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Solved: DAR 3 1958 Capricornia
« on: December 05, 2019, 02:26:41 PM »
Who can identify this rather nice sports car?

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Re: DAR 3
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2019, 05:53:51 PM »
No interest from the Rookies - So it's up to the Experts.
As it's the Experts, I would like the full monty: What is it? Who built it? When?
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Re: DAR 3
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2019, 07:42:21 PM »
1958 'Capricornia' (later renamed 'Ricardian') of John Bruggeman. Chassis built by Albert Ludgate (Capricornia Sports Cars) fitted with modified Buchanan body and powered by Holden motor (with Repco head).
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Re: DAR 3
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2019, 11:42:03 AM »
A complete answer with better pictures than I have
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Re: DAR 3
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2019, 02:16:11 PM »
A complete answer with better pictures than I have
Thanks for the point!