barrett's #172 - Solved - MB Moldex DKW prototype

Started by barrett, June 26, 2011, 09:04:56 AM

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barrett

A new #172. This was part of a group puzzle before but I think it deserves its own place.... What is it, when was it built, what was it based on for a point:

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Siata1


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thorax

FRIUL LIBAR

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Siata1


barrett

As far as I'm aware, there is no Italian stylist involved in this car

SACO

Vemag 1000 Moldex PB2 ?

barrett

Not quite the name I have. Locked for you for 12 hours to come up with the right one

SACO


barrett

That's it.

Actually, I was under the impression that MB was the company and Moldex was the model name (see unaltered photo above). Can anyone confirm either way?

Anyway, this was a prototype sporting car based on DKW 1000 mechanics built in Brazil by Roberto Stieler and Rodolfo Rivolta. It was first shown at the Sao Paulo motor show in 1961. At least two were built as you can see from the images below, and at least one (open) car survives

Carnut

1 point for identifying this car correctly (and as far as I can ascertain it's NOT a re-post!):

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Carnut

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hondast

MB Moldex 1962 DKW Vemag based?

Carnut

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Carnut

Quote from: Paul Jaray on May 31, 2012, 07:09:58 AM
Merged!  ;)

The original puzzle was a cabriolet; mine was a saloon.
Does that count as the same car?!
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Otto Puzzell

I've had others pro-level AutoPuzzlers post interior shots of cars I've already posted as new puzzles.

As an AutoPuzzles admin, and an accomplished pro-level puzzler, you are qualified, entitled and welcome to un-merge them.
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Carnut

Appreciated and thanks.
After thinking about it though I'll leave it merged as there's really nothing to be gained by un-merging them.  Both versions are there for all to see and will come up whatever the Search.
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