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What's this, built when and powered by what - for 1 point?:

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Re: NEH 3914
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2015, 05:40:02 AM »
Experts?
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Re: NEH 3914
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2015, 07:31:57 AM »
Is it a kit-car or a one-off?

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Re: NEH 3914
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2015, 07:35:41 AM »
Is it a kit-car or a one-off?

It's a one-off.
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Re: NEH 3914
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2015, 05:07:03 AM »
Professionals?
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Re: NEH 3914
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2015, 05:53:41 AM »
Made in USA ?

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Re: NEH 3914
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2015, 06:20:38 AM »
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Re: NEH 3914
« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2015, 07:25:08 AM »
V8 powered ?

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Re: NEH 3914
« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2015, 07:30:32 AM »
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Re: NEH 3914
« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2015, 07:39:51 AM »
Beetle based ?

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Re: NEH 3914
« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2015, 07:48:16 AM »
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Re: NEH 3914
« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2015, 08:05:43 AM »
I have it as a VW-based car...not a kit but selfbuilt...its name should be written on a sticker...I'll find the ad back.

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Re: NEH 3914
« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2015, 08:09:55 AM »
Registered in 1964. Nickname ' extreme machine'...i'll add more soon.

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Re: NEH 3914
« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2015, 08:20:52 AM »
It was for sale on January in Florida, when I saw it tanks to Dzima.  On one of the stickers in its back there's written 'Jon Karcey Racing' ...but I think they have nothing to do with it.
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Re: NEH 3914
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2015, 09:00:56 AM »
Yes, you've found the car.
I think 'Extreme Machine' is just a description and is not meant to be its name.
In fact I can't see that is has a name, which is why I didn't ask for one!
The fact is it's a scratch-built car from 1964 powered by a 1779 cc VW engine with a 2 barrel Holley built by a restorer of vintage aircraft, so you get the point!  It actually said on the site that it was influenced by Can-Am style cars, but did they exist as early as 1964?  I'd have to check that..
Well done.

Edit:
The first Can-Am season was in 1966, so either this car is based on a 1964 car rather than being built then or it's not inspired by Can-Am cars as it claims to be!
« Last Edit: April 01, 2015, 10:24:33 AM by Carnut »
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Re: Solved - NEH 3914: 1964 scratch-built VW-powered car from Florida
« Reply #15 on: April 01, 2015, 04:34:16 PM »
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