Puzzle #746 - Solved! Perkins Paradigm Prototype

Otto Puzzell · February 13, 2008, 01:02:20 PM

Perkins Paradigm Prototype

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imprezaf · February 13, 2008, 08:00:16 PM

Alfa Romeo 4 rear Door? lol But seriously.. it does have 4 rear doors!

Otto Puzzell · February 14, 2008, 05:09:06 AM

Not an Alfa

pieter · February 14, 2008, 09:01:36 AM

Whatever it is, it must have the widest shutlines since the WW2 tanks!

@re · February 14, 2008, 09:19:54 AM

Yeah. And it's obviously not finished, it looks like it's a body that's just resting on top of the wheels. American?

Tifosi · February 14, 2008, 10:14:05 AM

From the Indianapolis Auto Show? The posters in the background make me wonder...

Dan

Otto Puzzell · February 15, 2008, 07:05:27 AM

It could be - but I can't swear to it.

@re · February 15, 2008, 05:34:42 PM

Quote from: @re on February 14, 2008, 09:19:54 AM
American?

SeaLion · February 16, 2008, 03:03:46 AM

Chinese?
It is obviously just a mock-up model, the all black windows tells me there's no interior, and probably no engine either.
So it may be a student project?

Otto Puzzell · February 16, 2008, 04:09:17 AM

I'm sorry I missed that earlier question. Yes, it's American.

SeaLion · February 17, 2008, 03:52:42 AM

US-american?

Otto Puzzell · February 17, 2008, 04:33:05 AM

Yep.

imprezaf · February 17, 2008, 08:28:58 AM

The rear lines scream Chrysler Concorde. Was that the starting base for this car?

Otto Puzzell · February 17, 2008, 08:32:28 AM

I don't believe so...

Tifosi · February 19, 2008, 05:44:17 PM

Is there some Pontiac involvement?

Dan

Otto Puzzell · February 20, 2008, 05:13:10 AM

Nope.

This was diesigned and built by an independent designer as an example of his vision and abilities.

Otto Puzzell · April 10, 2008, 05:27:27 AM

...or lack thereof.

Otto Puzzell · May 26, 2008, 08:58:33 AM

OK - time for the heavy hitters...

Otto Puzzell · September 05, 2008, 04:40:42 AM

Perhaps one of our newcomers, with a taste for one-off's and concepts, can put a name to this one.

Arunas · September 06, 2008, 04:17:49 PM

Quote from: Otto Puzzell on September 05, 2008, 04:40:42 AM
Perhaps one of our newcomers, with a taste for one-off's and concepts, can put a name to this one.

Yes! This is my first Professional puzzle I solve..

This car is Automotive Composites / VS Composites Paradigm. www.automotivecomposites.com

The information I have: "Michael Van Steenburg established this design company in Texas. In addition to sketching concepts he occassionally showcases complete prototypes.
One of them is the Baja, a two-door sport utility vehicle introduced in 1998, the second is the Paradigm limousine supposed to be produced in China. Both of these cars are totally made out of plastics: FRP composite chassis made of pultruded fiberglass/vinyl ester epoxy frame members and a body formed from vacuum thermoformed (non-reinforced) thermoplastic body panels."

Otto Puzzell · September 07, 2008, 05:01:54 AM

The car was exhibited as the Perkins Paradigm Prototype.

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Puzzle #746 - Solved! Perkins Paradigm Prototype