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Offline Craig Gillingham

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CG #24 - 1903 Mercedes
« on: June 08, 2012, 01:06:39 AM »
For 1 point, tell me the make, model and year of this car.
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Re: CG #24
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2012, 01:20:57 AM »
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Re: CG #24
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2012, 03:14:39 PM »
Durkopp?
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Re: CG #24
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2012, 06:35:32 PM »
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Durkopp?
No, sorry, not a Durkopp. This puzzle is actually quite easy, most people would have seen one on a calendar, or in a car book at some stage.
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Re: CG #24
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2012, 07:08:57 PM »
Looks like a FIAT of about 1906 or '07. Possibly 18-24 h.p.
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Re: CG #24
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2012, 07:33:44 PM »
1902 Mercedes Simplex?
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Re: CG #24
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2012, 07:49:27 PM »
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Looks like a FIAT of about 1906 or '07. Possibly 18-24 h.p.
That's not the make I have listed, but it is listed as an 18-24hp.

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1902 Mercedes Simplex?
I've got it as a German made Mercedes from 1903, so close enough.

I'll have to do a bit more research on this car, as I can't find a reference to a 18-24hp Mercedes, in which case, it maybe a Fiat. I'll look into it over the next couple of days.
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Re: CG #24
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2012, 05:30:24 AM »
I've found a Mercedes that, to me, seems like the same model. Except I'm still not sure what model it is.

I'll give a point each to RtR and Allan L.

The original photo is out of the book "Three Men in a Motor Car" which details a trip taken from Paris to Algeria, to Tunisia, over to Sicilily, through Italy and then back to Paris. It's refered to as a Mercedes throughout the book, and it states that the car is an 18-24hp, even though I can't find a reference to an 18-24hp Mercedes in 1903.
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Re: CG #24 - 1903 Mercedes
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2012, 09:59:21 AM »
I don't think I've earned a point!
There was a Mercedes 18/22 in 1903 - one appeared in Veteran Car Club events 10+ years ago driven by Dr Martin Luther (!) but I can't find its picture.
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Re: CG #24 - 1903 Mercedes
« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2012, 12:20:28 PM »
Thank you.
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Re: CG #24 - 1903 Mercedes
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2012, 02:27:56 PM »
The Mercedes Simplex 18/22 PS was built from 1902 to 1905 and had a 4080 cc four-cylinder engine. The pictures of it I have in my books look similar to the puzzle pic. Perhaps the 18/24 hp designation originates from a different way of measuring the engine power in the UK.
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Re: CG #24 - 1903 Mercedes
« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2012, 02:42:57 PM »
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I don't think I've earned a point!
Ok, I'll take it off. I thought the model designation you gave deserved some credit.

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The Mercedes Simplex 18/22 PS was built from 1902 to 1905 and had a 4080 cc four-cylinder engine. The pictures of it I have in my books look similar to the puzzle pic. Perhaps the 18/24 hp designation originates from a different way of measuring the engine power in the UK.
That would make sense. I'll cross check my puzzles in future before I post them.
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