Solved - NEH 4200: Pitchfork Special

Carnut · July 30, 2015, 07:32:44 AM

What's this, based on what and built by whom - for 1 point?:

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Carnut · August 13, 2015, 05:29:55 AM

Experts?

richard cuyler · August 15, 2015, 07:44:52 PM

Very lithe. Is it British?

Carnut · August 16, 2015, 01:03:51 PM

Quote from: richard cuyler on August 15, 2015, 07:44:52 PM
Very lithe. Is it British?

It is!

gilescooperuk · August 29, 2015, 05:59:50 PM

MEV DBR2 replica based on Mazda MX5

Carnut · August 29, 2015, 07:14:38 PM

Quote from: gilescooperuk on August 29, 2015, 05:59:50 PM
MEV DBR2 replica based on Mazda MX5

No, not a DBR2 replica and not based on a Mazda.

richard cuyler · August 30, 2015, 07:50:46 AM

There seems to be very little room under that sleek bonnet for an engine, so is it rear-engined and, say, VW-based?

Carnut · August 30, 2015, 04:36:55 PM

Quote from: richard cuyler on August 30, 2015, 07:50:46 AM
There seems to be very little room under that sleek bonnet for an engine, so is it rear-engined and, say, VW-based?

No, it's front-engined. No VW bits..

richard cuyler · August 30, 2015, 05:45:51 PM

Is it a glassfibre kit car?

foxawy · August 31, 2015, 04:30:05 AM

british engine ?

Carnut · August 31, 2015, 09:34:23 AM

Quote from: richard cuyler on August 30, 2015, 05:45:51 PM
Is it a glassfibre kit car?

No..

Quote from: foxawy on August 31, 2015, 04:30:05 AM
british engine ?

.. and Yes.

richard cuyler · August 31, 2015, 05:16:07 PM

Based on an MG TD?

Carnut · August 31, 2015, 06:06:14 PM

Quote from: richard cuyler on August 31, 2015, 05:16:07 PM
Based on an MG ~~TD?~~

richard cuyler · September 03, 2015, 09:17:41 AM

Is it an aluminium-bodied one-off, based on an MG B?

Carnut · September 03, 2015, 11:38:31 AM

Quote from: richard cuyler on September 03, 2015, 09:17:41 AM
Is it an aluminium-bodied one-off, based on an MG B?

Yes it is, so I'll lock it for you until your next reply to see what you can find.

richard cuyler · September 04, 2015, 09:05:29 AM

Unlock, please! Enough time spent now.......

Carnut · September 04, 2015, 07:27:53 PM

OK, open to all Rookies and Experts.

Carnut · September 10, 2015, 04:47:36 AM

Shouldn't be too much of a problem for the Pro's...

nicanary · September 10, 2015, 04:55:30 AM

Pitchfork Special, built by David King from a 1967 MGB GT.

Carnut · September 10, 2015, 05:46:59 AM

Quote from: nicanary on September 10, 2015, 04:55:30 AM
Pitchfork Special, built by David King from a 1967 MGB GT.

Exactly!
It's a Maserati A6G replica of course; here's the front view:

nicanary · September 10, 2015, 06:07:29 AM

I understand that the builder called it Pitchfork as a sort of agricultural reference to the Maserati trident. The chassis was bespoke and must have cost a small fortune - no wonder he's asking nigh on £35k for the car.

I'm surprised that this wasn't dealt with earlier. The car was road tested last month by the biggest-circulation classic car magazine in the world. I would have thought most car enthusiasts would subscribe to something.

richard cuyler · September 10, 2015, 06:38:54 AM

I would definitely subscribe to all the classic car mags, but with 70% of the pages containing adverts for delicious cars I'll never be able to drive, never mind afford and with the hellish purchase price of the mags, I'll need to keep away, sadly...

nicanary · September 10, 2015, 06:47:27 AM

Quote from: richard cuyler on September 10, 2015, 06:38:54 AM
I would definitely subscribe to all the classic car mags, but with 70% of the pages containing adverts for delicious cars I'll never be able to drive, never mind afford and with the hellish purchase price of the mags, I'll need to keep away, sadly...

I know what you mean. But it's a good source for new puzzles...........

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Solved - NEH 4200: Pitchfork Special