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Puzzles, Games and Name That Car => Solved AutoPuzzles => 2023 => Topic started by: Djetset on March 23, 2016, 11:04:16 AM
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A nice Easter puzzle for you. For a point, what is the full name of this vehicle please, and what year was it built?
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Moving up...
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American home built car?
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American home built car?
No.
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European one-off?
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European one-off?
Yes, it's European, and I believe a one-off, although it was intended for small scale production, which never materialised!
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was it built in Germany?
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was it built in Germany?
No.
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is there wood incorporated into the bodys, construction?
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is there wood incorporated into the bodys, construction?
Yes, I believe there is some wood in there.
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is it named after it,s builder?
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is it named after it,s builder?
Yes, partly.
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was it built with parts from other cars?
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was it built with parts from other cars?
Built using parts from one car only.
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are the parts from a Jensen?
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are the parts from a Jensen?
No, not a Jensen.
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is it british?
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is it british?
No, not British.
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was it French?
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was it French?
Oui!
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was it using Peugeot parts?
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was it using Peugeot parts?
No.
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Renault?
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Renault?
No.
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citroen?
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citroen?
Yes, it is Citroen based! Identifying which specific Citroen model this is based on might help answer the question of who made this, what it is called, and from what year does it originate.
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was it based on a citroen sm coupe 1973?
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was it based on a citroen sm coupe 1973?
Not SM based and not from 1973.
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was it the GSA model?
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was it the GSA model?
Not GSA-based, although related.
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would it be the BX model late 1970,s?
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would it be the BX model late 1970,s?
The BX wasn't launched until 1982, so it's not based on that.
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wasn,t there a model Visa,is that the one?
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wasn,t there a model Visa,is that the one?
There was a Visa, but this one is not based on the running gear of that Citroen.
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citroen model BN?
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citroen model BN?
Not a BN, and I'm not aware of such a Citroen model.
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would it be the DS model?
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would it be the DS model?
No.
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I,ll give Dyane model a try?
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I,ll give Dyane model a try?
No, keep on trying.
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I overlooked the 2CV ?
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I overlooked the 2CV ?
Getting much closer, as the chassis is basically from a 2CV, but the engine is not.
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I hope Im getting closer with the AMI-6?
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I hope Im getting closer with the AMI-6?
Yes, you are getting much closer. It is based on an Ami, but not the Ami 6 version, so now locked to you to correctly identify which Ami it is.
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was it based on the m-35,with wankel motor?
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was it based on the m-35,with wankel motor?
No, not quite that exotic. Another lock for you.
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your right to exotic,based from the ami-8 series instead?
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your right to exotic,based from the ami-8 series instead?
Only one Ami version to go KWGibbs, so it's not based on the Ami 8 model...
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is it the Ami-super?
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is it the Ami-super?
Ah ha, that's the one! I had not asked for base vehicle in my original question, but as you have persevered so much, I will award you a complimentary point. Know that we know it is based on a Citroen Ami Super, all that I now need to know is what this car is called, and when was it built?
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wow!this car is really hard to locate,but I,ll guess 1972 as the year it was built?
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wow!this car is really hard to locate,but I,ll guess 1972 as the year it was built?
Sorry, but it's not from 1972.
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was it built in the early 80,s?
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was it built in the early 80,s?
No.
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was named after the builder?
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was named after the builder?
Yes, partially.
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was the builder an employee at citroen ?
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was the builder an employee at citroen ?
Not to my knowledge, although Citroen was very aware and supportive of this project.
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After a valiant effort so far by Kwgibbs, time for the Pros to now have a go...
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Was the builder an artist ?
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Was the builder an artist ?
To be honest, I am not 100% sure, but I don't think he was.
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Is the builder known for other cars ?
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Robert de Clabot?
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Robert de Clabot?
Not de Clabot, and I don't think the builder made any other cars after this one.
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Is the builder known for another kind of activity (design, architecture, engineering...) ?
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Is the builder known for another kind of activity (design, architecture, engineering...) ?
His regular everyday job was totally unconnected with cars, involving both a degree of design, architecture and engineering (and no, I am not joking!)
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Was he a town planner ?
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Was he a town planner ?
No, really not.
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Was he a carpenter ?
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Was he a carpenter ?
No, his profession was more obscure!
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Was his job connected with other means of transportation than cars ?
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Was his job connected with other means of transportation than cars ?
No, not a all.
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Was he some kind of craftsman ?
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Was he some kind of craftsman ?
In an indirect way, yes he was...
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Does his job involve working with raw materials ?
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Does his job involve working with raw materials ?
Partly, but the creator of this car's profession is so unusual that you could ask a thousand more questions and still not find the name of the car's builder. So, I will make life easier for you and reveal that professionally he designed, created and built swimming pools! Good luck...
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Thanks for the hint, as it was indeed really hard to guess !
Is this swimming pool creator still active ?
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Roland de La Poype ?
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My research doesn't indicate if he is still alive or not, but I imagine he will be as he was quite young when he created this car. It is not de la Poype though.
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Was the car created between 1975 and 1980 ?
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Was the car created between 1975 and 1980 ?
Yes.
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Can the name of the builder be found online ?
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Can the name of the builder be found online ?
No seems to be the answer as I've researched the name on line, and nothing appears connected with cars.
Very slow or no more answers from me now for a few days as I'm mega-busy preparing the finishing touches to the Goodwood Festival of Speed, so you have more time to research this one ;)
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Parking up in BH very soon...
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Kergal K-210, ca 1972, made by Michel Kergal,France. Based on a chassis from Citroën Ami Super.
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Djetset has not logged on here since 03/07/2021, so don't hold your breath.
He has promised he will be back sometime!
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The Kergal in pictures:
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Probably ok to call this one solved?
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Yes, you're right.
I'll award the point and move it to Solved.
Well done hermanoto.