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Solved: Wendax 2538 - Pradeau Formule IV
« on: April 06, 2018, 02:42:44 AM »
One short of the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything.

For one point, please respond and identify this car.

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Re: Wendax 2538
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2018, 01:39:25 AM »
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Re: Wendax 2538
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2018, 05:42:52 AM »
German with DKW engine and front wheel drive?

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Re: Wendax 2538
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2018, 06:26:36 AM »
Almost, although not German, not a DKW engine, and it is rear-wheel driven.

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Re: Wendax 2538
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2018, 01:10:28 AM »
Damn, so nearly there!  ;D ;D

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Re: Wendax 2538
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2018, 02:11:21 AM »
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Re: Wendax 2538
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2018, 02:39:47 AM »
French ?

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Re: Wendax 2538
« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2018, 05:05:07 AM »
I've seen this car before, and I was going to use it as a puzzle, but now I can't remember where I found it!

Is it anything to do with MEP?
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

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Re: Wendax 2538
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2018, 05:59:32 AM »
French, but not a MEP.

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Re: Wendax 2538
« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2018, 08:08:40 AM »
500 cc ?

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Re: Wendax 2538
« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2018, 08:26:21 AM »
1963 Pradeau Formula IV.  Two-cylinder power by Villers, Peugeot, or AMC.

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Re: Wendax 2538
« Reply #11 on: April 30, 2018, 08:41:52 AM »
That's the one! Some explanations and remains below:

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Re: Solved: Wendax 2538 - Pradeau Formule IV
« Reply #12 on: April 30, 2018, 10:55:03 AM »
Now I remember where I saw this image - too late!
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia