Author Topic: Djetset #168 (Read 8050 times)

João · « **Reply #27 on:** August 20, 2010, 09:54:41 PM »

I think it´s the same car but no names where I found it

Djetset · « **Reply #28 on:** August 23, 2010, 09:47:42 AM »

Very well spotted, as that is the same car. Now I just need a name for it! $:-\$

Djetset · « **Reply #29 on:** January 03, 2011, 07:40:32 PM »

Next stop; to the Black Hole.

Djetset · « **Reply #30 on:** February 17, 2012, 02:29:48 PM »

As I now have far too many puzzles resting in the Black Hole, and this one hasn't been touched for more than one year, I will now award two points to anyone that can correctly identify this car from now until the end of February 2012 (it's a leap year, so you get a whole extra day to gain two points).

Oguerrerob · « **Reply #31 on:** March 06, 2012, 06:32:18 PM »

Lambda Cradley Motor Works?

Djetset · « **Reply #32 on:** March 15, 2012, 07:15:03 PM »

Sorry, not Lambda Cradley Motor Works.

oko94 · « **Reply #33 on:** May 24, 2016, 11:14:29 AM »

Time for a hint maybe ?

Djetset · « **Reply #34 on:** June 01, 2016, 07:13:49 AM »

Quote from: oko94 on May 24, 2016, 11:14:29 AM

Time for a hint maybe ?

This is not the only 2CV-based car made by this firm.

Paul Jaray · « **Reply #35 on:** June 01, 2016, 07:34:40 AM »

Are they obscure like Trilux?

Djetset · « **Reply #36 on:** June 01, 2016, 08:06:35 AM »

Quote from: Paul Jaray on June 01, 2016, 07:34:40 AM

Are they obscure like Trilux?

Even more obscure than Trilux!

Paul Jaray · « **Reply #37 on:** June 01, 2016, 08:17:00 AM »

Was this maker featured in a recent encyclopedia about 3-wheelers?

Djetset · « **Reply #38 on:** June 01, 2016, 09:21:02 AM »

Quote from: Paul Jaray on June 01, 2016, 08:17:00 AM

Was this maker featured in a recent encyclopedia about 3-wheelers?

No, despite me mentioning it to the author

Djetset · « **Reply #39 on:** December 08, 2018, 08:10:31 AM »

Today marks the tenth anniversary of my first discovering and doing Auto Puzzles, so as a special anniversary 'celebration,' from today for the next ten days only (until 18 December 2018), I will give double Black Hole points (i.e. four in total) to anyone that can finally name this car that has been sat here now for almost ten years. Good luck, and oh, I can't be found on-line!

Djetset · « **Reply #40 on:** December 17, 2018, 08:31:31 AM »

Just one day left until this long-standing Puzzles reverts to two points

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Djetset · « **Reply #41 on:** December 18, 2018, 10:02:00 AM »

Now back to the regular two points for a Black Hole puzzle.

gte4289 · « **Reply #42 on:** September 10, 2019, 11:58:11 PM »

I have additional photos and information about this car:

1. João's photo and the one at the bottom of this post were taken at the 2015 Welland Steam & Country Rally;

2. The car is owned by Ms. Celia Walton, who drives the car all over Europe (notice the beating sustained between 2015 and 2018); and

3. According to Ms. Walton, the car was "built by a mechanic who’d acquired a damaged deux chevaux to cannibalise for spare parts, but realising that the front of the car and its mechanicals were actually in pretty good nick, he decided to fashion a mono wheel rear end."

gte4289 · « **Reply #43 on:** February 05, 2020, 12:32:50 AM »

I had an opportunity to discuss this car with Ms. Walton recently. (She's the current owner.) While Ms. Walton would not divulge the name of the mechanic who built it (because he's an old friend of hers), she did explain that he is a body-worker and wrought iron expert and that he built the car for his own enjoyment. He grew bored with the car at some point and put it away. Ms. Walton purchased the car from her friend approximately 20 years ago and has put it to frequent use ever since. Her only complaint in all this time has been the lack of luggage space.

Unfortunately, still no solution to the puzzle!

Djetset · « **Reply #44 on:** February 08, 2020, 10:20:47 AM »

Golly, contacting the owner seems a little extreme! I can understand her reluctance to divulge the name of this 2CV's creator (who planned to make more of these if there was any interest, as well as another Citroen model).

So, the mystery continues...

gte4289 · « **Reply #45 on:** February 08, 2020, 03:35:21 PM »

Quote from: Djetset on February 08, 2020, 10:20:47 AM

Golly, contacting the owner seems a little extreme!

Not really extreme, as locating and making contact with past and present owners, builders and restorers of old cars has been a key component of my 'full-time hobby' for decades.

Djetset · « **Reply #46 on:** February 08, 2020, 06:35:13 PM »

OK. Here in the UK (and EU), strict data protection legislation prevents any unsolicited direct contact with unknown third-party individuals, which as part of my profession sourcing cars and content for leading motoring and Concours events globally can be something of a frustration, but..!

gte4289 · « **Reply #47 on:** February 08, 2020, 08:01:41 PM »

Quote from: Djetset on February 08, 2020, 06:35:13 PM

OK. Here in he UK (and EU), strict data protection legislation prevents any unsolicited direct contact with unknown third-party individuals, which as part of my profession sourcing cars and content for leading motoring and Concours events globally can be something of a frustration, but..!

We have similar laws here, however, all of these (USA/UK/EU) are consumer protection laws that don't apply to unsolicited communications made for personal, journalistic, and a host of other purposes.

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