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SOLVED: Djetset 1080 - 1921 Leyat Helica
« on: August 12, 2020, 03:12:14 PM »
Something unusual for my 1,080th puzzle!

I was lucky enough to travel in the rear of this mystery car today in near-tropical heat, where I took this photo of the car's interior roof/headlining. So, for a point, please tell me what this car is. Good luck, and I will post an image of the whole puzzle car once it has been solved!
« Last Edit: August 12, 2020, 03:16:03 PM by Djetset »
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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2020, 06:43:18 PM »
1948 Healey Woodie estate?

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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2020, 07:29:56 PM »
1948 Healey Woodie estate?
I like your thinking but not that I’m afraid.
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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2020, 08:45:17 AM »
An Expert 'wood' know?
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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2020, 09:13:21 AM »
A Jeepney?
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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2020, 09:35:23 AM »
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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2020, 01:06:24 PM »
Silver Ghost hunting car?

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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2020, 12:01:41 PM »
Silver Ghost hunting car?
No, not a Rolls-Royce, though getting closer age-wise.
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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2020, 04:30:45 PM »
Ford Model A Shooting Brake?
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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2020, 05:19:51 PM »
Napier?

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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2020, 05:39:28 PM »
Just from the design it looks pure tinlizzy

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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #11 on: August 21, 2020, 05:13:48 AM »
Allard P2 Safari?

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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #12 on: August 21, 2020, 09:25:54 AM »
Sorry but none of the above mentioned so far.
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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2020, 06:41:13 PM »
Is it by chance a Lanchester?
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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #14 on: August 25, 2020, 06:44:09 PM »
Is it by chance a Lanchester?
No, not a Lanchester.
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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #15 on: August 27, 2020, 06:21:08 AM »
Pros?
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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #16 on: August 27, 2020, 06:31:50 AM »
Knowing your love for all things francophile, is this a camionette ?
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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #17 on: August 27, 2020, 08:31:29 AM »
Knowing your love for all things francophile, is this a camionette ?
It's not a 'camionette' commercial vehicle, but (cue clue!), it is French ;).
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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #18 on: August 27, 2020, 09:34:05 AM »
Is it from a mass-production manufacturer, or one of the makers of "grand routiers" ?
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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #19 on: August 27, 2020, 10:07:24 AM »
Is it from a mass-production manufacturer, or one of the makers of "grand routiers" ?
It's neither from a mass-producer or one of the grand routier marques I'm afraid, but it is French.
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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #20 on: August 27, 2020, 11:16:19 AM »
Is it based on a commercial vehicle chassis ?
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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #21 on: August 27, 2020, 01:16:40 PM »
Is it based on a commercial vehicle chassis ?
No.
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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #22 on: August 27, 2020, 04:10:45 PM »
Built in the 1920s ?
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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #23 on: August 27, 2020, 04:39:42 PM »
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Re: Djetset 1080
« Reply #24 on: August 27, 2020, 04:59:15 PM »
Mathis?
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