Puzzle #1081 -Solved! Mirov II

Otto Puzzell · November 14, 2008, 05:49:58 AM

Photo Credit: http://www.trekearth.com/

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Otto Puzzell · November 30, 2008, 06:11:33 AM

Moved

Arunas · November 30, 2008, 07:09:12 AM

Kitcar?

jotage21 · November 30, 2008, 07:25:02 AM

Mirow II, a replica of a car created for a Norwich Union ad

Otto Puzzell · November 30, 2008, 07:41:55 AM

Correct ID, but I believe the story is a bit different. The site from which I got the photo says this is the body that was used in the commercial. It was purchased by an enthusiast who added the running gear to make it fully operational.

Except for the number plate and a different rear wing, it seems plausible.

Allemano · November 30, 2008, 08:00:01 AM

Originally this car was a not running mock up, only made for a TV Commercial for the British Norwich Union insurance company.
Later the car was rebuilt on a VW floor pan. Then it was fully functional and was fitted with engine, brakes, lightings etc.

It first wasn't equipped with visible headlight that's why I couldn't identify it..

Allemano · November 30, 2008, 08:18:08 AM

Allemano · December 02, 2008, 06:30:57 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJUUsvnAIiM&eurl=http://video.aol.com/video-detail/this-is-the-mirov-2/114202226/?icid=VIDURVENT02
some fuzzy footage of the commercial

Arunas · December 04, 2008, 01:15:16 PM

Because of the name written on the back of the car like MIPOB i assume that this car has been made in Russia, hasn't it?

@Allemano: are Your pictures of Mirov II (1st car) ?

Allemano · December 04, 2008, 01:32:43 PM

No it's not Russian. It's a fake! In the commercial it was presented as the 'new Russian' supercar, but it was built only for that clip!
And yes it's the first (not running) car

Arunas · December 04, 2008, 01:47:06 PM

Quote from: Allemano on December 04, 2008, 01:32:43 PM
No it's not Russian. It's a fake! In the commercial it was presented as the 'new Russian' supercar, but it was built only for that clip!
And yes it's the first (not running) car

So British?

Allemano · December 04, 2008, 02:15:08 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_ff46b58Hk

Try to imagine I'm the narrator!

CompleteKitCarMag · February 04, 2009, 04:29:29 AM

What's the name of this one?

Otto Puzzell · February 04, 2009, 04:42:44 AM

Merged

Otto Puzzell · February 04, 2009, 04:46:45 AM

A couple of things to keep in mind:

1. Always search the solved puzzles section before posting (this is a re-post).
2. Consider a user name change, as promotion of other sites by way of your screen name may be looked upon unfavorably by the site owner.

Other than that - welcome to AutoPuzzles!

Paul Jaray · February 04, 2009, 04:52:52 AM

I sent you a PM with the same welcome to AP and advice!
http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=5553.0
http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=6829.msg47818#msg47818

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Puzzle #1081 -Solved! Mirov II