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Whaddyacallit #96 - Wunibald Kamm's K2
« on: May 18, 2008, 06:34:17 AM »
The first "early tailfins" puzzle having been solved, I can't resist posting another one.

Ever seen this ?

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Re: Whaddyacallit #96
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2008, 07:01:33 AM »
Hi, is that the BMW study with Jaray body from ?

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Re: Whaddyacallit #96
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2008, 07:03:21 AM »
Ok, my memory was not so bad....this is not Jaray's design but Kamm..of course..."Koenig-Fachsenfeld and Wunibald Kamm were also responsible for building a much smaller prototype in 1944. This compact coupe achieved a drag value of 0.314. (Link Removed) The airplane-like streamlined design features many innovations such as front wheel skirts and twin roof fins, but the car's aerodynamical efficiency was achieved by a radically cut off tail combined with the tapered body. These features helped to smooth the airflow behind the car. Because of its size, long hood, and truncated rear, this design could be thought as the forerunner of the Gremlin made by American Motors (AMC)."
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Re: Whaddyacallit #96
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2008, 07:22:11 AM »
I new I was taking a chance with you around, but I had hope...
Is "Wunibald Kamm's K2" a suitable name for you?
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Re: Whaddyacallit #96
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2008, 07:33:21 AM »
Sorry for my short replies...but I'm dealing with my coming-amd-going memory, and to remember where those pics came from it's the 1rst part of the problem...I've got to find the site again to give a decent answer, couse I've not my database with me! :(

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Re: Whaddyacallit #96
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2008, 07:35:06 AM »
Sorry for my short replies...but I'm dealing with my coming-amd-going memory, and to remember where those pics came from it's the 1rst part of the problem...I've got to find the site again to give a decent answer, couse I've not my database with me! :(
The url you gave just above.
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GTC #80
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2008, 09:23:00 AM »
Seen this oddity before?

1 point's up for grabs.

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Re: GTC #80
« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2008, 10:38:18 AM »
Is it the Kamm's experimental 1939 K-Wagen (Mercedes-Benz 170V)?
It's not denial, I'm just very selective about the reality I accept.

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Re: GTC #80
« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2008, 03:26:10 AM »
Is it the Kamm's experimental 1939 K-Wagen (Mercedes-Benz 170V)?
I'd like a bit more development, you are essentially there though, a little digging is all that's required.

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Re: GTC #80
« Reply #9 on: November 25, 2008, 03:42:38 AM »
No need to yell, Mr. Hoffmann
You wanna be the man, you gotta Name That Car!

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Re: GTC #80
« Reply #10 on: November 25, 2008, 03:44:54 AM »
No need to yell, Mr. Hoffmann
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Re: GTC #80
« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2008, 03:49:53 AM »
 ;)
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Re: Whaddyacallit #96 - Wunibald Kamm's K2
« Reply #12 on: November 25, 2008, 05:13:09 AM »
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Solved: Wendax 1334 - Kamm K-2
« Reply #13 on: August 21, 2014, 05:45:21 PM »
A streamliner not yet in our collection.

For one point, please respond and identify this car.

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Re: Wendax 1334
« Reply #14 on: August 30, 2014, 02:18:45 PM »
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Re: Wendax 1334
« Reply #15 on: August 31, 2014, 02:57:36 PM »
Stanguellini 750?
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Re: Wendax 1334
« Reply #16 on: August 31, 2014, 04:13:22 PM »
No

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Re: Wendax 1334
« Reply #17 on: September 05, 2014, 10:48:26 AM »
From Eastern Europe ?

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Re: Wendax 1334
« Reply #18 on: September 05, 2014, 12:09:13 PM »
No

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Re: Wendax 1334
« Reply #19 on: September 05, 2014, 12:16:53 PM »
German ?

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Re: Wendax 1334
« Reply #20 on: September 05, 2014, 12:26:34 PM »
Ja

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Re: Wendax 1334
« Reply #21 on: September 05, 2014, 01:21:17 PM »
BMW by Kamm and Fachsenfeld

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Re: Wendax 1334
« Reply #22 on: September 05, 2014, 02:45:44 PM »
There is a true bit in your answer, but two out of three are bad.  :(

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Re: Wendax 1334
« Reply #23 on: September 05, 2014, 05:51:55 PM »
1938 Kamm K-2 research prototype, based on Mercedes-Benz 170 V chassis

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Re: Wendax 1334
« Reply #24 on: September 06, 2014, 01:27:09 AM »
Yes, the (unit) body was built by Wendler.

Well done, one more point for you.