July '06 Puzzle #5 - Solved! Peugeot 203 Darl Mat Competition LeMans

Otto Puzzell · July 03, 2006, 12:48:18 PM

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Otto Puzzell · July 04, 2006, 07:57:14 AM

As you might guess, this cars aero cockpit was designed to help the top speed of this car. While it's a one-off, it was the predecessor to a run of race cars that competed at Le Mans. Le Mans is known, for its l o n g Mulsanne straight, where top speed was everything.

Jagman · July 05, 2006, 05:47:01 PM

It has a Mercedes look to me......

BTW, anyway to get those smaller pics enlarged a bit for those of us with tired eyes?

Alfista da ferro · July 05, 2006, 07:28:13 PM

Yes, I believe it's one of the very first 1952 300SLs, before the Gullwing doors were developed to ease entry and exit. Not to say that the Gullwings really make it easy, but compared to this one's very small conventionally-opening doors, they do.

Otto Puzzell · July 06, 2006, 03:48:19 AM

Quote from: Jagman on July 05, 2006, 05:47:01 PM
It has a Mercedes look to me......

BTW, anyway to get those smaller pics enlarged a bit for those of us with tired eyes?

Do you mean on the solved Puzzles?

Otto Puzzell · July 06, 2006, 03:48:49 AM

Not a Mercedes.

coolvanillagt · July 07, 2006, 07:13:25 AM

early AutoUnion?

Otto Puzzell · July 07, 2006, 08:48:07 AM

Not an Auto Union.

And a warm AutoPuzzles Welcome to you!

Jagman · July 11, 2006, 05:45:23 PM

Quote from: KarnUtz on July 06, 2006, 03:48:19 AM
Quote from: Jagman on July 05, 2006, 05:47:01 PM
It has a Mercedes look to me......

BTW, anyway to get those smaller pics enlarged a bit for those of us with tired eyes?

Do you mean on the solved Puzzles?

Yes, and any of those that aren't solved.......

Do you make them smaller after they're solved then?

Otto Puzzell · July 12, 2006, 03:38:14 AM

I'm not sure why that's happening, though I admit I'm new to web design. The pics (pre-solution) are of reasoable size on my monitor, and I try to check everything in IE and Firefox before posting. The picture above, for instance, is 450 pixels wide. How big is it on your screen?

Otto Puzzell · July 21, 2006, 05:47:12 AM

*bump*

SeaLion · July 21, 2006, 08:42:09 PM

Is it french?

Otto Puzzell · July 22, 2006, 04:21:04 AM

Oui.

lynxd67 · August 01, 2006, 03:32:21 PM

Hmmm. I live at Le Mans and I reckon, looking at it and knowing the history of Le Mans that is one of the cars built for the Index of Coefficiency trophy like the Panhard or Citroen. Most of those sported 750 or 850cc motors and this is a small and lightweight car but I don't think they are gullwing. It could be a Peugeot too since I am not sure if it is sporting a Cotal electric gearchange. Whatever, I am scratching my head!

Otto Puzzell · August 01, 2006, 04:53:40 PM

Welcome, lynxd67!

You are are the right track - literally, and figuratively.

When you've narrowed it down, give us your best guess.

lynxd67 · August 02, 2006, 02:31:22 AM

Panhard had a great history at Le Mans and my friend owns the 1957 car, again an alloy monocoque. I'll go for Panhard DB since Peugeot has much Le Mans history of that time. I'll further guess at around 1954. My doubts are that all panhards were painted blue being the national colour. Only a shot in the dark though - it is a real teaser!

Otto Puzzell · August 02, 2006, 03:24:10 AM

Not a Panhard.

lynxd67 · August 11, 2006, 02:14:29 AM

Then in the history of French Le Mans cars I can only think of Peugeot at the moment. I was convinced it was a Panhard DB to start with but apparently not.

Otto Puzzell · August 11, 2006, 04:22:38 AM

Can you be more specific?

Ultra · August 11, 2006, 05:03:32 AM

Quote from: KarnUtz on August 11, 2006, 04:22:38 AM
Can you be more specific?

I believe we have a hint ladies and gentlemen..........

gilby · August 16, 2006, 08:32:37 AM

Peugeot 203 constantin?

Otto Puzzell · August 16, 2006, 09:14:15 AM

Very close...

gilby · August 26, 2006, 06:15:43 AM

203 Darl'Mat le Mans?

Otto Puzzell · August 27, 2006, 05:25:11 AM

Yes!

Well done, and welcome gilby!

Carnut · July 04, 2011, 08:10:09 AM

1 point for this car's correct identification and from when it dates:

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July '06 Puzzle #5 - Solved! Peugeot 203 Darl Mat Competition LeMans