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Solved NIC#1159 - Argentinian homebuilt Lotus Seven Mini
« on: November 19, 2019, 09:30:40 AM »
I don't know much about this car, but what is it described as in an advertisement?
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2019, 06:54:15 AM »
Experts?
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2019, 08:35:10 AM »
Is it a pedal car?
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2019, 09:31:24 AM »
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2019, 02:42:41 PM »
Electric?
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2019, 04:13:17 PM »
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2019, 04:52:54 PM »
Is it a child's car?
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2019, 05:12:36 PM »
Quote from: tobytwirl on December 12, 2019, 04:52:54 PM
Is it a child's car?

I'm pretty sure it can seat adults.
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2019, 05:20:02 PM »
Is it a European handbuilt one-off?
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2019, 03:37:14 AM »
Quote from: kwgibbs on December 12, 2019, 05:20:02 PM
Is it a European handbuilt one-off?

One-off yes, European no.
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2019, 07:42:42 AM »
American?
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #11 on: December 13, 2019, 09:08:42 AM »
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #12 on: December 13, 2019, 07:52:36 PM »
Canada?
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #13 on: December 14, 2019, 12:01:35 AM »
Being part of the Americas,is it Brazilian?
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #14 on: December 14, 2019, 05:53:11 AM »
Quote from: kwgibbs on December 14, 2019, 12:01:35 AM
Being part of the Americas,is it Brazilian?

Not Canadian, but very close to Brazil.
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #15 on: December 14, 2019, 06:32:57 AM »
Is it peru?
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #16 on: December 14, 2019, 06:43:07 AM »
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #17 on: December 14, 2019, 06:47:53 AM »
Is it a country touching brazil?
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #18 on: December 14, 2019, 07:44:24 AM »
Quote from: kwgibbs on December 14, 2019, 06:47:53 AM
Is it a country touching brazil?

Part of it does.
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #19 on: December 14, 2019, 10:39:44 AM »
Argentina?
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #20 on: December 14, 2019, 01:54:06 PM »
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #21 on: December 15, 2019, 01:24:17 PM »
Is it the infamous Argentinian car, the 'Dont Cry For Me'?

And no one did. ;D
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #22 on: December 15, 2019, 09:16:27 PM »
Found it, but still not 100% sure what it is. Described as follows:

"Lotus Seven Mini. Mini car, Lotus Seven replica, hobby. Made in sheet metal chassis and mechanical 110cc with changes."

Gotta love the homemade logo though:
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Re: NIC#1159
« Reply #23 on: December 16, 2019, 05:06:52 AM »
Well done. I'm pleased someone found it because I was a bit ashamed since it's not a great subject. I must have been short of good puzzles.

You know as much as me about the car. I think the "mini" designation possibly refers to the size of it although I'm not sure why somebody would go to the lengths of constructing it.
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Re: Solved NIC#1159 - Argentinian homebuilt Lotus Seven Mini
« Reply #24 on: December 16, 2019, 09:16:37 AM »
I wasn't difficult to find due to kwgibbs having already uncovered the location. Like you, I assume 'mini' is a reference to the size and not to the Mini brand.

Thanks for the point!
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