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Title: Q#71 - solved - Codford by Neville Trickett
Post by: Quiller on August 27, 2008, 10:31:02 AM: This is a tough one so I'm opening it up to all AutoPuzzlers. What I want to know is: what was the company and designer behind this car?
Title: Re: Q#71
Post by: Ray B. on September 22, 2008, 06:01:31 AM: It's too obvious to ask but I'll do it, yet: any connection with a Mini?
Title: Re: Q#71
Post by: Quiller on September 22, 2008, 08:52:22 AM: Yes it is based on a Mini!
Title: Re: Q#71
Post by: Arunas on September 22, 2008, 09:32:27 AM: European?
Title: Re: Q#71
Post by: Arunas on September 22, 2008, 09:34:05 AM: Maybe Boro GT?
Title: Re: Q#71
Post by: Quiller on September 22, 2008, 11:11:40 AM: Quote from: Arunas on September 22, 2008, 09:34:05 AM
Maybe Boro GT?

No it's not a Boro GT, but yes, it is from a European country
Title: Re: Q#71
Post by: Arunas on September 22, 2008, 11:43:07 AM: Quote from: Quiller on September 22, 2008, 11:11:40 AM
Quote from: Arunas on September 22, 2008, 09:34:05 AM
Maybe Boro GT?

No it's not a Boro GT, but yes, it is from a European country

British? German?
Title: Re: Q#71
Post by: Quiller on September 22, 2008, 06:12:39 PM: Quote from: Arunas on September 22, 2008, 11:43:07 AM

British? German?

Yes, it's British
Title: Re: Q#71
Post by: Quiller on December 14, 2008, 12:42:09 PM: Here's a rear view
Title: Re: Q#71
Post by: Allemano on December 14, 2008, 01:48:47 PM: An one-off?
Title: Re: Q#71
Post by: Quiller on December 14, 2008, 02:12:48 PM: No - two were made
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Post by: Allemano on December 14, 2008, 02:26:19 PM: Was it made by a manufacturer who also made other cars?
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Post by: Quiller on December 14, 2008, 05:21:54 PM: The company made just the two cars. But its designer was responsible for many others
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Post by: Allemano on December 15, 2008, 04:07:34 PM: Harris Mann?
Title: Re: Q#71
Post by: Quiller on December 15, 2008, 06:00:22 PM: Quote from: Allemano on December 15, 2008, 04:07:34 PM
Harris Mann?

Not him
Title: Re: Q#71
Post by: Allemano on December 16, 2008, 03:31:47 AM: Towns?
Title: Re: Q#71
Post by: Quiller on December 16, 2008, 04:58:50 AM: Quote from: Allemano on December 16, 2008, 03:31:47 AM
Towns?

Nor the late, great Mr Towns
Title: Re: Q#71
Post by: Joao Gois on December 16, 2008, 05:18:00 AM: Is it just me or does that rear come from a MGB GT?
Title: Re: Q#71
Post by: Quiller on December 16, 2008, 11:10:43 AM: Quote from: Joao Gois on December 16, 2008, 05:18:00 AM
Is it just me or does that rear come from a MGB GT?

Quite possibly. And I reckon those are BMC 1100 rear lights
Title: Re: Q#71
Post by: Allemano on January 03, 2009, 05:28:12 AM: Related to Stewart & Ardern?
Title: Re: Q#71
Post by: Quiller on January 03, 2009, 03:30:43 PM: There is a sort of connection, yes
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Post by: Djetset on January 05, 2009, 04:33:22 PM: Was the designer of this 'bitza' the infamous Neville Trickett? Oh, and BTW, Happy New Year and Happy 50th birthday to the Mini.
Title: Re: Q#71
Post by: Quiller on January 06, 2009, 08:20:04 AM: Quote from: Djetset on January 05, 2009, 04:33:22 PM
Was the designer of this 'bitza' the infamous Neville Trickett? Oh, and BTW, Happy New Year and Happy 50th birthday to the Mini.

It was indeed Neville Trickett! That provides the Stewart & Ardern connection, because he designed the Minisprint that was once made by S&A.

OK, Djetset, that's one point for you. Now I want to know the name of the car! That will earn the lucky puzzler one point
Title: Re: Q#71
Post by: ImpishGrin on January 07, 2009, 11:31:56 AM: It's the so-called "Codford conversion" built by one "Todd" Sweeney for David DaSouza. Designed by Neville Trickett of course.

Here's a few more pics.
Title: Re: Q#71 - solved - Codford by Neville Trickett
Post by: Quiller on January 07, 2009, 04:02:04 PM: Well done! This was a tough one
Title: Re: Q#71 - solved - Codford by Neville Trickett
Post by: ImpishGrin on January 07, 2009, 04:25:48 PM: Quote from: Quiller on January 07, 2009, 04:02:04 PM
Well done! This was a tough one

Yes it was. I had to ask Mr. Trickett himself :D
Title: Re: Q#71 - solved - Codford by Neville Trickett
Post by: ImpishGrin on January 08, 2009, 12:03:50 PM: This is what Neville has to say about this car. Not much, but still a first-hand info :)

"Hi Pawel, I believe I know what you are referring to. Early in 1967, having left Rob Walker's (and with the MiniSprint project sold by Geoff Thomas to Stewart & Arden) I was approached by David DaSouza and asked to design a sectioned mini hatchback. The prototype was built in a garage at Codford near Warminster owned by one 'Todd' Sweeney. From my recollection it was known as a'Codford conversion' I think two were built but I never saw a finished car, or even heard of it again until your email! with kind regards, Neville."
Title: Re: Q#71 - solved - Codford by Neville Trickett
Post by: @re on January 08, 2009, 06:36:05 PM: Wow.

That's what I call research!

Respect! :hail:
Title: Re: Q#71 - solved - Codford by Neville Trickett
Post by: Quiller on January 10, 2009, 10:21:11 AM: Excellent work! NB Neville Trickett can now make you a brand new Minisprint (www.nolinks.html). Tempted...
Title: Re: Q#71 - solved - Codford by Neville Trickett
Post by: bullitt on September 04, 2011, 01:48:14 PM: Hi
this is interesting!! Who is David DaSouza???
Title: NEH 2750
Post by: Carnut on June 12, 2013, 07:16:52 AM: Identify this vehicle correctly for 1 point:

ANYONE FOUND GIVING ANSWERS OBTAINED BY USING GOOGLE SEARCH BY IMAGE MAY BE BANNED FOR AN INDETERMINATE PERIOD!
Title: Re: NEH 2750
Post by: Carnut on June 19, 2013, 04:31:40 AM: Experts?
Title: Re: NEH 2750
Post by: Oswald on June 19, 2013, 05:17:51 AM: It's the Codford Mini, another Neville Trickett design.
I'm quite sure we've seen it here before though.
Title: Re: NEH 2750
Post by: Carnut on June 19, 2013, 05:38:40 AM: Quote from: Oswald on June 19, 2013, 05:17:51 AM
It's the Codford Mini, another Neville Trickett design.
I'm quite sure we've seen it here before though.

You're right on both scores; it has featured here before, but I didn't find it because I had a slightly different name (Coxford) and since I'd bever heard of the Codford I never found it.

No matter, you get your point but I've merged them..