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Solved - NEH 2699: Pixy Vintage Classic Car Replica
« on: June 06, 2013, 07:36:40 AM »
Identify what this is correctly together with who built it, for 1 point:

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Re: NEH 2699
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2013, 05:47:43 AM »
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Re: NEH 2699
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2013, 06:05:23 AM »
It appears to have a licence plate, but I can't believe that any safety-conscious country would allow that on the roads. Is it meant to be a golf buggy ?
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Re: NEH 2699
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2013, 06:25:04 AM »
It appears to have a licence plate, but I can't believe that any safety-conscious country would allow that on the roads. Is it meant to be a golf buggy ?

Well-spotted!  It is indeed not for road use but could be used on golf courses, hotel concourses and the like..
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Re: NEH 2699
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2013, 06:33:13 AM »
It's RHD, so I'll go for Australia. ?
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Re: NEH 2699
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2013, 07:09:52 AM »
It's RHD, so I'll go for Australia. ?

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Re: NEH 2699
« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2013, 05:45:56 AM »
Professionals?
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Re: NEH 2699
« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2013, 06:54:44 AM »
I don't know its name but this little car is built in India by Pixy Cars Pvt Ltd.
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Re: NEH 2699
« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2013, 07:49:23 AM »
Indeed it is.  I don't know if it actually has a name but here is how they describe it on their website:

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Pre-war Vintage Classic Car Replica inspired by pre-war classic and vintage are produced for use within private premises such as golf course, farm house and palace hotels, clubs. These are high quality vehicles available with petrol, diesel or electric drive of your choice. Vehicles are built to order to carry any number of passengers, 2,4,6 or 8. Special off road versions with 4X4 or 6X6 are also available. For corporates and hotels, vehicles designed to suit their special needs can be built. Also suitable for taking hotel guests around large property. Special versions such as mobile bar, mobile food service buffet and product display vehicles are also available.
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Re: Solved - NEH 2699: Pixy Vintage Classic Car Replica
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2017, 02:32:03 AM »
Pixy Cars Pvt Ltd have made excellent replicas over decades and they make cars with latest technology. Its one brain behind the whole concept.
PIXY himself

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Re: Solved - NEH 2699: Pixy Vintage Classic Car Replica
« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2017, 04:39:12 AM »
Pixy Cars Pvt Ltd have made excellent replicas over decades and they make cars with latest technology. Its one brain behind the whole concept.
PIXY himself

Thanks!  So there's actually a Mr Pixy..
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