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Author Topic: SOLVED: WTH # 272 - 1914 Ford w body by Messrs Stanger & Son of Spalding, UK  (Read 2083 times)

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Re: WTH # 272
« Reply #50 on: December 03, 2013, 08:38:36 PM »
If it helps, the coachbuilder was in Spalding.
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Re: WTH # 272
« Reply #51 on: December 04, 2013, 04:32:10 AM »
Quote from: sixtee5cuda on December 03, 2013, 08:38:36 PM
If it helps, the coachbuilder was in Spalding.

As Allan L suggested...
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Re: WTH # 272
« Reply #52 on: December 04, 2013, 06:10:15 AM »
There was a family of coachbuilders called Wegg in Spalding in the early 20th century. Anything to do with them?
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Re: WTH # 272
« Reply #53 on: December 04, 2013, 09:55:08 AM »
As far as I can tell, no connection to Wegg. 

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Re: WTH # 272
« Reply #54 on: December 06, 2013, 08:24:52 AM »
I have confused myself,and need enlightenment. The coachbuilders were based in Spalding, Lincolnshire, and the name was Messrs. Sta???? and Sons, or are there two names, because you said the LAST name started Sta..? So is it Messrs. ????? & Sta???? and Sons?

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Re: WTH # 272
« Reply #55 on: December 06, 2013, 01:43:43 PM »
Messrs Stan??? and Son, the last name starts with "Stan".  Located in Spalding, Lincolnshire.
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Re: WTH # 272
« Reply #56 on: December 06, 2013, 02:55:48 PM »
Stanton? Have we tried that one?
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Re: WTH # 272
« Reply #57 on: December 06, 2013, 06:19:29 PM »
Stanley & Sons?
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Re: WTH # 272
« Reply #58 on: December 06, 2013, 07:04:38 PM »
Not Stanley, not Stanton

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Re: WTH # 272
« Reply #59 on: December 06, 2013, 07:08:51 PM »
Stanmore?
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Re: WTH # 272
« Reply #60 on: December 06, 2013, 07:27:51 PM »
Stanford?
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Re: WTH # 272
« Reply #61 on: December 06, 2013, 10:45:21 PM »
Not Stanmore or Stanford.  7 letters
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Re: WTH # 272
« Reply #62 on: December 07, 2013, 02:00:16 AM »
Messrs Stancer and Son, Spalding, Lincolnshire?
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Re: WTH # 272
« Reply #63 on: December 07, 2013, 09:31:41 AM »
Not Stancer.  The letter "c" is incorrect.

As 4popoid is one letter away from the correct name, this puzzle is
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Re: WTH # 272
« Reply #64 on: December 07, 2013, 12:33:08 PM »
Thanks for the lock 'cuda!  I have two alternate possibilities on my list.  First I'll try: Messrs Stanyer and Son, Spalding, Lincolnshire.
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Re: WTH # 272
« Reply #65 on: December 07, 2013, 07:08:17 PM »
Not Stanyer
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Re: WTH # 272
« Reply #66 on: December 07, 2013, 08:47:35 PM »
OK, how about: Messrs Stanger and Son, Spalding, Lincolnshire?
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Re: WTH # 272
« Reply #67 on: December 07, 2013, 11:30:58 PM »
Stanger it is!  The point goes to 4popoid.

I found the puzzle image, while researching another topic, of course.  I thought it was an interesting looking, ancient limousine.

I researched further while the puzzle was in progress.  Sadly, I didn't find another vehicle by Messrs. Stanger & Son.
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