Topic: Old Race Cars Never Die #2591 - 1971 Dio/Ambro "Special"

[Otto Puzzell]

For one point: ID the car, and the bits underneath that swoopy body.

Only a correct, complete and specific answer will earn a point; tag-on's to other guesses will not. So, be specific and complete!
 

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[Otto Puzzell]

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[frederick59]

Sadler-Meyer?

[Otto Puzzell]

Sadler-Meyer?

No sir

[frederick59]

It is an American racer?

[Otto Puzzell]

It is an amalgam of parts from US and other makes, assembled in the US

[Otto Puzzell]

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[Paul Jaray]

Dio?

Found it:
1971 Dio/Ambro Custom Special
Chevy V8 engine.

[nicanary]

I found those Dio T61 replicas, and thought NO. Can't be. They are normally fitted with 2-litre engines, way too small for a US motor.
Serves me right for not pursuing the matter.

[Otto Puzzell]

Dio?

Found it:
1971 Dio/Ambro Custom Special
Chevy V8 engine.

That's it.

[nicanary]

I found those Dio T61 replicas, and thought NO. Can't be. They are normally fitted with 2-litre engines, way too small for a US motor.
Serves me right for not pursuing the matter.

I hadn't realised that these cars originally dated from the 60s. The first one built was based on a TR3A, although others, like this one, had larger engines. The present-day company which builds replica bodies was established in 1991, and they are intended for TR3 or MGA mechanicals. Another gap in my knowledge is filled.

[Carnut]

I found those Dio T61 replicas, and thought NO. Can't be. They are normally fitted with 2-litre engines, way too small for a US motor.
Serves me right for not pursuing the matter.

I hadn't realised that these cars originally dated from the 60s. The first one built was based on a TR3A, although others, like this one, had larger engines. The present-day company which builds replica bodies was established in 1991, and they are intended for TR3 or MGA mechanicals. Another gap in my knowledge is filled.

Like this one with a Triumph Stag V8:

http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=21121.25