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Solved: GTE 480 - Dennis Smith Spyder II (sports car version)
« on: August 08, 2023, 09:16:46 PM »
Identify this car for a point:

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Re: GTE 480
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2023, 12:36:12 PM »
Experts?

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Re: GTE 480
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2023, 12:01:41 PM »
Pros?

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Re: GTE 480
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2023, 03:54:34 AM »
Open to all.

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Re: GTE 480
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2023, 04:12:12 AM »
Made in USA ?

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Re: GTE 480
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2023, 04:18:48 AM »

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Re: GTE 480
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2023, 05:07:31 AM »
Made in Europe ?

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Re: GTE 480
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2023, 05:12:54 AM »
Made in USA ?
No
I should clarify that the car wasn't made in the US, but was powered by a US motor.


Made in Europe ?
No

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Re: GTE 480
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2023, 05:16:54 AM »
Made in Australasia ?

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Re: GTE 480
« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2023, 05:50:22 AM »
Crosley-engined?

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Re: GTE 480
« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2023, 10:03:15 AM »

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Re: GTE 480
« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2023, 11:40:07 AM »
Made in Australia ?

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Re: GTE 480
« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2023, 11:55:13 AM »
Made in Australia ?
No, made in NZ

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Re: GTE 480
« Reply #13 on: August 29, 2023, 02:01:30 PM »
Built by Dennis Smith?

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Re: GTE 480
« Reply #14 on: August 29, 2023, 02:03:57 PM »
Built by Dennis Smith?
Of course! LOCKED for you to provide the rest of the info.

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Re: GTE 480
« Reply #15 on: August 29, 2023, 02:12:25 PM »
Smith Spyder 2 powered by 1500ccm V4 Johnson outboard engine, 1971?
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Re: GTE 480
« Reply #16 on: August 29, 2023, 02:21:37 PM »
Smith Spyder 2 powered by 1500ccm V4 Johnson outboard engine, 1971?
That's it!

The original, open-wheel version of this car was featured in an earlier puzzle.

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Re: Solved: GTE 480 - Dennis Smith Spyder II (sports car version)
« Reply #17 on: August 29, 2023, 02:30:03 PM »
Thank you for the point