Author Topic: SOLVED: WTH # 494 - Sarantos 40 by Alex Tremulis w 2X289s  (Read 577 times)

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SOLVED: WTH # 494 - Sarantos 40 by Alex Tremulis w 2X289s
« on: April 18, 2016, 02:38:11 PM »
What is the 2- (maybe 3-) part name of this car, what powers it, and which designer was involved?

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Re: WTH # 494
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2016, 01:16:38 PM »
Up!

Surely the Experts recognize the work of this designer.

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Re: WTH # 494
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2016, 08:19:43 AM »
Alex Tremulis!

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Re: WTH # 494
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2016, 09:02:11 AM »
LOCKED for thewarlord.

Yes, Alex Tremulis was the designer.  Can you finish the puzzle?

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Re: WTH # 494
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2016, 12:53:46 PM »
Yes, it was to be called the 'Sarantos 40', and powered by two Ford 289. Dedicated to Mrs. Tremulis

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Re: WTH # 494
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2016, 08:17:37 PM »
One point awarded to thewarlord for the correct answer.

It is said that the Sarantos 40 was created after a Duesenberg revival failed.  Additional Sarantos concept sketches: