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SOLVED: Djetset 777 - IRHV Special by Ian Headon
« on: March 09, 2016, 11:47:54 AM »
What is this called and who built it please for one point?
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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2016, 03:00:15 PM »
Experts?
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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2016, 02:40:35 PM »
Beach prototype?

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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2016, 02:51:27 PM »
Beach prototype?
Sorry, but not a Beach prototype.
« Last Edit: March 25, 2016, 03:04:43 PM by Djetset »
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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2016, 03:11:55 AM »
Homebuild?

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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2016, 05:36:20 AM »
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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2016, 03:05:28 AM »
Ford engined?

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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2016, 08:21:37 AM »
Ford engined?
I'll need to check with the builder of this car (which may take a while as he's not on e-mail) as I currently have no idea what engine powers this car.
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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2016, 10:10:42 AM »
Looks like a McLaren Elva Mark 1?

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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2016, 10:31:51 AM »
Looks like a McLaren Elva Mark 1?
It does, but it isn't.
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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #10 on: April 19, 2016, 10:40:56 AM »
Moving up to the pre-400 points Pros...
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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #11 on: April 23, 2016, 03:50:29 PM »
Now open to all...
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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #12 on: April 23, 2016, 04:35:43 PM »
British?
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #13 on: April 23, 2016, 06:07:51 PM »
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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #14 on: April 24, 2016, 04:30:24 AM »
Is it related to the Wilson GT ?
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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #15 on: April 24, 2016, 06:35:16 AM »
Is it related to the Wilson GT ?
No.
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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #16 on: April 24, 2016, 07:05:41 AM »
Built to compete in the up-to-2000cc class?
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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #17 on: April 25, 2016, 07:17:20 AM »
Built to compete in the up-to-2000cc class?
Sorry Nicary, I'm not 100% sure, so I will double-check with the car's creator and let you know a.s.a.p.
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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #18 on: May 11, 2016, 05:37:43 AM »
No worries about the engine size, I'll try a different tack.

Did it compete in period primarily in circuit racing, or sprints and hillclimbs?
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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #19 on: May 11, 2016, 05:47:42 AM »
No worries about the engine size, I'll try a different tack.

Did it compete in period primarily in circuit racing, or sprints and hillclimbs?
Hmm, sorry, but still no response from the builder re the engine, but I will let you know more as soon as I do.  Meantime, the car competed primarily in hillclimbs.
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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #20 on: May 11, 2016, 12:53:28 PM »
Is the builder known for other cars ?

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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #21 on: May 11, 2016, 12:55:15 PM »
Is the builder known for other cars ?
He has built other cars (one of which remains here as an unresolved puzzle!) but he is not widely known for his creations.
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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #22 on: May 11, 2016, 01:03:59 PM »
Can it be found online ?

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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #23 on: May 11, 2016, 01:08:00 PM »
Can it be found online ?
I doubt it very much!
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Re: Djetset 777
« Reply #24 on: May 11, 2016, 01:10:37 PM »
Knowing your habbits the answer was pretty obvious !

I'll wait until you give some clues once it ends up in the black hole.