Author Topic: GTC #82 SOLVED: SP2 Highwayman Estate by Hooe Garage  (Read 2895 times)

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GTC #82 SOLVED: SP2 Highwayman Estate by Hooe Garage
« on: November 25, 2008, 11:17:07 AM »
Know this vehicle?

If so, 1 point is up for grabs.

Good luck!
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Re: GTC #82
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2008, 11:50:23 AM »
Hooe Garage SP2
It's not denial, I'm just very selective about the reality I accept.

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Re: GTC #82
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2008, 11:57:03 AM »
Hooe Garage SP2
Yes! This is the "estate".

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SOLVED: Djetset #228 - 1971 SP2 Highwayman
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2009, 07:21:17 AM »
Make and model name please for a point.
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Re: Djetset #228
« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2009, 03:10:43 PM »
Exceedingly easy for an Expert.
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Re: Djetset #228
« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2009, 03:45:51 PM »
SP Highwayman

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Re: Djetset #228
« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2009, 03:50:10 PM »
I said it was easy.  Well done.
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Re: SOLVED: Djetset #228 - 1971 SP Highwayman
« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2009, 04:26:00 PM »
It is definitely not a Highwayman. The model of this car is known as SP2, while Highwayman is posted below:
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Re: SOLVED: Djetset #228 - 1971 SP2 Highwayman
« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2009, 05:08:05 PM »
Only two SPs were ever built; both known as Highwayman.  The SP1 Highwayman was the roadster (as per you cutting) with the SP2 Highwayman being the odd shooting break version (I will attach an article on this shortly).  I shall alter the solved name to SP2 Highwayman now.
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Re: SOLVED: Djetset #228 - 1971 SP2 Highwayman
« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2009, 05:15:45 PM »
Here it is.
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Re: SOLVED: Djetset #228 - 1971 SP2 Highwayman
« Reply #10 on: December 09, 2009, 10:55:27 AM »
Here's a reader's letter from Automobil Revue, 1972 - Highwayman front view
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Re: SOLVED: Djetset #228 - 1971 SP2 Highwayman
« Reply #11 on: December 09, 2009, 10:59:43 AM »
SUPERB!!  :o  :o Thanks for sharing!

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Re: SOLVED: Djetset #228 - 1971 SP2 Highwayman
« Reply #12 on: December 09, 2009, 11:23:02 AM »
T H A N K  Y O U !  :thumbsup:

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Re: SOLVED: Djetset #228 - 1971 SP2 Highwayman
« Reply #13 on: December 18, 2009, 09:23:11 AM »
It's not denial, I'm just very selective about the reality I accept.

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Re: GTC #82 SOLVED: SP2 "Estate" by Hooe Garage
« Reply #14 on: December 09, 2010, 05:20:02 PM »
 ;D

Does anyone know if the SP2 survives?   Oddly enough I have the SP1 - dragged it out of a field a few years ago!  Kind regards. Jon

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Re: GTC #82 SOLVED: SP2 "Estate" by Hooe Garage
« Reply #15 on: December 10, 2010, 05:56:24 AM »
Hi jon,

Welcome to Autopuzzles!

What a find! Have you got more pics to share?

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Re: GTC #82 SOLVED: SP2 "Estate" by Hooe Garage
« Reply #16 on: December 10, 2010, 09:45:31 AM »
Quite a few recent one of the SP1 and when I get time I will post them.   I might event post some rare Veteran car pics for people to guess at!  It was great finding some original pics of the SP1 and SP2.

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Re: GTC #82 SOLVED: SP2 "Estate" by Hooe Garage
« Reply #17 on: December 10, 2010, 09:52:07 AM »
Quite a few recent one of the SP1 and when I get time I will post them.   I might event post some rare Veteran car pics for people to guess at!  It was great finding some original pics of the SP1 and SP2.
Very good!
You can find some info about your car in many books.
Waiting for your pics and updates, enjoy another period one of your car:
 

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Re: GTC #82 SOLVED: SP2 "Estate" by Hooe Garage
« Reply #18 on: November 23, 2012, 08:48:43 AM »
One colour photo:

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Re: GTC #82 SOLVED: SP2 "Estate" by Hooe Garage
« Reply #19 on: November 23, 2012, 02:55:56 PM »
Wow! Thank you for this excellent pic!

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CA#5
« Reply #20 on: February 14, 2014, 11:42:11 AM »
What is this and from when, for 1 point:

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Re: CA#5
« Reply #21 on: February 14, 2014, 11:54:13 AM »
It's actually a fairly recent repost.  If and when I can find the original I'll send you the link.
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Re: CA#5
« Reply #22 on: February 14, 2014, 02:05:46 PM »
PM sent.

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Re: CA#5
« Reply #23 on: February 14, 2014, 11:30:01 PM »
Still open for rookies.

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Re: CA#5
« Reply #24 on: July 11, 2014, 05:58:56 PM »
SP Highwayman