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SOLVED: WTH # 070 - 1954 Arnott-Lea Francis
« on: August 09, 2012, 10:23:28 AM »
And now for something ugly!

For one point, provide the year, make and model of this unique vehicle.
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Re: WTH # 070
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2012, 10:49:57 AM »
Daimler SP 250 under there?
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Re: WTH # 070
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2012, 11:06:54 AM »
No Daimler SP 250 parts.
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Re: WTH # 070
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2012, 08:35:10 AM »
American ?
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Re: WTH # 070
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2012, 10:48:34 AM »
Not from the Americas
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Re: WTH # 070
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2012, 08:40:49 PM »
Up!  Time for the Experts to make quick work of this one.
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Re: WTH # 070
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2012, 08:55:35 PM »
Ah, it's an Arnott! Miss Daphne Arnott's sports car from the early 1950's. Most photos show the 1955 1100cc model, and that's what this one looks like.  It's been called everything from an Arnott-Climax to an Arnott-Lea Francis to "just plain Arnott", and the sports car version pictured here was apparently available from 1954 through 1957.

I have seen this exact picture identified as a "1954 Arnott - Lea Francis", so that's what I'll call it although I'm not sure that is 100% accurate.
« Last Edit: August 17, 2012, 09:04:02 PM by fyreline »
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Re: WTH # 070
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2012, 01:17:23 AM »
The pictures of this car either show it as being small and plain, or ugly and large, like the puzzle image.

You get a point for correct ID of the car.  This is the Arnott with the Lea Francis engine.
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Re: SOLVED: WTH # 070 - 1954 Arnott-Lea Francis
« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2012, 04:11:37 AM »
Just sold for quite a lot of money at auction!

sixtee5cuda - can you check your inbox and delete some messages, it is full and nobody can send you any more PMs until you clear some space!
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Re: SOLVED: WTH # 070 - 1954 Arnott-Lea Francis
« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2012, 05:06:07 AM »
It looks as though it may have been inspired by Lactoria Fornasini

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Re: SOLVED: WTH # 070 - 1954 Arnott-Lea Francis
« Reply #10 on: August 18, 2012, 09:35:06 AM »
"full mailbox"?  Sorry, I didn't know the idea existed.  But I really like my old email!  :)    (messages removed)


Quote from: barrett on August 18, 2012, 04:11:37 AM
Just sold for quite a lot of money at auction!

sixtee5cuda - can you check your inbox and delete some messages, it is full and nobody can send you any more PMs until you clear some space!
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