Author Topic: SOLVED - oko143 : Terry Mitchell Special aka Mongrel (Read 2878 times)

oko94 · « **on:** March 25, 2018, 05:03:53 PM »

For 1 point : what's this, made by whom ?

oko94 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 03, 2018, 12:46:28 PM »

Experts ?

Allan L · « **Reply #2 on:** April 03, 2018, 01:22:42 PM »

Based on the windscreen and the wheels I'll ask if it's Bristol 403 based?

tobytwirl · « **Reply #3 on:** April 03, 2018, 03:51:36 PM »

Is it the MG TD by Shipsides?

oko94 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 03, 2018, 04:16:46 PM »

Quote from: Allan L on April 03, 2018, 01:22:42 PM

Based on the windscreen and the wheels I'll ask if it's Bristol 403 based?

Not based on any Bristol.

oko94 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 03, 2018, 04:18:53 PM »

Quote from: tobytwirl on April 03, 2018, 03:51:36 PM

Is it the MG TD by Shipsides?

Not an MG. There's a relation though...

targhediferro · « **Reply #6 on:** April 04, 2018, 06:13:27 AM »

Jowett Jupiter based?

oko94 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 04, 2018, 06:50:18 AM »

targhediferro · « **Reply #8 on:** April 04, 2018, 06:57:30 AM »

Ford based?

oko94 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 04, 2018, 07:02:39 AM »

D-type · « **Reply #10 on:** April 04, 2018, 08:50:53 AM »

Is this a homebuilt with a proprietary fibreglass body on mechanicals chosen by the builder? Say an Ashley body on a Buckler frame with MG sourced oily bits.

oko94 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 04, 2018, 09:48:13 AM »

It's homebuilt, using mechanical parts from various cars but not MG AFAIK (though there is a relation). Body is home-made and I don't think it's fiberglass (gotta check my source tonight).

oko94 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 04, 2018, 05:23:14 PM »

The source doesn't mention the body's material but work-in-progress photos suggest the body wasn't made of fiberglass.

tobytwirl · « **Reply #13 on:** April 04, 2018, 07:44:19 PM »

so is the relation Morris - does it supply the chassis or engine?

oko94 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 05, 2018, 12:44:26 AM »

It has a Morris engine indeed. Chassis origin is unknown.

oko94 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 06, 2018, 11:33:25 AM »

The Morris engine is not the only relation with MG...

tobytwirl · « **Reply #16 on:** April 07, 2018, 08:41:23 PM »

The plot thickens - does it have something Austin Healey, such as front suspension? But cannot make out those wheels - the holes are too big for Austin Healey/MG.

oko94 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 08, 2018, 02:34:01 AM »

No Austin Healey parts AFAIK. I don't know where the wheels come from.

To help you a bit : the other relation with MG doesn't involve the car.

D-type · « **Reply #18 on:** April 08, 2018, 03:52:10 AM »

Is tyhe second connection that it was built in Abingdon?

oko94 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 08, 2018, 03:33:43 PM »

It wasn't built in Abingdon, but it wasn't built very far from there.

oko94 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 17, 2018, 05:49:00 AM »

Last call before moving up.

oko94 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 18, 2018, 05:34:58 PM »

Pros ?

oko94 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 10, 2018, 06:34:38 PM »

This car is not easy to find, but its builder is mentioned online several times.

nicanary · « **Reply #23 on:** May 11, 2018, 05:36:34 AM »

Is the builder someone who wrote books about MG - maybe Wilson McComb?

oko94 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 11, 2018, 06:52:01 AM »

No, the relation between the builder and MG is more straightforward.

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Author Topic: SOLVED - oko143 : Terry Mitchell Special aka Mongrel (Read 2878 times)