Author Topic: SOLVED: WTH # 362 - 1985 Astron GT based on Ford Cortina (Read 787 times)

sixtee5cuda · « **on:** October 27, 2014, 10:57:01 PM »

To earn your point, specify the year, make, model, and basis vehicle for this little convertible:

sixtee5cuda · « **Reply #1 on:** October 30, 2014, 06:59:23 PM »

Up! Experts know what this is?

Oswald · « **Reply #2 on:** October 31, 2014, 05:51:28 AM »

Is it a John Parradine creation?

sixtee5cuda · « **Reply #3 on:** October 31, 2014, 08:03:39 AM »

There is no indication that John Parradine was involved.

gilescooperuk · « **Reply #4 on:** November 03, 2014, 01:13:19 PM »

I think it is based on a ford Capri?

sixtee5cuda · « **Reply #5 on:** November 03, 2014, 05:09:36 PM »

It is based upon a Ford, but not a Capri.

sixtee5cuda · « **Reply #6 on:** November 06, 2014, 01:12:03 PM »

At least one Professional will recognize this car. Any more questions before this one moves up?

CrazyAutopuzzler · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2014, 06:14:57 PM »

Ford Granada based?

sixtee5cuda · « **Reply #8 on:** November 08, 2014, 06:29:34 PM »

Not based on a Ford Granada

gilescooperuk · « **Reply #9 on:** November 10, 2014, 06:14:13 PM »

Well it must be an escort Mk2 judging by the door shape - I thought I knew this car but obviously not...

sixtee5cuda · « **Reply #10 on:** November 10, 2014, 06:35:33 PM »

Capri
Granada
Escort

exekiel · « **Reply #11 on:** November 10, 2014, 06:54:01 PM »

taunus?

sixtee5cuda · « **Reply #12 on:** November 10, 2014, 07:02:18 PM »

Capri
Granada
Escort
Taunus

gilescooperuk · « **Reply #13 on:** November 11, 2014, 02:00:26 AM »

Fiesta

morphly · « **Reply #14 on:** November 11, 2014, 02:38:01 AM »

Thunderbird?

sixtee5cuda · « **Reply #15 on:** November 11, 2014, 07:43:08 AM »

Capri
Escort
Fiesta
Granada
Taunus
Thunderbird

(Missed list now alphabetical)

Since Thunderbird popped up... Base car is not American.

CrazyAutopuzzler · « **Reply #16 on:** November 11, 2014, 07:59:43 AM »

Cortina?

sixtee5cuda · « **Reply #17 on:** November 11, 2014, 08:35:43 AM »

This car is in fact, based upon a Cortina

Oswald · « **Reply #18 on:** November 12, 2014, 08:09:35 AM »

Hang on, it's the Astron GT of 1985.
I knew it had been a cover star and now came across the mag!

sixtee5cuda · « **Reply #19 on:** November 12, 2014, 09:16:27 AM »

One point goes to Oswald for the complete answer.

Cover Star? Mag? Can you post a better image of this car? There is only one image of this car online, and only one image in the book from which I got this scan.

Congratulations! You have joined the ranks of the Professionals!

Carnut · « **Reply #20 on:** November 12, 2014, 09:20:05 AM »

Well done Oswald and I've duly promoted you.
Welcome to the barren wastelands!

Oswald · « **Reply #21 on:** November 12, 2014, 10:53:59 AM »

Whohoho, what an honor!
The Astron made it to the cover of Kit Cars & Specials in May 1985

News:

Author Topic: SOLVED: WTH # 362 - 1985 Astron GT based on Ford Cortina (Read 787 times)