Author Topic: SOLVED: Djetset 900 - 1959 Hastings Deering aircraft stairs, Ford Anglia 105E-powered  (Read 380 times)

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Something a little different for my 900th numbered puzzle, so for a point, please tell me the full name of this vehicle, plus what powers it. Good luck!
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Re: Djetset 900
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2018, 05:27:37 AM »
surely a flight stair car from the 50's or 60's in the U.K. ?

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Re: Djetset 900
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2018, 05:38:32 AM »
surely a flight stair car from the 50's or 60's in the U.K. ?
This is an aircraft stairs vehicle, but not from the UK. Any further ideas?
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Re: Djetset 900
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2018, 05:57:45 AM »
it's left hand drive and doesn't look like something Japanese so maybe somewhere in 'Australasia' ?

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Re: Djetset 900
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2018, 05:58:56 AM »
sorry right hand drive

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Re: Djetset 900
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2018, 03:53:28 PM »
Not Japanese, as made in Australia. So, now Locked to you for your next couple of replies to identify the maker and power source.
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Re: Djetset 900
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2018, 02:30:51 PM »
used on Australian airport ?

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Re: Djetset 900
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2018, 07:54:00 AM »
used on Australian airport ?
Yes, plus some others around the world.
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Re: Djetset 900
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2018, 08:04:11 AM »
In the back I can see on the black panel Christchurch , seems to be in New Zealend, which lead me to  Hastings -Deering ? and using a Ford Anglia 105E engine ?

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Re: Djetset 900
« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2018, 08:11:21 AM »
In the back I can see on the black panel Christchurch , seems to be in New Zealend, which lead me to  Hastings -Deering ? and using a Ford Anglia 105E engine ?
Spot on Smodmog, it is indeed a Ford Anglia 105E-powered Hastings Deering aircraft stairs, built in late 1959. Another point to you. 
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