A bunch of twenty cars in near mint condition (only with a few chips!)
Some of them are reposts while some hadn't appeared here before.
As usual one point for each correct guess. (make, model designation & builder if necessary )
Good luck!
Points will be awarded afterwards!
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NM-II_01
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NM-II_02
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NM-II_03
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NM-II_04
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NM-II_05
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NM-II_06
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NM-II_07
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NM-II_08
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NM-II_09
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NM-II_10
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NM-II_11
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NM-II_12
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NM-II_13
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NM-II_14
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NM-II_15
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NM-II_16
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NM-II_17
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NM-II_18
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NM-II_19
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NM-II_20
:o - that's quite a menagerie!
Results
NM-II_01 — Vykoukal Minicar solved by woodinsight
NM-II_02 — Franklin Model D from 1911 solved by João
NM-II_03 — Porsche TERAM Puntero solved by João
NM-II_04 — Brauks 8 solved by MG Manic
NM-II_05 — VW Carlux T1 by Auwärter solved by DeAutogids
NM-II_06 — Triumph Italia solved by MG Manic
NM-II_07 — Ford Model 68B Convertible mail carrier solved by Carnut
NM-II_08 — Cadillac Special built by George R. Schultz solved by woodinsight
NM-II_09 — KD Sport 900 solved by HEMI 426
NM-II_10 — Antas V8 GT by Faralli & Mazzani solved by João
NM-II_11 — Jaguar XKE 'El Tigre' solved by Carnut
NM-II_12 — TVR Zante (SM) solved by Carnut
NM-II_13 — Orix from 1953 solved by João
NM-II_14 — CG MC "Le Camionette" from 1972 solved by Djetset
NM-II_15 — Zelensis solved by Carnut
NM-II_16 — Apollo Convertible solved by Carnut
NM-II_17 — TVR "White Elephant" solved by Carnut
NM-II_18 — Vale pre-production prototype solved by Carnut
NM-II_19 — Jaguar MK IX Estate conversion by Appleyard solved by Tom_I
NM-II_20 — BMA Amica solved by yves
#6-Triumph Italia 2000 designed by Michelotti and built by Viganle. Based on TR3 mechanicals.
#12-TVR 280i, looks like a coupe version based on roofline.
Quote from: MG Manic on August 03, 2010, 03:24:52 PM
#6-Triumph Italia 2000 designed by Michelotti and built by Viganle. Based on TR3 mechanicals.
That's right!
Quote from: MG Manic on August 03, 2010, 03:29:35 PM
#12-TVR 280i, looks like a coupe version based on roofline.
Not that..
Well, how about a Tasmin then?
#4 is what I believe was called the Brauks 8, which was a mish mash of parts from a Hudson Terraplane, a Desoto and some home crafted stuff.
Quote from: MG Manic on August 03, 2010, 08:07:21 PM
#4 is what I believe was called the Brauks 8, which was a mish mash of parts from a Hudson Terraplane, a Desoto and some home crafted stuff.
Correct!
Quote from: MG Manic on August 03, 2010, 04:07:25 PM
Well, how about a Tasmin then?
Still incorrect. :-\
I love those Near Mint puzzles. Great pictures.
Quote from: Ray B. on August 04, 2010, 04:39:44 AM
I love those Near Mint puzzles. Great pictures.
Me too. I just wish we could answer them...!
I'm glad you like it! :)
Certainly both of you will get the chance for one or two guesses...
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Experts, your time has come...
#5 I think is a Carlux Auwärter, based on a Volkswagen Transporter
Quote from: DeAutogids on August 09, 2010, 06:32:06 AM
#5 I think is a Carlux Auwärter, based on a Volkswagen Transporter
:nod:
#12 is the TVR Zante (also known as the SM)
#17 is the the TVR 'White Elephant' Holden V8-engined test-bed car
#19 I think is a Daimler One-0-Four which has been turned into an Estate Car, probably by Hooper
#16 is the first Apollo Convertible under construction in Italy
#15 I think is a Zelensis?
#9 might be a Warrior?
Good!
#12 is the TVR Zante (also known as the SM) :)
#17 is the the TVR 'White Elephant' Holden V8-engined test-bed car :)
#19 I think is a Daimler One-0-Four which has been turned into an Estate Car, probably by Hooper :(
#16 is the first Apollo Convertible under construction in Italy :)
#15 I think is a Zelensis? :)
#9 might be a Warrior? ???
#5 is, as Autogids says, a Carlux Auwarter, but it dates from 1960 and is based on a T1 rather than the Transporter, which came rather later.
#12, the TVR Zante, was also known as the SM after Specialised Mouldings, who made the body. It was shown in 1971 reputedly with a Ford V6 engine but was never in fact a runner.
It was purchased some years ago from the factory by a TVR Car Club member who intended to restore it and make a runner, and in fact it was shown on the TVR Car Club stand at the Classic Car Show in Birmingham quite a few years ago, alongside my TVR Trident and a couple of other TVR prototypes! Unfortunately the member made no progress due to illness and this car was sold to, I believe, someone in Germany last year, who hopefully will make it into a runner.
#17 was known as 'The White Elephant' but was only ever a test-bed for a replacement V8 to take over from the venerable Rover engine, but no progress was made as I believe the Holden engine ceased production before the Rover engine!
It was run as a daily car by Peter Wheeler, owner of TVR, for a number of years.
It too has recently been bought by a TVR Car Club member who intends to restore it.
Quote from: Carnut on August 09, 2010, 06:51:57 AM
#5 is, as Autogids says, a Corlux Auwarter, but it dates from 1960 and is based on a T1 rather than the Transporter, which came rather later.
"T1" means nothing else than Transporter 1, so he was correct.
For obvious reasons it wasn't necessary to ask him which series the Auwärter was based on.
BTW: Keyboard shortcut
ä =
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Zelensis... I was trying to find a little bit more info, but you beat me to it.
Quote from: Allemano on August 09, 2010, 07:03:17 AM
Quote from: Carnut on August 09, 2010, 06:51:57 AM
#5 is, as Autogids says, a Corlux Auwarter, but it dates from 1960 and is based on a T1 rather than the Transporter, which came rather later.
"T1" means nothing else than Transporter 1, so he was correct.
For obvious reasons it wasn't necessary to ask him which series the Auwärter was based on.
BTW: Keyboard shortcut ä = alt + 0228
OK; I always think of the Transporter as being the front-engined much later LT1, but I stand corrected.
Sorry about the umlauts; I must stick a reminder on my keyboard...
We just can't cope with these things in UK..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Character_Map
Quote from: Allemano on August 09, 2010, 07:18:05 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Character_Map
Thanks.
I've printed it off and must now write out 100 times "I must learn to use umlauts"...
I think #19 is an estate car conversion by Appleyard, based on the Jaguar Mk IX.
Quote from: Tom_I on August 09, 2010, 08:20:02 AM
I think #19 is an estate car conversion by Appleyard, based on the Jaguar Mk IX.
:)
NM II _ 8 - Russian KD or KD Sport 900 built on ZAZ 963 basis, only 5 of them made
Quote from: HEMI 426 on August 09, 2010, 09:38:20 AM
NM II _ 8 - Russian KD or KD Sport 900 built on ZAZ 963 basis, only 5 of them made
That's the ticket! :)
EDIT
Quote from: HEMI 426 on August 09, 2010, 09:38:20 AM
NM II _ 8 - Russian KD or KD Sport 900 built on ZAZ 963 basis, only 5 of them made
Sorry my mistake! According to my source that's almost, but not completely correct. Your item till your next reply!
I am sure that it is correct... Common mistake is to call this car NAMI Spuitnik, but that's another one. The answer you need is KD or KD Sport 900. My mistake is name of the car which is basis for KD and that's ZAZ 965 ( not 963 )
There's indeed the little mistake that you're describing, but it's still not the number I have, try again!
(With hope that my source is more reliable than yours)
BTW it's #9 not #8. I've written the numbers under the pics.
I am staying with my earlier answer... ;)
Typical, i've been waiting for this one to move up..... and it does when i'm asleep, and all 5 answers that I know get solved! >:(
Quote from: HEMI 426 on August 09, 2010, 01:08:42 PM
I am staying with my earlier answer... ;)
You did it right, but according to my source this on is ZAZ 966 based. I've already put your guess to the right answers.
Quote from: barrett on August 09, 2010, 03:12:55 PM
Typical, i've been waiting for this one to move up..... and it does when i'm asleep, and all 5 answers that I know get solved! >:(
Bad luck. If it's any consolation it regularly happens to me and this is the first time I've managed to jump in first for a long time!
It's often your puzzles I'm waiting for then you go and move them whilst I'm not looking...!
Heh, perhaps I will post a warning on the the next batch....!
Now, may I ask, is #11 an E-type? Or are my eyes playing tricks on me?
number 10 - Maserati ?
#8 - Cadillac Special built by George R. Schultz of Neptune CA in 1959.
Formerly used as a sports racer.
#1 - Vykoukal Minicar 1948
Quote from: barrett on August 09, 2010, 04:51:30 PM
Now, may I ask, is #11 an E-type? Or are my eyes playing tricks on me?
but a special E-Type with a special name..
Quote from: gilescooperuk on August 09, 2010, 05:41:04 PM
number 10 - Maserati ?
:shakehead:
Quote from: woodinsight on August 09, 2010, 07:12:57 PM
#1 - Vykoukal Minicar 1948
:)
Quote from: woodinsight on August 09, 2010, 06:30:02 PM
#8 - Cadillac Special built by George R. Schultz of Neptune CA in 1959.
Formerly used as a sports racer.
:)
Is No. 10 an Alfa Giulia TZ?
No. 5 also appears on various websites as a Beutler-bodied VW Samba bus 1963....:
Quote from: Carnut on August 11, 2010, 11:07:41 AM
No. 5 also appears on various websites as a Beutler-bodied VW Samba bus 1963....:
Might be, but this is definetely wrong! Google Carlux Auwärter VW T1 (if you can ;D) and you'll find various sources with the right informations.
The German text says:
Reader's letter: "[...] Actually it's generally said that this car was bodied by Swiss coachbuilder Beutler."
Reply from Oldtimer Markt: "Indeed this Bulli* was even mentioned in the auction catalogue as "Beutler Bus" most likely as its whereabouts is Switzerland. But after all it's the "Auwärter Carlux" built in a small series in 1962. Only three other cars are still known today"
*nickname for all VW transporters in Germany
Quote from: Allemano on August 11, 2010, 11:36:56 AM
Quote from: Carnut on August 11, 2010, 11:07:41 AM
No. 5 also appears on various websites as a Beutler-bodied VW Samba bus 1963....:
Might be, but this is definetely wrong! Google Carlux Auwärter VW T1 (if you can ;D) and you'll find various sources with the right informations.
Yes, I see what you mean.
Most of them say the same year (1963) and quite a few of the sites also say: "Beutler?"
Maybe Beutler designed it?
See previous post I've edited.
Quote from: Allemano on August 11, 2010, 11:59:31 AM
See previous post I've edited.
One really does have to be careful not to believe everything on the Web.
It's amazing how many things everntually become accepted as The Truth because they are on the Web, when really they are nothing of the sort!
So a Carlux it is!
Quote from: Carnut on August 11, 2010, 12:18:50 PM
Quote from: Allemano on August 11, 2010, 11:59:31 AM
See previous post I've edited.
One really does have to be careful not to believe everything on the Web.
It's amazing how many things everntually become accepted as The Truth because they are on the Web, when really they are nothing of the sort!
So a Carlux it is!
This can happen to you with books as well!
Could #11 be a Triumph GT6 with Le Mans style bonnet?
Quote from: Allemano on August 10, 2010, 04:17:39 AM
Quote from: barrett on August 09, 2010, 04:51:30 PM
Now, may I ask, is #11 an E-type? Or are my eyes playing tricks on me?
but a special E-Type with a special name..
Quote from: Carnut on August 14, 2010, 05:47:04 AM
Could #11 be a Triumph GT6 with Le Mans style bonnet?
;)
Right, yes.. For some reason I hadn't seen your reply.
Actually my first thought was also that it was an E-Type, as the 'screen and sills look E-Type, but I was beaten to asking the question and since it's not solved I thought you'd discounted it as a Jag.
Back to the drawing board then...
#20 : BMA Amica
#14 Mini Marcos ???
NM-II_07 1920 Marmon??
#11 is the Jaguar XKE 'El Tigre' show car, a 1961 XKE modified in California in the 1960's.
That grille is a section from a Buick Riviera.
The rear end was different too, incorporating a Porsche 911 rear screen...:
Quote from: Carnut on August 14, 2010, 07:21:40 PM
#11 is the Jaguar XKE 'El Tigre' show car, a 1961 XKE modified in California in the 1960's.
That grille is a section from a Buick Riviera.
The rear end was different too, incorporating a Porsche 911 rear screen...:
Well done, well done!
Question: Is #2 French?
I'm assuming #14 is British?
Ginetta G15 windscreen, Unipower side windows, Mini door hinges, etc.
Still haven't found the answer though.......
Quote from: woodinsight on August 19, 2010, 06:16:30 AM
I'm assuming #14 is British?
Ginetta G15 windscreen, Unipower side windows, Mini door hinges, etc.
Still haven't found the answer though.......
You and I are thinking on EXACTLY the same lines!
Doesn't mean we're right though...
Quote from: woodinsight on August 19, 2010, 06:16:30 AM
I'm assuming #14 is British?
Ginetta G15 windscreen, Unipower side windows, Mini door hinges, etc.
Still haven't found the answer though.......
Quote from: Carnut on August 19, 2010, 07:23:46 AM
You and I are thinking on EXACTLY the same lines!
Doesn't mean we're right though...
I've to disappoint both of you since it's none of the above.
And it's not British either.
I'm not at all surprised; if it was British think we would have found the answer by now.
Have thought variously that it's German, French and Australian but have still drawn a blank!
Last call before Pro's will clean it up.
Okay Pro's, here you go.
#14 is a French CG MC, nicknamed 'le camionette' from 1972.
Quote from: Djetset on August 28, 2010, 06:28:06 AM
#14 is a French CG MC, nicknamed 'le camionette' from 1972.
Exactly!
#2 - 1911 Franklin Model D Race Car
#3 - 1960 Porsche Teram
#13 - 1953 Orix
Quote from: João on August 28, 2010, 01:03:11 PM
#2 - 1911 Franklin Model D Race Car
#3 - 1960 Porsche Teram
#13 - 1953 Orix
#2 - 1911 Franklin Model D Race Car :)
#3 - 1960 Porsche Teram – Yes, but what is its full name? Locked for you till your next reply!
#13 - 1953 Orix :)
1960 Porsche TERAM (Talleres Especializados Reparaciones Autos y Motores) Puntero?
Quote from: João on August 29, 2010, 10:58:25 AM
1960 Porsche TERAM (Talleres Especializados Reparaciones Autos y Motores) Puntero?
Puntero was the name I was after!
Could #10 be a Bizzarrini?
No car of any racing fame.
Touring body?
No. If you take a closer look at the rear end of this wire model you may recognize a revealing detail...
Quote from: Allemano on September 01, 2010, 07:54:05 AM
No. If you take a closer look at the rear end of this wire model you may recognize a revealing detail...
Costin Amigo?
No.
:shakehead:
Number #10 it´s an Alfa Romeo TZ2 frame from 1965?
Quote from: João on September 01, 2010, 12:39:27 PM
Number #10 it´s an Alfa Romeo TZ2 frame from 1965?
No, it's not.
Quote from: Allemano on September 01, 2010, 12:59:24 PM
Quote from: João on September 01, 2010, 12:39:27 PM
Number #10 it´s an Alfa Romeo TZ2 frame from 1965?
No, it's not.
That's what I keep thinking every time I look at it but that was the first car I tried and it has been discounted!
Is it Zagato then?
Nnnnooo!
:bag: #10 is Italian?
Yes..
Alfa?
Not Alfa Romeo
Lambo?
No.
Abarth?
So it's not an Alfa, Maserati, Lambo, Bizzarini or Abarth.
Not so many names left! I didn't mention Ferrari because they were made by Scaglietti and you've discounted that, but maybe it's a Ferrari made by someone else? Could it be one of the lovely Drogo-bodied 250 GT's?
Serenissima?
No Ferrari, no Serenissima. All of you think in the wrong direction.. ;)
Was it a show car?
Though spectacular and seen on many car shows it's not a showcar.
an Etceterini? Like Bandini?
Quote from: Allemano on September 02, 2010, 11:09:29 AM
Though spectacular and seen on many car shows it's not a showcar.
1957 Fiat-Osca 1500?
Neither an Etceterini nor an OSCA and not from the fifties..
You're still on the wrong track. Again, take a close look to the rear end, Isn't there a strange shape formed by the wire?
Further the entire appearance of that model should make you at least wonder considering the previous guesses...
I've stared and stared at that rear end but can't quite work out what shape it is.. A roll-bar? I have been concentrating on the 1960's but just thought that Osca-Fiat seemed to fit the shape well..
I'll have one last go for the moment - could it be an ASA?
No. I will show you the detail I have in mind after a few more unsuccessful guesses.. ;D
Is it a race car?
Is this a well known car, or something else?
Quote from: Paul Jaray on September 02, 2010, 12:21:02 PM
Is it a race car?
Is this a well known car, or something else?
I'm sure almost all of you know it!
It´s relative new like a Faralli & Mazzanti Antas ?
Quote from: João on September 02, 2010, 01:40:09 PM
It´s relative new like a Faralli & Mazzanti Antas ?
Have a guess! ;D
He is right.
Of course he is! :)
It was that (red) fin that I meant.
Is #18 British?
#18 - Alvis?
Is this device American used somewhere in a hostile territory such as Alaska?
Quote from: woodinsight on September 10, 2010, 01:09:11 PM
#18 - Alvis?
No.
Quote from: woodinsight on September 10, 2010, 01:11:11 PM
Is this device American used somewhere in a hostile territory such as Alaska?
American, but not used in Alaska
No
Bentley?
Woodinsight has asked my next question so I'll ask a different one instead!
Vauxhall?
Neither a Bentley nor a Vauxhall.
Sunbeam?
No
Riley?
:shakehead:
Could it be a Vale 8-hp from 1932-ish?
Quote from: Carnut on September 12, 2010, 02:36:03 PM
Could it be a Vale 8-hp from 1932-ish?
:applause:
You're very close now! Locked for you till your next reply
Vale 10-hp, 1935?
Not exactly..
Vale Special 1933 then - that completes the line-up of all the Vales made I think!
Quote from: Carnut on September 12, 2010, 02:36:03 PM
Could it be a Vale 8-hp from 1932-ish?
Actually this is correct, but something's special about it...
Quote from: Allemano on September 12, 2010, 03:41:41 PM
Quote from: Carnut on September 12, 2010, 02:36:03 PM
Could it be a Vale 8-hp from 1932-ish?
Actually this is correct, but something's special about it...
It's the pre-production prototype chassis #VS200:
Yep..
Only one's left!
Quote from: Allemano on September 13, 2010, 03:41:18 AM
Only one's left!
Well it looks to me like a Model A Ford Roadster (1931) modified as a boat tug, but can find diddly-squat about it on the 'Net.
Am I anywhere near?
Quote from: Carnut on September 13, 2010, 04:35:19 AM
Quote from: Allemano on September 13, 2010, 03:41:18 AM
Only one's left!
Well it looks to me like a Model A Ford Roadster (1931) modified as a boat tug, but can find diddly-squat about it on the 'Net.
Am I anywhere near?
Yes you're getting somewhere! :) Keep on digging! It is not exactly a Model A, but the year you've mentioned is correct. It was built for a special purpose which I'd liked to know. Where and when?
It's a 1931 Ford Model 68B Convertible built as a Montana mail carrier.
It is one of two custom-built in Glendive, Montana in 1941 in order to navigate through snow-drifts!
It has Goodyear diamond tread tractor tyres and a Model TT truck differential low-geared to allow for the over-sized tyres.
The US Mail took getting mail delivered in Montana very seriously!
:applause: Well done!
and another group puzzle's gone!
will add the points later!
Quote from: Carnut on September 13, 2010, 06:27:53 AM
It's a 1931 Ford Model 68B Convertible built as a Montana mail carrier.
It is one of two custom-built in Glendive, Montana in 1941 in order to navigate through snow-drifts!
It has Goodyear diamond tread tractor tyres and a Model TT truck differential low-geared to allow for the over-sized tyres.
The US Mail took getting mail delivered in Montana very seriously!
Nice Carnut!
Thanks; I almost had to dig through snow-drifts to find it...!!
Well done indeed Carnut.
I was searching for it myself for some time without much luck.
Actually there is another photo of it here on AutoPuzzles - I think somewhere in Featured Imagery or some article.
The score
Carnut: 7 points – bravo! :applause:
DeAutogids: 1 point
Djetset: 1 point
HEMI426: 1 point
João: 4 points
MG Manic: 2 points
Tom_I: 1 point
woodinsight: 2 points
yves: 1 point