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Solved - NEH 2176: Alpine A310 V6 prototype
« on: October 18, 2012, 07:31:17 AM »
What's this, from when - for 1 point?:

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Re: NEH 2176
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2012, 05:19:58 AM »
Experts?
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Re: NEH 2176
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2012, 08:48:57 AM »
Maserati merak SS. made from 1973-1982. The one in your puzzle...circa 1979.
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Re: NEH 2176
« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2012, 09:43:16 AM »
No, it's not a Maserati Merak (pictured below); not enough exhaust pipes!
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Re: NEH 2176
« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2012, 11:16:17 AM »
Maserati Bora?
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Re: NEH 2176
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2012, 11:23:50 AM »
Quote from: dzima1985 on October 25, 2012, 11:16:17 AM
Maserati Bora?

No.  Still not enough exhaust pipes!
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Re: NEH 2176
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2012, 12:31:18 PM »
It is a strange Alpine A310 V6 prototype
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Re: NEH 2176
« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2012, 04:53:27 AM »
Quote from: sixtee5cuda on October 25, 2012, 12:31:18 PM
It is a strange Alpine A310 V6 prototype

It is, yes.
I understand it was made to look like a Maserati Merak as a disguise!
Well done.

Here's the unmodified puzzle photo:

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