Author Topic: Solved NIC#55 - 1962 Allard-based Clanger Special (Read 2578 times)

nicanary · « **on:** November 12, 2013, 06:48:04 AM »

What was this car called, and what was it based on ?

nicanary · « **Reply #1 on:** November 18, 2013, 09:41:41 AM »

Experts?

richard cuyler · « **Reply #2 on:** November 18, 2013, 10:43:20 AM »

The (perhaps) dodgy swing-axle front suspension looks as if it could be a modified version of that used on Ford F100 pick-ups in the 60s. $:-\$

nicanary · « **Reply #3 on:** November 18, 2013, 10:50:02 AM »

Quote from: richard cuyler on November 18, 2013, 10:43:20 AM

The (perhaps) dodgy swing-axle front suspension looks as if it could be a modified version of that used on Ford F100 pick-ups in the 60s. $:-\$

It's a bit older than that.

D-type · « **Reply #4 on:** November 28, 2013, 03:37:11 PM »

It's a Shelsley Special at Shelsley Walsh but I'm b*ggared if I know which one.

nicanary · « **Reply #5 on:** November 28, 2013, 06:37:01 PM »

Quote from: D-type on November 28, 2013, 03:37:11 PM

It's a Shelsley Special at Shelsley Walsh but I'm b*ggared if I know which one.

Is that beggared or b*ggered?

Hiawatha · « **Reply #6 on:** November 29, 2013, 12:59:53 PM »

That's the Clanger Special built by Paul Bevis and Roger Ballard using Allard P chassis parts and a Ford V8 engine with the Ardun head conversion. Probably made in 1961 and raced in the mid sixties. Chassis broken up by the end of the decade..
Hope everything is right, it took ages to find it.

D-type · « **Reply #7 on:** November 29, 2013, 02:53:00 PM »

Quote from: nicanary on November 28, 2013, 06:37:01 PM

Quote from: D-type on November 28, 2013, 03:37:11 PM
It's a Shelsley Special at Shelsley Walsh but I'm b*ggared if I know which one.

Is that beggared or b*ggered?

Well, I always thought that beggared is a euphamism for b*ggared like mucking was for *ucking until DH Lawrence came along.

Well done, Hiawatha, you obviously know where to look for obscure facts.

nicanary · « **Reply #8 on:** November 29, 2013, 06:44:50 PM »

Quote from: Hiawatha on November 29, 2013, 12:59:53 PM

That's the Clanger Special built by Paul Bevis and Roger Ballard using Allard P chassis parts and a Ford V8 engine with the Ardun head conversion. Probably made in 1961 and raced in the mid sixties. Chassis broken up by the end of the decade..
Hope everything is right, it took ages to find it.

Hard luck D-Type. Hiawatha is spot on. I can't add any more - I got the photo from the Allard Register site.

pnegyesi · « **Reply #9 on:** April 26, 2020, 02:54:46 AM »

This car has been puzzled before. But most of the information featured - except its name and another small tidbit was wrong. So let's try again and we merge at the end. Is that okay?

pnegyesi · « **Reply #10 on:** May 03, 2020, 03:52:38 AM »

Experts?

Zerk · « **Reply #11 on:** May 03, 2020, 07:39:44 PM »

Is this the 1962 Clanger Special?

pnegyesi · « **Reply #12 on:** May 03, 2020, 10:56:05 PM »

so far so good. Can you add the builders? Obviously locked

Zerk · « **Reply #13 on:** May 04, 2020, 01:44:35 AM »

The only names I've seen associated with this car are Paul Bevis and Roger Ballard. Are they the builders?

pnegyesi · « **Reply #14 on:** May 04, 2020, 02:16:04 AM »

yes, this is what has been said on AP before. But no, they were not the builders. I have a description from 1967 which identifies the builder and offers a lot of other details, like: "This could genuinely be described as a "backyard special" because the chassis was made in a garden shed, out of hydraulic tubes. The front and rear axles are from an Allard tourer, and the radiator is similar to those fitted to the Standard Ten saloon."

Zerk · « **Reply #15 on:** May 04, 2020, 09:04:48 PM »

The best course of action may be to unlock this puzzle, as I have no specific information regarding the builders. I've enjoyed the puzzle so far, and I'll look forward to seeing it worked out, hopefully.

pnegyesi · « **Reply #16 on:** May 04, 2020, 11:06:47 PM »

as you wish, unlocked

pnegyesi · « **Reply #17 on:** May 10, 2020, 07:01:42 AM »

Professionals?

gte4289 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 14, 2020, 07:13:42 PM »

Quote from: pnegyesi on April 26, 2020, 02:54:46 AM

...most of the information featured - except its name and another small tidbit was wrong.

Built using Allard chassis components?

pnegyesi · « **Reply #19 on:** May 14, 2020, 09:08:49 PM »

no, see reply nr5

pnegyesi · « **Reply #20 on:** June 09, 2020, 10:52:16 PM »

Masters?

pnegyesi · « **Reply #21 on:** August 22, 2020, 03:00:31 AM »

Oh well, nobody found the original description then, right?

Oguerrerob · « **Reply #22 on:** September 17, 2020, 12:02:53 AM »

Clanger Special built by JR Field 1962-63 Solihull, UK

pnegyesi · « **Reply #23 on:** September 17, 2020, 06:31:03 AM »

another great find! I will merge this with the existing thread

Oguerrerob · « **Reply #24 on:** September 17, 2020, 09:01:58 AM »

Thanks for the 1000th point!!

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Author Topic: Solved NIC#55 - 1962 Allard-based Clanger Special (Read 2578 times)