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Solved: DAR 58 - Microplas Mistral body on modified TR3 chassis 1967
« on: December 02, 2022, 11:08:03 AM »
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Re: DAR 58
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2022, 01:50:36 PM »
It's a 1967 Microplas Mistral Triumph TR3/4 Sports Special.  A hotch potch of TR3 chassis, TR4 engine and various other bits.
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Re: DAR 58
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2022, 09:07:46 AM »
If you know it you know it.  It looks as if you know more than me - does it have a name?
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For completeness, here's a front view, and the body as sold.
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Re: Solved: DAR 58 - Microplas Mistral body on modified TR3 chassis 1967
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2022, 10:00:54 AM »
Strangely enough it appeared on a facebook group 'fantastic plastic' on the 4th Dec. Also info via being sold at auction.
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Re: Solved: DAR 58 - Microplas Mistral body on modified TR3 chassis 1967
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2022, 10:18:41 AM »
I think I saw it on another Facebook group about 1950s and 1960s Specials.  Too many people use Facebook!  :taz: :censored:
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Re: Solved: DAR 58 - Microplas Mistral body on modified TR3 chassis 1967
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2022, 11:08:56 AM »
Congratulations  Johno. You are now an Expert - no more Rookie puzzles I'm afraid.
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Re: Solved: DAR 58 - Microplas Mistral body on modified TR3 chassis 1967
« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2022, 06:46:39 PM »
Out of the Bonhams-description, July 2006:
1967 MICROPLAS MISTRAL TRIUMPH TR3/4 SPORTS SPECIAL
REGISTRATION NO. RLM 31E
CHASSIS NO. LSR.102.BH
ENGINE NO. TDD36E
..this Triumph-based special has the later, Kamm-tail Mistral bodyshell and was constructed in the mid-1960s by electrical engineer Anthony Snapper using a TR3 chassis, Austin A60 front end, TR4 engine and overdrive gearbox. Following Mr Snapper’s retirement, the car was advertised for sale and featured in Classic & Sports Car magazine (July 2001)..
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