Topic: Solved - NEH 4388: 3-door Triumph Stag GT prototype - 1965

[Carnut]

What's this,  for 1 point?:

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[Carnut]

Experts?

[frederick59]

Innocenti 186 GT?

[shamrock]

STAG GT PROPOSAL

[richard cuyler]

I'm looking at that enormous wheelbase, those familiar-looking wheels and that windscreen and I'm thinking: Somebody's idea of a slightly lumpen coupe on an Austin/Morris 1800 base?

[72Must]

UK Reg 6105 KV
Converted from a 1964 Triumph 2000 Saloon,chassis no MB3824DL, in 1965 by Michelotti into convertible Stag prototype ,finished in Lilac/pink. Later used for development of Stag hardtop and roll over bar. Converted to this fastback in autumn 1968 ?

[Carnut]

Thanks for the multitude of answers!
The point goes to shamrock though because it is indeed the 3-door Stag GT proposal from 1965.
Many thanks for the extra info though 72must; very interesting.
Sorry Richard - even BL didn't think they could make a silk purse out of the sow's ear that was the 1800 landcrab though...!

The un-modified puzzle picture and a rear view:

[richard cuyler]

The Landcrab had great potential. It had a good chassis, a reliable engine and massive interior space. But it did need a good stylist to bring out its best. The rejected excellent Pininfarina design (later possibly nicked by Citroen for its GS series ) could have made all the difference. I think the stubborn and single-minded Issigonis has a lot of missed Austin/Morris 1800 sales to answer for.