Topic: Solved: PN #1253 -- Ratbag by Rob Hanauer

[pnegyesi]

Please tell us the builder and the name he gave to this small special

[pnegyesi]

Experts?

[Allan L]

I don't know it but it seems to be an Austin 7 chassis with a single cylinder, possibly JAP, motor so it's probably British.

[pnegyesi]

It is British and I believe your assumptions are correct

[el_monty]

This is called RATBAG and was built by Rob Hanauer. It only ever competed at Wiscombe hillclimb once in 2009, where it broke down and was never repaired after that.

[pnegyesi]

And a nice, shiny point has been added to your tally

[Allan L]

I thought it looked like Wiscombe but only looked at this year's entry. I have since found Hanauer's own description online and he says:

I built this a few years ago, having been inspired by a car built by Frank Bacon and his man Greenwood in 1946 from Rudge engine, Austin 7 chassis and axles and Triumph steering. Affectionately christened RATBAG (Rudge, Austin, Triumph, Bacon and Greenwood).