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Solved - NEH 2602: Finton Silver Eagle Special Speedster based on 1934 Chevrolet
« on: April 05, 2013, 07:37:56 AM »
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2013, 04:47:10 AM »
Experts?
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2013, 09:32:39 AM »
Professionals?
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2013, 02:36:50 PM »
Hudson/Terraplane base ?
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2013, 06:22:14 AM »
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2013, 06:48:00 AM »
But it is based on an American stock chassis ?
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2013, 06:53:47 AM »
Quote from: nicanary on May 01, 2013, 06:48:00 AM
But it is based on an American stock chassis ?

Yes it is.
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2013, 08:05:50 AM »
Pierce Arrow ?
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2013, 09:24:47 AM »
Fiat engine in an American car?
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2013, 12:36:42 PM »
Neither Pierce-Arrow nor Fiat-engined.
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2013, 03:36:55 PM »
Stutz?
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2013, 05:13:59 AM »
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2013, 05:50:31 AM »
Some relation to Chrysler's Le Mans car?
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #13 on: May 07, 2013, 05:50:41 AM »
Despite it's American base, is the car British?  
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #14 on: May 07, 2013, 05:53:12 AM »
Quote from: Otto Puzzell on May 07, 2013, 05:50:31 AM
Some relation to Chrysler's Le Mans car?

No Chrysler in it..

Quote from: Djetset on May 07, 2013, 05:50:41 AM
Despite it's American base, is the car British? 

Yes it is.
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #15 on: May 07, 2013, 05:54:53 AM »
Hmm, thought it looked British.  Any Buick connection?
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #16 on: May 07, 2013, 03:39:40 PM »
Quote from: Djetset on May 07, 2013, 05:54:53 AM
Hmm, thought it looked British.  Any Buick connection?

None!
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #17 on: May 07, 2013, 05:21:27 PM »
It looks large, but looks can deceive. How about Packard?
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #18 on: May 08, 2013, 04:57:17 AM »
Quote from: Otto Puzzell on May 07, 2013, 05:21:27 PM
It looks large, but looks can deceive. How about Packard?

No Packard connection either..
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #19 on: May 08, 2013, 06:00:17 AM »
A Lincoln, perchance?
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #20 on: May 08, 2013, 06:18:27 AM »
Quote from: Otto Puzzell on May 08, 2013, 06:00:17 AM
A Lincoln, perchance?

Just as far away!
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #21 on: May 08, 2013, 06:30:02 AM »
Something really pedestrian ? Ford V8 ?
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #22 on: May 12, 2013, 11:49:55 PM »
This car is called "Finton Silver Eagle Special" and it's based on a 1934 Chevrolet.
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Re: NEH 2602
« Reply #23 on: May 13, 2013, 04:20:12 AM »
Quote from: nicanary on May 08, 2013, 06:30:02 AM
Something really pedestrian ? Ford V8 ?

Sorry nicanary, this reply wasn't highlighted so I didn't see it.  It's not right anyway I'm afraid..

Quote from: Joćo on May 12, 2013, 11:49:55 PM
This car is called "Finton Silver Eagle Special" and it's based on a 1934 Chevrolet.

..but this one is!

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1934 Chevrolet 'Finton' Speedster Special



6cyl
Right Hand Drive
Manual

Body Color: Aluminium
Interior Color: Brown
Interior Type: Leather

This 1934 'Finton Silver Eagle Special ' is as far as our research shows the only vehicle in the world bearing this marque denomination.

Handbuilt special reminiscent of a prewar board track racer. based on a 1934 Chevrolet Master 6 chassis, 3.4 Litre 80 HP Engine with a 3 speed gearbox.

Unique wooden frame constructed by coachbuilder Richard 'Tich' Findlay.

Jaguar MK V steering box
Free flow exhaust system
'Finton' inlet custom manifold
Twin SU side draft carburetors
12 volt electric fuel pump
Alternator
Modern radiator core
Original Chevrolet refurbished wire wheels
5 brand new 17" inch vintage tires
Handmade 'F' hubcaps
Period indicators (+ hazzards)
Original instruments
Ignition - keyed cut-out switch
18 gauge aluminium sheet hand beaten bodywork
Over 150 hand cut louvers each side
Aluminium rivets
Vintage sports 1930s leather clad seats
UNQUOTE
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