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Solved - MJW #961 - Ontos 1999 (2CV-based single-seater)
« on: July 24, 2012, 03:59:23 PM »
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Re: MJW #961
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2012, 02:07:32 PM »
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Re: MJW #961
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2012, 04:12:43 PM »
It's based on a 2CV and the 'supercharger' at the front is a dummy. I have seen it before (I think in 'Planete 2CV' Magazine) some years ago, but I know no more about it, nor can I find out any more. :(

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Re: MJW #961
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2012, 07:43:27 PM »
It's based on a 2CV and the 'supercharger' at the front is a dummy. I have seen it before (I think in 'Planete 2CV' Magazine) some years ago, but I know no more about it, nor can I find out any more. :(
It is 2CV based but it does have a specific name and there is more information on the builder available.

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Re: MJW #961
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2012, 10:19:46 PM »
(Adding to the incomplete answers)

It is certainly based on a 2CV.  The name of the car is "Ontos", which may be Greek for "Thing".

Both articles I found about this car, refer to the owner only as "he".  There may be a connection with Lomax, but it is not specifically described.

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Re: MJW #961
« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2012, 01:03:59 AM »
(Adding to the incomplete answers)

It is certainly based on a 2CV.  The name of the car is "Ontos", which may be Greek for "Thing".

Both articles I found about this car, refer to the owner only as "he".  There may be a connection with Lomax, but it is not specifically described.
Yes, you've got the car!
The Ontos was built as a 2CV-based single-seater by Lomax Cars 1999 as a one-off.
Another point for you.