Solved -PJ86- Trevisan Topolino 1954

Paul Jaray · April 09, 2009, 03:13:28 PM

This is NOT what it seems.
(and it is not the same of another puzzle around...)

Joao Gois · April 09, 2009, 09:27:23 PM

I know, it looks like a Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. But it isn't. Anyway, any connection?

Paul Jaray · April 10, 2009, 04:30:45 AM

Quote from: Joao Gois on April 09, 2009, 09:27:23 PM
I know, it looks like a Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. But it isn't. Anyway, any connection?

It is not an Alfa Romeo and not designed by Touring.

faksta · April 10, 2009, 07:32:03 AM

Quote from: Paul Jaray on April 09, 2009, 03:13:28 PM
(and it is not the same of another puzzle around...)

I see you have an answer to 'another puzzle around'

Didn't think there were hundreds of Disco Volante copies

I would think it is an Italian thing, the wheels look like the ones on Bizzarini's Fiat 500 based car (I just can't remember its name for sure), so maybe this is based on 500 too?

Paul Jaray · April 10, 2009, 07:45:18 AM

I found out a couple of other Disco-Volante shaped cars.
You have really a good eye. This car is based on a Fiat, but not a Bizzarrini...

faksta · April 10, 2009, 07:54:08 AM

I didn't say it's a Bizzarini, I meant a Fiat 500 base

Paul Jaray · April 10, 2009, 07:59:49 AM

Quote from: Paul Jaray on April 10, 2009, 07:45:18 AM
I found out a couple of other Disco-Volante shaped cars.
You have really a good eye. This car is based on a Fiat, but not a Bizzarrini...

...as you wrote.

faksta · April 10, 2009, 08:01:33 AM

There was a Panhard based Disco Volante made by Gilco in 1952. Maybe this one is Gilco too?

Paul Jaray · April 10, 2009, 08:06:26 AM

Not a Gilco...http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=2745.msg18920#msg18920

faksta · April 10, 2009, 08:10:03 AM

What about Colli then?

Paul Jaray · April 10, 2009, 08:14:31 AM

Not Colli. This one is more obscure.

faksta · April 10, 2009, 09:32:35 AM

This is not ZatCar? Just to be sure, because I've found a little information about that.

Paul Jaray · April 10, 2009, 09:35:44 AM

Not that...

75america · April 10, 2009, 10:53:28 AM

1954 Trevisan based on a Fiat Topolino

Paul Jaray · April 10, 2009, 10:58:42 AM

What took you so long?
You are (as usual) right!

faksta · April 10, 2009, 11:07:05 AM

And thanks for the name of the car.
(Any information/pictures anyone?

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Paul Jaray · April 10, 2009, 11:28:04 AM

I will include this in my article about italian coachbuilders. This is the only pic available in that book.

faksta · June 26, 2012, 02:45:02 PM

I don't know whether it is a real car or a replica, but here is something for you!

Paul Jaray · June 27, 2012, 03:30:57 AM

Thank you.
I'm in contact with the owner, He is doing some work on the car and looking for info.
I have some more pics of it...not bad at all.

faksta · June 27, 2012, 07:02:28 AM

What I can't understand is does this car have any racing background?

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Solved -PJ86- Trevisan Topolino 1954