Topic: SOLVED - What car #392 - 1984 Jules 6x4 Paris-Dakar by Thierry de Montcorgé

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[jotage21]

Jules II Proto 6x4

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You're right, a Dakar prototype built by Thierry de Montcorgé. A point for you, Sir, and you are half-way to 100! 

[Otto Puzzell]

I think a side view is in order...

[ImpishGrin]

Wow, wicked! I love it

[del78]

some technical details:

"As for this 6x4, it's four wheel drive, despite having six wheels. Personally, it reminds me of the protagonist's vehicle in the arcade classic, Moon Patrol. The mid-mounted engine is a Chevy 350, mated to a transmission from a 935 Porsche. The tubular monocoque innard is clad with Kevlar. A cool feature is a power unit for a welder's torch. According to a Google translation of a French site, the chassis "broke" and the car was unable to complete the rally."

[Otto Puzzell]

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