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SOLVED: Djetset #651 - GT39 by G.Needham
« on: May 16, 2013, 03:11:24 PM »
For a point, what is this called, and what is its mechanical base?
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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2013, 03:36:55 PM »
Up a level...
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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2013, 05:12:46 PM »
...and up to the final level...
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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2013, 05:28:12 PM »
Is it NSU-based?

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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2013, 05:28:54 PM »
No NSU connection.
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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2013, 11:41:48 PM »
Fiat based?

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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2013, 06:23:06 AM »
Not Fiat-based.
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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2013, 06:27:52 AM »
Hillman Imp base?

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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2013, 06:42:26 AM »
Not Hillman Imp.
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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2013, 06:49:14 AM »
British kitcar?

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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2013, 06:54:53 AM »
Yes, it is a British kit car (of sorts).
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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #11 on: June 04, 2013, 03:28:34 PM »
Looks like Land Rover Wheels

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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #12 on: June 05, 2013, 05:22:26 AM »
The wheels could be Land Rover, but I strongly suspect that they are not.  Sadly the only photo I have o this car is the one in the puzzle, so haven't seen it from any other angles.
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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #13 on: June 05, 2013, 05:25:21 AM »
Is it the only known product of the maker?

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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #14 on: June 05, 2013, 05:27:18 AM »
I suspect so, as I have very little information about this car, apart from its name, its mechanical base, and where, when and how it was made.
« Last Edit: November 04, 2013, 01:59:34 PM by Djetset »
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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #15 on: June 05, 2013, 05:30:22 AM »
The answer is not in a book, then... ???

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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #16 on: June 05, 2013, 06:12:48 AM »
No, I'm afraid not (and even if it was, there's a risk that the information would not be accurate!). ;)

I fear this one may be making an appearance in BH in a few months time!
« Last Edit: June 05, 2013, 06:43:23 AM by Djetset »
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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #17 on: June 05, 2013, 08:02:22 AM »
Is the name of this car mentioned in any of the books / online sources?

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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #18 on: June 05, 2013, 01:32:13 PM »
I have not seen this car in a book, and it is unlikely (until now) to appear on-line as I am not a huge fan of plucking mystery cars from websites and forums, as it can make searching them too easy!
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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #19 on: June 05, 2013, 02:45:36 PM »
Is this car based on a Ford Escort?
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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #20 on: June 05, 2013, 02:47:32 PM »
Sorry, no Escort inside!
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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #21 on: November 04, 2013, 02:04:23 PM »
Surprisingly, I have managed to find another photo of this car, and also discovered that its maker built another car (under a different marque name) which has already appeared in AP.  I hope this helps to solve it, before it drives off into the BH!
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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #22 on: November 04, 2013, 04:21:43 PM »
Another model was a similar design too - a sports coupe?

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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #23 on: November 04, 2013, 04:56:38 PM »
The other model was also a sports car, but of a very different design and body style.
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Re: Djetset #651
« Reply #24 on: November 04, 2013, 11:30:36 PM »
The other model had a completely different name than this car in the puzzle right?

Was it made in more than a single example?