Solved - NEH 3693: ADO51 prototype for Austin-Healey 3000 MkIV - or A-H 4000?

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September 15, 2014, 07:33:39 AM Last Edit: October 15, 2018, 05:52:42 AM by Carnut
What's this, from when and who was responsible for its design details, for 1 point?:

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Carnut

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October 14, 2014, 08:36:29 AM
Experts?
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wingroad

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October 14, 2014, 11:11:11 AM
MG MGC based Austin-Healey 3000 MK 4 prototype circa 1966. The Healeys viewed the car and would not sanction production.

Carnut

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October 14, 2014, 02:25:39 PM
Quote from: wingroad on October 14, 2014, 11:11:11 AM
MG MGC based Austin-Healey 3000 MK 4 prototype circa 1966. The Healeys viewed the car and would not sanction production.

Yes!
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wingroad

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October 14, 2014, 02:43:31 PM
Don Hayter  apparently.

Carnut

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October 15, 2014, 04:37:13 AM
Quote from: wingroad on October 14, 2014, 02:43:31 PM
Don Hayter  apparently.

Yes, that's right, he was responsible for that grille design.
The prototype's code was ADO51, which I was hoping to be given though I didn't actually ask for it as I didn't want to immediately give the game away that it was an official BL prototype (or whatever they were called at the time..)
So you've earned your point!
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Carnut

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October 13, 2018, 06:57:54 AM
What's this, for 1 point?:

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Brock05

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October 14, 2018, 11:59:56 AM
ADO51, "Healey" MGC?

Carnut

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October 14, 2018, 01:57:54 PM
Quote from: Brock05 on October 14, 2018, 11:59:56 AM
ADO51, "Healey" MGC?

Sort of but not quite the name I'm looking for.
Not an MG so stick with the Healey bit..!
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Brock05

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October 15, 2018, 01:54:41 AM
Healey 3000 MkIV prototype?

Carnut

#10
October 15, 2018, 03:28:34 AM
Quote from: Brock05 on October 15, 2018, 01:54:41 AM
Healey 3000 MkIV prototype?

Austin-Healey but not 3000..
Have another go!
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Brock05

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October 15, 2018, 05:31:31 AM
All of the info I can find points to this as a rebadged MGC concept, ADO51, (ADO52 was MGC) the original proposal had been a widen/lengthened Mk3 chassis with RR six cylinder 4 litre engine to be badged Healey 4000. imagine this proposal was considered a cheaper option

Carnut

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October 15, 2018, 05:49:26 AM
You are right in what you say but this one also appears to have been destined to be the Austin-Healey 4000 according to one generally very reliable website.

It's actually a repost so I'll have to merge it and change the title a little.

Well done.
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