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Puzzles, Games and Name That Car => Solved AutoPuzzles => 2012 => Topic started by: sixtee5cuda on September 17, 2012, 05:44:31 PM

Title: SOLVED: WTH # 102 - 1917 Mulford Special Roadster with Opel body, Chevrolet engine
Post by: sixtee5cuda on September 17, 2012, 05:44:31 PM

Only a complete answer will get the point for this puzzle.

What is the name given to this customized car?

Who built this car?

What car was it based on, and what engine powers it?

Title: Re: WTH # 102
Post by: sixtee5cuda on September 25, 2012, 12:56:02 PM

One week gone, moving Up!

Title: Re: WTH # 102
Post by: sixtee5cuda on October 03, 2012, 10:13:12 AM

Rookies and Experts weren't interested in this one.

Up to the professionals now.

Title: Re: WTH # 102
Post by: João on October 03, 2012, 10:51:56 AM

It's a 1917 Mulford Special roadster. 1914 Chevrolet powered.

"Famous racing driver Ralph Mulford, who drove for and worked closely with the Duesenberg brothers, tried twice to launch his own automobile company to sell a car he designed, in 1915 and 1922. His first attempt produced two cars, which unscrupulous bankers tricked him out of, and his second attempt produced seven cars but went no further."

Title: Re: WTH # 102
Post by: sixtee5cuda on October 03, 2012, 11:44:53 AM

LOCKED for João.

You are correct, this is the 1917 Mulford Special Roadster, powered by Chevrolet.

This was not a scratch-built body, it is based on another car.  The point is yours, when you provide that name.

Title: Re: WTH # 102
Post by: João on October 03, 2012, 12:31:30 PM

Circa 1910 Opel body and chassis?

Title: Re: WTH # 102
Post by: sixtee5cuda on October 03, 2012, 01:10:58 PM

You are correct, João.  A point to you.

For another story about this car, google for "racer a car that saved a city".

Indications are, the car still exists..