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SOLVED - What car #42 - 1979-80 Weitz X600
« on: November 11, 2007, 07:09:33 AM »
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Re: What car #42
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2007, 12:05:13 PM »
This is the X600 prototype built by Mallalieu for John Weitz around 1980/81.

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Re: What car #42
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2007, 04:10:14 PM »
Weitz X600 it is! The build commenced in 1979, based on a Camaro Z28.
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NEH 3948
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2015, 07:13:15 AM »
This one has featured before (a long time ago) which means it can't get past the Experts Board..
So, what is it and from when does it date, for 1 point?:

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Re: NEH 3948
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2015, 07:46:16 AM »
Darn, I know I have seen this car before but for the life of me I can't remember what it was...  :noid:
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Re: NEH 3948
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2015, 07:12:08 AM »
Experts?
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Re: NEH 3948
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2015, 07:52:27 AM »
Weitz X-600 Roadster made for John Weitz by Mallalieu Cars in 1979.

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Re: NEH 3948
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2015, 08:33:34 AM »
Weitz X-600 Roadster made for John Weitz by Mallalieu Cars in 1979.

Yes indeed.
It's a re-post from a long time ago so will have to be merged.
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