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Title: Solved - NEH 5318: Hand-built 1960 alu car originally based on Volv with 'Superleggera' style body
Post by: Carnut on September 17, 2018, 12:42:18 PM: What's this, for 1 point? (Hopefully not a repost though I have a feeling it is..):

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Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: smodmog on September 18, 2018, 01:25:57 AM: European ?
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: Carnut on September 18, 2018, 04:07:13 AM: Quote from: smodmog on September 18, 2018, 01:25:57 AM
European ?

The base yes, but not European-built.
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: Carnut on October 02, 2018, 09:27:39 AM: Experts?
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: D-type on October 02, 2018, 01:34:50 PM: A Sylva?
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: Carnut on October 02, 2018, 01:37:35 PM: Quote from: D-type on October 02, 2018, 01:34:50 PM
A Sylva?

Not that I'm aware of but I'll check.
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: Mogul on October 03, 2018, 10:26:17 AM: Is it a one off?
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: Carnut on October 03, 2018, 11:42:44 AM: Quote from: Mogul on October 03, 2018, 10:26:17 AM
Is it a one off?

Yes.
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: smodmog on October 04, 2018, 07:56:32 AM: VW based ?
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: Carnut on October 04, 2018, 08:47:26 AM: Quote from: smodmog on October 04, 2018, 07:56:32 AM
VW based ?

No VW bits that I'm aware of..
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: Fёdor on October 04, 2018, 11:32:05 AM: English
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: Carnut on October 04, 2018, 12:51:49 PM: Quote from: Fёdor on October 04, 2018, 11:32:05 AM
English

No.
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: Mogul on October 05, 2018, 05:44:11 AM: Summerizing:

European parts & build in the US?
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: Carnut on October 05, 2018, 07:20:43 AM: Quote from: Mogul on October 05, 2018, 05:44:11 AM
Summerizing:

European parts & build in the US?

That's it, yes. European mechanical parts but it's a one-off body built in the US, not a Sylva or anything else!
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: tobytwirl on October 08, 2018, 05:43:04 AM: Is it front wheel drive?
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: Carnut on October 08, 2018, 06:13:34 AM: Quote from: tobytwirl on October 08, 2018, 05:43:04 AM
Is it front wheel drive?

No.
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: D-type on October 08, 2018, 08:21:17 AM: Is it on a proprietary chassis or platform, or is it a purpose-built chassis?
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: Carnut on October 08, 2018, 12:09:34 PM: Quote from: D-type on October 08, 2018, 08:21:17 AM
Is it on a proprietary chassis or platform, or is it a purpose-built chassis?

It is on a chassis from a prodution car.
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: D-type on October 08, 2018, 01:35:35 PM: On a Triumph Herald/ Vitesse/ Spitfire chassis?
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: Carnut on October 08, 2018, 02:17:24 PM: Quote from: D-type on October 08, 2018, 01:35:35 PM
On a Triumph Herald/ Vitesse/ Spitfire chassis?

No (we've already established that the base is not English).
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: D-type on October 08, 2018, 04:01:49 PM: Whoops! I missed that. :-[
Is it Fiat-based.
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: Carnut on October 08, 2018, 04:46:29 PM: No, not Fiat-based.
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: tobytwirl on October 11, 2018, 03:54:32 PM: Volvo based?
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: Carnut on October 11, 2018, 06:01:42 PM: Quote from: tobytwirl on October 11, 2018, 03:54:32 PM
Volvo based?

Yes!
Locked for you to complete the puzzle.
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: tobytwirl on October 11, 2018, 08:03:29 PM: Well it is a homebuilt based on a 1960 Volvo B18/B16 powertrain which is missing! Its unique feature is that it has a very attractive all steel superleggera style body - small tubes covered by steel panels. Its builder seems to be unknown, but it is for sale with the powertrain of your choice for a mere 10000 dollars.
Title: Re: NEH 5318
Post by: Carnut on October 12, 2018, 06:23:53 AM: That's it, yes.
It seems to be entirelly hand-built by someone on the west coast USA, originally around Volvo parts (engine, transmission, suspension) but now it's short of its mechanicals but the seller says it could take a Volvo engine again, or an Alfa or maybe a V8!
It looks interesting but needs a lot of work to make it a driveable car..
Well done.