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Converted Mini of Dr. Eric Puddy, 1962
« on: March 16, 2013, 05:09:22 AM »
Who has done this conversion and was the owner of this car?
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Re: grob 2013.03.16 (03)
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2013, 04:46:40 AM »
Up!
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Re: grob 2013.03.16 (03)
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2013, 05:39:48 AM »
Mr. Bean  :lmao:
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Re: grob 2013.03.16 (03)
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2013, 05:54:40 AM »
No. ;)
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Re: grob 2013.03.16 (03)
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2013, 10:39:46 AM »
Is it a modified Mini in order to fit for the tallest man in the world?
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Re: grob 2013.03.16 (03)
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2013, 10:48:27 AM »
Could it be the car of George Gracle, once the tallest man in the UK?
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Re: grob 2013.03.16 (03)
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2013, 10:54:30 AM »
No.

The guy was big, but I donīt think he ever was the tallest guy of the UK.

Hereīs more:
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Re: grob 2013.03.16 (03)
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2013, 11:01:34 AM »
So it's the Protestants' answer to the Popemobile !
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Re: grob 2013.03.16 (03)
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2013, 11:50:16 AM »
 :D

Well, he wasnīt not really the Pope, but the name of the man who
was responsible for that conversion also start with the letter "P"...
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Re: grob 2013.03.16 (03)
« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2013, 12:16:27 PM »
>>> Professional AutoPuzzles >>>
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Re: grob 2013.03.16 (03)
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2013, 12:40:41 PM »
>>> Black Hole >>>
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Re: grob 2013.03.16 (03)
« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2013, 03:20:28 PM »
Is it more than just height?  Does the driver have difficulty bending himself into a car?
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Re: grob 2013.03.16 (03)
« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2013, 07:18:24 PM »
I think then conversion had three possible reasons:

- he IS tall
- he wanted better general visibility
- improved access to the car.

But it will not help you to find the solution.

Maybe this might help:

There is a youtube clip featuring this car... ;)
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Re: grob 2013.03.16 (03)
« Reply #13 on: May 08, 2013, 10:23:56 AM »
Perhaps too generous with the clue... ;)

Here it is, designed by Dr Eric Puddy of Norfolk in 1962, for an upright driving position and easy access.

"No slipped discs, no vertebral neuralgia, and a smashing view", he says.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrvHFHQvWLE
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Re: Converted Mini of Dr. Eric Puddy, 1962
« Reply #14 on: May 08, 2013, 12:56:08 PM »
Finally solved!
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