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Re: Opel CD (Coupé Diplomat) display model at the 1969 Jochen Rindt Show
« Reply #25 on: November 16, 2010, 05:04:40 AM »
Hard to say...
I think the overall appearance of the Bracq BMW is quite unique and distinctive, though similar in details and proportion.

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Re: Opel CD (Coupé Diplomat) display model at the 1969 Jochen Rindt Show
« Reply #26 on: November 16, 2010, 05:08:24 AM »
When Grob posted the puzzle, I had though it was Braq's car - an illusion heightened by the obscured wheels.

Hence, my commentary in another thread.  8)
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Re: Opel CD (Coupé Diplomat) display model at the 1969 Jochen Rindt Show
« Reply #27 on: November 16, 2010, 02:14:13 PM »
The BMW looks very distinctive because of its flame red-orange paint.
In the very fist white painted version there are many parallels with the Opel to be seen, indeed....

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Re: Opel CD (Coupé Diplomat) display model at the 1969 Jochen Rindt Show
« Reply #28 on: November 16, 2010, 02:18:43 PM »
Is it fake?

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Re: Opel CD (Coupé Diplomat) display model at the 1969 Jochen Rindt Show
« Reply #29 on: November 16, 2010, 04:06:44 PM »
It is the only photo I know that shows the BMW Turbo in white paint, that´s for sure.

It´s a scan from an old playing cards set.

But I cannot tell you if it´s fake...

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Re: Opel CD (Coupé Diplomat) display model at the 1969 Jochen Rindt Show
« Reply #30 on: November 16, 2010, 04:18:41 PM »
From an old playing cards set?
Looking at the airbrushed high-lights on the glass I believe the artist couldn't resist to re-paint the whole car!  :lmao:

I guess this wasn't the original colour, either:
http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=14158.0
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Re: Opel CD (Coupé Diplomat) display model at the 1969 Jochen Rindt Show
« Reply #31 on: November 17, 2010, 04:13:43 AM »
Regardless, grob's statement is valid.

I, Superbrain, declare this subject closed.  8)
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Re: Opel CD (Coupé Diplomat) display model at the 1969 Jochen Rindt Show
« Reply #32 on: November 17, 2010, 05:26:03 AM »

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Re: Opel CD (Coupé Diplomat) display model at the 1969 Jochen Rindt Show
« Reply #33 on: November 17, 2010, 06:18:42 AM »
As you were, loyal subjects.  :joker:
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Re: Opel CD (Coupé Diplomat) display model at the 1969 Jochen Rindt Show
« Reply #34 on: June 24, 2011, 04:58:20 AM »
A couple more looks
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Re: Opel CD (Coupé Diplomat) display model at the 1969 Jochen Rindt Show
« Reply #35 on: June 24, 2011, 04:28:37 PM »
This very sleek design looks so good even more than 40 years later...

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Re: Opel CD (Coupé Diplomat) display model at the 1969 Jochen Rindt Show
« Reply #36 on: August 10, 2011, 03:55:35 PM »
I had the rare opportunity to see both the original CD and the wire display car together the last weekend:

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Re: Opel CD (Coupé Diplomat) display model at the 1969 Jochen Rindt Show
« Reply #37 on: August 10, 2011, 04:04:10 PM »
Nice!  :o

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