Solved: PN #315 -- Strela-BMW 1954

pnegyesi · June 14, 2012, 08:22:53 AM

I don't think it had a proper donor, at least it is not mentioned in my sources.

woodinsight · June 14, 2012, 08:49:13 AM

Powered by a BMW motorcycle engine?

pnegyesi · June 14, 2012, 09:16:08 AM

Now we are getting somewhere. Now it is locked for you

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woodinsight · June 14, 2012, 09:53:30 AM

Quote from: pnegyesi on June 14, 2012, 09:16:08 AM
Now we are getting somewhere. Now it is locked for you !

Thanks - it may take me a little while to come back with an answer but hopefully it will be the right one!

woodinsight · June 15, 2012, 12:38:34 PM

I haven't managed to find the exact photo of the puzzle car but I have come across a photo of an open-wheeled sports racer that looks very similar to it.
What I think it may be is an HMV with a 750cc BMW engine early 1950s?
I'm wondering if the puzzle car was rebodied at some stage with a fully enveloping body.....

pnegyesi · June 15, 2012, 12:43:58 PM

You are very close to the solution as the puzzle car was based on the HMV. And to give you even more assistance: later on, the car was thoroughly updated and then it received a Skoda engine.

So it is still locked for you - I am sure you can now find it easily

woodinsight · June 15, 2012, 02:41:06 PM

Quote from: pnegyesi on June 15, 2012, 12:43:58 PM
You are very close to the solution as the puzzle car was based on the HMV. And to give you even more assistance: later on, the car was thoroughly updated and then it received a Skoda engine.

So it is still locked for you - I am sure you can now find it easily

Perhaps not so easy!
Did it become the Strela Skoda of 1956?
If not I have another suggestion but then let others have a go......

pnegyesi · June 15, 2012, 02:58:25 PM

And you found it. This is one of the three Strela racecars. As far as I understand these were powered by a BMW 750 cc motorcycle engine. Originally built in 1954, these were constantly modified and upgraded.
Picture was taken at the 1957 Grand Prix held Városliget (City Park) in Budapest where two Strela cars participated.

woodinsight · June 15, 2012, 03:25:43 PM

Quote from: pnegyesi on June 15, 2012, 02:58:25 PM
And you found it. This is one of the three Strela racecars. As far as I understand these were powered by a BMW 750 cc motorcycle engine. Originally built in 1954, these were constantly modified and upgraded.
Picture was taken at the 1957 Grand Prix held Városliget (City Park) in Budapest where two Strela cars participated.

Thanks Pal - I'm now much more familiar with the small Czechoslovakian marques although I have to say there are many I still haven't seen a photo of yet.

dzima1985 · April 20, 2013, 02:46:26 AM

Strela-BMW on the road! (rally "Grand Prix Bugatti'2012")

SACO · April 22, 2013, 04:17:47 AM

What is this car ,for 1 point ?

Paul Jaray · April 22, 2013, 07:00:46 AM

I think we already had this...and quite recently 2 more pics were added.
Try to search the full name

SACO · April 29, 2013, 01:37:27 AM

Experts ?

SACO · April 29, 2013, 01:45:04 AM

Is it a re-post ?

Paul Jaray · April 29, 2013, 03:42:07 AM

Yes, I'll PM you the link.

frederick59 · April 29, 2013, 06:56:04 AM

1950 Gordini?

SACO · April 29, 2013, 11:08:55 AM

Not a Gordini !

D-type · April 29, 2013, 03:44:38 PM

Lago Talbot?

SACO · April 29, 2013, 04:34:32 PM

Not a Talbot Lago !

mekubb · April 30, 2013, 08:42:47 AM

Delahaye ?

SACO · April 30, 2013, 09:12:39 AM

Not a Delahaye !

mekubb · April 30, 2013, 09:19:44 AM

French at all ?

SACO · April 30, 2013, 10:49:34 AM

Not French !

nicanary · April 30, 2013, 11:12:05 AM

One of the Italian small makers ?

mekubb · April 30, 2013, 11:44:59 AM

Siata ?

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Solved: PN #315 -- Strela-BMW 1954