Name that car

[Rosscoe68]

on another forum, in another lifetime, many many moons ago, i started a thread with a single photo of a car and a guess what it is. no prizes for the winner, but it was quite popular, and subsequent threads until it was a monthly regular occurance by me. one day someone got the poops and all of a sudden was sick of all the threads i was making and threatened to have me removed from the forum, needless to say i don't visit that forum anymore. to this day i dont know if i had said or done something in another thread to cause the anger or if it was just a bad day for the guy.
anyway, where i am headed is that i have the urge to start this again. will anyone be upset by me starting regular threads with a guess this car/or truck ?
i enjoy bringing forward some unusual and very little known vehicles to other enthusiasts attention.

as an example, here's a fairly easy one to start with


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/


let me know if i should continue with this or not :)

[p38arover]

Isuzu Bellett

[numpty]

Beat me to it Ron. :)

[digger]

on another forum, in another lifetime, many many moons ago, i started a thread with a single photo of a car and a guess what it is. no prizes for the winner, but it was quite popular, and subsequent threads until it was a monthly regular occurance by me. one day someone got the poops and all of a sudden was sick of all the threads i was making and threatened to have me removed from the forum, needless to say i don't visit that forum anymore. to this day i dont know if i had said or done something in another thread to cause the anger or if it was just a bad day for the guy.
anyway, where i am headed is that i have the urge to start this again. will anyone be upset by me starting regular threads with a guess this car/or truck ?
i enjoy bringing forward some unusual and very little known vehicles to other enthusiasts attention.

as an example, here's a fairly easy one to start with


http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cvwP9OwkabE/TKltojOL4tI/AAAAAAAAGZc/y5NJ21o8ZZ8/bell.jpg


let me know if i should continue with this or not :)

ross, dont keep starting new threads just add to the one thats going and number the photos as you go!


this could be fun....

you could also ask obscure questions like, how many 2wd landrovers came off the production line...


stuff like that.... Im looking forward to this thread
digger

[Bigbjorn]

I can't miss an opportunity to correct Ron. It is an Isuzu Bellett GT.

[VladTepes]

:lol2: Welcome Captain Pedantic !

[V8Ian]

I can't miss an opportunity to correct Ron. It is an Isuzu Bellett GT.
If you really want to get pedantic, it looks like a GT-R Brian. ;)

[Pedro_The_Swift]

If you really want to get pedantic, it looks like a GT-R Brian. ;)

or even an
orange Gt-R Bellet:angel:

[V8Ian]

Here's one the kids won't recognize.

[Rosscoe68]

well done
Bellett 1600 GT-r it is :)

actually should have started off with this one
this one had others stumped for ages, but you guys might pick it.
so lets count this as number 1 photo and dismiss the other as too easy :)
lets say i put up a new pic only when the last one has been solved.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[pop058]

Ford Consol ?? (for Ian's pic)

[Rosscoe68]

or corsair

[p38arover]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/parking-lot/29504d1286183606-name-car-quiz.jpg

I was going to say Ford Corsair - who could forget its ugliness?

[digger]

#1 Russian uaz?

[p38arover]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cvwP9OwkabE/TKmbY8cu6rI/AAAAAAAAGZ4/XXHioASYs0w/s720/51C.jpg

It looks familiar but I can't place it. It looks like an Australian setting, too.

[p38arover]

Fiat Campagnola.

[V8Ian]

Ross it's a Toyota, FJ 20 or 25.
Ron, the Consul Corsair was not ugly :mad: it looked refreshingly crisp amongst the ubiquitous Mark 1 Zephyrs and FC Holdens. I don't think Ford sold them in Australia, did they?

[p38arover]

Ross it's a Toyota, FJ 20 or 25.
Ron, the Consul Corsair was not ugly :mad: it looked refreshingly crisp amongst the ubiquitous Mark 1 Zephyrs and FC Holdens. I don't think Ford sold them in Australia, did they?

Not an FJ 20 or 25. Re the Corsair, dunno if they were sold here. I have seen few in my time.

[VladTepes]

I think Ron's right - unless someone else copied that grille its the Fiat.

[V8Ian]

I think Ron's right - unless someone else copied that grille its the Fiat.
That increases my chances of being right, ;) the Japs were master copiers, particularly back then.

[digger]

29519


I can see why you mentioned the series 20 landcruiser...
but this is the only matching photo of early landcruisers I could find

29520
dare I say it but the 1944 ak10 toyota (side on shot) has similarities to a certain vehicle that I for one very much like..... MMMMMMMMMMM

[V8Ian]

Your company car Digger? :D

[Rosscoe68]

haha Fiat it is
i suspected you guys might pick up on that one
heres the interesting timeline 6 degrees of seperation

Fiat Campagnola 1951-1973
fiat Campagnola Nuova (New) 1974 - 1987
1975 Fiat auto group creates a light truck division called Iveco


1956-58 Santana starts production of licenced Series LR
2006 Iveco and Santana co produce the Massif which is also known as an Iveco Camagnola in some markets

litle bit of LR trivia for you's guys :)

[digger]

Your company car Digger? :D

not quite, this is japans 1944 4wd vehicle (toyota ak10....a predecessor to the ak47?) but I see some similarities to a G/b -- actually maybe more towards air portable??...

mind you owning one now may be slightly profitable! :)

[V8Ian]

What can you guys tell me about this one?

[V8Ian]

Oops, something went wrong there.

[p38arover]

Which one?

[Pedro_The_Swift]

er,, why have those guys got slices of bread on their faces?:eek:

[Rosscoe68]

Oops, something went wrong there.

i know, but i'll let someone else have a go :)

[V8Ian]

er,, why have those guys got slices of bread on their faces?:eek::D:D:D Hiya Ped, it must be some strange Pommie ritual, or maybe good manners to preserve their anonymity. ;)

[VladTepes]

For some reason I first thought Frazer-Nash. Then I had another look.
Then I beat myself around the head.

Do share Rosscoe.



Edit: It's an Austin A40 Roadster.











If you are going to post pics you could make the effort to change the file name first !

[p38arover]

i know, but i'll let someone else have a go :)

Should I shut up, too?

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Edit: It's an Austin A40 Roadster.








My Farina and Town and Country was nothing like that:eek:

[V8Ian]

If you are going to post pics you could make the effort to change the file name first !
That's cheating Vlad, but there's far more to the story. ;)

[VladTepes]

Ok so it's my turn now....

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/1167.jpg

[V8Ian]

Ok so it's my turn now....

http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/45594/2292420080100403462S600x600Q85.jpg
Alvis

[Bigbjorn]

Facel Vega

[Bigbjorn]

Oops, something went wrong there.

Jensen bodied Austin A40 roadster from circa 1950. Had twin SU carburettors and aluminium body. A handful made it to Australia. Early 1960's I used to see one derelict in Clay Street, New Farm.

[Rosscoe68]

yeah i was going to say Jensen for V8Ians, didn't know the story behind them though. guess i was half right

[Chucaro]

Oops, something went wrong there.

This is an Austin A40 1200cc (can be 1950/51 sport with Jensen body.
I used to have one (red) in Uruguay, the only one left there.
The head was revised to take SU carbies

[V8Ian]

The A 40 body was built and designed by Jensen for Austin.
Brian, I think you're right on the Facel Vega.

[WedWon]

Lagonda Rapide Shooting Brake perhaps?

[WedWon]

Yep Lagonda Rapide
The Aston style side vents (Aston owned Lagonda at the time)
And the fact that its parked next to a DB7 must have been a clue

Cheers

[Bigbjorn]

The A 40 body was built and designed by Jensen for Austin.
Brian, I think you're right on the Facel Vega.

The grilles and headlight arrangements look very Facel. I think the Lagonda may be correct though.

Whichever, it is obviously a coachbuilt one-off and expensive.

[VladTepes]

Yep Lagonda Rapide
The Aston style side vents (Aston owned Lagonda at the time)
And the fact that its parked next to a DB7 must have been a clue

Cheers

Lagonda Rapide Indeed it is the Shooting Brake


and Aston still owns Lagonda.
Here's their website:

Lagonda (http://www.lagonda.com/)

:lol: Yep seriously that;s it !

You'd think they'd post up some concept car stuff or something eh.....

[VladTepes]

Wedwon - you're up to the plate... post a pic.

[V8Ian]

Everyone's gone quiet, have a go at this one.

[Chucaro]

I remember this car in Montevideo, long, long time ago :)
There were only 2 of them

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[Fifth Columnist]

Ummmm Right click - properties...........:angel:

[Bigbjorn]

I remember this car in Montevideo, long, long time ago :)
There were only 2 of them

http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/images/lost_marques/Cisitalia/Image6.jpg

Cisitalia

[Bigbjorn]

Everyone's gone quiet, have a go at this one.

International Harvester

[V8Ian]

It looks a bit Cobra-ish.

[Chucaro]

Ummmm Right click - properties...........:angel:

Well that it is cheat! :(
There is the only way to post an image legally if it is not belong to the poster.
If I copy the image and then post it without the source the forum and I will be in breach of the copyright laws.
Mr Inc and I will be in a serious problem ;)
I hope that the images in this post are belong to the poster if acknowledge of the author is not there.

[V8Ian]

International Harvester
No Brian, I knew if I perseved I would finally catch you out. :p

[p38arover]

I must admit I thought it was an IH, too.

[Disco_ute84]

Everyone's gone quiet, have a go at this one.

GMC cannon ball?

No I take that back is it an International RDC?

[V8Ian]

A clue, the manufacturer no longer builds trucks but are still in business within the industry, albeit with different owners.

[Bigbjorn]

A clue, the manufacturer no longer builds trucks but are still in business within the industry, albeit with different owners.

Hendrickson?

[Disco_ute84]

Maybe we need a "name that truck" thread?

[V8Ian]

Hendrickson?
Congratulations Brian, I thought that might have helped you. ;)
One could still find 'Hendrickson' written somewhere on 25-33% of trucks today.

[Bigbjorn]

Try this one. Clue:- There were nine or ten made depending who is telling the story. Company records have been lost. The maker produced nearly 2000 cars during the life of the business, race & road cars, and kits.

There is one in Australia, this one. It has had the same owner for around 40 years.

[Bigbjorn]

I have never before seen a photo of a Hendrickson semi cab over. Normal control, yes, plenty

[jerryd]

Is it an Offenhauser Roadster ???????? Don't know too much about these cars Brian :confused:

[V8Ian]

I was going to say Offy too.

[Gillie]

ex Hank Green Offenhauser Roadster SA1, he imported from the States.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Congratulations Brian, I thought that might have helped you. ;)
One could still find 'Hendrickson' written somewhere on 25-33% of trucks today.

mostly underneath:p

[Bigbjorn]

It is a Kurtis-Kraft midget roadster. Meyer and Drake "Offenhauser" engine. Frank Kurtis made 9 or 10 of them in 1959. Not good handlers on dirt but good on paved tracks.

Arthur Sollitt of Ipswich owns this one.

[agrojnr]

Here is one for you

There was no badging o it at all

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/1107.jpg

Adam

[V8Ian]

Some sort of replicar from the mid-eighties?

[jerryd]

That would be a "Lomax" Kit Car based on the Citroen 2CV, the three wheeler version looked slightly better


Here's an easy one for you, my friend's lad strutting his stuff at Prescott Hillclimb :)

[V8Ian]

It wouldn't be a three wheeled Lomax Kit Car based on the Citroen 2CV would it Jerry?

[Bigbjorn]

Have you seen the one Peter Gibbs of Samford built? A 2CV based trike with polished aluminium body. It is registered as a motor cycle so helmets must be worn.

[V8Ian]

No Brian, but I was speaking to a fellow in Fernvale a few years back, who built a Subaru powered trike. He had a lot of drama getting it passed on front wheel braking. QT wanted more front brake, it was already on the threshhold off locking up.

[Fifth Columnist]

On the subject of trikes, who knows what this is?.....

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/1097.jpg https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/1098.jpg

[Bigbjorn]

Try yourselves on this. Long out of the car business.

[Fifth Columnist]

Try yourselves on this. Long out of the car business.

Looks like Chitty-bang-bang with the wings removed :angel:

[Bigbjorn]

No Brian, but I was speaking to a fellow in Fernvale a few years back, who built a Subaru powered trike. He had a lot of drama getting it passed on front wheel braking. QT wanted more front brake, it was already on the threshhold off locking up.

Even though Peter's trike is regarded as a motor cycle, he had to design and manufacture head restraints. Something the pom kit supplier never had to consider. Took some thought and ingenuity.

[jerryd]

I've seen the one Peter Gibbs built in Dayboro a couple of times, a very nice example of a special. He seemed rather bemused when I asked him if "it was an alloy bodied Lomax kit from the UK"



Fifth Columnist, Is your picture a DRK ???? I remember seeing that car at the Stonleigh Kit Car Show back in the early 90's. In fact I have several pictures of it in my collection.

[Fifth Columnist]

Fifth Columnist, Is your picture a DRK ???? I remember seeing that car at the Stonleigh Kit Car Show back in the early 90's. In fact I have several pictures of it in my collection.
No.
It's builder races at hillclimbs.
He's built 15 of them over 20 years.
I see him quite often.

[JohnR]

Try yourselves on this. Long out of the car business.

Is it C.T.White Park at Kangaroo Point? :p

[Bigbjorn]

Is it C.T.White Park at Kangaroo Point? :p

10 out of 10 for location. Now what car is it?

Clues- The company predated the automobile. Made engines large and small, cars, trucks, buses.

[jerryd]

No.
It's builder races at hillclimbs.
He's built 15 of them over 20 years.
I see him quite often.

Okay I give up ??? Tell me more ?? What's his name and what did he call the car ?? It's bugging me now because I can't remember :D

[mick88]

Is it an Austin Gypsy or Champ?????????:confused:

[Rosscoe68]

i have an idea but will pass for the minute, as i was about to post a car up of the same manufacturer as what i suspect this is, if its not what i think it is, i will post up next car

[rainman]

I've seen the one Peter Gibbs built in Dayboro a couple of times, a very nice example of a special. He seemed rather bemused when I asked him if "it was an alloy bodied Lomax kit from the UK".

I live next door to Peter Gibbs. If you think his Morgan replica is impressive, you should see his shed :eek:.

[Bigbjorn]

I live next door to Peter Gibbs. If you think his Morgan replica is impressive, you should see his shed :eek:.

Doesn't everybody have a CNC machining centre in their shed?:angel:

[Bigbjorn]

Post #75 is a Crossley. The company commenced business as an engine maker in around 1850. Made cars up until 1937, also made trucks and buses and passed into the ownership of AEC, made badge engineered AEC's and was closed about 1958. The engine company was split off, passed through several hands and is now a name used for some lines produced by a major industrial engine maker in England.

[Bigbjorn]

Not a car, but an engine from a car. Who can name this one? I bet few of you have ever heard of this maker.

Clue:- Also made high performance cylinder heads.

[Fifth Columnist]

Okay I give up ??? Tell me more ?? What's his name and what did he call the car ?? It's bugging me now because I can't remember :D
It's a Buckland B3 built by Dick Buckland in Llanwern, Monmouthshire.
Souped Ford Kent engine driving through a Reliant Robin axle.
130mph and 0-60 before you can think about it!
I've been round the Le Mans circuit in his hillclimb special.

http://www.3wheelers.com/buckland.html

[VladTepes]

Brian is it a Edelbrock ?

[Bigbjorn]

Brian is it a Edelbrock ?

No.

I can't recall Vic. Edelbrock making a complete engine. Lots of speed equipment like heads and manifolds etc. He was heavily involved in the US racing scene from late 1930's on. I have some photos of Vic. Edelbrock, Ted Halibrand, and Frank Kurtis at work on race cars in Kurtis' first shop, late 1930's. Real trip through motor sport history, photos of Stuart Hilborn, Frank Travers, Rex Mays, the Winfields, Lou Welch and numbers of others at work.

[Bigbjorn]

Brian is it a Edelbrock ?

No other starters?

OK, It is a HAL.

Harold Hosterman of Ohio, known as Hal, made single and twin overhead camshaft conversions for Ford T & A engines as did quite a few others notably Frontenac and Roof. He also made the complete engine pictured. Known as a HAL "Big Bertha" Indy engine. The one pictured is a 210 cubic inch version for "Champ Car" racing. Speedy Smiths Museum of American Speed in Lincoln, Nebraska, has two HAL "Big Bertha" engines displayed. One is incorrectly identified on their website as a Roof.

HAL engines won the AAA championship in 1936 and the USAC in 1946. Championship races were conducted on tracks at least one mile in circumference over a minimum distance of 100 miles.

Of the few "Big Berthas" surviving I have not seen any two identical in external appearance. Fuel pump, water pump, magneto, their positioning and drive, breathers, oil pan inspection covers all vary. Some have cam cover bolts like the one pictured, some have a single row up the centre.

The one pictured lives in Brisbane and it and the car it powered are getting a quality restoration and should be on the track in the New Year. Purchased from Sydney where it had sat for 26 years awaiting attention.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

You guys might like this--
Gorgeous car:cool::cool::cool:

Video: Jay Leno's Garage hosts Scarab revival — Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/08/video-jay-lenos-garage-hosts-scarab-revival/#continued)

[Bigbjorn]

Here is another old one. Not rare, but out of business for a long time.

[jerryd]

1920's Amilcar perhaps

[ezyrama]

Been following with great interest.
Anyone know what this is?

Cheers Ian

[numpty]

Dont know what it is, but personally I think it's horrid. :)

[Bigbjorn]

1920's Amilcar perhaps

You got it.

[JDNSW]

Any guesses?

John

[jerryd]

A Swift ???:confused:

[V8Ian]

Been following with great interest.
Anyone know what this is?

Cheers Ian
Luxxor?

[JDNSW]

A Swift ???:confused:

1931 10hp Swift. Similar to one I did much of my learning to drive in.

John

[jerryd]

Here's an unusual looking car for you :) known as Blossom the car is not sporting an original colour..........

[Bigbjorn]

American Bantam?

[VladTepes]

no i don't think so

[jerryd]

give up yet ??

[VladTepes]

I do.

[Bigbjorn]

Me too.

[V8Ian]

I don't think it's a Bantam but I don't know what it is.

[ezyrama]

Good Answer
94 Luxor Convertible :)

What about these 2

[jerryd]

It's a 1941 Crossley Deluxe Convertible sedan. Powered by an air cooled 12.5 hp engine capable of 50mph :eek: Amazingly 5,775 were built.

[Bigbjorn]

Chevrolet 1929 National 6, and I have no idea what the golf buggy might be.

Edit:- Sorry. I got that wrong it is a later one than that, 31 to 33.

[BMKal]

Looks familiar .................

But looks can be deceiving. ;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://img524.imageshack.us/i/guess01.jpg/)

[Fifth Columnist]

Been following with great interest.
Anyone know what this is?

Cheers Ian
Looks like a Panther kit car.
Based on a Jag.

[digger]

Looks familiar .................

But looks can be deceiving. ;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://img524.imageshack.us/i/guess01.jpg/)

south african holden??
(GM or Chev?) GM ranger?? (trying to recall name)

[BMKal]

south african holden??
(GM or Chev?) GM ranger?? (trying to recall name)

This one's a bit more unusual than the South African versions or others that might have used the Chev badge.

It's a Mazda Roadpacer.

Body by Holden, but released in Japan as a "luxury" Mazda. The engine was Mazda's 13B rotary. It was released to appeal to diplomats and the like, as a competitor to the Toyota Century and Nissan President (both V8's).

My young bloke is right into his Mazda rotary's, with an imported RX7 in the shed next to my Discovery. When I showed him this a while back (it has the same basic engine as his RX7) - he was disgusted.

Engine bay looks a bit "light on" compared with what we were used to. It was lacking in grunt, with a top speed of about 165 km/hr and guzzled fuel like there was no tomorrow.

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/2513/guess2s.jpg (http://img375.imageshack.us/i/guess2s.jpg/)

It never sold - was a dismal failure.

[newhue]

I bet the Mazda executive who thought of that doesn't work there any more.

Chew fuel, its a rotary thing

[Fifth Columnist]

My dad had one of these when I was a kid.
It was sold for scrap in 1950 :(

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/912.jpg

[VladTepes]

BMKal - thanks - interesting (if pointless) cheers.

Fifth columnist... a shed ?

[rick130]

Looks familiar .................

But looks can be deceiving. ;)

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/3971/guess01.jpg (http://img524.imageshack.us/i/guess01.jpg/)

<edit> oops, didn't see that it's been answered already...
Geez, can't remember and now can't see and read....

Easy peasy.

Mazda Pacemaster or some such model name.

Basically a Holden HJ Premier sans engine and gearbox exported to Mazda in Japan who fitted a 13B rotary and gearbox.

IIRC only about 500 or so were produced.
Reputed to be very smooth and quiet but a slug to drive.

All remembered from the very first Wheels mag i bought as a 15yo in 1980 :D
Why can't I remember things i read now :(

[Bigbjorn]

My dad had one of these when I was a kid.
It was sold for scrap in 1950 :(

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/10/912.jpg

Is that a big Standard? 14hp six cylinder?

[101RRS]

Spotted on a Tv cooking show - sorry for the quality - taken by mobile phone from the TV.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

It has independent suspension.

Garry

[ezyrama]

Good Answer
94 Luxor Convertible :)

What about these 2

1st one is a 35 Chev
2nd one is a Venturi Electric car (if you can call it a car).

[Fifth Columnist]

Is that a big Standard? 14hp six cylinder?
No. A bit more powerful than that.

[jerryd]

Not a Talbot is it ?? ^^

What about this one then..........

[rick130]

Spotted on a Tv cooking show - sorry for the quality - taken by mobile phone from the TV.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/gazzz21/11102010001.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/gazzz21/11102010002.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/gazzz21/11102010003.jpg

It has independent suspension.

Garry

An ARO from Romania ?

<edit> just found some ARO pics and i don't think it is

[Rosscoe68]

looks like a campagnola nuova

[Bigbjorn]

No. A bit more powerful than that.

Well, what is it?

[Fifth Columnist]

Not a Talbot is it ??
Talbot 75 - early 30s :D

[Fifth Columnist]

What about this one then..........
That's weird Looks like an early kit car.

[rick130]

looks like a campagnola nuova

Yep, got it in one FIAT Campagnola 1974 - 1979 - autoevolution (http://www.autoevolution.com/cars/fiat-campagnola-1974.html)

[jerryd]

A "Chenard & Walcker Y8 Grand Sport" one of eight produced by "Bugatti" ;)

A very fast pre-war racer. Here's an older pic......


That Talbot looks to be a very fine motor car.

[101RRS]

Yep, got it in one FIAT Campagnola 1974 - 1979 - autoevolution (http://www.autoevolution.com/cars/fiat-campagnola-1974.html)

I didn't know what it was - just saw it on TV and thought I had not spotted one of them before. It was driving around a vineyard in Italy - so a Fiat was always on the cards.

Cheers

Garry

[Bigbjorn]

A "Chenard & Walcker Y8 Grand Sport" one of eight produced by "Bugatti" ;)

A very fast pre-war racer. Here's an older pic......


That Talbot looks to be a very fine motor car.

My first thought was Bugatti. Looks very like a "tank" Bugatti but the wheels and radiator opening put me off.

[jerryd]

Maybe this one will be a little easier :) This is a very famous race car, in short was given to a young Tom for his eighteenth birthday, young Tom was very successful in it, lost it during the war, eventually got the car back and then competed in it until his death aged 95 years.

I was fortunate to meet him on several occasions at various race meetings in the uk, what a character he was.

At one race meeting in the pits, he was overheard explaining to another driver how he had altered the gear stick for quicker gear changes. A young lad was listening and piped up " You mean it took you 67 years to work that out " :D

[ezyrama]

Not a Bugatti
Not a Bristol
Whatever it is it's gorgeous.
c'mon giveitup!!!!

[jerryd]

It's a 1928 Lea-Francis Hyper and the man was the late "Tom Delaney"

One of his sons and his daughter both race Lea-Francis cars, after his death his family donated his car to the Coventry Motor Museum. Here's another pic of the car.

[Fifth Columnist]

Front suspension looks rather fragile.

[Rosscoe68]

this one is easy, but i had to post as its one of my all time fave "cool" cars :)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

and then i'll give you a quick rundown on why its so cool :)

[101RRS]

this one is easy, but i had to post as its one of my all time fave "cool" cars :)

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cvwP9OwkabE/TLZcYSjeV7I/AAAAAAAAGbI/dXQRDiujfcE/2508835034_10ca4b213b.jpg


http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cvwP9OwkabE/TLZcZAafsUI/AAAAAAAAGbM/iGSEbt80c3s/s640/234455.jpg

and then i'll give you a quick rundown on why its so cool :)

Lancia something - Delta Intergralie ?? -- rally car??

[Rosscoe68]

veeeeery close

[33chinacars]

Possibly

KurtisCraft or Watson ??

opps thread moved on to quickly

[Marshall]

Got to love the Lancia Delta S4! I used to have a Beta Coupe, lots of fun!

NEXT!
http://www.pinzgauercanada.com/Haflinger-4.jpg

[101RRS]

Thats easy - a Haflinger - I also had a Lancia Beta Coupe - a great car if you kept it away from any dampness.

Garry

[Bigbjorn]

Try this one.

Clues- it is the only one in Australia and one of fourteen made. Not what it seems at first sight.:angel:

[Marshall]

by the sounds, it would not be as easy as a supercharged type 59 Bugatti?

[keith73]

Bugatti type 59,the number plate gives it away.:p too late

[Bigbjorn]

It is a Teal 59. A pommy kit car with a hand made aluminium body styled on a Type 59 Bugatti. Teal are out of business.

They also did a Teal 35 in the style of a Type 35 Bugatti. The 35 could be had as a twenties offset bullet tail GP car like the 59 pictured, a slab tank two seat roadster, or a slab tank 2+2 tourer.

[jerryd]

I paid to go round a race circuit in one of those :eek: Probably the scariest ride of my life. We reached 120mph down the straights, screamed around the bends on cross ply tyres, and no windscreen either. Some had triumph engines / triple carbs and some had jaguar engines. Awesome ;)

[Bigbjorn]

Try yourselves on this one.

clues- It is French and vintage. It would be a veteran if a year older.

[Marshall]

this "national treasure" is a 1919 Turcat-Mery, yours for a cool $900,000 ish USD!

[Bigbjorn]

this "national treasure" is a 1919 Turcat-Mery, yours for a cool $900,000 ish USD!

Spot on. A 1919 Turcat-Mery, and a very special one that has a 9 litre x 6 cylinder Lorraine-Dietrich aircraft engine. Built for a French duke and declared a "national treasure". It was clandestinely shifted to Holland and exported to a US Collector who has to return it to France. Stated to have had almost no use for 86 years and is absolutely original.

[Marshall]

Here's a sexy little devil...

[V8Ian]

VW?

[Marshall]

hint... same country... some even argue the same car...;)

[StephenF10]

Slotted VW-type wheels and positive camber at rear suggest it's based on an early Porsche (356?).

Stephen.

[Marshall]

getting closer... nearly there! (a 356 was a civilian car...;))

[bobslandies]

getting closer... nearly there! (a 356 was a civilian car...;))

Is it a 597?

Bob

[Marshall]

Correctomundo!

It is a 1953 Porsche 597 Jagdwagen (roughly translated as "hunting car") and was a light military vehicle, designed to cover approximately the same remit as the Jeep, Kübelwagen and Land-Rover.

You can find more info here: The only site dedicated to the Porsche 597 (http://www.porsche597jagdwagen.com/)

Your next!

[Marshall]

OK OK! Here's another one for you all to guess:D (Got to love the lines...)

[VladTepes]

I don;t know.. is it in America ?

[bee utey]

Austin Champ?

[Redback]

OK OK! Here's another one for you all to guess:D (Got to love the lines...)

Jeep nee (sp)

[jerryd]

Looks like an Austin Gypsy LWB ;)

[V8Ian]

I'll go with Austin Gypsy, but I'll keep the sheep station deeds in the drawer. :unsure:

[jerryd]

here's another............

[Marshall]

Looks like an Austin Gypsy LWB ;)

1960 to be precise!
still got to love the lines:D

[Fifth Columnist]

Austin Gypsy :D

[Marshall]

Looks like an early Opel or Volkswagen...? not a Porsche... but definately German...?

[Bigbjorn]

here's another............

I'll say Borgward. It looks very like Borgward styling. If not, then it is Chinese and I have no idea of their brand names.

[33chinacars]

Is It a Tatra

Gary

[V8Ian]

I'll say Borgward. It looks very like Borgward styling. If not, then it is Chinese and I have no idea of their brand names.I'll echo that Brian.

[Marshall]

GOT IT!
It's an Opel Wartburg from the 50's! here is a station wagon version...
http://news.car2be.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/06103870df12-2501.jpg

[jerryd]

Well done Marshall ;)

It's a "Wartburg 311" they had 900cc two stroke engines that powered them along. Also had front wheel drive, 37hp, and leather seats were an option :)

A quality car........

[StephenF10]

Wartburg was East German and Opel was West German. After the Wall came down Wartburg closed and Opel acquired the factory (I'm not so smart - it's in Wikipedia).

Stephen.

[VladTepes]

ok next batter up !!!

[VladTepes]

OK then - it's easy but have a go at this one:

http://www.car.ee/galleryPic.php/16780.jpg

i want the year as well as make and model please.

[jerryd]

Looks like a cross between a Daf and a Honda :confused:

Put me out of my misery, what is it ????

[V8Ian]

Leave the Honda out Jerry, and you've got it.

[VladTepes]

No, actually.
It's neither a Daf nor a Honda, nor the bastard child of both.

[Fifth Columnist]

Is it Austrian?

[Tusker]

The watermarked site is Estonian. Is that relevant?

[VladTepes]

FifthC - No.
Tusker - No.


Hint: Asia.

[Tusker]

Found it

Mitsubishi Colt 600 Convertible

No idea the year though. Mirrors, wipers, quarter vents suggest 60s.

Regards
Max P

[VladTepes]

Found it

Mitsubishi Colt 600 Convertible

No idea the year though. Mirrors, wipers, quarter vents suggest 60s.

Regards
Max P

Give that man a prize !

1962 by the way.

[Tusker]

Ok, my turn.

[Scouse]

Aston Martin Cygnet.

[VladTepes]

Gawd that wasway too easy Tusker - surely you could do better. The badge is as clear as day for a start.

[Tusker]

Ah well. have to try harder.

Anyway just heard the Cygnet is to go into production at Gaydon. Only available to existing Aston owners.

Regards
Max P

[VladTepes]

old news.
bloody greens bringing in stupid carbon emissions laws.... Grrrrr.

Still, better than if they produced a hybrid Vantage eeek !

Anyway back on topic... next photo please !

[StephenF10]

This was in a TV series a couple of years ago.

[Tusker]

Its a G reg, therefore 1967...

Therefore Bristol 410?

[StephenF10]

Its a G reg, therefore 1967...

Therefore Bristol 410?

Right (although web says 1968). TV Series was The Inspector Lynley Mysteries.

Stephen.

[jerryd]

Okay try this one......

[V8Ian]

Woolsley

[jerryd]

A Wolsley what ????

I guess they would have been like a "limited edition" car

[Pedro_The_Swift]

is this the best looking merc ever made!!
but what model?

[VladTepes]

Pedro - yes it is !

[Rosscoe68]

hornet

my old man had a hornet.
left it in a paddock when he joined the navy as a lad, and when he got back, it had been vandalised, and the diff was stolen from it so he just left it there.

:( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

[jerryd]

hornet

A 1931 Wolsley Hornet Special, this one is powered by a Riley 9 engine but most had a small six cylinder engine.


Try this one...............spotted at Lakeside recently ;)

[33chinacars]

GODZILLA ( Nissan GTR Skyline etc etc )

King of the mountain ???????

[jerryd]

Was a bit easy that one :D Awesome bit of kit though.

Maybe this one will be more challenging, what was it before these kids got hold of it ????? ;)

[bee utey]

Isn't that the one made out of a landrover chassis?

[Marshall]

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!

[Bundalene]

is this the best looking merc ever made!!
but what model?





This one is my favourite Merc, and to have 3 in one museum.


http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/4728/00000154.th.jpg (http://img222.imageshack.us/i/00000154.jpg/)



Erich

[jerryd]

Isn't that the one made out of a landrover chassis?

Sure is, quite an achievement I thought.

My uncle had a "Mercedes gullwing" when I was a small lad, I was too young to appreciate the ride though :(

I still have the pics of his cars, all in black and white of course.

[VladTepes]

Bundalene - that's as predictable as shoosing a DB-5 as one's favourite classic Aston.

Nice car though.

jerryd - well, let's see 'em !

[Tusker]

My favourite Aston

Brochure from the Sydney Motor Show, 1973 or thereabouts.

Regards
Max P

[VladTepes]

yeah nice.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

heres another,,
the car might be easy,,
but who owned it?

[VladTepes]

Pedro did you ever say what the Merc you posted was ?

[Pedro_The_Swift]

No!
thats why i posted it--
to find out!;)

if Mercs interest you--
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mercedes-benz-museum/#2682936

[VladTepes]

Pedro, I think this:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1737.jpg

might be a 1953 (or thereabouts) 300S (or thereabouts)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1744.jpg
Mercedes-Benz Type 300 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_W188)

Pretty close anyway - few detail differences.

Looks damn fine in that green colour though eh !!!!

[VladTepes]

heres another,,
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/parking-lot/30593d1288594752-name-car-green-coupe.jpg
the car might be easy,,
but who owned it?

No the car's not easy.

I'm thinking Mercury or Lincoln ?
Looks a bit like a 1940 Lincoln - a bit.

[Bigbjorn]

Lincoln Continental pre-war, first version. No idea who owned it.

[VladTepes]

Wait... I'm thinking this might have been the original Coninental fashioned for Edsel Ford ?
Edit - no scratch that - it was a drophead coupe.

[VladTepes]

Rita Hayworth ?

http://www.rmauctions.com/CarDetails.cfm?SaleCode=AA08&CarID=r0040&Currency=





120bhp, 292 cu. in. flathead V12 engine, three-speed manual transmission, solid axle front and rear suspension with transverse leaf springs, and four-wheel hydraulically actuated drum brakes. Wheelbase: 125"

The 1930s were a period of continual evolution for Lincoln, not only in features, but also in refinement and technical innovation. Lincoln moved quickly to respond to the dramatic continuing changes in the U.S. economy and their effect upon the U.S. auto industry. In fact, no other American luxury car manufacturer moved as quickly, or as effectively, to recognize the tectonic shifts.

Lincoln finally abandoned Henry Leland’s superbly engineered V8 in 1933, becoming an entirely V12 line-up that year, but it was a line of full size, classically engineered automobiles. To meet the market’s need for a lower priced luxury range in 1936, Lincoln introduced the Zephyr with brilliant styling abundant in Art Deco details. Featuring an all steel body and roof, it was powered by a new V12 engine derived from the strong and proven Ford flathead V8. Four cylinders were added and the cylinder angle was changed to 75 degrees to give even firing impulses. Aluminum cylinder heads were employed for better cooling and combustion control. Lincoln remained “all-V12”, but with only 267 cubic inches of displacement (enlarged to 292 cubic inches in 1940). In short, the Zephyr was economical both to build and to operate.

Steadily upgraded with the addition of hydraulic brakes in 1939, the success of the Zephyr no doubt quickened the inevitable demise of the large Lincoln K series that was phased out after the 1939 model year, except on special order. The K was replaced as Lincoln’s showpiece in 1940 with the brilliantly styled Lincoln Continental that has become a legend among American luxury marques.

The first Continental was rushed to completion by Bob Gregorie, head of Ford’s Design Department, as a one-off for Edsel Ford. Among the shortcuts taken in order for it to be ready in time for his upcoming vacation was the elimination of almost all exterior brightwork. Thus, the elegant, unembellished styling that has become one of the Continental’s hallmarks was, at least in part, a serendipitous maneuver. The Continental was well received among Edsel’s Florida circle and the decision was made to put it into production in 1940. It continued to be built through the 1948 model year, a tribute to its quality, Edsel Ford’s taste and the design and engineering talents of Bob Gregorie’s design department.

The 1941 Continental Coupe presented here is believed to have been owned by Rita Hayworth, the beautiful Hollywood actress and dancer. To American GIs, of course, she was most remembered as a pinup girl alongside Lana Turner, Betty Grable, and others. In the 1940s, she was married to the Academy Award-winning Orson Welles, who himself gained fame for such films as Citizen Kane.

In an article written by Jim and Cheryl Farrell, who also authored the book Ford Design Department: Concept & Showcars, they present convincing evidence to suggest that Orson Welles may have purchased this particular Paradise Green Lincoln Continental for Rita Hayworth. Although the circumstances of their initial meeting is debatable, as is the exact beginning of their relationship, the Farrell’s indicate that Welles and Hayworth were discretely involved before the fall of 1941. While Hayworth was in Georgia working on a film, records indicate that a green Continental with a green leather and whipcord interior was shipped to Atlanta. This car was assembled in late June 1941.

Thereafter, a photo was taken of Hayworth standing next to her new Continental in the December 1941 issue of Ford News. Notably, the car carries Georgia license plates in this photo, although it seems more likely that the house in the background is located in Brentwood, California and not the South. Jim and Cheryl Farrell go on to mention Jim Cubbison, an LCOC member, who spent summers in the 1940s at Lake Arrowhead and saw Welles and Hayworth at the Lake with such a car.

The next evidentiary item is a photo taken in 1942 of Hayworth sitting on the front fender of her car, promoting a wartime scrap drive. Carrying 1942 California plates, the car is of the correct 1941 model year. Some suggest that a 1947 issue of Ford Truck Times, wherein Hayworth is pictured next to a ’47 Continental Cabriolet, contains evidence of the legendary Hayworth car, although the Farrells believe it is rather unlikely that this was her personal car, as the car in the article was probably provided by the movie studio.

Regardless of the photography and all the mystery, Miss Hayworth supposedly drove her Continental for about thirty years. The car in the Astor Collection eventually found its way to Las Vegas and was then acquired in the late 1980s by Ed and Kit McCormick who, after analyzing the paperwork found in the car, were able to determine the chain of ownership for the previous four years. After commencing a thorough restoration shortly thereafter, the McCormicks eventually sold the car in 1990 to Mr. Astor, who used its engine (it had since been outfitted with Cadillac running gear) for his 1941 Continental Cabriolet. This particular Continental, however, was fitted with another V12 engine, acquired from Jack Cassan, and was then taken in 2000 to Bob Baldwin of Sunset Ford, where its restoration was completed.

As presented, the car generally remains in show quality condition, after its complete, professional body-on restoration. The brightwork and Paradise Green paint present outstandingly with only minor imperfections visible upon very close examination. The interior is also virtually flawless and like new – the woodgrain dash, beige upholstery, and brown carpeting are all excellent. While the undercarriage is perhaps not as superb as the balance of the car, it should be noted that the engine compartment is beautifully presented, period correct, and of a show quality caliber. In addition to being equipped with a radio and 1941 Georgia license plates, with the same number as the Continental in the famous Rita Hayworth photo, this car is also accompanied by copies of receipts, documenting the work conducted during the restoration process.

Although the story of Rita Hayworth’s Lincoln Continental continues to be riddled with mystery, the case for the Astor Collection’s car may be quite convincing. Ultimately, one of the best assessments was delivered by Jim and Cheryl Farrell, who wrote, “This may be one of those cases where the folklore passed down from each owner to the next turns out to also be fact. The delivery details, prior photos, location and the car itself all seem to say this really is Rita Hayworth’s ’41 Continental!”



LOT: 151
Estimate:$75,000-$125,000 US Chassis No. H127443 Offered Without Reserve AUCTION RESULTS: Lot was Sold at a price of $209,000

[VladTepes]

Unless you tell me otherwise I'm going to assume I was right.

OK here's another along the same lines.

What is it and who owned it?

http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/44981/2232455290100403462S600x600Q85.jpg

[Bigbjorn]

Itis an AC Aceca and again, no idea who owned it.

[VladTepes]

Brian is on fire. You know your Brit sports cars eh !

Lovely car.

Here's a hint.. owned by a famous author possibly more associated with Bentley (books) or Astons (movie).

If that doesn't give it away, nothing will.

[solmanic]

...Here's a hint.. owned by a famous author possibly more associated with Bentley (books) or Astons (movie).

If that doesn't give it away, nothing will.

Bit of a big hint that... Ian Flemming.

[solmanic]

Here's an oldie...

And I will be most impressed if anyone can give me the name of the car in a series of children's books that was one of these.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh191/solmanic42/AULROGuessCar.jpg

[Marshall]

is it an Austin Windsor possibly from the Famous Five???

[VladTepes]

Is it an Windsor? - I thought they all had "Austin" across the Grille - mayhe only some models ? Or someone has been playing with an airbrush......



Edit: It's an Austin 12/4 ----- "Gumdrop"

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1728.jpg
The actual "Gumdrop" - allegdly.
Now even I'm confused....

[solmanic]

...Edit: It's an Austin 12/4 ----- "Gumdrop

CORRECT and CORRECT.
Austin Clifton heavy 12-4 to be precise.

[jerryd]

Bugger I missed that one :D I've got some "Gumdrop" stories on cassette tape too.


Okay here's an easy one for you, I used to own one of these exactly as this pic.It used to go round corners on two wheels :eek: First car to have radio and cigarette lighter as standard.

Make - Model - Year ??

[VladTepes]

OK try this one on for size:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1682.jpg

[VladTepes]

First car to have radio and cigarette lighter as standard.

Make - Model - Year ??

Still working on the car BUT
First cigar lighters on a car in the 1920''s in the USA.
By the mid 1930's car radios were common in the USA.

[StephenF10]

Bugger I missed that one :D I've got some "Gumdrop" stories on cassette tape too.


Okay here's an easy one for you, I used to own one of these exactly as this pic.It used to go round corners on two wheels :eek: First car to have radio and cigarette lighter as standard.

Make - Model - Year ??

Mid-fifties Nash Metropolitan. I think it was based on Austin A40 mechanicals.

Stephen.

[jerryd]

Close but nothing to do with Nash ;)

[VladTepes]

Close but nothing to do with Nash ;)

Launched in America and Canada as early as 1954 the Metropolitan was released for home market consumption in 1957. Basically a two-seater, with children's seats behind, it was available in convertible or hardtop forms. At first the engine was a 1200cc unit from the Austin A40, but in 1956 a change was made to the 1489cc BMC B-series engine. A three-speed, column change gearbox was used and suspension , steering and braking systems were borrowed from the A30 or A40 models. Most were finished in two-tone colour schemes and a heater and a radio were fitted as standard. Whitewall tyres were a popular option. The Metropolitan did very well for the company, enjoying the distinction of being one of the best selling British-made cars in the US at the time. Last of the line, the Series IV of 1960-61 boasted quarter-lights to the door windows and an external opening boot. The Metropolitan never wore the Austin badge, even for the home market cars.



Certainly looks to be Metropolitan to me. While originally sold as a Nash (they designed it) in US and Canada, they were exported to other parts of the world (usually as Austins) by 1957.

There's a scan of the brochure (cover only) here:
http://collectorsshowandtell.abc.net.au/_Austin-Metropolitan-1500/photo/9946691/37596.html?enlarge=true

[jerryd]

Sorry vlad I meant nothing to do with Nash in the - Make - Model - Year ;)

It is indeed a "1957 Austin Metropolitan" made by Austin for "Nash" In America.

I see you've been doing a little research, the one I owned was discovered after being in a barn for 23 years. As they were such rust buckets, mine was of the very few to have original floors ,sills, inner wings etc.I had wings and doors repaired by a craftsman from the Aston Martin factory. Sold it and got a vintage special :)

Back on track..... A joint venture

[Rosscoe68]

OK try this one on for size:

http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/43111/2013455940100403462S600x600Q85.jpg

first guess was abarth simca, but on looking that up, its not quite, but my guess its something along those lines

[Rosscoe68]

Sorry vlad I meant nothing to do with Nash in the - Make - Model - Year ;)

It is indeed a "1957 Austin Metropolitan" made by Austin for "Nash" In America.

I see you've been doing a little research, the one I owned was discovered after being in a barn for 23 years. As they were such rust buckets, mine was of the very few to have original floors ,sills, inner wings etc.I had wings and doors repaired by a craftsman from the Aston Martin factory. Sold it and got a vintage special :)

Back on track..... A joint venture

porsche 914

[VladTepes]

first guess was abarth simca, but on looking that up, its not quite, but my guess its something along those lines

negative on that.
Try again.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

its very ferrari dino at the front,,
glasshouse is wrong though,,

wonder what that badge is?

[Tusker]

One of those Porches - well a 916 - let go in front of me around the back of Amaroo Park.

The longest spin of my life on his oil!

[VladTepes]

its very ferrari dino at the front,,
glasshouse is wrong though,,

wonder what that badge is?

Definitely not a Ferrari.

If I told you the badge it would be cheating...

[jerryd]

It's a "VW - Porsche 914" a joint venture between the two companies

Vlad that car is bugging me beyond belief :mad: I thought it was an abarth made car at first, I still think it has an Italian link to it :confused:

On the other hand it could be an "Australian Kit Car" :D

[Bigbjorn]

An Iso-Rivolta.

[solmanic]

De Tomaso Valleunga?

(But Iso Rivolta is more appropriate I agree).

[Tusker]

Looks rear engined.. and Pininfarina. But the badge isn't right.

[Marshall]

De Tomaso Valleunga?



I agree!

[mudmouse]

...okay, not much of a hint. I believe there was a film made about this one.

Matt.

[Tusker]

46 Tucker

[mudmouse]

Yup, nice one :D.

[Tusker]

What's this one

[Bigbjorn]

It is a Buchanan body but the chassis it is on is anyone's guess. Originally made and promoted to rebody T series MG's but got fitted to many others. The wheels say TD or TF.

[VladTepes]

Yes solmanic was right it is indeed a De Tomaso Valleunga.

[VladTepes]

46 Tucker

Good film about that somewhat tragic stroy.