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For a point, who built this and what was it called?
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Re: Djetset 962
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2019, 08:06:33 AM »
Up to the Experts...
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Re: Djetset 962
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2019, 02:55:28 PM »
European

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Re: Djetset 962
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2019, 03:31:17 PM »
A car is for life, not just for Christmas.

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Re: Djetset 962
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2019, 02:32:00 AM »
Austin 7 based ?

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Re: Djetset 962
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2019, 03:39:33 AM »
A car is for life, not just for Christmas.

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Re: Djetset 962
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2019, 01:13:21 PM »
French

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Re: Djetset 962
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2019, 01:26:14 PM »
A car is for life, not just for Christmas.

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Re: Djetset 962
« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2019, 04:47:03 PM »
.....a Triumph Super Seven base?

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Re: Djetset 962
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2019, 02:59:42 PM »
.....a Triumph Super Seven base?
No.
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Re: Djetset 962
« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2019, 11:17:37 AM »
British

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Re: Djetset 962
« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2019, 11:28:02 AM »
A car is for life, not just for Christmas.

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Re: Djetset 962
« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2019, 12:54:09 PM »
BMW Dixi base?

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Re: Djetset 962
« Reply #13 on: May 14, 2019, 12:55:05 PM »
A car is for life, not just for Christmas.

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Re: Djetset 962
« Reply #14 on: May 21, 2019, 11:04:36 AM »
On to the Pros...
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Re: Djetset 962
« Reply #15 on: May 21, 2019, 11:57:39 AM »
Is it based on far more modern mechanicals than it first appears?
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

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Re: Djetset 962
« Reply #16 on: May 21, 2019, 11:59:57 AM »
Is it based on far more modern mechanicals than it first appears?
It is based on more modern mechanicals than its styling suggests, although the mechanics aren't that modern ;)
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Re: Djetset 962
« Reply #17 on: May 21, 2019, 12:16:22 PM »
Reliant-based?

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Re: Djetset 962
« Reply #18 on: May 21, 2019, 12:17:39 PM »
Reliant-based?
Yes indeed, it is Kitten-based. Now Locked to you to find out more.
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Re: Djetset 962
« Reply #19 on: May 21, 2019, 12:36:58 PM »
It is an Austin Seven replica called "Flying Bathtub" owned by James Butlin

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Re: Djetset 962
« Reply #20 on: May 21, 2019, 02:08:10 PM »
It is an Austin Seven replica called "Flying Bathtub" owned by James Butlin
Yes, it's an Austin Seven-inspired Reliant Kitten special. Well done, another point to Wendax.
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