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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #25 on: September 08, 2023, 03:27:36 AM »
Quote from: Oguerrerob on September 08, 2023, 02:43:12 AM
1966 Macaro II VW Ed Makarenko?
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #26 on: September 08, 2023, 03:29:23 AM »
Italian chassis and engine ?
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #27 on: September 08, 2023, 03:30:06 AM »
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #28 on: September 08, 2023, 03:30:54 AM »
German chassis and engine ?
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #29 on: September 08, 2023, 03:54:13 AM »
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #30 on: September 08, 2023, 03:55:34 AM »
VW chassis and engine ?
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #31 on: September 08, 2023, 07:27:22 AM »
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #32 on: September 08, 2023, 09:42:48 AM »
Built between 1963 and 1968 ?
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #33 on: September 08, 2023, 12:01:51 PM »
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #34 on: September 08, 2023, 12:03:47 PM »
Natmobile ?
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #35 on: September 08, 2023, 12:16:51 PM »
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #36 on: September 08, 2023, 02:10:33 PM »
used in a Canadian racing series?
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #37 on: September 08, 2023, 02:13:30 PM »
Quote from: pnegyesi on September 08, 2023, 02:10:33 PM
used in a Canadian racing series?
Not that I'm aware.
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #38 on: September 08, 2023, 02:52:57 PM »
Did it compete in a non-Canadian series ?
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #39 on: September 08, 2023, 03:16:18 PM »
Quote from: oko94 on September 08, 2023, 02:52:57 PM
Did it compete in a non-Canadian series ?
I'm not aware of any specific racing history.
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #40 on: September 08, 2023, 04:17:02 PM »
was it offered for sale as a custom sportscar?
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #41 on: September 08, 2023, 04:43:57 PM »
Quote from: pnegyesi on September 08, 2023, 04:17:02 PM
was it offered for sale as a custom sportscar?
I'm not entirely certain what you mean by "custom sportscar." It was offered for sale, but not as a custom sportscar based on my understanding of the term.
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #42 on: September 08, 2023, 05:08:31 PM »
was it built in Ottawa?
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #43 on: September 08, 2023, 06:39:47 PM »
Viking?
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #44 on: September 08, 2023, 06:45:52 PM »
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #45 on: September 08, 2023, 07:59:39 PM »
I've found additional information on this car (as well as a better photograph). Here are a couple of corrections/additions to my previous responses:

Quote from: oko94 on September 08, 2023, 03:55:34 AM
VW chassis and engine ?
VW engine, transmission, and other components were used, but the frame was made in Canada specifically for this car.

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Quote from: oko94 on September 08, 2023, 02:52:57 PM
Did it compete in a non-Canadian series ?
I'm not aware of any specific racing history.
The additional photograph I've found was clearly taken at a motorsports event, but I haven't yet determined where and/or at which event the photo was taken.





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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #46 on: September 08, 2023, 08:54:14 PM »
Since the puzzle image is so terrible, here's the additional photo I've found (with identifying marks and decals removed):
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #47 on: September 14, 2023, 06:33:38 AM »
I am very curious about this. Was this the only car built by its builder?
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #48 on: September 14, 2023, 10:12:48 AM »
Quote from: pnegyesi on September 14, 2023, 06:33:38 AM
I am very curious about this. Was this the only car built by its builder?
No
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Re: GTE 497
« Reply #49 on: September 14, 2023, 12:27:28 PM »
was this built by a company?
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