Author Topic: SOLVED: Djetset 711 - Chris Humberstone design proposal for the AC 428-based H.R Saluki  (Read 7273 times)

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Re: Djetset 711
« Reply #50 on: May 18, 2015, 02:16:10 PM »
Metro ?

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Re: Djetset 711
« Reply #51 on: May 22, 2015, 09:55:14 AM »
Sorry, but still none of the above.  The model name is obscure, but not that obscure, and as a clue is it is four-legged based  ;)
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Re: Djetset 711
« Reply #52 on: May 24, 2015, 07:24:39 AM »
Pantera ?

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Re: Djetset 711
« Reply #53 on: May 24, 2015, 07:36:18 AM »
Pantera ?
No, more dog than cat-related (but still obscure!).
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Re: Djetset 711
« Reply #54 on: May 24, 2015, 02:04:09 PM »
Greyhound ?

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Re: Djetset 711
« Reply #55 on: May 24, 2015, 02:24:34 PM »
or Windhound?

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Re: Djetset 711
« Reply #56 on: May 24, 2015, 02:48:09 PM »
Sorry, but none of the above.
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Re: Djetset 711
« Reply #57 on: May 24, 2015, 02:57:39 PM »
Bulldog ?

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Re: Djetset 711
« Reply #58 on: May 24, 2015, 03:29:03 PM »
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Re: Djetset 711
« Reply #59 on: May 24, 2015, 04:56:10 PM »
Terrier?

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Re: Djetset 711
« Reply #60 on: May 24, 2015, 05:01:02 PM »
Terrier?
No, still more obscure.
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Re: Djetset 711
« Reply #61 on: May 24, 2015, 05:56:51 PM »
Harrier ?

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Re: Djetset 711
« Reply #62 on: May 24, 2015, 07:10:37 PM »
A car is for life, not just for Christmas.

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Re: Djetset 711
« Reply #63 on: May 24, 2015, 07:15:41 PM »
Whippet ?

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Re: Djetset 711
« Reply #64 on: May 24, 2015, 07:17:24 PM »
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Re: Djetset 711
« Reply #65 on: May 25, 2015, 05:06:02 AM »
Saluki?

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Re: Djetset 711
« Reply #66 on: May 25, 2015, 05:10:14 AM »
Boxer ?

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Re: Djetset 711
« Reply #67 on: May 25, 2015, 05:47:35 AM »
Griffon?
Surely not Fox...?
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Re: Djetset 711
« Reply #68 on: May 25, 2015, 10:26:52 AM »
Coyote?

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Re: Djetset 711
« Reply #69 on: May 31, 2015, 01:04:57 PM »
PJ has the correct name with the Saluki (shared with the 1971 Siva Saluki, plus the international export version of the Dodge Ram Charger/Plymouth Trail Duster, known as the Chrysler Saluki in some overseas markets - I've never seen the latter myself, but I do have a brochure on this version from the Middle East).

So, a point to PJ for the name, plus a point to Carnut for identifying this as a Chris Humberstone project.

I will keep this puzzle open however to that the remaining details can be guessed at (e.g. intended client, precise powertrain, etc.).  Have fun!
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Re: Djetset 711 - Partly Solved: Chris Humberstone Saluki
« Reply #70 on: May 31, 2015, 01:53:07 PM »
Thanks.
I'd dismissed Saluki since according to Chris Rees the Siva Saluki appeared in 1973...

Was the design originally commissioned by an established car maker?
Was it intended to have a 4-cylinder engine?
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Re: Djetset 711 - Partly Solved: Chris Humberstone Saluki
« Reply #71 on: May 31, 2015, 01:58:30 PM »
You are very welcome Carnut.  The Siva Saluki appeared earlier than 1973, as it was mentioned in Motor magazine in 1971, and an advert appearing for it it in a Car 'Fun Car' special supplement in 1972.

This car was 'proposed' by Humberstone, rather than commissioned by anyone, but it was not for an 'established; car maker.  It was intended to have more than 4-cylinders.
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Re: Djetset 711 - Partly Solved: Chris Humberstone Saluki
« Reply #72 on: May 31, 2015, 03:33:02 PM »
Ford Essex V6?
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Re: Djetset 711 - Partly Solved: Chris Humberstone Saluki
« Reply #73 on: May 31, 2015, 03:41:22 PM »
Ford Essex V6?
Sorry, not that one.
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Re: Djetset 711 - Partly Solved: Chris Humberstone Saluki
« Reply #74 on: May 31, 2015, 03:51:58 PM »
Rover eight?