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Title: Solved - NEH 4894: 1951 Ford Prefect Custom
Post by: Carnut on September 30, 2016, 07:05:58 AM: What's this, for 1 point?:

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Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: Carnut on October 14, 2016, 05:14:10 AM: Experts?
Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: kwgibbs on October 14, 2016, 07:32:21 AM: is it a crosley-based self-built?
Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: Carnut on October 14, 2016, 07:34:55 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on October 14, 2016, 07:32:21 AM
is it a crosley-based self-built?

Self-built but no Crosley connection..
Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: kwgibbs on October 14, 2016, 10:52:37 AM: is it American?
Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: Carnut on October 14, 2016, 01:11:26 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on October 14, 2016, 10:52:37 AM
is it American?

It was built in the US but the base is not American.
Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: kwgibbs on October 14, 2016, 03:08:54 PM: is the base DKW?
Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: richard cuyler on October 15, 2016, 08:52:35 AM: There really are no words, are there? :o

It looks as if the donor of the rear deck may have been an unsuspecting 1953 Studebaker Commander. :'( :'( Was the chassis and engine from the UK?
Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: Rusty Chrome on October 15, 2016, 12:08:09 PM: Austin Bantam base?
Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: Carnut on October 16, 2016, 12:48:14 PM: Quote from: richard cuyler on October 15, 2016, 08:52:35 AM
Was the chassis and engine from the UK?

Yes!

Quote from: Rusty Chrome on October 15, 2016, 12:08:09 PM
Austin Bantam base?

And No!
Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: kwgibbs on October 16, 2016, 01:44:19 PM: Sunbeam-based?
Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: Carnut on October 17, 2016, 04:03:47 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on October 14, 2016, 03:08:54 PM
is the base DKW?
Quote from: kwgibbs on October 16, 2016, 01:44:19 PM
Sunbeam-based?

Neither of these..
Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: kwgibbs on October 17, 2016, 07:45:42 AM: british ford?
Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: Carnut on October 17, 2016, 07:55:45 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on October 17, 2016, 07:45:42 AM
british ford?

Yes, so I'll lock it for you..
Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: kwgibbs on October 17, 2016, 08:34:21 AM: is it based off the zephyr model?
Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: Carnut on October 17, 2016, 09:26:55 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on October 17, 2016, 08:34:21 AM
is it based off the zephyr model?

No..
Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: kwgibbs on October 17, 2016, 10:33:04 AM: is it the Anglia?
Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: Carnut on October 17, 2016, 10:34:44 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on October 17, 2016, 10:33:04 AM
is it the Anglia?

Close but no cigar (yet!)..
Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: kwgibbs on October 17, 2016, 10:53:07 AM: Cortina?
Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: Carnut on October 17, 2016, 11:12:11 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on October 17, 2016, 10:53:07 AM
Cortina?

Earlier..
Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: kwgibbs on October 17, 2016, 11:18:41 AM: is it Consul?
Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: Carnut on October 18, 2016, 03:40:51 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on October 17, 2016, 11:18:41 AM
is it Consul?

Earlier still..
(and still locked)
Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: kwgibbs on October 18, 2016, 06:05:50 AM: was it the Prefect?
Title: Re: NEH 4894
Post by: Carnut on October 18, 2016, 06:55:02 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on October 18, 2016, 06:05:50 AM
was it the Prefect?

Indeed it was!
A couple more pictures:
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 4894: 1951 Ford Prefect Custom
Post by: kwgibbs on October 18, 2016, 06:56:49 AM: I like the fin,s cool looking car.
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 4894: 1951 Ford Prefect Custom
Post by: Carnut on October 18, 2016, 07:03:11 AM: Yes, the base car was a '51 Ford but the bodywork looks late 1950s with those fins!
Title: Solved NIC#955 - 1951 Ford Prefect custom
Post by: nicanary on July 01, 2018, 07:14:28 AM: What can you tell me about this car?
Title: Re: NIC#955
Post by: nicanary on July 20, 2018, 04:19:31 AM: Experts?
Title: Re: NIC#955
Post by: richard cuyler on July 20, 2018, 06:46:07 AM: It looks as if it has a British Ford Prefect chassis, wheels and grille, but that's not a Brit background, so is it from the European Continent, for example, Germany? ???
Title: Re: NIC#955
Post by: nicanary on July 20, 2018, 07:02:58 AM: Quote from: richard cuyler on July 20, 2018, 06:46:07 AM
It looks as if it has a British Ford Prefect chassis, wheels and grille, but that's not a Brit background, so is it from the European Continent, for example, Germany? ???

Well spotted! I selected a side view of the car so that it might be more difficult. It's not Europe.
Title: Re: NIC#955
Post by: Allan L on July 20, 2018, 07:13:39 AM: Since Ford parts were pretty widely available, its origin could be anywhere, but let's suggest USA as the country.
Although I doubt many US citizens would like a motor as small as 1172cc, I'd say those fins point to the US.
Title: Re: NIC#955
Post by: nicanary on July 20, 2018, 07:21:25 AM: Quote from: Allan L on July 20, 2018, 07:13:39 AM
Since Ford parts were pretty widely available, its origin could be anywhere, but let's suggest USA as the country.
Although I doubt many US citizens would like a motor as small as 1172cc, I'd say those fins point to the US.

That's right. I realise now that my original puzzle question was rather vague, so I reckon the point can be awarded.

It is a 1951 Ford Prefect customised with a variety of American parts - the rear lights are from a Studebaker and the boot (trunk) lid is adapted from a Studebaker bonnet (hood).
Title: Re: Solved NIC#955 - 1951 Ford Prefect custom
Post by: oko94 on July 20, 2018, 07:28:34 AM: It's a repost: https://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/2016-45/neh-4894
Title: Re: Solved NIC#955 - 1951 Ford Prefect custom
Post by: Carnut on July 20, 2018, 09:49:37 AM: Quote from: oko94 on July 20, 2018, 07:28:34 AM
It's a repost: https://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/2016-45/neh-4894

Yes, I spotted it was but just hadn't had atime to track down the original puzzle yet, which I knew was one of mine!
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 4894: 1951 Ford Prefect Custom
Post by: nicanary on July 20, 2018, 11:57:31 AM: Thanks for the merge. I'm sure I checked the search for Prefect - I didn't check it for Ford! Haven't got all day.