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Re: PJ - 676
« Reply #50 on: August 01, 2015, 11:52:57 AM »
Built in Scandinavia?
Yes!
Some new infos about this car ? It was puzzled before and identified as a Ford Prefect from 1953. I have it as a Ford Anglia S from 1952 but that's all. Here is a rear view.
Can you post the link to the old puzzle? I have the builder's name now but I'll leave the puzzle open. ;)

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Re: PJ - 676
« Reply #51 on: August 01, 2015, 12:10:29 PM »
Pretty sure there was this pic:

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Re: PJ - 676
« Reply #52 on: August 01, 2015, 12:12:08 PM »

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Re: PJ - 676
« Reply #53 on: August 01, 2015, 12:20:20 PM »
I can only add the name of this Swedish dealer, and according to my source, it was an Anglia  ;).
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Re: PJ - 676
« Reply #54 on: August 01, 2015, 03:35:33 PM »
I can only add the name of this Swedish dealer, and according to my source, it was an Anglia  ;).

The only differences between an Anglia and a Prefect were cosmetic - the underpinnings, engine, body etc were all the same, only the grille, trim and equipment levels were different.
So you can't really say it was based on either of them but not the other!
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Re: PJ - 676
« Reply #55 on: October 17, 2015, 05:42:58 AM »
Anyone wants to try this?

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Re: PJ - 676
« Reply #56 on: October 21, 2015, 03:02:10 PM »
I can only add the name of this Swedish dealer, and according to my source, it was an Anglia  ;).

The only differences between an Anglia and a Prefect were cosmetic - the underpinnings, engine, body etc were all the same, only the grille, trim and equipment levels were different.
So you can't really say it was based on either of them but not the other!
All models of Prefects were 4-door cars while Anglias were always 2-door but this would be irrelevant if the car were to be totally rebodied like the puzzle car was.
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Re: PJ - 676
« Reply #57 on: October 22, 2015, 02:37:13 AM »
Is this Swedish Ford dealer still active ?

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Re: PJ - 676
« Reply #58 on: October 23, 2015, 01:49:36 AM »
That is an extremely clever and useful question! Yes it is!

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Re: PJ - 676
« Reply #59 on: October 23, 2015, 02:54:56 AM »
Thank you !

I've found a list of more than 100 active swedish Ford dealers so it will still require some work before finding the right one!

Is this dealer located North of Uppsala ?
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Re: PJ - 676
« Reply #60 on: October 23, 2015, 08:51:45 AM »
I will be able to answer to all your questions soon.
I just got back from a nice event with a lot of new stuff to view and organize.
Please, be patient for a while ;)

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Re: PJ - 676
« Reply #61 on: October 23, 2015, 09:15:15 AM »
I will be able to answer to all your questions soon.
I just got back from a nice event with a lot of new stuff to view and organize.
Please, be patient for a while ;)

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I've Googled endlessly using every single relevant keyword I can think of to do with this car!  1952 Ford Anglia, glass fibre, fiberglass, Swedish dealer, coupé and many, many others.  That picture on Forgotten Fiberglass pops up like the proverbial bad penny, but absolutely nothing else whatsoever..
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Re: PJ - 676
« Reply #62 on: October 24, 2015, 11:14:09 AM »
Thank you !

I've found a list of more than 100 active swedish Ford dealers so it will still require some work before finding the right one!

Is this dealer located North of Uppsala ?
Yes, 700km north.

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Re: PJ - 676
« Reply #63 on: October 24, 2015, 11:26:31 AM »
Bil Eriksson?
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Re: PJ - 676
« Reply #64 on: October 24, 2015, 11:27:42 AM »
Not him.

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Re: PJ - 676
« Reply #65 on: October 24, 2015, 11:45:08 AM »
Logart Bil from Skellefteå ?

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Re: PJ - 676
« Reply #66 on: October 24, 2015, 11:56:12 AM »
Yes! It was built by Sven Logart, from Skellefteå!

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Re: PJ - 676
« Reply #67 on: October 24, 2015, 12:51:53 PM »

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Re: PJ - 676
« Reply #68 on: October 24, 2015, 05:45:14 PM »
Thank you ! But the "700 km north of Uppsala" hint was a giveaway as there's only one Ford dealer in that area !

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Re: PJ - 676
« Reply #69 on: October 24, 2015, 09:47:20 PM »
Thank you ! But the "700 km north of Uppsala" hint was a giveaway as there's only one Ford dealer in that area !

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Re: PJ - 676
« Reply #70 on: October 25, 2015, 09:23:04 AM »
Ok, time to move & merge!
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