solved - QUIZ - 1931 Alfa Romeo GP roadster replicar by Antique & Classic - 1970

Paul Jaray · October 01, 2007, 04:03:45 PM

Hi guys, what is that?

Allan L · October 02, 2007, 03:46:44 AM

Based on a Model A Ford, but I think it is probably someone's one-off special

JR · October 02, 2007, 01:29:54 PM

The details seem very close to the VW based Antique & Classic Automotive 1931 Alfa Romeo. The number plate seems to back this up.

JR

Paul Jaray · October 02, 2007, 01:46:37 PM

Tell me your secret!!!
http://www.priceofhistoys.com/category/alfa-romeo

woodinsight · July 24, 2012, 04:05:40 PM

Last one from me for a few days.

What does this purport to be a replica of? (more of a very loose interpretation)
Who built it, what is it supposed to represent and when was it built?
One point will be awarded for the correct answer.

Paul Jaray · July 25, 2012, 04:24:18 AM

PM sent.

Allan L · July 25, 2012, 06:15:29 AM

Quote from: Paul Jaray on July 25, 2012, 04:24:18 AM
PM sent.

Yes I thought so too - not quite five years ago and the devil to find.

woodinsight · July 25, 2012, 06:19:43 AM

Well I searched for this naturally before posting it but came up empty handed.
I'll leave it in place for the moment and await developments......

Paul Jaray · July 25, 2012, 06:58:41 AM

I believe I had the wrong name...

woodinsight · July 25, 2012, 07:07:01 AM

I don't know yet whether I'll promote this to the Experts in time, so Rookies - now's you're chance to earn a point before it may be merged.

woodinsight · July 31, 2012, 02:10:06 PM

Let's put in the Experts section as the Rookies didn't solve it.
It'll be merged as soon as it's solved.....

D-type · July 31, 2012, 03:50:06 PM

Salmson evocation (is that the right word?)

richard cuyler · July 31, 2012, 04:17:23 PM

I'd say it's built on a VW Beetle floorpan and is loosely an Alfa Romeo 1750 replica.

woodinsight · July 31, 2012, 07:46:25 PM

Quote from: richard cuyler on July 31, 2012, 04:17:23 PM
I'd say it's built on a VW Beetle floorpan and is loosely an Alfa Romeo 1750 replica.

That's correct so far.
I'll LOCK it for you to see if you can find the remaining information - builder and year.

richard cuyler · August 05, 2012, 04:48:07 PM

Sorry, no amount of research has helped me find anything more about the car. Please unlock!

woodinsight · August 06, 2012, 01:12:23 AM

Quote from: richard cuyler on August 05, 2012, 04:48:07 PM
Sorry, no amount of research has helped me find anything more about the car. Please unlock!

Open again.....

sixtee5cuda · August 06, 2012, 08:47:34 AM

In theory, this car is a replica of a 1931 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza.

Manufactured in Florida by Kadison-Kelson in Florida during the 1970s and 1980s.

Based on a VW Beetle, of course. I would hate to see the steering mechanism, running around 6 feet from the steering wheel to the top of the front axle.

woodinsight · August 06, 2012, 11:16:17 AM

Quote from: sixtee5cuda on August 06, 2012, 08:47:34 AM
In theory, this car is a replica of a 1931 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza.

Manufactured in Florida by Kadison-Kelson in Florida during the 1970s and 1980s.

Based on a VW Beetle, of course. I would hate to see the steering mechanism, running around 6 feet from the steering wheel to the top of the front axle.

Correct on all counts except I have a different builder name.
My builder was based in New York (not the city).
The year is actually 1970 but as you stated 1970s/1980s I won't argue on that.
LOCKED for you to discover the name of the builder (they also made numerous other VW-based kits)

sixtee5cuda · August 06, 2012, 12:46:52 PM

Based in Buffalo (still hunting)

woodinsight · August 06, 2012, 12:47:56 PM

Quote from: sixtee5cuda on August 06, 2012, 12:46:52 PM
Based in Buffalo (still hunting)

Yes - I guess you've got it now?

sixtee5cuda · August 06, 2012, 12:49:05 PM

Not quite yet. Is it Eagle Coach Work?

sixtee5cuda · August 06, 2012, 12:58:19 PM

The other kit car maker I found in Buffalo is Antique & Collectible Autos Inc.

woodinsight · August 06, 2012, 01:18:20 PM

Nothing to do with Eagle Coach Works.
This car was built in 1970 and Antique & Collectible Autos Inc. were only in business from c.1990 so it's not them.
However you are very close as the name of the company is very similar - can you find it now?
Still locked for you.

sixtee5cuda · August 06, 2012, 01:53:20 PM

(I wish these people were more creative with their company names)

How about "Antique and Classics Inc."?

I found a reference to AAC, and it led me to ACA, which I thought might be the only such manufacturer in Buffalo.

woodinsight · August 06, 2012, 02:24:20 PM

Quote from: sixtee5cuda on August 06, 2012, 01:53:20 PM
(I wish these people were more creative with their company names)

How about "Antique and Classics Inc."?

I found a reference to AAC, and it led me to ACA, which I thought might be the only such manufacturer in Buffalo.

That's close enough for me - it's actually Antique & Classic Automotive Inc., Buffalo NY (also known as British Motor Cars Inc.!)
I agree that it's a problem with many of these company names - take manufacturers starting with the word 'Classic' - I have over 30 listed on my database, the majority being American.
Anyway, a well earned point for you.

Can an admin merge this one now? Thanks in advance.

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