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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #100 on: January 06, 2013, 11:51:02 AM »
is the number 7 car a british one-off?

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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #101 on: April 26, 2013, 01:07:30 PM »
A FAKA Motorrikscha (#18) has survived:

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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #102 on: November 06, 2014, 12:11:56 PM »
#13 looks like a Brooklands silencer.  Is it an MG?
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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #103 on: December 26, 2014, 04:31:25 PM »
#1- It is badged 'Lotus' but it's not...
new photo -

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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #104 on: October 30, 2017, 06:37:02 AM »
#20 is a Siata!

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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #105 on: January 24, 2018, 12:03:40 PM »

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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #106 on: January 24, 2018, 12:23:47 PM »
https://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/2017-46/neh-5241/

Indeed!
Did quiller get a point for identifying it as a "Midget Fiat Topolino"?!
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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #107 on: January 26, 2018, 01:19:43 PM »
4: Ashley

already solved? So many pages to browse...

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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #108 on: January 26, 2018, 05:56:43 PM »
Here's a list of some of the answers or clues!


I'm following Paul Jaray's example (Black Hole Candidates) by posting my own mysteries here 'en bloc'.
Some may have already been solved here and I apologise if any were lined up as future puzzles - I can delete any on request that fall into that category.

I have provided a few observations that I know that could help and will post an additional view if I have one. 
All I request is that - don't ask me questions that I can't answer!

One point is offered for each positive identification, name of the car and who built it, even if it's a repost.
Please provide proof/source to establish true identities.
Points will be awarded as they are solved.

So let's get the ball rolling by opening it up for Rookies and Experts.
Pros will be able to join in soon.

Some easy points up for grabs?

Hints (and solutions)

01 - French, Simca-based, falsely badged as a Lotus
02 - Meyra Typ 56 (solved by Paul Jaray)
03 - Emeryson 2-seater (solved by Paul Jaray)
04 - Fiat-based coupe in the USA
05 - Triumph TR3 R3 1957 Special - Ferrari inspired c.1969 (solved by Oguerrerob)
06 - Fiat-based
07 - British (rear window missing)
08 - Albi-Devin 1961 (solved by D-Type)
09 - Photo taken at Daytona 2008
10 - British. Photo taken at Spa 2010. I should know this one but can't find it.
11 - Fiat Topolino with a body by Paul Farago 1949 (solved by Allemano)
12 - Medsker Jaguar XJ220 replica (solved by whcgt)
13 - British
14 - Reitz Pinnaduo 1958 (solved by Allemano)
15 - Photo taken in 1947. Possibly an Alvis with a Bidee body. Apologies for the poor image.
16 - British. Maybe MG-based?
17 - Apparently Belgian based on a Lotus Esprit
18 - Faka Motorrikscha c.1950 (solved by Wendax)
19 - Standard Superior Coupe 1934 (solved by Limo & Wendax)
20 - Midget Fiat Topolino 1948 (solved by Quiller)

The conundrums -
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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #109 on: October 26, 2018, 08:00:52 AM »
No 10 looks like an early Kougar modified by Lynx more in the style of HWM
The more I consider the nature of speed, the more mysterious I find it.

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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #110 on: April 22, 2020, 06:35:22 AM »
A picture of this one has just surfaced online, showing it in much better condition, but still unidentified...

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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #111 on: April 22, 2020, 07:09:27 AM »
In case you want to see it at once:  ;)

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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #112 on: April 22, 2020, 07:15:07 AM »
A picture of this one has just surfaced online, showing it in much better condition, but still unidentified...
Same (trade) numberplate which was a Guildford (Surrey) issue so we may be looking at before/after restoration pictures. That adds credibility to the idea someone had that the "new" picture was taken at Goodwood.
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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #113 on: April 22, 2020, 07:26:08 AM »
The shape of the car badge (if not the contents) is clearly seen. Does anybody recognise it?
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #114 on: April 24, 2020, 03:39:45 AM »
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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #115 on: April 24, 2020, 03:46:18 AM »
SACO, is your car somehow connected to the cars puzzled here?
Otherwise please post it either as a separate puzzle or here: https://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/news-information-and-feedback/information-requests-what-is-this-car-thread/

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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #116 on: April 24, 2020, 03:48:38 AM »
Ok ! :)

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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #117 on: August 16, 2023, 02:12:33 AM »
Regarding #15:


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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #118 on: August 16, 2023, 06:18:10 AM »
That's proof enough for me. Woodinsight hasn't been posting for over  9 years now, athough he logged in this year though. I'll award you the point anyway for solving this old conundrum.  :applause:

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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #119 on: August 16, 2023, 02:39:40 PM »
That's proof enough for me. Woodinsight hasn't been posting for over  9 years now, athough he logged in this year though. I'll award you the point anyway for solving this old conundrum.  :applause:
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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #120 on: August 17, 2023, 01:55:50 PM »
Proto Lotus only 1 made 1977 Lotus Esprit chassis Lotus engine of 2000 cm3 in aluminum Power: 170 hp
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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #121 on: March 01, 2024, 05:07:19 AM »
10 Bentley logo
Driven by Fernando Alonso of Alpine F1 Team at FIA 2022 Formula 1 Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
and
Pierre Gasly of AlphaTauri Team at FIA 2021 Formula 1 Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #122 on: March 01, 2024, 05:32:36 AM »
Funnily the license plate 47CUW belongs to a Berkeley SE 328!

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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #123 on: March 01, 2024, 05:47:10 AM »
Indeed the logo seems to be Berkeley's

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Re: MJW #363 - Conundrums
« Reply #124 on: March 01, 2024, 06:35:52 AM »
Funnily the license plate 47CUW belongs to a Berkeley SE 328!
But it is 2500cc not the 328cc of the model name!
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