Puzzle like it's 1699 - Fiat 1500 6c by Garavini

[Otto Puzzell]

Know what it is?

Please, respond below and share your knowledge what this is, and who built it
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[Ultra]

Just reading the puzzle title I knew it was you who posted it.

[Otto Puzzell]

Thank you - thank you very much

[Otto Puzzell]

Experts?

[DeAutogids]

Reference to the engine size?

[barrett]

I think it's his 1,699th puzzle...?

Anyway, is this a Renault?

[Otto Puzzell]

I think it's his 1,699th puzzle...? Yes!

Anyway, is this a Renault? No...

[woodinsight]

Renault was also my first thought.
Anyway let's try to establish where this comes from.
European?

[barrett]

Rosengart?

[Otto Puzzell]

Nope

[DeAutogids]

French then?

[Otto Puzzell]

Nope

[Otto Puzzell]

European?

Yep

[DeAutogids]

I say, is it British?

[studhamsmudger]

Bodywork by Boneschi?

[Otto Puzzell]

I say, is it British?

Not British

[Otto Puzzell]

Bodywork by Boneschi?

No

[woodinsight]

Lancia with Viotti coachwork?

[Paul Jaray]

I was wondering when someone will read the logo on the wheel!

[pguillem]

It looks japanese.  Reminds me of something, but what ?

[woodinsight]

Aha - you spotted my logic PJ!

[Otto Puzzell]

Lancia with Viotti coachwork?

Neither, according to the source of this photo.

[Otto Puzzell]

It looks japanese.  Reminds me of something, but what ?

Not Japanese

[diecastaussie]

My first post ever - so please be gentle.
Is it based on a Skoda?

[Otto Puzzell]

Welcome to AutoPuzzles, diecastaussie

No, not a Skoda