Author Topic: MJW #363 - Conundrums (Read 14084 times)

Carnut · « **Reply #75 on:** October 12, 2011, 09:30:58 AM »

Quote from: Allemano on October 12, 2011, 07:50:22 AM

I looked at #16 maybe a hundred times and everytime I get the feeling there could be a Aston Martin connection. I think I've seen this pic somewhere else before (not that source written on the pic) Could it be maybe related to the AM Atom?

I know exactly what you mean; I've done the same and it really does look awfully familiar but I just can't put my finger on it..

woodinsight · « **Reply #76 on:** October 12, 2011, 11:57:27 AM »

Quote from: Allemano on October 12, 2011, 07:50:22 AM

I looked at #16 maybe a hundred times and everytime I get the feeling there could be a Aston Martin connection. I think I've seen this pic somewhere else before (not that source written on the pic) Could it be maybe related to the AM Atom?

Well I can see why you say that there could be a connection.
I have a large Aston Martin library, including most books, owner's club magazines, news sheets, etc. but nowhere have I come across any reference to this car.
However I wouldn't rule it out.

whcgt · « **Reply #77 on:** October 20, 2011, 08:29:51 AM »

MJW #363-12jpg......is by Dr. Staten "C" Medsker Jr. of Ooltewah, TN. 1985 Fiero doner vehicle. Built by his father Staten "C" Medsker Sr.

woodinsight · « **Reply #78 on:** October 20, 2011, 12:49:47 PM »

Quote from: whcgt on October 20, 2011, 08:29:51 AM

MJW #363-12jpg......is by Dr. Staten "C" Medsker Jr. of Ooltewah, TN. 1985 Fiero doner vehicle. Built by his father Staten "C" Medsker Sr.

Well found!
Another one solved and another point for you.

grobmotorix · « **Reply #79 on:** January 22, 2012, 01:39:18 PM »

Does anybody have more specific info about the Midget Fiat Topolino 1948?

woodinsight · « **Reply #80 on:** January 22, 2012, 01:41:38 PM »

Thanks for the larger photo Grob, I hope it can be solved soon......

grobmotorix · « **Reply #81 on:** January 22, 2012, 01:50:57 PM »

I´d really like to know more about it, too!

Wendax · « **Reply #82 on:** February 18, 2012, 04:24:38 PM »

The utility version of #18: the Faka Troll Lastenroller

Oguerrerob · « **Reply #83 on:** March 17, 2012, 04:56:55 AM »

Quote from: grobmotorix on January 22, 2012, 01:39:18 PM

Does anybody have more specific info about the Midget Fiat Topolino 1948?

I've found an Ukrainian page that claim this as a ZAZ

grobmotorix · « **Reply #84 on:** March 17, 2012, 05:57:32 PM »

Forget it...

D-type · « **Reply #85 on:** March 18, 2012, 06:43:15 PM »

I think #10 may be a Jaguar powered Kougar or Cougar,

woodinsight · « **Reply #86 on:** March 21, 2012, 03:41:03 AM »

Quote from: D-type on March 18, 2012, 06:43:15 PM

I think #10 may be a Jaguar powered Kougar or Cougar,

Yes, I can see some similarities - perhaps someone has used a Kougar to create a more vintage looking car?

D-type · « **Reply #87 on:** November 11, 2012, 06:14:49 PM »

Is no 8 the Kieft-de Soto?

woodinsight · « **Reply #88 on:** November 12, 2012, 01:49:15 AM »

Quote from: D-type on November 11, 2012, 06:14:49 PM

Is no 8 the Kieft-de Soto?

I don't think so Duncan if you compare the photos of the mystery No.8 and the Kieft DeSoto below -

woodinsight · « **Reply #89 on:** November 12, 2012, 01:54:51 AM »

In actual fact I've just solved the identity of the mystery car No. 8 myself......
I'm going to post it as a separate puzzle this week and then add the solution here.
So there is still a point to be gained if you can guess what it is after I repost it.

D-type · « **Reply #90 on:** November 12, 2012, 06:55:11 AM »

Well, it's the same colour as the Kieft!

Is it perhaps a Devin?

woodinsight · « **Reply #91 on:** November 12, 2012, 07:11:03 AM »

Quote from: D-type on November 12, 2012, 06:55:11 AM

Well, it's the same colour as the Kieft!

Is it perhaps a Devin?

Yes - the body is by Devin.
I'll lock it for you to come up with the name - xxxx-Devin (xs equal number of missing letters)

D-type · « **Reply #92 on:** November 12, 2012, 09:09:09 AM »

Absolutely no idea: Ford-Devin

Please unlock for others to try

woodinsight · « **Reply #93 on:** November 12, 2012, 09:47:32 AM »

Quote from: D-type on November 12, 2012, 09:09:09 AM

Absolutely no idea: Ford-Devin

Please unlock for others to try

Thanks for your contribution D-Type but it's not a Ford-Devin.
Open for all again.

Wendax · « **Reply #94 on:** November 12, 2012, 09:54:43 AM »

A shot in the dark: Lola-Devin?

woodinsight · « **Reply #95 on:** November 12, 2012, 09:58:54 AM »

Quote from: Wendax on November 12, 2012, 09:54:43 AM

A shot in the dark: Lola-Devin?

Not a Lola-Devin.
The first word is the surname of the person who built it (not a company)

D-type · « **Reply #96 on:** November 12, 2012, 02:08:44 PM »

Albi raced a Devin so is it Albi-Devin?

woodinsight · « **Reply #97 on:** November 12, 2012, 03:49:42 PM »

Quote from: D-type on November 12, 2012, 02:08:44 PM

Albi raced a Devin so is it Albi-Devin?

Well done - that's the car!
Built by John Albi of Arcadia CA 1960-1961 with a Chevrolet engine and Devin body.
Here's a picture of the original car -

ImpishGrin · « **Reply #98 on:** December 11, 2012, 09:15:22 AM »

I wanted to point out that the description of #5 (TR3-turned-Ferrari) says:

"More than 40 years ago the car was rebuilt with an all new "one-off" coachbuilt body constructed in the finest 'Superleggera" tradition of fitted panels over a handformed tubular framework skeleton."

So it wasn't done in 1999, more like 1969 or at least late 60s. The pics from late 90s are from the time the car was restored after having been discovered as a barn-find.

woodinsight · « **Reply #99 on:** December 11, 2012, 12:01:53 PM »

Quote from: ImpishGrin on December 11, 2012, 09:15:22 AM

I wanted to point out that the description of #5 (TR3-turned-Ferrari) says:

"More than 40 years ago the car was rebuilt with an all new "one-off" coachbuilt body constructed in the finest 'Superleggera" tradition of fitted panels over a handformed tubular framework skeleton."

So it wasn't done in 1999, more like 1969 or at least late 60s. The pics from late 90s are from the time the car was restored after having been discovered as a barn-find.

Thanks ImpishGrin, I'll alter it in the Solved replies post.

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