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pnegyesi · « **Reply #600 on:** May 18, 2012, 08:02:48 AM »

Is this an NSU-Fiat 500C? Or a simple Fiat 500C? Is this a factory-fitted trunk or home-made?

Wendax · « **Reply #601 on:** May 18, 2012, 08:14:04 AM »

Looking at the shape of the hood I would say it is not even a 500 C as that one had a different side line. I think this is a private attempt to make an old Topolino look like a 500 C up front as well as add some luggage space at the back.

guido66 · « **Reply #602 on:** May 18, 2012, 10:42:56 AM »

Take note of the boot lid hinges near the bumper

als15 · « **Reply #603 on:** May 21, 2012, 10:22:55 AM »

I agree: the rear part, between the rear fenders and the boot lid, is clearly from a first generation Topolino.
An odd and interesting attempt to have it looking like a 500 C.

pnegyesi · « **Reply #604 on:** May 21, 2012, 10:52:54 AM »

I see. Now I have to find out who did it

Allemano · « **Reply #605 on:** July 02, 2012, 03:51:13 AM »

We surely had this one before, but where?

Allemano · « **Reply #606 on:** July 02, 2012, 05:25:36 AM »

From now on in the News, Information and Feedback area!

Allemano · « **Reply #607 on:** July 05, 2012, 01:45:31 PM »

Quote from: Allemano on July 02, 2012, 03:51:13 AM

We surely had this one before, but where?

Really no one has seen it here?

woodinsight · « **Reply #608 on:** July 05, 2012, 01:59:10 PM »

Quote from: Allemano on July 05, 2012, 01:45:31 PM

Quote from: Allemano on July 02, 2012, 03:51:13 AM
We surely had this one before, but where?
Really no one has seen it here?

Yes I remember seeing it not too long ago but can't give you a name.....

Allemano · « **Reply #609 on:** July 05, 2012, 02:01:08 PM »

I remember Barrett posted it, but I can be wrong..

I can't find it under its real name..

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #610 on:** July 05, 2012, 03:56:32 PM »

Quote from: Allemano on July 02, 2012, 03:51:13 AM

We surely had this one before, but where?

http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=18469.0

Allemano · « **Reply #611 on:** July 06, 2012, 12:33:43 PM »

Quote from: Otto Puzzell on July 05, 2012, 03:56:32 PM

Quote from: Allemano on July 02, 2012, 03:51:13 AM
We surely had this one before, but where?

http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=18469.0

Thanks to Otto and Barrett who already PMd me.

ImpishGrin · « **Reply #612 on:** July 09, 2012, 09:53:03 AM »

A friend send me this one. Any idea? My first thought was it looks like it escaped from some movie.

guido66 · « **Reply #613 on:** July 09, 2012, 01:57:07 PM »

ETV by Mike Vetter (the Car Factory)

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #614 on:** July 09, 2012, 04:44:27 PM »

http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?;topic=6064.0

ImpishGrin · « **Reply #615 on:** July 10, 2012, 03:29:25 AM »

Thank you gentlemen

threespires · « **Reply #616 on:** July 16, 2012, 08:40:08 PM »

Hello, my first post.
This one is causing some frustration.
It's badged 'Furia' and was registered in Northamptonshire 1977/8

Furia - ID This car ?

barrett · « **Reply #617 on:** July 17, 2012, 07:01:53 AM »

Never seen or heard of that one before....

threespires · « **Reply #618 on:** July 17, 2012, 07:49:58 AM »

Quote from: barrett on July 17, 2012, 07:01:53 AM

Never seen or heard of that one before....

It seems to have everybody guessing. As it's not too old this surprises me.
Somebody out there must be able to ID it, especially as it has the name Furia on the side.
I can find no links to the Brazilian Furia.

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #619 on:** July 17, 2012, 07:54:13 AM »

On some other threads where this is posted, there is speculation that its a Photoshop picture. Looking at the window reflections, I suspect that may be the case. If it's real, it could be either a re-work of Toni Bianco's later Alfa-based Furia, or perhaps a sequel.

Trommel · « **Reply #620 on:** July 17, 2012, 07:59:58 AM »

I don't think it's a Photoshop.

Certainly some Trevor Fiore there, Fissore/Monteverdi/Trident influence, HB Viva at the back maybe. RHD wipers, RWD, aluminium body from the bonnet (possibly fibreglass?), pop-up lights (the round ones look like afterthoughts), windscreen surround is unusual but I can't place it. Badge on the wing looks like it says Furi*, or does it start with a "P"? Doesn't look quite like it was built in someone's garage but the front seems better resolved than the back.

My guess would be a one-off.

barrett · « **Reply #621 on:** July 17, 2012, 08:06:47 AM »

Looking a little closer it does seem like it could be a photoshop, although a very convincing one - two things that would back that up:

1 - If you found an unusual, clearly bespoke 1970s GT car abandoned somewhere you would surely take multiple photographs of it from every angle, or at the very least one showing the rear aspect as well?

2 - The registration is not on the DVLA database. There are many reasons for this to happen so can never be proof of anything, but the most likely being that the car was off the road and untaxed at the time the DVLA moved over to a computerised database in 1983 and has never been on the road since, which would mean this was only on the road for 5/6 years. If it really is what it appears to be - a professionally made bespoke high-end GT car, this seems unlikely to me.

Again, not proof of anything, but something to think about at least

Trommel · « **Reply #622 on:** July 17, 2012, 08:22:03 AM »

From elsewhere - this is a satellite image of the car from Bing maps:

Allemano · « **Reply #623 on:** July 17, 2012, 08:35:55 AM »

Quote from: Otto Puzzell on July 17, 2012, 07:54:13 AM

On some other threads where this is posted, there is speculation that its a Photoshop picture.

Agree. The "vents' on the c-pillar and the light reflections are wrong, the proportions are odd and you won't find another angle of this car on the whole internet

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #624 on:** July 17, 2012, 08:37:17 AM »

Quote from: Trommel on July 17, 2012, 07:59:58 AM

I don't think it's a Photoshop.

The reflections in the building's windows = gray and overcast
The reflections in the car's windows = blue sky with white puffy clouds.

News:

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