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Solved: A Day At The Races - solved by faksta and many others

Started by Allemano, January 31, 2010, 03:43:02 PM

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faksta

Am I right saying that #11 was the first ever Datsun engined racing car? I think it was reported as such in that source...

Allemano

Almost correct. Not the first Datsun racing car, but the first one which won races...

faksta

#77
Oh my... I think I've found it. It is called Datsun Midget. It has indeed won a race in 1936 (although to me it looks a mere 10 years younger, especially for a lower class formula...). I'm nearly sure it is not the car's given name, though. On a complete picture there's some 3-digit name specified for this car, but I can't read it properly. Something like MSM Datsun or MSH Datsun...

Moreover, I suppose there may even be a mistake in this picture identification in my source. Watch the attached picture: it is made in 1936 (June 7, 1936 as far as I understood), the car is a midget and is powered by 747cc Datsun engine (like the one we speak about). And it has a number of cups near it. I believe THIS is actually a 1936 Datsun winner... I may be mistaken of course, but now I feel like that.

faksta


Allemano

#79
Be that as it may. I know this Datsun Midget from two different sources. I declare #11 solved as long someone else has a better idea...

I've found a bigger pic. Not easy to identify, but think there's written "Model AR"


Allemano


faksta

Hurraaaah!!! Will be waiting for a second part.

Allemano

The score:
D-type: 1 point
Hubert: 1 point
Oswald: 1 point
Streamliner: 1 point
metalshapes: 2 points
Paul Jaray: 2 points
white12:  3 points

and the incredible faksta: 10 points :applause:

Well done gentlemen!  :)