Puzzle #30 - Solved! Abarth 750 Vignale

Otto Puzzell · September 04, 2006, 08:18:33 AM

Know what it is?

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porridgehead · September 04, 2006, 11:22:16 AM

Just from the engine cover alone, I'd guess Abarth. But that's a WAG with no backup whatsoever.

SeaLion · September 04, 2006, 03:05:07 PM

Good guess, it is a Vignale-bodied coupé based at the Abarth 750. The car competed in the mount Vesivius hillclimb in the early 60s. The car was driven by Silvio Mandato and won its class.

porridgehead · September 04, 2006, 05:41:58 PM

So that explains why a search for Abarth Zagato turned up nothing. And the lack of the characteristic Bialbero design.

Vignale - I would not have guessed that.

Jagman · September 05, 2006, 09:53:45 AM

Same era as my Nardi Abarth, it had that same rear hood scoop combination.......that's how I found the pic of the Nardi. It's also why I didn't enter this particular puzzle, since I already knew it.

Well done, guys........

Otto Puzzell · September 05, 2006, 12:26:15 PM

I knew you were an Abarth fan, and expected you to answer Jagman.

Read more about the car here...

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porridgehead · September 05, 2006, 12:52:59 PM

That is a wonderful site for Vignale information - one of the most creative, yet unsung automobile designers. Of course, Michelotti did a great deal of the Vignale designs and then went on to a triumphant career designing errr.... Triumphs.

Jagman · September 10, 2006, 07:39:36 PM

I have this site bookmarked, which is why I didn't enter this puzzle. It eventually led me to the "official" Vignale site where I found the pic of my former car - the Abarth Nardi 750.

porridgehead · September 11, 2006, 11:28:47 AM

Ummm... seems I have this site bookmarked too. I just wasn't resourceful or clever enough to check my bookmarks.

If nothing else, one garners insight as to the meaning of my screen name.

"Jeez, what a porridgehead."

Yep. 'Fraid so.

Otto Puzzell · September 11, 2006, 12:19:09 PM

Re my screen name: I have a hell of a time finding a speedo that fits well.

porridgehead · September 11, 2006, 08:54:12 PM

Suddenly, the pleasant image I've always had for tiny Double-Bubbles has taken an unfortunate turn.

Allemano · February 08, 2009, 02:31:00 PM

Quote from: Otto Puzzell on September 05, 2006, 12:26:15 PM
I knew you were an Abarth fan, and expected you to answer Jagman.

Read more about the car here...

Maybe way to late, but would it be possible to delete the link?

Ray B. · February 08, 2009, 05:36:28 PM

Well, thanks for drawing my attention to it, Allemano, I hadn't spotted it.
Bookmarked!

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Puzzle #30 - Solved! Abarth 750 Vignale