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SOLVED: Djetset 817 - Autotune Jentley 'Fastback Coupe'
« on: May 05, 2017, 10:59:43 AM »
For a point, please correctly identify the make and model of this car.
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2017, 03:25:37 PM »
Moving on...
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2017, 08:44:18 PM »
This is a 1976 Jaguar XJ6 (or possibly XJ12).  Probably pictured in 2006 at Fairhaven Lake in the UK.

No lock, I've never seen mention of another name or coachbuilder.

Interesting looking body.
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2017, 05:32:25 AM »
Quote from: sixtee5cuda on June 15, 2017, 08:44:18 PM
This is a 1976 Jaguar XJ6 (or possibly XJ12).  Probably pictured in 2006 at Fairhaven Lake in the UK.

No lock, I've never seen mention of another name or coachbuilder.

Interesting looking body.
It is indeed based around a Jaguar XJ6 Series II (but with Series III wheels), but I think the photo was taken at its constructor's premises. Any idea who built it and what it was called?
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2017, 08:05:28 AM »
I don't know the builder or the name of the car.  Did he adopt an existing body to the Jaguar chassis?
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2017, 09:32:43 AM »
Quote from: sixtee5cuda on June 16, 2017, 08:05:28 AM
I don't know the builder or the name of the car.  Did he adopt an existing body to the Jaguar chassis?
You're on to something as the main body is claimed to be from something else.
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2017, 11:34:42 AM »
Shall a post the rear view?

I meant to say, Shall I post the rear view...
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2017, 11:58:56 AM »
Quote from: sixtee5cuda on June 18, 2017, 11:34:42 AM
Shall a post the rear view?
Sorry but the Puzzle image is the only one I have, taken from an old magazine.
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2017, 08:16:15 PM »
Another view...
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #9 on: July 04, 2017, 06:51:53 AM »
Up to the Pros...
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2017, 07:03:39 AM »
Is the constructor known for other cars ?
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2017, 07:10:33 AM »
Quote from: oko94 on July 04, 2017, 07:03:39 AM
Is the constructor known for other cars ?
Yes.
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #12 on: July 04, 2017, 07:23:47 AM »
Is he known for other Jaguar-based cars ?
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #13 on: July 04, 2017, 07:24:56 AM »
Quote from: oko94 on July 04, 2017, 07:23:47 AM
Is he known for other Jaguar-based cars ?
Yes.
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #14 on: July 04, 2017, 07:48:31 AM »
Lynx-related ?
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #15 on: July 04, 2017, 11:50:57 AM »
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #16 on: July 04, 2017, 01:22:23 PM »
Was the builder known for making XJ6-based kit cars?
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #17 on: July 04, 2017, 02:21:19 PM »
Quote from: nicanary on July 04, 2017, 01:22:23 PM
Was the builder known for making XJ6-based kit cars?
Yes.
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #18 on: July 04, 2017, 04:19:22 PM »
Quote from: Djetset on July 04, 2017, 02:21:19 PM
Quote from: nicanary on July 04, 2017, 01:22:23 PM
Was the builder known for making XJ6-based kit cars?
Yes.

So that narrows it down a bit!  Steadman?
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #19 on: July 04, 2017, 04:32:24 PM »
No, not Steadman.
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #20 on: July 04, 2017, 04:56:50 PM »
Autotune ?
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #21 on: July 05, 2017, 07:13:13 AM »
Quote from: oko94 on July 04, 2017, 04:56:50 PM
Autotune ?
Yes, Now locked to you to name the model.
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #22 on: July 05, 2017, 07:36:27 AM »
Is it this one ? :
"Bentley Fastback - Original Bentley body shell was fitted to a specially designed ladder frame chassis, using a Jaguar XJ6 running gear!"
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #23 on: July 05, 2017, 07:42:36 AM »
Quote from: oko94 on July 05, 2017, 07:36:27 AM
Is it this one ? :
"Bentley Fastback - Original Bentley body shell was fitted to a specially designed ladder frame chassis, using a Jaguar XJ6 running gear!"
That's the basis for the car, but the model has a name, which is...? Still locked to you.
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Re: Djetset 817
« Reply #24 on: July 06, 2017, 03:40:21 AM »
Can't find anything about it online besides the description from Autotune's website which calls it simply "Bentley Fastback". I guess I could send an e-mail to Anthony Taylor and ask him what's the name of it but that's not the spirit of the game, is it ?
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