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Re: NEH 5165
« Reply #25 on: August 26, 2017, 09:20:15 AM »
Does it include Triumph bits ?

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Re: NEH 5165
« Reply #26 on: August 26, 2017, 11:58:26 AM »
Does it include Triumph bits ?

Yes
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Re: NEH 5165
« Reply #27 on: August 28, 2017, 04:32:31 AM »
Morris MG Empire Special
« Last Edit: August 28, 2017, 04:37:37 AM by oko94 »

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Re: NEH 5165
« Reply #28 on: August 28, 2017, 05:26:47 AM »
Very well solved oko94. I thought the images may have been from social media, but now I know where to look. I thought the radiator was Rover or Alvis, but it's obviously a Morris 8hp.

Good puzzle.
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

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Re: NEH 5165
« Reply #29 on: August 28, 2017, 05:40:01 AM »
That's the right car, so well done oko.

Here it is last time we had it:

https://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/2011-39/solved-neh-977-empire-special/msg153060/#msg153060

However- as I mentioned in my original post I now have more information about it so to fully solve this I need to know the name of the person who designed and built the chassis.
I'll give oko a point anyway for finding the car but I still need to know the other answer before this can be moved to solved (and merged).
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Re: NEH 5165
« Reply #30 on: August 28, 2017, 07:20:52 AM »
In fact it was quite easy, as I just had to search for "MG Triumph" with AP search engine to find the previous puzzle !

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Re: NEH 5165
« Reply #31 on: August 28, 2017, 08:13:48 AM »
In fact it was quite easy, as I just had to search for "MG Triumph" with AP search engine to find the previous puzzle !

Perhaps it was a bit over-generous to give you a point since I originally said I really need the name of the chassis designer...
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Re: NEH 5165
« Reply #32 on: August 28, 2017, 11:38:00 AM »
At least it should be good for your karma !

Anyway, can the solution be found online ?

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Re: NEH 5165
« Reply #33 on: August 28, 2017, 11:41:02 AM »
At least it should be good for your karma !

Anyway, can the solution be found online ?

I'm not sure; I haven't looked.  I didn't get the information on-line...
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Re: NEH 5165
« Reply #34 on: August 28, 2017, 11:43:27 AM »
That's what I thought. Was it published in a British classic car magazine in 2017 ?

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Re: NEH 5165
« Reply #35 on: August 28, 2017, 11:48:10 AM »
That's what I thought. Was it published in a British classic car magazine in 2017 ?

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Re: NEH 5165
« Reply #36 on: August 28, 2017, 11:50:26 AM »
Was it published less than 4 months ago ?

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Re: NEH 5165
« Reply #37 on: August 28, 2017, 12:41:26 PM »
Was it published less than 4 months ago ?

I believe so, yes.
But don't go looking through the major ones like C&SC and Classic Cars; you won't find it there!
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Re: NEH 5165
« Reply #38 on: September 06, 2017, 11:10:53 AM »
Was it featured in a magazine dedicated to MGs ?

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Re: NEH 5165
« Reply #39 on: September 06, 2017, 03:46:52 PM »
Was it featured in a magazine dedicated to MGs ?

No..
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Re: NEH 5165
« Reply #40 on: September 08, 2017, 03:40:11 AM »
Was it featured in a magazine published by a classic car club ?

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Re: NEH 5165
« Reply #41 on: September 09, 2017, 04:25:11 PM »
Was it featured in a magazine published by a classic car club ?

No - it was generally available to the public from newsagents.
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Re: NEH 5165
« Reply #42 on: March 13, 2019, 12:21:52 AM »
What is it and who designed and built the chassis - for 1 point?:
Empire Special. Chassis designed and built by Franklin Woodcock of Houghton on the Hill, Leicestershire.

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Re: NEH 5165
« Reply #43 on: March 13, 2019, 04:58:04 AM »
Yes, well done!
That's what I was looking for.
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Re: NEH 5165
« Reply #44 on: March 13, 2019, 06:04:47 PM »
Yes, well done!
That's what I was looking for.
I just happened across another car forum where Mr. Woodcock himself has posted information about the car.

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Re: Solved - NEH 977: Empire Special
« Reply #45 on: March 13, 2019, 06:56:55 PM »
It's good to get it moved to Solved at last!
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