Q407 - solved - 1959 HAL prototype

Quiller · April 13, 2009, 08:01:43 AM

What's the make and model designation of this car?

pguillem · April 20, 2009, 04:46:57 PM

HAL 1959

Quiller · April 20, 2009, 05:59:35 PM

Yes - a glassfibre Indian prototype

Otto Puzzell · April 21, 2009, 03:45:20 AM

Dave, my mind is going.

I can feel it.

I can feel it.

My mind is going.

There is no question about it.

I can feel it.

I can feel it.

I can feel it

Ray B. · April 21, 2009, 03:54:48 AM

Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do.

I'm half crazy all for the love of you.

It won't be a stylish marriage, I can't afford a carriage.

But you'll look sweet upon the seat of a bicycle built for two.

Otto Puzzell · April 21, 2009, 03:56:02 AM

Good morning Dr. Chandra.

ImpishGrin · April 21, 2009, 04:27:30 AM

I think you should start including footnotes in your posts, because it's been too often that I don't know what you're talking about

Ray B. · April 21, 2009, 04:33:48 AM

Google HAL.

And if you don't find, google HAL 9000

Allemano · April 21, 2009, 06:53:21 AM

HAL = IBM..

Arunas · April 21, 2009, 08:15:14 AM

If there is anyone who could tell something more about this car seriously, I am ready to listen.

Allemano · April 21, 2009, 08:26:52 AM

Philistine....

I have it as a Hindustan related project for an Indian "Volkswagen".
4-door plastic-body; equipped with an 20HP air-cooled 2cyl. 2-stroke engine with 730cc;
236 cm wheelbase, 381 cm length overall.
Independent suspension on each wheel.

ImpishGrin · April 21, 2009, 09:07:54 AM

Quote from: Allemano on April 21, 2009, 06:53:21 AM
HAL = IBM..

"As is clearly stated in the novel (Chapter 16), HAL stands for Heuristically programmed ALgorithmic computer. However, about once a week some character spots the fact that HAL is one letter ahead of IBM, and promptly assumes that Stanley and I were taking a crack at the estimable institution ... As it happened, IBM had given us a good deal of help, so we were quite embarrassed by this, and would have changed the name had we spotted the coincidence." (Arthur C. Clarke, The Lost Worlds of 2001)

Allemano · April 21, 2009, 09:14:35 AM

another rumour is unveiled...

Ray B. · April 21, 2009, 11:32:53 AM

Quote from: Arunas on April 21, 2009, 08:15:14 AM
If there is anyone who could tell something more about this car seriously, I am ready to listen.

Why so serious?

Arunas · April 21, 2009, 12:34:07 PM

Quote from: Ray B. on April 21, 2009, 11:32:53 AM
Quote from: Arunas on April 21, 2009, 08:15:14 AM
If there is anyone who could tell something more about this car seriously, I am ready to listen.

Why so serious?

Why not?

Otto Puzzell · April 21, 2009, 12:41:10 PM

Quote from: Arunas on April 21, 2009, 08:15:14 AM
If there is anyone who could tell something more about this car seriously, I am ready to listen.

Seriously - why so serious?

Paul Jaray · April 21, 2009, 03:34:49 PM

H.A.L. (IND)
1960-1961
Hindustan Aircraft Ltd, Delhi.

Sometimes known as the Pingle or H.A.L.-Pingle after its designer Pingle Reddy who was a senior executive at the Hindustan Aricraft Co., this was a small but roomy 4-door saloon powered by a 700cc 2-cylinder 2-stroke engine driving the front wheels. It had a fiberglass body on a separate steel chassis, hydraulic brakes and torsion bar suspension on all four wheels. A price of 4600 rupees (about £345 at the prevailing rate of exchange) was fixed, but production never started.

Terribly seriously.

Arunas · April 21, 2009, 04:01:55 PM

Quote from: Paul Jaray on April 21, 2009, 03:34:49 PM
H.A.L. (IND)
1960-1961
Hindustan Aircraft Ltd, Delhi.

Sometimes known as the Pingle or H.A.L.-Pingle after its designer Pingle Reddy who was a senior executive at the Hindustan Aricraft Co., this was a small but roomy 4-door saloon powered by a 700cc 2-cylinder 2-stroke engine driving the front wheels. It had a fiberglass body on a separate steel chassis, hydraulic brakes and torsion bar suspension on all four wheels. A price of 4600 rupees (about £345 at the prevailing rate of exchange) was fixed, but production never started.

Terribly seriously.

Thank You, PJ! You're the best!

barrett · October 27, 2010, 12:05:31 AM

What, When, Where?

Allemano · October 27, 2010, 05:06:50 AM

I guess this one needs a veiled number plate..

Otto Puzzell · October 27, 2010, 05:07:23 AM

Paul Jaray · October 27, 2010, 05:20:33 AM

Don't worry...it is a repost.

http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=7647.0

Paul Jaray · October 27, 2010, 05:25:34 AM

I can add that there were at least 2 different prototypes, differing in some details, such as the doors and the hood.

barrett · October 27, 2010, 05:25:34 AM

Hey, it was 4am when I posted this, give me a break!
(And HAL returned no search results for me either....)

Carnut · October 27, 2010, 07:49:36 AM

Quote from: barrett on October 27, 2010, 05:25:34 AM
Hey, it was 4am when I posted this, give me a break!
(And HAL returned no search results for me either....)

Crikey I knew AP was addictive but...
I nearly PM'd you to take out the answer but Googling HAL got me nowhere so I didn't bother!

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Q407 - solved - 1959 HAL prototype