05:15:41 AM
It looks more like a BMC 'B series' engine, and the MG versions were usually painted red.
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on December 02, 2010, 05:55:15 AM
Quote from: pnegyesi on November 25, 2010, 04:51:55 AM
So my question was: was it built/registered in NSW?

No
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on December 02, 2010, 06:00:04 AM
Quote from: neilshouse on December 02, 2010, 05:15:41 AM
It looks more like a BMC 'B series' engine, and the MG versions were usually painted red.

It was not specified which BMC engine is in the car (when it was listed for sale, some time before the puzzle picture was posted last year), so "It's a Mini / It's NOT a Mini / It's a B series" may not lead to a solution. I can tell you the engine displaces less than 2 liters.
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on January 16, 2011, 07:50:59 AM
Perhaps some of our eagle-eyed newcomers can tag this one...
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on April 23, 2011, 07:01:02 AM
This is not a Beast, and it doesn't have a Magneto.
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on August 04, 2011, 06:17:55 AM
.

Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: woodinsight on August 04, 2011, 06:22:17 AM
Whitmarsh?
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on August 04, 2011, 06:27:12 AM
No - think of that fellow's job, not his name...
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: woodinsight on August 04, 2011, 06:32:22 AM
Principal?
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on August 04, 2011, 06:34:41 AM
I had hoped to find a generic picture.  :doh:

What task is the pictured gentleman prepared to perform?
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: woodinsight on August 04, 2011, 06:36:20 AM
Manager?
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Allemano on August 04, 2011, 06:37:44 AM
Jack man?
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Allemano on August 04, 2011, 06:39:10 AM
Jackman ~ Magneto (X-Men)

Wait...
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on August 04, 2011, 07:05:41 AM
Jackman is it!

Locked for you, Allemano
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Allemano on August 04, 2011, 07:13:13 AM
Quote from: Otto Puzzell on August 04, 2011, 07:05:41 AM
Jackman is it!

Locked for you, Allemano
Built by Paul Jackman who built the Aston Martin Special? And... is it still available somewhere ? :-\
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on August 04, 2011, 10:20:54 AM
Not Paul. The site that listed the car still has it up. Not sure if it is still currently for sale, or if they forgot to take it down.

Still locked for you.
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Allemano on August 05, 2011, 06:47:22 AM
I'm stuck. I don't know why, but I can't find it.
Please unlock it again!
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on August 05, 2011, 08:22:03 AM
No - I won't unlock it!  :D

If you Google the last name of the builder you recently found, the engine, and the chassis, the very first page of results points me at the solution.

Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Allemano on August 05, 2011, 09:28:15 AM
Gosh! A ghost told me that this is a VW A BMC hillclimb racer built by Max Jackman in 1960.
The 720kg light car is equipped with a tuned B.M.C. 1800cc engine which develops 100HP at 7500/min. The car runs up to 125 mph.

(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g106/pan1968/vwa0012.jpg)
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Otto Puzzell on August 05, 2011, 09:33:18 AM
Hooray!  ;D
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387
Post by: Allemano on August 05, 2011, 09:35:13 AM
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g106/pan1968/Gifs/caldo.gif)
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387 / Max Jackman's BMC/VW Hill Climb Special
Post by: Otto Puzzell on August 05, 2011, 09:36:04 AM
OK, if you insist :-\
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387 / Max Jackman's BMC/VW Hill Climb Special
Post by: Allemano on August 05, 2011, 09:37:21 AM
You are the boss! ;)
Title: Re: Puzzle #1387 / Max Jackman's BMC/VW Hill Climb Special
Post by: Carnut on October 08, 2015, 08:44:28 AM
A couple more pictures.
The car was apparently registered in Victoria.