Author Topic: Solved: PN #144 -- Mercedes 770(?) bodied by Lajos Zupka and Sons (Read 2561 times)

pnegyesi · « **on:** February 17, 2011, 11:13:39 PM »

With most of my puzzles solved and little time on my hand, I thought I'd post something really challenging. No point for the donor as it is very obvious, but identify the coachbuilder for a point!

pnegyesi · « **Reply #1 on:** February 23, 2011, 12:52:50 AM »

187 views and not a single guess. Would any of our experts try his (her?) luck on this beauty?

Tackitt · « **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:22:09 AM »

Is the coachbuilder Italian?

Wendax · « **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:25:19 AM »

Castagna?

pnegyesi · « **Reply #4 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:47:29 AM »

The coachbuilder is not Italian, hence it is not Castagna

Wendax · « **Reply #5 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:50:55 AM »

Hibbard & Darrin?

Wendax · « **Reply #6 on:** February 23, 2011, 12:41:39 PM »

Although it is not asked for, I complete my answer:
Mercedec-Benz "630 mit K-Motor" Cabriolet D with bodywork by Hibbard et Darrin, Paris.

pnegyesi · « **Reply #7 on:** February 23, 2011, 01:16:50 PM »

The coachbuilder is not French, hence not Hibbard and Darrin

Wendax · « **Reply #8 on:** February 23, 2011, 01:19:13 PM »

German coachbuilder?

pnegyesi · « **Reply #9 on:** February 23, 2011, 01:51:03 PM »

No, this is not a German coachbuilder

Wendax · « **Reply #10 on:** February 23, 2011, 01:54:15 PM »

D'Ieteren?

pnegyesi · « **Reply #11 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:13:52 PM »

No, this is not a coachbuilder from Belgium

Wendax · « **Reply #12 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:15:46 PM »

Murphy?

mymokke · « **Reply #13 on:** February 23, 2011, 10:41:52 PM »

American coachbuilder?

pnegyesi · « **Reply #14 on:** February 23, 2011, 10:47:53 PM »

No, this is not a coachbuilder from the US of A

Tackitt · « **Reply #15 on:** February 24, 2011, 12:01:54 AM »

You would think that crest on the radiator, and all the hints thrown out so far, would make this a piece of cake. But I can't find it.

pnegyesi · « **Reply #16 on:** February 24, 2011, 02:29:15 AM »

You will not find it online.

Tackitt · « **Reply #17 on:** February 24, 2011, 07:24:23 AM »

Since I am half a world away from my books, I am screwed.

pnegyesi · « **Reply #18 on:** February 24, 2011, 07:55:05 AM »

Don't despair, most probably this one is omitted from your books.

Wendax · « **Reply #19 on:** February 24, 2011, 12:50:22 PM »

From Czechoslovakia? Sodomka for example?

pnegyesi · « **Reply #20 on:** February 24, 2011, 02:12:53 PM »

Not from Czechoslovakia

Tom_I · « **Reply #21 on:** February 24, 2011, 02:38:14 PM »

I suppose I'd better ask the (fairly) obvious question. Is it a Hungarian coachbuilder?

pnegyesi · « **Reply #22 on:** February 24, 2011, 11:18:04 PM »

Yes, it is a Hungarian coachbuilder. I talked to a descendant of the coachbuilder recently and obtained some photos and info.

pnegyesi · « **Reply #23 on:** March 17, 2011, 06:00:03 AM »

Professionals, would you like to test your knowledge

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woodinsight · « **Reply #24 on:** March 17, 2011, 07:00:33 AM »

Glattfelder?

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