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For a point can you tell me what this is, and importantly the reason why it looks like this?!!
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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2009, 01:04:45 PM »
Is it a Customotive Chimo?

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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2009, 02:26:42 PM »
No sorry, afraid not!
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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2009, 06:23:21 PM »
Moved up to the Experts.....
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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2009, 06:29:02 PM »
Come on Pros, you know this one.
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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2009, 07:29:08 PM »
Is it a modified Lamorghini Jarama? Updated to US safety requirements?
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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2009, 07:58:37 PM »
No, sorry it's not.
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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2009, 03:58:12 AM »
From a BL brand, I'd reckon. And I suspect its appearance is related to its source of motive power.
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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #8 on: March 13, 2009, 04:02:16 AM »
Hmmm, on the right lines brand wise, but in no other area!
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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2009, 04:09:49 AM »
Volvo 480 related?

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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2009, 04:18:51 AM »
Then the appearance could be related to bumper / safety regulations.
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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2009, 04:20:25 AM »
Nothing to do with a Volvo, and also nothing with safety regulations either I'm afraid.
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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #12 on: March 13, 2009, 04:30:10 AM »
A kitcar?

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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2009, 04:32:34 AM »
Nothing to do with a Volvo, and also nothing with safety regulations either I'm afraid.

Perhaps the sharing of TR7/8 Components with other BL makes / models, to lower production costs?
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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #14 on: March 13, 2009, 05:21:44 AM »
Oh Otto, your so close.  It is TR7/8-related, but it's not a cost reduction/component sharing exercise.  And no Arunas, nothing to do with a kit car.  Come on Otto, I'll hold it for you for 24 hours to work out what/why this is.
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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #15 on: March 14, 2009, 09:19:03 AM »
Is this a variation of the Lynx project?
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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #16 on: March 16, 2009, 05:40:48 PM »
No Sir, it's not.
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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #17 on: March 17, 2009, 04:03:28 AM »
The "Broadside" concept had a pretty normal-looking (for a TR7/8) front clip. Perhaps this is an attempt at a Stag replacement?
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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #18 on: March 17, 2009, 04:09:42 AM »
I admire your perserverance Otto, but sadly not.
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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #19 on: March 17, 2009, 04:15:22 AM »
I give up.  :shiner:
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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #20 on: March 17, 2009, 04:21:33 AM »
Shame, because you'll kick yourself when the answer is revealed.  Sleep on it, and maybe the answer will come to you.
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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #21 on: March 17, 2009, 04:25:57 AM »
One of the countless ADO projects, isn't it?
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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #22 on: March 17, 2009, 04:32:15 AM »
Not really!  I think it's fair to say that Otto has established that it's BL though, and something connected with the Triumph TR7/8.  I'm not saying anything more than that!
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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #23 on: August 11, 2009, 02:52:24 PM »
Wow, this has been here a life time.  Can the real Pros now crack this mystery?
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Re: Djetset #24
« Reply #24 on: August 11, 2009, 03:13:55 PM »
A possible, but still born Triumph TR7/8 successor?