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Title: Solved - MJW #981 - Coldwell Mink 1965
Post by: woodinsight on August 08, 2012, 03:19:22 PM
What is this sports racer with extra-high front wings?
What was it named and the year will be sufficient for the point.
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: richard fridd on August 09, 2012, 09:00:02 AM
Mallock?
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: woodinsight on August 09, 2012, 12:28:03 PM
Good guess but it's not a Mallock (or U2)....
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: woodinsight on August 16, 2012, 10:32:29 AM
Experts turn now
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: frederick59 on August 16, 2012, 12:40:43 PM
Lotus base?
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: D-type on August 16, 2012, 03:29:51 PM
Yimkin?
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: woodinsight on August 16, 2012, 09:36:36 PM
Good guesses but it's neither a Lotus or a Yimkin
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: woodinsight on August 21, 2012, 03:32:22 PM
Perhaps a Pro knows?
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: faksta on August 22, 2012, 02:26:53 AM
Is it one of the Ladybirds?
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: woodinsight on August 22, 2012, 04:47:10 AM
Quote from: faksta on August 22, 2012, 02:26:53 AM
Is it one of the Ladybirds?
Another good guess but it's not a Ladybird
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: barrett on August 23, 2012, 06:17:12 AM
Alexis?
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: woodinsight on August 23, 2012, 09:27:19 AM
Quote from: barrett on August 23, 2012, 06:17:12 AM
Alexis?
Not an Alexis...
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: woodinsight on August 23, 2012, 09:30:26 AM
Here's another view to help you in your deliberations -
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: faksta on August 23, 2012, 09:54:03 AM
Pilbeam?
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: woodinsight on August 23, 2012, 10:11:31 AM
Mallock/U2
Lotus
Yimkin
Ladybird
Alexis
Pilbeam

By way of a clue, this car's model name was more appropriate for a lady than a car!
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: RayTheRat on August 23, 2012, 10:18:52 AM
Is this one of the "Bloody Mary" specials?
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: woodinsight on August 23, 2012, 10:30:39 AM
Quote from: RayTheRat on August 23, 2012, 10:18:52 AM
Is this one of the "Bloody Mary" specials?

I like your way of thinking Ray but it's not one of those...
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: D-type on September 24, 2012, 03:53:30 PM
Lola?
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: woodinsight on September 24, 2012, 06:11:52 PM
Quote from: D-type on September 24, 2012, 03:53:30 PM
Lola?
No but perhaps something that Lola would desire... ;)
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: RayTheRat on September 24, 2012, 06:32:10 PM
Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets.  Perhaps she wants a Lotus Mk VI?
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: woodinsight on September 24, 2012, 08:08:25 PM
Quote from: RayTheRat on September 24, 2012, 06:32:10 PM
Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets.  Perhaps she wants a Lotus Mk VI?

Nice answer Ray but Lola didn't want or end up with a Lotus Mk VI!
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: shamrock on October 16, 2012, 01:56:53 AM
ELLOVA , built by Sid Marler ?
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: woodinsight on October 16, 2012, 02:02:26 AM
Quote from: shamrock on October 16, 2012, 01:56:53 AM
ELLOVA , built by Sid Marler ?
Not that one.....
The name of this car is two words - eight letters and four letters.
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: woodinsight on October 17, 2012, 02:46:45 AM
I should add that the constructor of this car also built a rear-engined racing coupe that was prominently featured on AutoPuzzles not so long ago.
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: woodinsight on February 21, 2013, 01:04:53 PM
Time to resurrect some of puzzles that are gathering dust in the depths of the Pros......

This particular make has appeared on AP as one of their GT coupes before but I think this may be their first car.

A clue then - "it's freezing, therefore it's time the lady had one of these" (8 letters and 4 letters)
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: D-type on February 21, 2013, 05:11:33 PM
Bearskin coat ?   ;D
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: woodinsight on February 22, 2013, 03:24:23 AM
Quote from: D-type on February 21, 2013, 05:11:33 PM
Bearskin coat ?   ;D
Not that I'm afraid......
I'll provide another clue soon
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: nicanary on February 23, 2013, 06:15:31 AM
A lady desires..... keeps her from freezing...

"Thermal Vest"?
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: woodinsight on February 23, 2013, 08:01:09 AM
Quote from: nicanary on February 23, 2013, 06:15:31 AM
A lady desires..... keeps her from freezing...

"Thermal Vest"?
;D - no, something more expensive!
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: Carnut on February 23, 2013, 10:36:29 AM
Is the 4-letter word "Mink"?
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: woodinsight on February 23, 2013, 01:02:49 PM
Quote from: Carnut on February 23, 2013, 10:36:29 AM
Is the 4-letter word "Mink"?
Yes it is!
LOCKED for you to have a guess at the first word....
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: Carnut on February 23, 2013, 07:21:22 PM
OK, I'll have a guess.

American Mink?
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: woodinsight on February 24, 2013, 02:14:53 AM
Quote from: Carnut on February 23, 2013, 07:21:22 PM
OK, I'll have a guess.

American Mink?
No, not that......

Clue - the first four letters refer to the temperature and the next four to an exclamation - join them together and you have the make of the car!

Still locked for you for one more try.
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: Carnut on February 25, 2013, 05:37:49 AM
Thanks!
I can't find a picture of it on the 'Net, but following your clues: Coldwell?
Title: Re: MJW #981
Post by: woodinsight on February 25, 2013, 06:32:49 AM
Quote from: Carnut on February 25, 2013, 05:37:49 AM
Thanks!
I can't find a picture of it on the 'Net, but following your clues: Coldwell?
That's it.....well solved!
Another point for you.
Title: Re: Solved - MJW #981 - Coldwell Mink 1965
Post by: nicanary on February 25, 2013, 07:39:39 AM
Twas a Clubmans Formula car built by Bill Needham. He was pretty inventive, and came up with all sorts of one-offs, but I hadn't realised until I was looking up details that he built a twin-cam head for the BMC A-Series engine. Kudos.
Title: Re: Solved - MJW #981 - Coldwell Mink 1965
Post by: Hiawatha on February 25, 2013, 07:55:52 AM
Name Coldwell came from the location of this small engineering firm: Coldwell Lane,Sheffield
Title: Re: Solved - MJW #981 - Coldwell Mink 1965
Post by: woodinsight on February 25, 2013, 01:38:22 PM
Coldwell also built a GT coupe and a Group 6 sports racer that have also been featured here on AP.
Title: Re: Solved - MJW #981 - Coldwell Mink 1965
Post by: Carnut on June 04, 2015, 06:31:56 AM
Another picture: