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Re: MJW #946
« Reply #25 on: August 12, 2012, 02:00:07 AM »
Does the builder/driver share his name with a well known French car manufacturer like Renault?

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Re: MJW #946
« Reply #26 on: August 12, 2012, 04:21:46 AM »
Does the builder/driver share his name with a well known French car manufacturer like Renault?
No, it was the name of an everyday French item that is now rarely mentioned....

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Re: MJW #946
« Reply #27 on: October 16, 2012, 09:18:49 AM »
Does the builder/driver share his name with a well known French car manufacturer like Renault?
No, it was the name of an everyday French item that is now rarely mentioned....
Probably the last clue now - think in monetary terms

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Re: MJW #946
« Reply #28 on: October 16, 2012, 09:30:31 AM »
Franc?
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Re: MJW #946
« Reply #29 on: October 16, 2012, 12:01:56 PM »
Franc?
YES! Well done!
It's the Franc 16 DKW 1952 driven at the Bol d'Or by M. Franc.
Another point is winging it's way to you now............