Q#71 - solved - Codford by Neville Trickett

Quiller · 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?

Ray B. · September 22, 2008, 06:01:31 AM

It's too obvious to ask but I'll do it, yet: any connection with a Mini?

Quiller · September 22, 2008, 08:52:22 AM

Yes it is based on a Mini!

Arunas · September 22, 2008, 09:32:27 AM

European?

Arunas · September 22, 2008, 09:34:05 AM

Maybe Boro GT?

Quiller · 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

Arunas · 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?

Quiller · September 22, 2008, 06:12:39 PM

Quote from: Arunas on September 22, 2008, 11:43:07 AM

British? German?

Yes, it's British

Quiller · December 14, 2008, 12:42:09 PM

Here's a rear view

Allemano · December 14, 2008, 01:48:47 PM

An one-off?

Quiller · December 14, 2008, 02:12:48 PM

No - two were made

Allemano · December 14, 2008, 02:26:19 PM

Was it made by a manufacturer who also made other cars?

Quiller · December 14, 2008, 05:21:54 PM

The company made just the two cars. But its designer was responsible for many others

Allemano · December 15, 2008, 04:07:34 PM

Harris Mann?

Quiller · December 15, 2008, 06:00:22 PM

Quote from: Allemano on December 15, 2008, 04:07:34 PM
Harris Mann?

Not him

Allemano · December 16, 2008, 03:31:47 AM

Towns?

Quiller · 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

Joao Gois · December 16, 2008, 05:18:00 AM

Is it just me or does that rear come from a MGB GT?

Quiller · 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

Allemano · January 03, 2009, 05:28:12 AM

Related to Stewart & Ardern?

Quiller · January 03, 2009, 03:30:43 PM

There is a sort of connection, yes

Djetset · 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.

Quiller · 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

ImpishGrin · 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.

Quiller · January 07, 2009, 04:02:04 PM

Well done! This was a tough one

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Q#71 - solved - Codford by Neville Trickett