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Solved - NEH 1073: Porsche Type 726 - 1953
« on: May 04, 2011, 09:52:53 AM »
Looks familiar?  I can't find that it's already been posted, but if it has someone will soon tell me..
Otherwise a Rookie can tell me, also when it dates from, and earn a point!
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Re: NEH 1073
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2011, 04:28:32 AM »
The Rookies didn't bite so a nice easy one for an Expert..
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Re: NEH 1073
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2011, 04:37:59 AM »
Porsche 726

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Re: NEH 1073
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2011, 09:21:08 AM »
Porsche 726

Yes, it is.
I'll lock it for you to answer the rest of the question so I can award you your point!
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Re: NEH 1073
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2011, 09:45:42 AM »
1953

I found another picture of it, I think:

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Re: NEH 1073
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2011, 12:21:23 PM »
Yes, that's it, the Porsche Type 726 proposed VW Beetle replacement from 1953.
Suppose it heavily influenced the eventual VW 1500.
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