Author Topic: SOLVED: WTH # 561 - Phaeton Empress by Phaeton Coach based on Monarch or Granada  (Read 629 times)

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An elegant car from the 1970's.  For one point, provide the name given to this car, and tell us who is responsible for the modifications

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Re: WTH # 561
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2017, 08:49:24 AM »
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The base car should be easy.  Experts?

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Re: WTH # 561
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2017, 10:27:54 AM »
Chrysler-based?

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Re: WTH # 561
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2017, 11:35:03 AM »
Not Chrysler based

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Re: WTH # 561
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2017, 11:55:26 AM »
GM based?
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Re: WTH # 561
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2017, 12:03:13 PM »
mercury-based?

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Re: WTH # 561
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2017, 04:18:04 PM »
Based on a Mercury Monarch.

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Re: WTH # 561
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2017, 07:11:53 PM »
sorry,I can,t find this nice car anywhere ,feel free to unlock. I,ll still continue to search for it though.

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Re: WTH # 561
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2017, 10:26:47 PM »
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Re: WTH # 561
« Reply #9 on: September 05, 2017, 08:23:34 AM »
No Experts interested in this one? 

Maybe a side view will help.  Just imagine how much work was involved in extending the entire front end of the car.

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Re: WTH # 561
« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2017, 08:18:59 AM »
Up!

Professionals?

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Re: WTH # 561
« Reply #11 on: September 07, 2017, 08:40:21 AM »
Home-made or built by a coachbuilder ?

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Re: WTH # 561
« Reply #12 on: September 07, 2017, 10:59:57 AM »
Coachbuilder

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Re: WTH # 561
« Reply #13 on: September 07, 2017, 03:04:05 PM »
Phaeton Empress
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Re: WTH # 561
« Reply #14 on: September 07, 2017, 03:18:26 PM »
One point to Wendax for the correct answer.

Such a strange car.  I wonder if they actually built more than one?

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