Solved - GTC #103: Magnum by Kevin Whittaker

[Paul Jaray]

I believe this could be a DRB Sabre.

[DHoffmann]

I believe this could be a DRB Sabre.

I would certainly grant you that this uses the Sabre as a base, but I have (from the word of a sales ad, I know...) a different name and the rather distinct convertible plus other exterior modifications which I feel could still see as being a separate puzzle point? I can hold the puzzle for you for this further name if you like. Alternatively if there's an opinion that this should be withdrawn I'm happy to have it merged with the other completed DRB Sabre puzzle.

I also haven't got the original photo available until my computer is rebuilt so I cannot give further information the sales ad provided unfortunately, but from memory I do recall the name given and no mention was made of the Sabre base.

[datsone]

This car apparently has some relationship with the Sabre Saw 

[DHoffmann]

Bump before black hole?
Or call this solved/merged due to the DRB connection?

[Arunas]

I do really wish to know more about this one!

[oko94]

Time for a hint maybe (as I guess the answer can't be found online) ?

[Carnut]

Trying to tidy up some really old puzzles on this board.
Any chance you could do something with this one Dan?

[Djetset]

Made by Menassen Custom Cars of Perth?

[Djet66]

is it a DBR Sabre? vw based kit car

[Djet66]

  i did not see page 2....

[DHoffmann]

Sorry all - been away from the boards for some time and didn't even realise I still had an outstanding puzzle!

Made by Menassen Custom Cars of Perth?

Not the name I have attached, no - Correct country but wrong state.

The sales ad reads as follows:
"*** Convertible. Complete body, windscreen, Countach flares, RX-7 rear bobtail, easy car to build, suit VW Type 3 - Rotary engine. D.M.T. approved in all states. Rear body restyling has been made."

I'm after that first word, and it's honestly quite a common/easy word in the automotive sphere for cars. The number of stars is not representative of the number of letters in the word.

[Djetset]

Replica ?

[oko94]

Sports ?

[DHoffmann]

Sports ?

Replica ?

OK not quite that common, more like a relatively straightforward name that's been used on a number of other vehicles over the years.

[oko94]

Name of an animal ?

[Djetset]

Classic ?

[Djetset]

A (probably pointless) bump. Classic ?

[hermanoto]

Silverstone roadster 2006
designed/built by Dennis R. Beford ("DRB")

[Carnut]

This has been on the Pro's board for over 5 years..
I'll move it to the Master Puzzlers board, but they couldn't finalise it when they could reply to it on the Pro's, so I'll just give it a week or two then move it to the Black Hole if it's not solved..

[sixtee5cuda]

Magnum by Kevin Whittaker

[gte4289]

Magnum by Kevin Whittaker

This should be the correct answer. Kevin Whittaker obtained the rights to produce and market a full-convertible version of the DRB Sabre MkI under the name "Magnum."

[Carnut]

I'm sure you're right, so I've given you the point and moved this to the Solved board.
Well done.

[sixtee5cuda]

Was someone awarded a point for this?  I posted the answer in February.

[gte4289]

Was someone awarded a point for this?  I posted the answer in February.

Yes, please give the point to sixtee5cuda.

[Wendax]

Done