Author Topic: Solved - MJW #897 - Watkins Triumph Special 1964 (Read 606 times)

woodinsight · « **on:** April 19, 2012, 06:42:57 AM »

Not the most beautiful of specials but I guess each to their own taste....

What is this car based on - make and model, who built it and in which year?
One point for the full and correct answer.

woodinsight · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2012, 05:23:26 AM »

Up a level...

sixtee5cuda · « **Reply #2 on:** May 11, 2012, 10:40:43 PM »

front wheel drive?

woodinsight · « **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2012, 03:06:24 AM »

Quote from: sixtee5cuda on May 11, 2012, 10:40:43 PM

front wheel drive?

Surprisingly no.....

woodinsight · « **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2012, 05:01:27 AM »

Do the Pros know?

Wendax · « **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2012, 05:04:52 AM »

I think I've seen it before. Was it Triumph TR6-based from Switzerland?

woodinsight · « **Reply #6 on:** May 15, 2012, 05:36:38 AM »

Quote from: Wendax on May 15, 2012, 05:04:52 AM

I think I've seen it before. Was it Triumph TR6-based from Switzerland?

You're on the right path by saying it's based on a Triumph.
However it's not based on a TR6 and the country of origin is not Switzerland.

RayTheRat · « **Reply #7 on:** May 15, 2012, 05:08:18 PM »

Based on Triumph Herald, built in 2007 by Mike Morris

woodinsight · « **Reply #8 on:** May 15, 2012, 05:28:02 PM »

Quote from: RayTheRat on May 15, 2012, 05:08:18 PM

Based on Triumph Herald, built in 2007 by Mike Morris

Not that one - somewhat beefier than a Herald base

sixtee5cuda · « **Reply #9 on:** May 15, 2012, 05:33:06 PM »

It certainly looks a lot like Mike Morris' wooden 1969 Coupe d'Erika. Except that it isn't made of wood.

woodinsight · « **Reply #10 on:** May 15, 2012, 05:38:52 PM »

Quote from: sixtee5cuda on May 15, 2012, 05:33:06 PM

It certainly looks a lot like Mike Morris' wooden 1969 Coupe d'Erika. Except that it isn't made of wood.

Perhaps Mike Morris modeled the Coupe d'Erika on it?

woodinsight · « **Reply #11 on:** August 18, 2012, 02:50:35 PM »

Another unsolved one that I now offer two points for.....
One point for the model that this Triumph-based special is based on - the model name suggests that this is a speedy car although I doubt that....
One point for the surname of the man who made it - there is a well-known diesel engine whose name is seven letters long and is the same as the last four letters of this car's constructors surname.

Wendax · « **Reply #12 on:** August 18, 2012, 02:56:26 PM »

Triumph Vitesse and built by a Mr. Hawkins?

RayTheRat · « **Reply #13 on:** August 20, 2012, 07:40:30 PM »

Beefier than a Herald? How about a Dolomite?

Wendax · « **Reply #14 on:** August 23, 2012, 03:18:43 AM »

woodinsight · « **Reply #15 on:** August 23, 2012, 03:22:24 AM »

Quote from: Wendax on August 18, 2012, 02:56:26 PM

Triumph Vitesse and built by a Mr. Hawkins?

Yes, it's based on a Triumph Vitesse - so a point to you.
The name is not Hawkins although the last four letters are correct.

pnegyesi · « **Reply #16 on:** August 23, 2012, 03:30:35 AM »

Perkins?

Wendax · « **Reply #17 on:** August 23, 2012, 03:42:12 AM »

Hopkins?

woodinsight · « **Reply #18 on:** August 23, 2012, 03:44:28 AM »

Neither Perkins or Hopkins.....the surname is British however

Wendax · « **Reply #19 on:** August 23, 2012, 04:44:15 AM »

Wilkins?

pnegyesi · « **Reply #20 on:** August 23, 2012, 04:46:59 AM »

Jenkins?

Paul Jaray · « **Reply #21 on:** August 23, 2012, 06:03:51 AM »

Atkins?

woodinsight · « **Reply #22 on:** August 23, 2012, 07:25:54 AM »

~~Hawkins~~
~~Perkins~~
~~Hopkins~~
~~Wilkins~~
~~Jenkins~~
~~Atkins~~

I'll LOCK it for Paul Jaray for another guess as he was very close but missed out one letter (it should be 7 letters)

Paul Jaray · « **Reply #23 on:** August 26, 2012, 03:55:30 PM »

Sorry for the late reply.
There are just 2 obvious guesses:
I'll go with Watkins.

woodinsight · « **Reply #24 on:** August 26, 2012, 04:22:25 PM »

Quote from: Paul Jaray on August 26, 2012, 03:55:30 PM

Sorry for the late reply.
There are just 2 obvious guesses:
I'll go with Watkins.

Watkins it is!
Here's the original advert by Mr. Watkins when he decided to sell it.

News:

Author Topic: Solved - MJW #897 - Watkins Triumph Special 1964 (Read 606 times)

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