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Solved - MJW #517 - Black Jack Special 1958
« on: July 15, 2011, 11:05:38 AM »
What is the name and year of this sports racer?
Who built it is also required for a point.
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Re: MJW #517
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2011, 04:34:42 PM »
Experts?
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Re: MJW #517
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2011, 01:46:16 PM »
Pros?
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Re: MJW #517
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2011, 05:34:34 AM »
From the US?
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Re: MJW #517
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2011, 07:23:01 AM »
It sure is....
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Re: MJW #517
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2011, 08:06:32 AM »
Derived from a Jaguar?
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Re: MJW #517
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2011, 08:52:35 AM »
Yes it is derived from a Jaguar.....
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Re: MJW #517
« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2011, 09:22:47 AM »
I've seen it somewhere, I'm sure. But I can't place it.
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Re: MJW #517
« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2011, 10:14:54 AM »
The name of the car is three words, the last being Special.
The other two sounds like the nickname of the builder.....
As you've come up with the fact that is American and Jaguar based I'll lock it for you until your next reply.
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Re: MJW #517
« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2011, 05:31:37 AM »
I'm not getting anywhere. Please let someone else have a go.
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Re: MJW #517
« Reply #10 on: August 08, 2011, 07:23:07 AM »
Quote from: Otto Puzzell on August 08, 2011, 05:31:37 AM
I'm not getting anywhere. Please let someone else have a go.
Okay, thanks Otto.
Open to all again.....
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Re: MJW #517
« Reply #11 on: August 08, 2011, 07:38:09 AM »
1958 Black Jack Special

Built in 1958 by “Black” Jack Baker and raced throughout the Mid-West as the Black Jack Special. Returned to Jag 3.8 power in 1970s after a succession of American V8s. Bonnet was made in fiberglass from mold taken from genuine D-Type, rear section is a much modified molding taken from a Birdcage Maserati, and the center section is aluminum. XK-150 frame was shortened to 96”. Disc brakes all around.
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Re: MJW #517
« Reply #12 on: August 08, 2011, 01:10:08 PM »
Quote from: Wendax on August 08, 2011, 07:38:09 AM
1958 Black Jack Special

Built in 1958 by “Black” Jack Baker and raced throughout the Mid-West as the Black Jack Special. Returned to Jag 3.8 power in 1970s after a succession of American V8s. Bonnet was made in fiberglass from mold taken from genuine D-Type, rear section is a much modified molding taken from a Birdcage Maserati, and the center section is aluminum. XK-150 frame was shortened to 96”. Disc brakes all around.
That's the car, well done Wendax.
I believe it may have also been known as a Baker Jaguar Special.
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