Author Topic: Solved - MJW #106 - Valeria 1972 based on the Mean Liberta (Read 3117 times)

woodinsight · « **on:** November 15, 2010, 12:50:41 PM »

What car is this?
A point for the make, country, year and what car it was based on.

Allemano · « **Reply #1 on:** November 15, 2010, 12:51:42 PM »

Are you sure it wasn't posted before?

woodinsight · « **Reply #2 on:** November 15, 2010, 12:55:23 PM »

Searched under the name but nothing came up!

Ecnelis · « **Reply #3 on:** November 15, 2010, 02:01:05 PM »

Reminds me Isdera Imperator...

woodinsight · « **Reply #4 on:** November 15, 2010, 02:11:44 PM »

Not that and not German

navara · « **Reply #5 on:** November 15, 2010, 07:56:56 PM »

It looks the same as the car listed in Puzzle ADG 1, listed as a Mistral, built by Edward Arguello from Belgium, only 2 were built,

woodinsight · « **Reply #6 on:** November 16, 2010, 03:29:10 AM »

Well spotted Navara.
As far as I'm aware the Mistral was built in the period 1976-1977.

However the puzzle car was built in 1972 under a different name.
It's possible the Mistral was an attempt to revive it again.
We might need to merge the two when it's solved.

I'll lock it for you until your next reply to come up with the name of the car in the puzzle.

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #7 on:** November 16, 2010, 04:47:21 AM »

Isn't that the story with most every kit car?

woodinsight · « **Reply #8 on:** November 16, 2010, 05:08:28 AM »

That's true Otto. That's why we need a proper encyclopedia to unravel the mess!

DeAutogids · « **Reply #9 on:** November 16, 2010, 05:54:42 AM »

I believe I read something on it. I thought it was French, this revival.

navara · « **Reply #10 on:** November 16, 2010, 06:48:01 PM »

please unlock it, i'm stuck now,

woodinsight · « **Reply #11 on:** November 16, 2010, 10:04:25 PM »

That's a pity navara.
I'm going to award you a point for bringing the Mistral to my attention.
I knew the car but didn't connect the two.

Anyway, the puzzle is still open for another point for the original name of the car.

DeAutogids · « **Reply #12 on:** November 17, 2010, 04:10:25 AM »

I believe it was called RMZ

woodinsight · « **Reply #13 on:** November 17, 2010, 11:08:20 AM »

With the greatest respect DeAutogids this one is still in the Rookie section and you are an Expert.

and no, it isn't RMZ!

DeAutogids · « **Reply #14 on:** November 18, 2010, 04:43:11 AM »

Quote from: woodinsight on November 17, 2010, 11:08:20 AM

With the greatest respect DeAutogids this one is still in the Rookie section and you are an Expert.

and no, it isn't RMZ!

You're absolutely right.
Must remember to look better at where I am in the forum. My sincere apologies.

woodinsight · « **Reply #15 on:** November 18, 2010, 04:48:26 AM »

That's okay but I'm glad you didn't reveal the correct name

woodinsight · « **Reply #16 on:** November 20, 2010, 12:53:07 PM »

We seem to have reached stalemate with the Rookies on this
Promoted to the experts to come up with the original name

DeAutogids · « **Reply #17 on:** November 20, 2010, 03:06:27 PM »

Mean Valeria?

woodinsight · « **Reply #18 on:** November 21, 2010, 03:56:00 AM »

That's it!
Valeria based on the Mean Liberta.
Another point for you.

woodinsight · « **Reply #19 on:** November 21, 2010, 07:39:00 AM »

There was still a bit of mystery attached to this car in the late 1990s.
I'm still not sure of the Valeria Mistral connection.

Anyway here is the article that I found that I took the puzzle from -

DeAutogids · « **Reply #20 on:** December 14, 2010, 05:22:11 PM »

I have one car picture from a different angle that shows the same number and is identified as Valeria. I have another one that show it with a big spoiler on the front and back and changed colours from gold to red with grey sides.

DeAutogids · « **Reply #21 on:** December 14, 2010, 05:24:48 PM »

woodinsight · « **Reply #22 on:** December 15, 2010, 02:17:11 AM »

Thanks DeAutogids for the interesting photos of this rare car

DeAutogids · « **Reply #23 on:** December 15, 2010, 04:32:50 AM »

And to me the proof that Valeria and Mistral are linked is visible in this picture:

DeAutogids · « **Reply #24 on:** December 15, 2010, 05:38:35 AM »

And here is the car today.

And the rear

News:

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