Solved: Wendax 082 - Checker Galva II prototype 1981

Wendax · March 21, 2011, 08:10:43 AM

A heap of clay.

For one point, please respond and identify the make and the year, when this design saw the light of day.

f1fan · March 21, 2011, 12:17:14 PM

Dodge Mirada, 1979?

Wendax · March 21, 2011, 12:21:22 PM

Twice no

f1fan · March 21, 2011, 05:03:08 PM

Not a Dodge?

Wendax · March 21, 2011, 05:50:55 PM

Not even a Dodge $:-\$

f1fan · March 23, 2011, 04:37:45 PM

North American?

Wendax · March 23, 2011, 05:08:41 PM

Designed with an axe, bumpers like concrete blocks...Yes, it is North American

Aaron65 · March 23, 2011, 05:14:58 PM

Quote from: Wendax on March 23, 2011, 05:08:41 PM
Designed with an axe, bumpers like concrete blocks...Yes, it is North American

Um...we don't have the rights to that!

DeAutogids · March 23, 2011, 05:16:12 PM

That's actually an "Americanized" Golf, called Rabbit.

Wendax · March 23, 2011, 05:38:05 PM

Quote from: Aaron65 on March 23, 2011, 05:14:58 PM
Um...we don't have the rights to that!

I know, Iknow

But in Europe the GTI still looked a little better.

Aaron65 · March 23, 2011, 07:36:10 PM

Quote from: DeAutogids on March 23, 2011, 05:16:12 PM
That's actually an "Americanized" Golf, called Rabbit.

Yeah, I know...just having a little fun with Wendax.

Wendax · March 24, 2011, 03:07:02 AM

And don't forget: in those days the Europeans built beautiful cars with an elegant flowing design, able to please the eye like nothing else on earth could do.

DeAutogids · March 24, 2011, 05:28:44 AM

Just post a picture of a Volvo from the era

Wendax · March 31, 2011, 03:46:19 AM

After having discussed the design qualities of this mock-up, can an expert tell what this was supposed to be?

hondast · March 31, 2011, 04:38:02 AM

Checker prototype?

Wendax · March 31, 2011, 04:43:48 AM

Yes, Checker it is. Locked for you to find the year.

hondast · April 01, 2011, 03:36:57 AM

1981?

Wendax · April 01, 2011, 04:33:03 AM

Well done, that's right. Another point for you, congratulations.

I think the prototype was named Gaslva II. But I couldn't find any proof besides the picture title, so I didn't ask for it. Does anyone know more about it?

Otto Puzzell · April 01, 2011, 04:39:24 AM

I think it's Galava II, built on a stretched GM X-car platform.

DeAutogids · April 01, 2011, 04:56:01 AM

It looks Dodge Aries-like (says he who owns a Hot Wheels downscaled version of that car)

tonyola · April 01, 2011, 08:05:58 AM

Quote from: Otto Puzzell on April 01, 2011, 04:39:24 AM
I think it's Galava II, built on a stretched GM X-car platform.

It's Galva II, according to the Encyclopedia of American Cars. The blocky body was intended to be simple to build and repair.

Wendax · April 01, 2011, 08:12:02 AM

Thank you for that information.

Arunas · April 01, 2011, 08:38:37 AM

What a fun name! "Galva" means "head" in Lithuanian

A Checkerhead

Djetset · May 06, 2013, 05:53:46 PM

Please excuse the poor-quality photo, but what is this for a point? (make, year and any additional information please).

Djetset · May 14, 2013, 01:00:19 PM

Sorry, but no Chrysler connection. Wendex kindly pointed out to me that this is actually a repost, so please can it be merged with below. Thanks.

http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=16088.0

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Solved: Wendax 082 - Checker Galva II prototype 1981