Author Topic: GG-180 car made for the movie "Dr. Hope"  (Read 1946 times)

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Re: GG-180
« Reply #25 on: October 08, 2010, 01:56:17 PM »
I've added a point for you for identifying the car. I didn't know about the 20 days build time  ::)

Who will get the next point for identying the mechanicals? Free for all again  :)

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Re: GG-180 car made for the movie "Dr. Hope"
« Reply #26 on: October 23, 2010, 08:07:12 AM »
hugo90 was on to something..

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Re: GG-180 car made for the movie "Dr. Hope"
« Reply #27 on: May 11, 2011, 07:49:59 AM »
Apparently she (The real Dr Hope) bought this car


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Re: GG-180 car made for the movie "Dr. Hope"
« Reply #28 on: May 11, 2011, 01:09:32 PM »
There is someone on this forum with a vast knowledge of the make that this car is based on.

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Re: GG-180 car made for the movie "Dr. Hope"
« Reply #29 on: May 11, 2011, 01:49:14 PM »
Fiat?

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Re: GG-180 car made for the movie "Dr. Hope"
« Reply #30 on: May 11, 2011, 02:19:06 PM »
Yes, but which one?  ;)

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Re: GG-180 car made for the movie "Dr. Hope"
« Reply #31 on: May 11, 2011, 02:25:11 PM »
It looks like rear wheel drive, so my first guess is Fiat 132.

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Re: GG-180 car made for the movie "Dr. Hope"
« Reply #32 on: May 11, 2011, 02:44:06 PM »
Rear wheel drive indeed, but you're way off on the model.

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Re: GG-180 car made for the movie "Dr. Hope"
« Reply #33 on: May 11, 2011, 02:50:57 PM »
Fiat 124?

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Re: GG-180 car made for the movie "Dr. Hope"
« Reply #34 on: May 11, 2011, 02:53:23 PM »
Not a 124

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Re: GG-180 car made for the movie "Dr. Hope"
« Reply #35 on: May 11, 2011, 02:54:46 PM »
Older?

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Re: GG-180 car made for the movie "Dr. Hope"
« Reply #36 on: May 11, 2011, 02:58:42 PM »
Yes, it's older.

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Re: GG-180 car made for the movie "Dr. Hope"
« Reply #37 on: May 11, 2011, 03:14:23 PM »
Fiat 1100?
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Re: GG-180 car made for the movie "Dr. Hope"
« Reply #38 on: May 11, 2011, 03:45:34 PM »
Not a 1100

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Re: GG-180 car made for the movie "Dr. Hope"
« Reply #39 on: May 11, 2011, 03:48:26 PM »
Fiat Topolino?

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Re: GG-180 car made for the movie "Dr. Hope"
« Reply #40 on: May 11, 2011, 04:20:57 PM »
Yes! The running gear is of a 1954 Topolino. Another long running puzzle solved.  :thumbsup:

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Re: GG-180 car made for the movie "Dr. Hope"
« Reply #41 on: May 12, 2011, 04:37:50 AM »
More interesting, I think, is why this car was featured in the film...

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Re: GG-180 car made for the movie "Dr. Hope"
« Reply #42 on: May 12, 2011, 06:23:14 AM »
While I can understand the reasons for using a "replica" in a film like this, rather than a genuine veteran car, I'm a bit stunned to find that they sacrificed a 55-year-old Topolino to make this thing, which doesn't even look very authentic. Wouldn't an old Nissan Micra have done?

Or if it had to be a fairly small rear-wheel drivetrain, there must be possibilities from the 70s which are virtually worthless these days - Vauxhall Viva/Chevette, Opel Kadett, Triumph Toledo, Hillman Avenger. Even a late Morris Minor.

If they had used a pre-84 Toyota Starlet, I would probably have stood and cheered, but this seems such a waste. :(

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Re: GG-180 car made for the movie "Dr. Hope"
« Reply #43 on: May 13, 2011, 03:43:02 PM »
I can't find my original source anymore, but I did find this ad. The 35hp engine suggests that it must be a 1100 after all  ::) Which is also a terrible waste to turn into something like this.