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Puzzles, Games and Name That Car => Solved AutoPuzzles => 2011 => Topic started by: woodinsight on February 13, 2011, 03:10:34 PM

Title: Solved - MJW #283 - Salmson 2300S Speciale Chapron for M. Andre Costa
Post by: woodinsight on February 13, 2011, 03:10:34 PM
Okay - no point for the car or the coachbuilder on this one.
What I need for the point is why this car was built in this disproportionate way.
Simple and easy point for a rookie?
Title: Re: MJW #283
Post by: Vincent Vell Vet on February 14, 2011, 12:19:29 PM
Obviously not a funeral car, must be a tall dude car?
Title: Re: MJW #283
Post by: woodinsight on February 14, 2011, 01:32:56 PM
It's a bit like that but the owner who commissioned the car was not necessarily tall
Title: Re: MJW #283
Post by: f1fan on February 14, 2011, 03:16:12 PM
Early Pope transport
Title: Re: MJW #283
Post by: woodinsight on February 15, 2011, 12:13:46 AM
Not for the Pope but I believe you are thinking on the right lines
Nothing to do with a religious leader though
Title: Re: MJW #283
Post by: f1fan on February 16, 2011, 02:14:27 PM
What's that ghosty image on the bumper? 
Title: Re: MJW #283
Post by: woodinsight on February 16, 2011, 04:19:28 PM
It's a rally plaque - wouldn't have provided any clues though!
Title: Re: MJW #283
Post by: f1fan on February 16, 2011, 05:04:12 PM
Gov't car?  Diplomat perhaps?
Title: Re: MJW #283
Post by: Vincent Vell Vet on February 16, 2011, 06:19:08 PM
That was gonna be my second guess. A diplomat or something of that nature.
Someone who wanted to be seen.

And as a Yank...someone of somewhat limited knowlage of...well, limited COMPLETE knowlage of
'60s European cars wth '30s style wire wheels  :), could you tell me what kind of car and also the body maker this is?
Title: Re: MJW #283
Post by: woodinsight on February 16, 2011, 06:40:45 PM
Not a diplomat or a person who wanted to be seen.
Car is a Salmson 2300S with a body by Chapron (that may lead you to the answer)
Title: Re: MJW #283
Post by: barrett on February 16, 2011, 07:53:40 PM
I don't suppose this one will make it much further now...
Title: Re: MJW #283
Post by: f1fan on February 17, 2011, 08:50:57 AM
Charles De Gaulles personal car??
Title: Re: MJW #283
Post by: woodinsight on February 17, 2011, 08:58:32 AM
Good guess but not that, sorry
Title: Re: MJW #283
Post by: woodinsight on February 19, 2011, 03:16:52 PM
Okay, we have had some good suggestions from the rookies as to the story behind this car (I even provided the make and model to make it easier) but I think I have to move it up a level now for an expert opinion.
Title: Re: MJW #283
Post by: D-type on February 19, 2011, 04:32:45 PM
To accommodate a driver in a wheelchair?
Title: Re: MJW #283
Post by: woodinsight on February 19, 2011, 04:34:54 PM
Interesting suggestion but not that, sorry
Title: Re: MJW #283
Post by: Carnut on February 19, 2011, 06:24:52 PM
This is the Salmson 2.3l Special built by Chapron to order for M. Andre Costa - so that he could drive it without removing his hat!
Title: Re: MJW #283
Post by: Amsterdam on February 19, 2011, 06:43:14 PM
I thought.... O0
Jackson 5 special  ;D
Title: Re: MJW #283
Post by: woodinsight on February 20, 2011, 02:24:18 AM
Quote from: Carnut on February 19, 2011, 06:24:52 PM
This is the Salmson 2.3l Special built by Chapron to order for M. Andre Costa - so that he could drive it without removing his hat!
That's it - well done Carnut!
Apparently Monsieur Costa was a Parisian banker who insisted in wearing a top hat whilst driving.