Puzzle #232 - Solved! Jaguar XK120C Barou Barchetta

Otto Puzzell · February 23, 2007, 05:38:35 AM

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Allan L · February 23, 2007, 06:50:08 AM

Talbot Lago?

Otto Puzzell · February 23, 2007, 09:03:16 AM

No sir.

Allan L · February 23, 2007, 09:32:30 AM

I didn't think so, but there are a number of similarities.
There are also a few features in common with an Allard JR, are there not?

Otto Puzzell · February 23, 2007, 11:02:53 AM

I'd say so, yes.

Allan L · February 23, 2007, 11:28:08 AM

Quote from: KarnUtz on February 23, 2007, 11:02:53 AM
I'd say so, yes.

Are there enough to make it a JR?
the photos/memory I have say the sidelamps are in the wrong place and side vents are the wrong shape. Also memory says a bonnet-top carb intake was usual.

I'll say JR for now, and see what you say!

Otto Puzzell · February 23, 2007, 12:35:33 PM

Not an Allard.

D-type · February 26, 2007, 06:37:30 PM

a Kurtis?

Otto Puzzell · February 27, 2007, 05:07:58 AM

No sir.

Allan L · February 27, 2007, 02:57:10 PM

Another special-bodied Jaguar?

erbas · February 27, 2007, 03:08:52 PM

BLUE should be french

Otto Puzzell · February 27, 2007, 03:35:20 PM

You would think so, but that is not always the case.

Ultra · February 27, 2007, 03:41:07 PM

Quote from: erbas on February 27, 2007, 03:08:52 PM
BLUE should be french

I think you know enough about vintage autos that the color of origin hint should not always be neccesary.

lynxd67 · February 28, 2007, 04:56:09 PM

Siata?

Otto Puzzell · March 01, 2007, 03:16:09 AM

Not a Siata (he rhymed).

grobmotorix · March 13, 2007, 02:23:17 PM

is it a Salmson Spyder from around 1955?

Otto Puzzell · March 13, 2007, 05:15:17 PM

Nope.

MG · March 13, 2007, 09:00:00 PM

Clearly, this is the car from which Lee Iacoocoo derived the "long hood/short deck" concept for the original Moustang.

Otto Puzzell · March 14, 2007, 04:53:58 AM

Quote from: Allan L on February 27, 2007, 02:57:10 PM
Another special-bodied Jaguar?

I don't know how I missed this response - yes, it is a special-bodied Jag.

Allan L · March 14, 2007, 08:48:00 AM

It could just be an HWM-Jaguar, but I would expect brake-cooling intakes either side of the main radiator intake.

Otto Puzzell · March 15, 2007, 04:32:16 AM

No, not one of those.

Allan L · March 15, 2007, 04:54:33 AM

I have seen the Alton-Jaguar, but I have no recollection of its appearance, save that it wouldn't have been as smart in those days! Perhaps that's what it is?

Otto Puzzell · March 15, 2007, 05:18:42 AM

It is not.

rchirnom · April 14, 2007, 11:00:34 PM

Jaguar xk120C Barou Barchetta. No idea of its history though.

Otto Puzzell · April 15, 2007, 03:15:50 AM

Correct!

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Puzzle #232 - Solved! Jaguar XK120C Barou Barchetta