Solved - NEH 4894: 1951 Ford Prefect Custom

[Carnut]

Yes, the base car was a '51 Ford but the bodywork looks late 1950s with those fins!

[nicanary]

What can you tell me about this car?

[nicanary]

Experts?

[richard cuyler]

It looks as if it has a British Ford Prefect chassis, wheels and grille, but that's not a Brit background, so is it from the European Continent, for example, Germany?

[nicanary]

It looks as if it has a British Ford Prefect chassis, wheels and grille, but that's not a Brit background, so is it from the European Continent, for example, Germany?

Well spotted! I selected a side view of the car so that it might be more difficult. It's not Europe.

[Allan L]

Since Ford parts were pretty widely available, its origin could be anywhere, but let's suggest USA as the country.
Although I doubt many US citizens would like a motor as small as 1172cc, I'd say those fins point to the US.

[nicanary]

Since Ford parts were pretty widely available, its origin could be anywhere, but let's suggest USA as the country.
Although I doubt many US citizens would like a motor as small as 1172cc, I'd say those fins point to the US.

That's right. I realise now that my original puzzle question was rather vague, so I reckon the point can be awarded.

It is a 1951 Ford Prefect customised with a variety of American parts - the rear lights are from a Studebaker and the boot (trunk) lid is adapted from a Studebaker bonnet (hood).

[oko94]

It's a repost: https://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/2016-45/neh-4894

[Carnut]

It's a repost: https://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/2016-45/neh-4894

Yes, I spotted it was but just hadn't had atime to track down the original puzzle yet, which I knew was one of mine!

[nicanary]

Thanks for the merge. I'm sure I checked the search for Prefect - I didn't check it for Ford! Haven't got all day.