Author Topic: What the coachbuilder saw: solved (Read 2960 times)

Allan L · « **Reply #25 on:** September 16, 2011, 09:47:16 AM »

Quote from: D-type on September 16, 2011, 09:29:29 AM

The second 100 will be far slower than the first. Puzzles are getting harder as the stock of unsolved cars out there steadily reduces. And I know nothing of European coachbuilders, East European, South American or Far Eastern car makers and US customisers

That was and remains my problem too: I struck (un) lucky enough to make it and look at me now!

Allan L · « **Reply #26 on:** September 18, 2011, 04:22:10 AM »

After a week with the Experts the Pros can have it (while D-Type is at Goodwood, and before he gets them all . . . )

Allan L · « **Reply #27 on:** September 18, 2011, 04:25:12 AM »

Repeating post no. 5 to help you find it!

Here is a summary of the correct answers so far. Points will be added later.

Chassis 1 3 litre Bentley, solved by Neilshouse
Chassis 2 Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica, solved by Tom_I
Chassis 3 Aston Martin International, solved by Neilshouse
Chassis 4 1938 Atalanta, solved by D-type
Chassis 5 1949 Bentley Mk VI , solved by D-type
Chassis 6 BMW 315, solved by Woodinsight
Chassis 7 1934 Bugatti Type 59, solved by D-type
Chassis 8 E-type ERA , solved by Neilshouse
Chassis 9 Lotus Elan, solved by: qwaszx
Chassis 10 1935 Trojan Mastra, solved by D-type
Chassis 11 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, solved by Neilshouse
Chassis 12 MG R-type, solved by Tom_I
Chassis 13 1929-1936 Rolls Royce Phantom II, solved by D-type
Chassis 14 1937 SS Jaguar 100 3.5 litre, solved by D-type
Chassis 15 Humber Pullman c1948, solved by Woodinsight
Chassis 16 1926 Morris Cowley, solved by D-type
Chassis 17 1938 Brough Superior V12, solved by D-type

neilshouse · « **Reply #28 on:** September 18, 2011, 04:29:12 AM »

No. 11 looks like a Mercedes Benz 300 SLR

And No. 1 looks like a 3 litre Bentley.

Tom_I · « **Reply #29 on:** September 18, 2011, 05:47:55 AM »

Chassis 2 has a distinctive suspension set-up - independent front with upper transverse leaf springs, and rigid rear axle on torsion bars with a central A-frame.

I'd guess it's a post-war Frazer Nash, possibly a Le Mans Replica, but I'm not certain.

neilshouse · « **Reply #30 on:** September 18, 2011, 05:53:40 AM »

Is No. 8 An ERA E-Type?

And No. 6, is it a BMW 303?

No. 3, is it an Aston Martin International?

Tom_I · « **Reply #31 on:** September 18, 2011, 07:46:45 AM »

Chassis 12 is obviously a single-seater. It has all-independent suspension by wishbones and longitudinal torsion bars, a Wilson pre-selector gearbox, and an unusual steering box positioned behind the engine. I think that all fits with the MG R-Type of 1935.

Allan L · « **Reply #32 on:** September 18, 2011, 09:03:53 AM »

Quote from: neilshouse on September 18, 2011, 04:29:12 AM

No. 11 looks like a Mercedes Benz 300 SLR

And No. 1 looks like a 3 litre Bentley.

They do because they are!
both correct

Allan L · « **Reply #33 on:** September 18, 2011, 09:04:30 AM »

Quote from: Tom_I on September 18, 2011, 05:47:55 AM

Chassis 2 has a distinctive suspension set-up - independent front with upper transverse leaf springs, and rigid rear axle on torsion bars with a central A-frame.

I'd guess it's a post-war Frazer Nash, possibly a Le Mans Replica, but I'm not certain.

Yes that's what it is!

Allan L · « **Reply #34 on:** September 18, 2011, 09:12:06 AM »

Quote from: neilshouse on September 18, 2011, 05:53:40 AM

Is No. 8 An ERA E-Type?

And No. 6, is it a BMW 303?

No. 3, is it an Aston Martin International?

No 8 is the E type ERA
No 3 is an Aston Martin International
No 6 is not a BMW 303

Allan L · « **Reply #35 on:** September 18, 2011, 09:13:47 AM »

Quote from: Tom_I on September 18, 2011, 07:46:45 AM

Chassis 12 is obviously a single-seater. It has all-independent suspension by wishbones and longitudinal torsion bars, a Wilson pre-selector gearbox, and an unusual steering box positioned behind the engine. I think that all fits with the MG R-Type of 1935.

Everything you've spotted and listed fits the R-Type as a unique combination, so yes!

Wendax · « **Reply #36 on:** September 18, 2011, 09:33:56 AM »

Is #6 a Frazer Nash BMW 319?

woodinsight · « **Reply #37 on:** September 18, 2011, 01:11:56 PM »

#6 - BMW 315?

Allan L · « **Reply #38 on:** September 18, 2011, 01:45:50 PM »

Quote from: Wendax on September 18, 2011, 09:33:56 AM

Is #6 a Frazer Nash BMW 319?

Quote from: woodinsight on September 18, 2011, 01:11:56 PM

#6 - BMW 315?

The source says it is:
BMW. 1.5 litre 6-cylinder tourer. 1934 'Alpine Trial '
which I think makes it a 315 so I'll say you've got it.
319 was 1911cc, but you can't say that by looking at it!
I think 1934 predates Frazer Nash involvement.

woodinsight · « **Reply #39 on:** September 18, 2011, 01:59:46 PM »

#16 - Clyno 10.8hp mid-1920s?

Allan L · « **Reply #40 on:** September 18, 2011, 02:13:46 PM »

Quote from: woodinsight on September 18, 2011, 01:59:46 PM

#16 - Clyno 10.8hp mid-1920s?

Right period but not a Clyno

Wendax · « **Reply #41 on:** September 18, 2011, 02:27:16 PM »

#17 Autovia V8?

woodinsight · « **Reply #42 on:** September 18, 2011, 02:38:34 PM »

#16 - on second thoughts, it appears to be LHD and therefore probably not British?

Allan L · « **Reply #43 on:** September 18, 2011, 05:44:00 PM »

Quote from: Wendax on September 18, 2011, 02:27:16 PM

#17 Autovia V8?

Not an Autovia, nor V8!

Allan L · « **Reply #44 on:** September 18, 2011, 05:45:39 PM »

Quote from: woodinsight on September 18, 2011, 02:38:34 PM

#16 - on second thoughts, it appears to be LHD and therefore probably not British?

Doesn't look LHD to me, and it is British.

woodinsight · « **Reply #45 on:** September 19, 2011, 12:44:04 AM »

Quote from: Allan L on September 18, 2011, 05:45:39 PM

Quote from: woodinsight on September 18, 2011, 02:38:34 PM
#16 - on second thoughts, it appears to be LHD and therefore probably not British?
Doesn't look LHD to me, and it is British.

It's my eyesight I suppose!
Could it be a Trojan?

Allan L · « **Reply #46 on:** September 19, 2011, 03:23:07 AM »

Quote from: woodinsight on September 19, 2011, 12:44:04 AM

Quote from: Allan L on September 18, 2011, 05:45:39 PM
Quote from: woodinsight on September 18, 2011, 02:38:34 PM
#16 - on second thoughts, it appears to be LHD and therefore probably not British?
Doesn't look LHD to me, and it is British.
It's my eyesight I suppose!
Could it be a Trojan?

Not a Trojan.

woodinsight · « **Reply #47 on:** September 19, 2011, 08:24:24 AM »

#16 - Hillman Ten?

Allan L · « **Reply #48 on:** September 19, 2011, 09:29:00 AM »

Quote from: woodinsight on September 19, 2011, 08:24:24 AM

#16 - Hillman Ten?

Sorry no.

D-type · « **Reply #49 on:** September 19, 2011, 03:17:34 PM »

#16 Morris Cowley 1926?

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Author Topic: What the coachbuilder saw: solved (Read 2960 times)