Author Topic: Solved - NEH 241: VK 48 designed by Vaclav Krejbich in 1948 (Read 12861 times)

Carnut · « **on:** February 12, 2010, 10:48:06 AM »

Something a little bit different for today.
1 point for identifying this:

Carnut · « **Reply #1 on:** February 21, 2010, 06:43:24 PM »

Experts?

guido66 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2010, 02:34:14 AM »

from Eastern Europe?

Carnut · « **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2010, 06:13:32 AM »

Quote from: guido66 on February 22, 2010, 02:34:14 AM

from Eastern Europe?

Yes.

pguillem · « **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2010, 10:51:14 AM »

That's the 1949 Krejbich fom Czechoslovakia.

Carnut · « **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2010, 11:14:51 AM »

Quote from: pguillem on February 22, 2010, 10:51:14 AM

That's the 1949 Krejbich fom Czechoslovakia.

It is indeed!

ftg3plus4 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2010, 05:05:36 PM »

Can you post an unmodified pic? (And larger if you can?)

I have this name in a book as "Kreibich." Is that an error or just an alternate spelling?

Carnut · « **Reply #7 on:** February 22, 2010, 06:37:51 PM »

Quote from: ftg3plus4 on February 22, 2010, 05:05:36 PM

Can you post an unmodified pic? (And larger if you can?)

I have this name in a book as "Kreibich." Is that an error or just an alternate spelling?

I'll do it tomorrow from my other computer, where I have the pictures stored.
'i's and 'j's are often the same letter in some European languages so they are pretty well interchangeable.
Theyr'e often spelt when used within English according to the pronunciation.

Carnut · « **Reply #8 on:** February 23, 2010, 07:41:13 AM »

Here's the unmodified picture, but I'm afraid it's the same size.

The write-up said:

"Designed by Vaclav Krejbich (Czechoslovakia) in 1949, the Krejbich was an experimental 2-seater vehicle. It was powered by a number of 2-cylinder 2-stroke engines built by Jawa ranging from 200cc - 350cc providing power to the single rear wheel. The Krejbich had a top speed of around 80 km/h. It is believed that around 72 vehicles were produced in total."

DeAutogids · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2011, 09:57:24 AM »

What's this car called?

DeAutogids · « **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2011, 08:09:34 AM »

Not all is what it seems. I already got a Personal Message saying it is a repost. I believe it is not.

Paul Jaray · « **Reply #11 on:** March 03, 2011, 08:13:11 AM »

Wendax · « **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2011, 08:17:48 AM »

I think it is even the same little girl looking out of the Krejbich

http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=11224.0

There were 72 Krejbich built, and according to a Czech website "Not all the Krejbichs are of same size, length of 3300 mm is also known. Also different engines ( e.g. Jawa 250 and 350 ) are used. Also not all of them are build by Krejbich."

DeAutogids · « **Reply #13 on:** March 03, 2011, 08:30:02 AM »

I have a different name. And this is from a source in the language of the builder.

Wendax · « **Reply #14 on:** March 03, 2011, 08:38:21 AM »

It is even the same licence plate P-0656

DeAutogids · « **Reply #15 on:** March 03, 2011, 08:42:55 AM »

The builder is the same, but I have a different name. I think it is interesting to puzzle this a bit further. I found an online source that actually mentions the name.

Amsterdam · « **Reply #16 on:** March 03, 2011, 08:46:32 AM »

V.K.48 Praha VIII by Vaclav Krejbich ??

Carnut · « **Reply #17 on:** March 03, 2011, 09:48:28 AM »

Quote from: DeAutogids on March 03, 2011, 08:42:55 AM

The builder is the same, but I have a different name. I think it is interesting to puzzle this a bit further. I found an online source that actually mentions the name.

That should perhaps be done within the original (solved) thread then, as it is actually the same car whatever it is called. We shouldn't have 2 different threads running for the same car.

DeAutogids · « **Reply #18 on:** March 03, 2011, 09:58:28 AM »

Quote from: Carnut on March 03, 2011, 09:48:28 AM

Quote from: DeAutogids on March 03, 2011, 08:42:55 AM
The builder is the same, but I have a different name. I think it is interesting to puzzle this a bit further. I found an online source that actually mentions the name.

That should perhaps be done within the original (solved) thread then, as it is actually the same car whatever it is called!

Agreed.
You can merge.

DeAutogids · « **Reply #19 on:** March 03, 2011, 09:59:28 AM »

Quote from: Amsterdam on March 03, 2011, 08:46:32 AM

V.K.48 Praha VIII by Vaclav Krejbich ??

That is the answer, albeit that Praha VIII is an (postal code) area in Prague.

Wendax · « **Reply #20 on:** March 03, 2011, 10:02:07 AM »

VK = Vaclav Krejbich
48 = 1948

DeAutogids · « **Reply #21 on:** March 03, 2011, 10:03:46 AM »

Quote from: Wendax on March 03, 2011, 10:02:07 AM

VK = Vaclav Krejbich
48 = 1948

I know that. But isn't that the same for many cars that there is a simple explanation what is behind it?
VK 48 is the name according to my Czech source.

Ray B. · « **Reply #22 on:** March 03, 2011, 10:30:21 AM »

Merged.
I corrected the date according to DeAutogids source. But I left the full name, which seems much more relevant than just initials.

DeAutogids · « **Reply #23 on:** March 03, 2011, 10:41:52 AM »

To be honest, I have seen multiple sources on the web and in in my Czech book which show this to be a VK 48.

I think it would be better to call the thread VK 48 designed by Vaclav Krejbich in 1948 then go for what I deem a historical incorrect title.

Ray B. · « **Reply #24 on:** March 04, 2011, 05:52:07 PM »

I have to believe you on that, Jan. Done!

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