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GTC #108 SOLVED: Chamberlain Special "The Beetle"
« on: April 07, 2015, 08:50:42 AM »
What vehicle is this seen in this here picciecha?
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Re: GTC #108
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2015, 08:07:59 PM »
To the.
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Re: GTC #108
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2015, 04:57:07 AM »
Professionals!
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Re: GTC #108
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2015, 05:59:17 AM »
Air-cooled engine?
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I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

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Re: GTC #108
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2015, 06:14:34 AM »
Quote from: nicanary on April 16, 2015, 05:59:17 AM
Air-cooled engine?
I cannot say with certainty as the engine was made specifically for this car and this car alone. The actual details of the engine specifications I'm having trouble pinning down. Sorry!
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Re: GTC #108
« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2015, 09:04:34 AM »
This is a rare photo, it's an early incarnation of the Chamberlain 8. It was originally built in the late 20's by Bob Chamberlain (driving),  to his own design. It was front wheel drive and used a v-twin Indian engine.

Later on in the 30's, a 1 litre 4 cylinder, 8 piston Junkers type engine was built for it. The car still exists today, with this engine. As for what it was called before the Chamberlain 8, I'm not sure, I'm guessing something simple like the Chamberlain Special?
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Re: GTC #108
« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2015, 09:14:49 AM »
Quote from: Craig Gillingham on April 16, 2015, 09:04:34 AM
This is a rare photo, it's an early incarnation of the Chamberlain 8. It was originally built in the late 20's by Bob Chamberlain (driving),  to his own design. It was front wheel drive and used a v-twin Indian engine.

Later on in the 30's, a 1 litre 4 cylinder, 8 piston Junkers type engine was built for it. The car still exists today, with this engine. As for what it was called before the Chamberlain 8, I'm not sure, I'm guessing something simple like the Chamberlain Special?

Outstanding, I'll hold the point for you, a little bit of searching will net you the one extra name given to this, the Chamberlain Special.
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Re: GTC #108
« Reply #7 on: April 16, 2015, 09:19:35 AM »
His brother Bill built the special engine. But the puzzle car is actually the earlier Indian powered version.
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Re: GTC #108
« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2015, 06:22:04 PM »
Quote from: Craig Gillingham on April 16, 2015, 09:19:35 AM
His brother Bill built the special engine. But the puzzle car is actually the earlier Indian powered version.
Ah I was not aware it was dated from that period. Thanks for clearing up the confusion. That said, there's still an extra name attached to this car, one that I've confirmed is also available on the internet and rather easily findable.

The point is still held for you as you're very clearly aware of the car, but I do need the final name, or nickname if you will, of this car.
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Re: GTC #108
« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2015, 06:32:20 PM »
I've found that it was also known as The Beetle?
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Re: GTC #108
« Reply #10 on: April 16, 2015, 09:19:52 PM »
Quote from: Craig Gillingham on April 16, 2015, 06:32:20 PM
I've found that it was also known as The Beetle?

That's what I was after, the point is duly yours!

VW may have gotten their naming inspiration from these Aussies...
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Re: GTC #108 SOLVED: Chamberlain Special "The Beetle"
« Reply #11 on: August 19, 2023, 09:48:59 PM »
I'll just leave this here:
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