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Solved - NEH 905: R.H. Griffin #2 - abt 1933/4
« on: January 12, 2011, 11:16:58 AM »
My pit isn't quite so bottomless as woodinsight's seems to be, but here are a few more puzzles for some Puzzlers to earn a point; 1 for this car's correct identification and year:
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Re: NEH 905
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2011, 06:32:10 PM »
I'm going to promote some puzzles direct to the PAFW board to give a better chance for some different guys to get a rare point!

Here's the first!
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Re: NEH 905
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2011, 06:38:19 PM »
That“s a Griffin three-wheeler!  :D

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Re: NEH 905
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2011, 06:38:35 PM »
Too laaaate!

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Re: NEH 905
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2011, 06:57:42 PM »
That“s a Griffin three-wheeler!  :D

It is, yes, but it's not just that.
It's a Griffin _____ and when is it from?
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Re: NEH 905
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2011, 07:41:45 PM »
 ;D That“s the Griffin Number #2 : also used an oak frame, but had a sedan body that seated four.Passengers could enter through one of two side doors or through a single front door.Maybe 1938?

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Re: NEH 905
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2011, 05:32:58 AM »
;D That“s the Griffin Number #2 : also used an oak frame, but had a sedan body that seated four.Passengers could enter through one of two side doors or through a single front door.Maybe 1938?

Yes again - it's the Griffin No. 2.
But I have it from somewhat earlier than 1938 so have another go and see if you can get the date right (assuming, of course, I am right..!)
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Re: NEH 905
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2011, 11:24:51 AM »
;D That“s the Griffin Number #2 : also used an oak frame, but had a sedan body that seated four.Passengers could enter through one of two side doors or through a single front door.Maybe 1938?

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so have another go and see if you can get the date right.Still your puzzle.

Thank you Carnut. Maybe 1932?

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Re: NEH 905
« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2011, 01:15:14 PM »
Probably not quite as early as that, as that's when he built no. 1, but it may not be possible to ascertain exactly when no. 2 dates from.
It's definitely not as late as 1938, as by then the workshop he used to build his cars was being used by a boat-builder, so it must be somewhere in between 1932 and 1938; I would have thought 1933/4, but I don't actually have any evidence for that!

So I think I'll give you your point, call it solved and move it!

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Re: Solved - NEH 905: R.H. Griffin #2 - abt 1933/4
« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2011, 01:45:43 PM »
Thanks Carnut  ;)

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Re: Solved - NEH 905: R.H. Griffin #2 - abt 1933/4
« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2011, 04:23:52 AM »
Here's a front view:
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