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This one should be easy for you guys. I really, really want one of these. I am trying to figure out how to get one here. So much hassle to import cars to the US.
ws91420
Skyline GTR?
521401
I will say it is not a Maserati, and not from Japan.
richardmosselman
Brazilian-VW Puma? '73-74 GTE?
Oops, me bad! Brazilian, yes, but VW SP2.
Twystd1
Nice call Richard.

Twystd1
521401
I am not sure if there are any SP2's here. They are not really that expensive in US dollars. I know they are pretty much all in Brazil. I know a few may be in Europe. I will own one before this decade is out.
richardmosselman
Haven't done this in a while-hope it works. This pic was taken at a restoration shop here in Victoria, BC
Twystd1
I have spent hours looking for that egg shaped car.

It's getting my goat.

Can't wait for someone to come up with the right answer.

My guess is that it is a one or two off car.

It is experimental or was a prototype for a car show.

The body work is pretty crappy. That tells me, that More Than Likely, A big player didn't make it. or the photograph and shading makes it look like wavy body work. (dunno)

The interior seats are sweet. That tells me it might be a movie car?
(Then again....prolly not)

It has side markers. That tells me it might be a US built car.

And I am making up all kinds of shit in my head to help find the manufacturer of this thing.

Maybey it's a Gustl 45B tri-clops. I simply dunno...

Clayton
Twystd1
Bugatti type 49?

Custom coachwork by Pritchard?

Maybe???

Clayton
boxstr
The egg shape car is a 1978 TP Kesling Yare.
CCL
boxstr
The black Bugatti is a 1934 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet with Stelvio body
CCL
richardmosselman
QUOTE(boxstr @ Sep 30 2006, 10:42 PM) *

The black Bugatti is a 1934 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet with Stelvio body
CCL

Close enuf-I was told it was a'38 but have no other info. It was an original, one-off car, destined for an auction-estimated at 1.8 million.
Congrats, your turn now.
Twystd1
QUOTE(boxstr @ Sep 30 2006, 09:54 PM) *

The egg shape car is a 1978 TP Kesling Yare.
CCL


How the hell did you pull that out of your...... well.......whatever?

I mean REALY.. How did yopu find that one?????????????????

Craig.... your amazing...........
Twystd1
pfierb
QUOTE(richardmosselman @ Oct 1 2006, 12:28 AM) *

Haven't done this in a while-hope it works. This pic was taken at a restoration shop here in Victoria, BC



That Bug is so beautiful... I would trade my 914 for it even.
i love porsche
this is tough...there is ONE detail about this picture that gives away what car it is...see if you can get it
cantley914
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QUOTE(i love porsche @ Oct 1 2006, 07:18 AM) *

this is tough...there is ONE detail about this picture that gives away what car it is...see if you can get it


Is the yellow thing we see behind the brake rotor a jack stand ???
Then it`s a 914 !!!!

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boxstr
How is it that we now start showing the nuts and bolts to guess the vehicle manufacturer?? At least everyone who has presented a car has at least shown an exterior component of the vehilce.
I don't see this as being in the spirit of the game. Just a thought.
Hydra
Bonded aluminum extrusions, should b a lotus elise
Hydra
and with the CF reinforcements and the damper fluid reservoir, it should be an exige... IIRC it's the same glue color
boxstr
Actually it is a Lotus Sport Exige.
Gustl
maybe someone could help me find this one

I know that it's from UK
I know that it's none of the following brands:
  • MG
  • Aston Martin
  • ERA
  • Allard
  • Sunbeam

confused24.gif Gustl
i love porsche
QUOTE(Hydra @ Oct 1 2006, 08:43 AM) *

Bonded aluminum extrusions, should b a lotus elise



bingo! that was the one key...the elise is bonded instead of welded
Gustl
QUOTE(Gustl @ Oct 1 2006, 07:19 PM) *

maybe someone could help me find this one


too late - I've just found it out biggrin.gif

it's a Wolseley Hornet Special 1934

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wavey.gif Gustl
Gustl
but maybe you could help me find out this one rolleyes.gif

Allan
Guess what this one is made of and where it's from.
richardmosselman
QUOTE(Headrage @ Oct 1 2006, 01:59 PM) *

Guess what this one is made of and where it's from.

Bump
jd74914
Almost looks like a VW notchback, but that would be way too easy
shaggy
kidna looks like a datsun 510 but the 510 only has a dual head lights on each side.

also looks like a bmw 2002
the 2002 has a single head light on each side but it has a largs rear deck which dosent seem to be present on that car, either that or its the angle

-shag
So.Cal.914
Maybe it's just me but I don't see 510 or 2002 in that car, maybe a little datsun 710.
Twystd1
Looks kinda like an Abarth of some sort.

Twystd1..
Allan
Give up yet? smile.gif
Gustl
possibly a (IKA) Torino Coupé from Argentinia confused24.gif
Mountain914
QUOTE(Headrage @ Oct 1 2006, 02:59 PM) *

Guess what this one is made of and where it's from.


The fact that you say "what it's made of" makes me think of the plastic bodied Russian Mishka (People's car) but I can't find any that look like it... so I'll keep guessing but wanted to throw that in there... Mostly because I *want* to play this game, but my success rate is *ahem* a bit low to say the least.
Hydra
the "what it's made of" question got me thinking about the compacted-wool bodied trabant (east german poeple's car). i know that those cars had their door made out of a 4 inch thick piece of wool and was then pressed to give it some structural rigidity, but still you could punch a hole through it....
is it a trabant?
Allan
QUOTE(Hydra @ Oct 2 2006, 03:30 PM) *

the "what it's made of" question got me thinking about the compacted-wool bodied trabant (east german poeple's car). i know that those cars had their door made out of a 4 inch thick piece of wool and was then pressed to give it some structural rigidity, but still you could punch a hole through it....
is it a trabant?


Very close.

It's a Turkish Anadol and it's made out of wood...





Goats would actually eat them.... blink.gif sheeplove.gif

Miles?
Gustl
I know that it's not my turn, but I'm currently searching for this one
the only thing I know is, that it's a prototype car

so, could anybody help me please idea.gif

wavey.gif Gustl
Twystd1
Not trying to be fecicious here......

But....

it looks like Aarons red summer sandals he wears to the beach with Borranis and knock offs attached.

Sorry Wolfgang... thats the best I can do today.

Clayton
Gustl
QUOTE(Twystd1 @ Oct 3 2006, 01:26 PM) *

Sorry Wolfgang... thats the best I can do today.


at least you're brave at the attempt ...

biggrin.gif Gustl
ws91420
MGB GT?
Gustl
QUOTE(ws91420 @ Oct 3 2006, 03:44 PM) *

MGB GT?


appearently not ...

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wavey.gif Gustl
Gustl
UPDATE: now I know that it's an Alfa Romeo prototype car - but I didn't find out the correct name yet ...

wavey.gif Gustl
boxstr
Wolfgang, I have been all over the alfa museum and these are the closest to the pic you have, and they don't look anywhere near the pic. I don't think alfa??
ws91420
Closest Alfa I could find 1963 TZ sports racer
Gustl
QUOTE(boxstr @ Oct 4 2006, 04:38 AM) *

I don't think alfa??


I see your point - I didn't find any closer looking Alfa on my own, but the guy who asked about that pic told me that it should be an Alfa Romeo prototype car idea.gif

anyway - if you find another car that would match, it's highly appreceated thumb3d.gif

wavey.gif Gustl
Howard
QUOTE(Gustl @ Oct 3 2006, 10:15 PM) *

QUOTE(boxstr @ Oct 4 2006, 04:38 AM) *

I don't think alfa??


I see your point - I didn't find any closer looking Alfa on my own, but the guy who asked about that pic told me that it should be an Alfa Romeo prototype car idea.gif

anyway - if you find another car that would match, it's highly appreceated thumb3d.gif

wavey.gif Gustl

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wheels and tail lights look too British. I went hunting for a proto MG/Triumph with no luck either. Frua? Ghia? Bertone?
Gustl
just got another idea:

it could be an Alfa-based prototype car from any design-studio idea.gif
(like the Tapiro, based on a 914-6)

wavey.gif Gustl
d914
looks like a TZ 1...it had a different back than the 2..
boxstr
The wheel arches only come close to the Sprint Speciale Alfas, and the 1952 Disco Volante, the little red car at the end of my pics.. I agree with Howard it looks like a red british car. The skinny wheels and little knockoffs. I looked their also, nothing.
CCL
SGB
Sunbeam?
JPB
Ya sillies, its a Lancia Pomadoro!

beer.gif Love that Alfa race pic.
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