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Puzzles, Games and Name That Car => Solved AutoPuzzles => 2011 => Topic started by: Wendax on April 13, 2011, 02:42:09 AM

Title: Solved: Wendax 120 - Nicolas Schöffer's SCAM1
Post by: Wendax on April 13, 2011, 02:42:09 AM

Not the usual motoring device for elderly couples.

For one point, please respond and identify this vehicle, its creator, the date of creation, the coachbuilder involved and the engine used.

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: Wendax on April 20, 2011, 02:25:16 AM

up

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: thorax on April 26, 2011, 07:31:57 AM

Italian?

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: Wendax on April 26, 2011, 07:42:10 AM

Only to a small extent, regarding the facts I want to know.  ;)

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: hugo90 on April 26, 2011, 09:21:25 AM

Is this a service truck for overhead trolley wires?

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: Wendax on April 26, 2011, 09:28:59 AM

Not at all  ;D

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: thorax on April 26, 2011, 12:24:34 PM

Minonzio related?

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: Wendax on April 26, 2011, 03:05:41 PM

I just googled Minonzio and found some pictures of shopmobiles like the French Etalmobil or the German Borco-Höhns. I guess you refer to those. Sadly I must say, neither car nor driver is related to Minonzio.  ;)

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: Wendax on May 03, 2011, 02:22:06 AM

The experts were kind of poking in the dark. Can a pro enlighten us?

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: guido66 on May 03, 2011, 04:11:08 PM

Lighting for outdoor TV shows?

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: Wendax on May 04, 2011, 02:13:51 AM

Quote from: guido66 on May 03, 2011, 04:11:08 PM

Lighting for outdoor TV shows?

No  :D

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: Oguerrerob on May 04, 2011, 07:26:39 AM

Weathermobile station?

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: Wendax on May 04, 2011, 07:39:01 AM

Oh, how I love these answers  :D

Sorry, no, it is not a mobile weather station.

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: Wendax on May 04, 2011, 08:24:52 AM

Perhaps it was used for transporting Eiffel towers?

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: DeAutogids on May 04, 2011, 08:27:20 AM

Beetle or Transporter engine?

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: woodinsight on May 04, 2011, 08:31:49 AM

Perhaps simply a mobile light unit (for illuminating buildings, etc.)?

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: Wendax on May 04, 2011, 08:34:20 AM

Quote from: DeAutogids on May 04, 2011, 08:27:20 AM

Beetle or Transporter engine?

No

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: Wendax on May 04, 2011, 08:37:02 AM

Quote from: woodinsight on May 04, 2011, 08:31:49 AM

Perhaps simply a mobile light unit (for illuminating buildings, etc.)?

Neither

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: Allemano on May 04, 2011, 09:01:40 AM

Maybe another reply that causes you laughing, but anyway – was it built for a religious purpose?

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: Wendax on May 04, 2011, 09:05:56 AM

Quote from: Allemano on May 04, 2011, 09:01:40 AM

Maybe another reply that causes you laughing, but anyway – was it built for a religious purpose?

:D

No, but you are right leaving the technical path.

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: Allemano on May 04, 2011, 09:22:05 AM

An arts project?

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: Wendax on May 04, 2011, 09:22:42 AM

Yes

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: guido66 on May 04, 2011, 12:19:48 PM

Are there a bunch of mirrors on there?

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: Wendax on May 04, 2011, 12:26:21 PM

Yes

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: Otto Puzzell on May 05, 2011, 04:35:08 AM

Is the reflected light used in still or motion photography?

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: Wendax on May 05, 2011, 04:46:04 AM

No, as I understand, the reflected light did not serve as a motive for photographic or video art.

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: pnegyesi on May 05, 2011, 11:28:02 PM

A sculpture-automobile from 1973, named SCAM1

(http://www.scalarchives.com/scalapic/adagp03/c/2T05379c.jpg)

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: Wendax on May 06, 2011, 02:11:09 AM

Yes, it is SCAM1. Locked for you to find out the rest.

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: Allemano on May 06, 2011, 03:33:30 AM

Fascinating!

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: pnegyesi on May 06, 2011, 03:39:27 AM

chassis : Renault ; coachwork : Coggiola, Torino

Title: Re: Wendax 120
Post by: Wendax on May 06, 2011, 03:48:45 AM

Perfect answer, thanks for the additional pictures. A well-earned point to you.

Unfortunately, SCAM1 vanished long ago under unknown circumstances.

Some more non-automotive pictures of Schöffer's work: