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Re: NIC#1332
« Reply #25 on: August 07, 2022, 11:47:27 AM »
Climax engine?

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Re: NIC#1332
« Reply #26 on: August 07, 2022, 03:13:16 PM »
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

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Re: NIC#1332
« Reply #27 on: August 07, 2022, 05:57:43 PM »
Connaught?

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Re: NIC#1332
« Reply #28 on: August 08, 2022, 01:03:21 AM »
This is the B.B. Special (Bamboo Special). Singer engine.

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Re: NIC#1332
« Reply #29 on: August 08, 2022, 04:57:37 AM »
This is the B.B. Special (Bamboo Special). Singer engine.

Not a Connaught because this is the correct answer. It was driven by Yap Ah Shong and this is the car at the 1960 Johore Grand prix. I think the engine could actually be a pre-war unit.

There are websites featuring Malaysian specials and there is some confusion between this car and another Bamboo Special which was a Buckler frame, Mistral body and a Jaguar engine. Both built by the same combine.
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

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Re: Solved NIC#1332 - BB Special (aka Bamboo Special) of Yap Ah Shong
« Reply #30 on: August 08, 2022, 10:30:06 AM »
Great puzzle. Thank you very much. :thumbsup:
The bodywork of this car was really designed and made in Malaysia?
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Re: Solved NIC#1332 - BB Special (aka Bamboo Special) of Yap Ah Shong
« Reply #31 on: August 08, 2022, 10:47:52 AM »
Great puzzle. Thank you very much. :thumbsup:
The bodywork of this car was really designed and made in Malaysia?

Apparently yes. It looks very attractive and professional.
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia