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Solved - NEH 1793: Ciguar D55 2CV-based Jaguar XK-SS 'replica'
« on: May 03, 2012, 07:47:52 AM »
I don't know who built this, but what's it meant to be a replica of, what is it based on and where was it built - for 1 point?

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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2012, 05:03:14 PM »
The bonnet line often gives this away.  Is it based on an Austin-Healey?
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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2012, 03:55:00 AM »
Quote from: sixtee5cuda on May 03, 2012, 05:03:14 PM
The bonnet line often gives this away.  Is it based on an Austin-Healey?


No!
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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2012, 12:40:55 PM »
Quote from: Carnut on May 03, 2012, 07:47:52 AM
I don't know who built this, but what's it meant to be a replica of, what is it based on and where was it built - for 1 point?


I do... ;)
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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2012, 01:36:53 PM »
Quote from: Paul Jaray on May 04, 2012, 12:40:55 PM
Quote from: Carnut on May 03, 2012, 07:47:52 AM
I don't know who built this, but what's it meant to be a replica of, what is it based on and where was it built - for 1 point?


I do... ;)

Aha!
Maybe an extra point for the name of the builder then!
It might even reach the Pro's!
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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2012, 05:18:00 AM »
Experts?
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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2012, 05:59:29 AM »
Citroën-based?
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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2012, 06:00:53 AM »
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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2012, 06:09:29 AM »
Wild guess: it's based on a Citroën 2CV and replicates a Jaguar D-type?
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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2012, 07:11:05 AM »
Quote from: Delorean on May 10, 2012, 06:09:29 AM
Wild guess: it's based on a Citroën 2CV and replicates a Jaguar D-type?

It is based on a 2CV, yes.
It's not a replica of a D-Type but something very similar..
And where was it built?
I'll lock it for you for 24  hours to see what you can find since you've got the basics right so far.
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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2012, 07:32:13 AM »
Maybe a Jaguar E-type then?

Is this a kit-car that was for sale for everybody? Or is it a private 'design' by someone?

Built in France, maybe?
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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2012, 10:01:33 AM »
Quote from: Delorean on May 10, 2012, 07:32:13 AM
Maybe a Jaguar E-type then?

Is this a kit-car that was for sale for everybody? Or is it a private 'design' by someone?

Built in France, maybe?

Not E-Type and not built in France either!
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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2012, 10:21:22 AM »
If not a D- or E-type, maybe a C-type?

UK-kit maybe?

Is this a kit-car that was for sale for everybody? Or is it a private 'design' by someone?
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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #13 on: May 10, 2012, 10:31:17 AM »
Quote from: Delorean on May 10, 2012, 10:21:22 AM
If not a D- or E-type, maybe a C-type?

UK-kit maybe?

Is this a kit-car that was for sale for everybody? Or is it a private 'design' by someone?

Not a C-type either.
It's a one-off, not a kit car.
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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #14 on: May 10, 2012, 10:38:49 AM »
I'm out of Jaguars it looks like (although that's no reference offcourse ...)

UK then?
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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #15 on: May 10, 2012, 11:29:59 AM »
Quote from: Delorean on May 10, 2012, 10:38:49 AM
I'm out of Jaguars it looks like (although that's no reference offcourse ...)

UK then?

Yes, but you're mistaken moving away from Jaguars!
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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #16 on: May 10, 2012, 12:07:30 PM »
Jag XKSS, 2cv platform built in the US.
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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #17 on: May 10, 2012, 02:25:10 PM »
Quote from: RayTheRat on May 10, 2012, 12:07:30 PM
Jag XKSS, 2cv platform built in the US.

XK SS "replica" - yes!
2CV base - yes, already established
US built - no!
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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #18 on: May 11, 2012, 07:54:17 AM »
Here's a rear view clearly showing the optimistic Jaguar XK-SS script - if you've got very good eyesight, that is..:

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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #19 on: May 11, 2012, 08:24:24 AM »
XK SS "replica" - yes!
2CV base - yes, already established
US built - no!

Built in Netherlands?


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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #20 on: May 11, 2012, 08:33:53 AM »
It's not Belgian, is it? (according to the size and color of the numberplate)
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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #21 on: May 11, 2012, 08:51:18 AM »
Quote from: Delorean on May 11, 2012, 08:33:53 AM
It's not Belgian, is it? (according to the size and color of the numberplate)

No, it's not Belgian.
Most EU plates are of similar size and shape these days.
Blame the Brussels bureaucrats!
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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #22 on: May 11, 2012, 09:42:31 AM »
XK SS "replica" - yes!
2CV base - yes, already established
US built - no!

Built in Netherlands?
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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #23 on: May 11, 2012, 10:19:39 AM »
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Re: NEH 1793
« Reply #24 on: May 11, 2012, 10:26:36 AM »
UK?
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