Author Topic: Solved: GTE430 - HUMDAT Special/Adeline (based on Triumph Speed 7 SWB Gnat) (Read 2363 times)

gte4289 · « **on:** February 08, 2021, 09:55:17 PM »

Please identify this car for a point.

gte4289 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2021, 08:30:36 PM »

Experts?

FrontMan · « **Reply #2 on:** February 16, 2021, 02:02:18 PM »

Triumph Super 8, 1933 ?

gte4289 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 16, 2021, 02:10:09 PM »

Quote from: FrontMan on February 16, 2021, 02:02:18 PM

Triumph Super 8, 1933 ?

Triumph base, but not Super 8

FrontMan · « **Reply #4 on:** February 19, 2021, 01:51:06 PM »

Scorpion ?

gte4289 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 19, 2021, 01:52:17 PM »

Quote from: FrontMan on February 19, 2021, 01:51:06 PM

Scorpion ?

No

FrontMan · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2021, 04:58:36 PM »

Gnat ?

gte4289 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 19, 2021, 05:32:40 PM »

Quote from: FrontMan on February 19, 2021, 04:58:36 PM

Gnat ?

Yes, began as a Triumph Speed 7 Gnat.

gte4289 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2021, 05:06:41 PM »

Pros?

gte4289 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 04, 2021, 06:47:03 PM »

Open to all

Wendax · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05, 2021, 02:49:44 AM »

A trial car?

gte4289 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2021, 12:02:01 PM »

Quote from: Wendax on March 05, 2021, 02:49:44 AM

A trial car?

Not that

gte4289 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 05, 2023, 06:02:10 PM »

To the Black Hole

gte4289 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 31, 2023, 02:22:48 PM »

This puzzle drew very little attention, but perhaps it can be jump-started with a few hints:

Built and raced outside of the UK, late 1940s to early 1950s.
Build included replacement of engine and gearbox with non-Triumph components, new body, etc.
Puzzle images taken after modern conversion to make it road-legal.
Has two names: "XXXXXX Special," as well as a feminine nickname.

oko94 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 02, 2023, 01:51:04 AM »

Adeline, a 1929 Triumph Super 7 Gnat that has been modified for the race track. 1500 engine, Studebaker differential. Removable mudguards and headlights.

gte4289 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 02, 2023, 02:29:33 AM »

Quote from: oko94 on November 02, 2023, 01:51:04 AM

Adeline, a 1929 Triumph Super 7 Gnat that has been modified for the race track. 1500 engine, Studebaker differential. Removable mudguards and headlights.

That's the car! My source describes it as a 1930 model, but that's insignificant and your source could be the correct one anyway. So tell me two things for the points:

1. Under what name was it raced? ("XXXXXX Special" - a name given to it by the people who built and raced it)

2. What 1500 cc engine is used? (Neither Triumph nor Studebaker)

LOCKED for you.

oko94 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 03, 2023, 05:01:37 AM »

I can't find anything else about this car. Can it still be found online ?

gte4289 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 03, 2023, 03:44:11 PM »

Quote from: oko94 on November 03, 2023, 05:01:37 AM

I can't find anything else about this car. Can it still be found online ?

Yes! My original source is still out there and can be found quite easily with the correct search terms. I just performed a Google search using a few key terms (all of which can be found in Reply #15) and it was one of the top results. I suppose the difficult part is limiting your search to only the correct terms.

Reply #15 from above:

Quote from: gte4289 on November 02, 2023, 02:29:33 AM

Quote from: oko94 on November 02, 2023, 01:51:04 AM
Adeline, a 1929 Triumph Super 7 Gnat that has been modified for the race track. 1500 engine, Studebaker differential. Removable mudguards and headlights.
That's the car! My source describes it as a 1930 model, but that's insignificant and your source could be the correct one anyway.

oko94 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 04, 2023, 05:54:55 AM »

Is the 1500 cc engine British ?

gte4289 · « **Reply #19 on:** November 04, 2023, 12:25:30 PM »

Quote from: oko94 on November 04, 2023, 05:54:55 AM

Is the 1500 cc engine British ?

Yes

oko94 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 04, 2023, 12:42:12 PM »

MG engine ?

gte4289 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 04, 2023, 01:06:42 PM »

Quote from: oko94 on November 04, 2023, 12:42:12 PM

MG engine ?

No

oko94 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 04, 2023, 01:09:47 PM »

Ford engine ?

gte4289 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 04, 2023, 09:30:57 PM »

Quote from: oko94 on November 04, 2023, 01:09:47 PM

Ford engine ?

No

oko94 · « **Reply #24 on:** November 04, 2023, 10:43:59 PM »

Has the engine manufacturer ever belonged to BLMC ?

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Author Topic: Solved: GTE430 - HUMDAT Special/Adeline (based on Triumph Speed 7 SWB Gnat) (Read 2363 times)