Author Topic: Solved - NEH 977: Empire Special (Read 2089 times)

Carnut · « **on:** March 03, 2011, 06:29:22 AM »

What is this car called, and what is it based on, for 1 point?

Carnut · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2011, 09:42:54 AM »

Experts?

Carnut · « **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2011, 07:30:27 AM »

Professionals?

Djetset · « **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2011, 08:34:38 AM »

As no one has put their hand up so far, I will be first to go. So, is it Triumph (Herald/Spitfire chassis) based?

Carnut · « **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2011, 09:30:10 AM »

Quote from: Djetset on March 31, 2011, 08:34:38 AM

As no one has put their hand up so far, I will be first to go. So, is it Triumph (Herald/Spitfire chassis) based?

Not as far as I know, no.
It's a real mish-mash of parts but I don't know what actual chassis it uses.
What I'm hoping to glean from the successful Puzzler is what engine/wheels/'screen/lights etc are in there, because they're all from different cars!

João · « **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2011, 12:19:52 PM »

Empire Special based on a Morris Minor? with MG,Triumph and Standard parts...

Carnut · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2011, 01:21:50 PM »

Quote from: João on March 31, 2011, 12:19:52 PM

Empire Special based on a Morris Minor? with MG,Triumph and Standard parts...

That is what the car is known as yes!
I don't know how much Morris Minor there is in it though, apart from the suspension.
It has an MG Midget 1275 cc engine and gearbox; Triumph TR3 wheels; a Morris 8 windscreen, bonnet, grille and radiator; an MG Magna scuttle; Standard 12 headlights and mudguards from a motorcycle!
Well done.

Here are a couple more pictures:

Carnut · « **Reply #7 on:** June 22, 2017, 10:20:02 AM »

Thos one has appeared here before but I have a little more information about it now.
What is it and who designed and built the chassis - for 1 point?:

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