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RtR#004 - Solved - John Miller's 1962 Hatch Park Special
« on: July 17, 2012, 02:20:09 PM »
This sports racer is the one seen in the background of rtr#003.  Same deal.  One point for verified identification, possibly another point for detailed info about the car/builder/driver.

Happy puzzling.
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Re: RtR#004
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2012, 02:28:07 PM »
is this a replica?

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Re: RtR#004
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2012, 03:21:53 PM »
is this a replica?

I don't know.  Matter of fact, I don't know anything about it except that it's a "special."

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Re: RtR#004
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2012, 04:48:47 PM »
Costin Nathan?

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Re: RtR#004
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2012, 06:15:39 PM »
Perhaps I wasn't clear.  I don't know anything about this car.  It's why I'm offering a point for verified identification and another point for in-depth information.

However, I can pretty much guarantee that it's NOT a Costin-Nathan, but a one-off "special."


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Re: RtR#004
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2012, 04:11:17 AM »
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Re: RtR#004
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2012, 01:30:22 PM »

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Re: RtR#004
« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2012, 07:13:58 AM »
 :bump:

Maybe some "expertise" can help this one.

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Re: RtR#004
« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2012, 05:14:52 AM »
It's left hand drive so in all probability it was built in the US of A.

Crosley-based?

RtR, have you any idea of the date of the meeting?  If, as I suspect, this photo is from a meeting run by the Oregon SCCA, they have full listings of race results and a date, even an approximate one, would narrow things down.
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Re: RtR#004
« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2012, 04:38:09 PM »
It's left hand drive so in all probability it was built in the US of A.

Crosley-based?

RtR, have you any idea of the date of the meeting?  If, as I suspect, this photo is from a meeting run by the Oregon SCCA, they have full listings of race results and a date, even an approximate one, would narrow things down.

I've been searching their site but haven't had much luck...so the answer to your question would be, "yes."  :)

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Re: RtR#004
« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2012, 05:50:30 PM »
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Re: RtR#004
« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2012, 08:00:22 AM »
It's a Hatch Park Special, built in 1962.

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Re: RtR#004
« Reply #12 on: July 27, 2012, 08:35:43 AM »
Huh..note the exhaust  ???

P.S. And why does it have a Ferrari badge on it on RtR#003 photo?  ???
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Re: RtR#004
« Reply #13 on: July 28, 2012, 10:30:20 PM »
It's a Hatch Park Special, built in 1962.

Correct!  John Miller's 1962 Hatch Park Special. 

Point for you. 

I have no idea about the Ferrari logo on it, tho.  I'll award another point for the answer to that question.

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Re: RtR#004
« Reply #14 on: July 29, 2012, 12:11:56 PM »
I have no idea about the Ferrari logo on it, tho.  I'll award another point for the answer to that question.

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Re: RtR#004 - Solved - John Miller's 1962 Hatch Park Special
« Reply #15 on: July 29, 2012, 12:22:36 PM »
And the point goes to... Carnut!

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Re: RtR#004 - Solved - John Miller's 1962 Hatch Park Special
« Reply #16 on: July 29, 2012, 01:18:49 PM »
:hah:   And the point goes to... Carnut!

Maybe a "wishful" point, but that's about all.   :lmao:

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Re: RtR#004 - Solved - John Miller's 1962 Hatch Park Special
« Reply #17 on: July 29, 2012, 06:36:14 PM »
:hah:   And the point goes to... Carnut!

Maybe a "wishful" point, but that's about all.   :lmao:

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