Puzzle #188 by Allan L - Solved! Ogle 1.5

Allan L · January 19, 2007, 06:40:07 PM

As I said, simple enough for you to give make, model and anything else you can tell us
Sorry I forgot to resize it, so you'll have to scroll (makes it a little less easy if you can't see it all!)
(I've resized it when re-attaching the photo)

Ultra · January 19, 2007, 06:41:07 PM

You can do it!

Stephen M · January 19, 2007, 07:43:34 PM

I see poorly executed Alfa B.A.T. influences.

It's a condition only slightly less worse than seeing dead people.

Allan L · January 20, 2007, 04:14:34 AM

Quote from: Stephen M on January 19, 2007, 07:43:34 PM
I see poorly executed Alfa B.A.T. influences.

Not an Alfa

Otto Puzzell · January 20, 2007, 04:23:51 AM

I looks like it might be related to a Sunbeam.

Allan L · January 20, 2007, 04:48:42 AM

Quote from: KarnUtz on January 20, 2007, 04:23:51 AM
I looks like it might be related to a Sunbeam.

But it isn't

Otto Puzzell · January 20, 2007, 05:05:53 AM

Italian?

Allan L · January 20, 2007, 05:29:31 AM

not Italian
Here's one I made earlier!
Real experts will also be able to identify the car on the left!
No marks for the frogeye Sprite bonnet of course.

Rich · January 20, 2007, 10:46:22 AM

Wouldn't be an MGBGT prototype now, would it?

MG · January 20, 2007, 01:29:37 PM

Sure DO look like "B" fenders and headlight cutouts.

Allan L · January 20, 2007, 01:46:22 PM

Quote from: Rich on January 20, 2007, 10:46:22 AM
Wouldn't be an MGBGT prototype now, would it?

No it wouldn't, but there is some mechanical similarity

Rich · January 20, 2007, 02:54:16 PM

Quote from: Allan L on January 20, 2007, 01:46:22 PM
Quote from: Rich on January 20, 2007, 10:46:22 AM
Wouldn't be an MGBGT prototype now, would it?
No it wouldn't, but there is some mechanical similarity

Of course it isn't. I didn't think so. Nope. Didn't even cross my mind that it could be what I said it was.

Ultra · January 20, 2007, 03:00:24 PM

Quote from: Rich on January 20, 2007, 02:54:16 PM
Of course it isn't. I didn't think so. Nope. Didn't even cross my mind that it could be what I said it was.

That is a relief because it didn't cross mine either.

Otto Puzzell · January 21, 2007, 04:09:02 AM

Allan: I've re-sized your picture to fit.

Otto Puzzell · January 21, 2007, 04:21:11 AM

And, you're pic is featured on the AutoPuzzles.com front page.

SeaLion · January 21, 2007, 05:46:17 AM

It is the bitish Ogle 1.5, just 7 of these cars was made from 1960 to 1962. It was based on Riley 1.5 components (ie Morris Minor), had a tubular frame designed by John Tojeiro and the four-seat coupé body was made of GRP.

MG · January 21, 2007, 06:38:52 AM

FWIW, THAT never crossed my mind, Rich. Still think it uses MGB front fenders, though.

SeaLion · January 21, 2007, 06:53:06 AM

Quote from: Allan L on January 20, 2007, 05:29:31 AMReal experts will also be able to identify the car on the left!

Jaguar Lightweight E-Type?

Allan L · January 21, 2007, 09:47:00 AM

Quote from: SeaLion on January 21, 2007, 05:46:17 AM
It is the british Ogle 1.5, just 7 of these cars was made from 1960 to 1962. It was based on Riley 1.5 components (ie Morris Minor), had a tubular frame designed by John Tojeiro and the four-seat coupé body was made of GRP.

Quite right except I believe 8 were built.
The second (colour) photo shows what would have been the next one which I bought as an incomplete car (and I didn't complete it either, in the interests of historical accuracy

).

Allan L · January 21, 2007, 09:48:13 AM

Quote from: SeaLion on January 21, 2007, 06:53:06 AM
Quote from: Allan L on January 20, 2007, 05:29:31 AMReal experts will also be able to identify the car on the left!
Jaguar Lightweight E-Type?

No.
Even less common than that.

shamrock · January 21, 2007, 01:16:51 PM

Its the ogle ,based on the Riley 1.5

Allan L · January 22, 2007, 03:46:57 AM

Quote from: shamrock on January 21, 2007, 01:16:51 PM
Its the ogle ,based on the Riley 1.5

Yes, Sea Lion identified that: we are now looking at the car that's almost hidden on the left of the colour picture

shamrock · January 22, 2007, 07:15:46 AM

A WSM or a Morgan SLR?

Allan L · January 22, 2007, 07:38:45 AM

Quote from: shamrock on January 22, 2007, 07:15:46 AM
A WSM or a Morgan SLR?

SLR it is, well done.
Actually I think it was an SLR-bodied TR3, but there was nothing in the photo to tell you that, even if my memory is right.

porridgehead · January 23, 2007, 01:13:03 AM

Damn, I knew about WSM but I had never heard of the Moggie SLR. Nice!

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Puzzle #188 by Allan L - Solved! Ogle 1.5