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Solved - MJW #036 - Valano GT225
« on: September 28, 2010, 04:06:35 PM »
Looks familiar?
Of course it does!
One point for make, builder, year and what powered this car.
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Re: MJW #036
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2010, 12:05:32 PM »
Up to the experts now
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Re: MJW #036
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2010, 09:48:10 AM »
Is it a JWF Milano GT with Holden six?
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Re: MJW #036
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2010, 11:45:21 AM »
Can I just say you are correct in that it looks similar to a JWF Milano but this car does not have a Holden engine.
It also has a name that is not dissimilar to Milano.
No more clues for the moment.
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Re: MJW #036
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2010, 04:04:45 PM »
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Re: MJW #036
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2010, 10:22:22 AM »
Valano GT225?
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Re: MJW #036
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2010, 01:55:02 PM »
That's the car!
Can I ask you for the year, who built it and which engine powered this car as per the original request?
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Re: MJW #036
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2010, 02:48:36 PM »
I wanted to make sure I was right first!
It was built by amateur racer Alex Smith 1965/7 and used Chrysler Valiant power.
He was helped by a friend who worked at Chrysler's engineering department.
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Re: MJW #036
« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2010, 02:58:36 PM »
Of course, excellent reply Carnut.
Another point for you.
I have attached another view of the car to illustrate the difference from a regular JWF Milano
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Solved - NEH 3991: Valano GT 225 - 1964
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2015, 07:28:03 AM »
This one has been pictured here before a long time ago, but I don't think as its own puzzle.
What is it, by whom and from when - for 1 point?:

Remember - solving puzzles using 'Google Search by Image' is BANNED on AutoPuzzles!

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Re: NEH 3991
« Reply #10 on: April 14, 2015, 05:24:12 AM »
Experts?
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Re: NEH 3991
« Reply #11 on: April 14, 2015, 10:59:41 AM »
Ginetta-like, which means probably not . . .
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Re: NEH 3991
« Reply #12 on: April 14, 2015, 12:00:46 PM »
Quote from: datsone on April 14, 2015, 10:59:41 AM
Ginetta-like, which means probably not . . .

You're right...  It's not a Ginetta!
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Re: NEH 3991
« Reply #13 on: April 14, 2015, 12:49:31 PM »
Jaguar E Type base?
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Re: NEH 3991
« Reply #14 on: April 14, 2015, 02:18:09 PM »
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Re: NEH 3991
« Reply #15 on: April 15, 2015, 02:24:25 AM »
Getting an Australian vibe here.....Bolwell or Milano perhaps ?
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Re: NEH 3991
« Reply #16 on: April 15, 2015, 05:12:42 AM »
Quote from: Willie McCrum on April 15, 2015, 02:24:25 AM
Getting an Australian vibe here.....Bolwell or Milano perhaps ?

Indeed there is a Milano connection so I'll lock it for you for 24 hours to see if you can find what it is.
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Re: NEH 3991
« Reply #17 on: April 21, 2015, 07:43:55 AM »
Quote from: Carnut on April 15, 2015, 05:12:42 AM
Quote from: Willie McCrum on April 15, 2015, 02:24:25 AM
Getting an Australian vibe here.....Bolwell or Milano perhaps ?

Indeed there is a Milano connection so I'll lock it for you for 24 hours to see if you can find what it is.

Unlocked of course...
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Re: NEH 3991
« Reply #18 on: April 21, 2015, 03:01:36 PM »
Nota? That's a name that creates all kinds of possibilities . . .
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Re: NEH 3991
« Reply #19 on: April 21, 2015, 06:57:06 PM »
Quote from: datsone on April 21, 2015, 03:01:36 PM
Nota? That's a name that creates all kinds of possibilities . . .

No, it's not a Nota (now there's an anagram!)
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Re: NEH 3991
« Reply #20 on: April 22, 2015, 03:26:08 PM »
You got this one in front of the net, Willie - you spotted that Milano body but this one is actually the Valano GT 225 - an un-slanted Valiant six cylinder under modified JWF Milano fiberglass. Built by Alex Smith circa 1964.

Somehow the powers-that-be need to create an "assist" level of points.   :)
« Last Edit: April 22, 2015, 03:43:58 PM by datsone »
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Re: NEH 3991
« Reply #21 on: April 23, 2015, 04:20:04 AM »
Quote from: datsone on April 22, 2015, 03:26:08 PM
You got this one in front of the net, Willie - you spotted that Milano body but this one is actually the Valano GT 225 - an un-slanted Valiant six cylinder under modified JWF Milano fiberglass. Built by Alex Smith circa 1964.

Somehow the powers-that-be need to create an "assist" level of points.   :)

Absolutely!
I sometimes give a point to 2 puzzlers if someone nearly got there but got trumped before I managed to lock it, but on this occasion Willie didn't quite get to the answer and did have it locked for him for some time without him getting to the bottom of it, so I'm afraid it's just your point this time datsone!
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Re: Solved - NEH 3991: Valano GT 225 - 1964
« Reply #22 on: April 23, 2015, 04:49:04 AM »
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Re: Solved - MJW #036 - Valano GT225
« Reply #23 on: April 23, 2015, 04:52:53 AM »
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Re: Solved - MJW #036 - Valano GT225
« Reply #24 on: April 23, 2015, 06:14:58 AM »
Oops...
The guy who solved it first time around should have pointed it out...!
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