Puzzle 1321 - Marland Riboud

[Otto Puzzell]

Know what it is?

Please, respond below and let us know the name and model of this car.. 

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[Otto Puzzell]

Quite close, you are.

1/2 of your answer is correct. I'll give you a 24-hour exclusive to amend your guess.

[Otto Puzzell]

Vitrex Riboud le hanneton (the bug).

Looking for the name of the company that built this one.

[Otto Puzzell]

Bingo!

[Djetset]

It's correct to say that the Riboud built by either Vitrex or Marland was the exact same car; identical in every way. 

I know becuase I was unfortunate enough to own one of these horrors (a Vitrex) for six days.  It remains the most frightening car that I have ever driven, and I've driven an awful lot of cars! 
Somewhat mysteriously I bought the Riboud from the French Caterham importer.  Quite why they had possesed such a thing remains a complete mystery.  I hope it wasn't for some handling and road holding tips!!

[Otto Puzzell]

Except, Marland was not yet purchased by Riboud until the year after this car was built.

[el_monty]

Original puzzle pic not visible.
Also I guess the person who solved the puzzle was banned...

[grobmotorix]

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