GG-180 car made for the movie "Dr. Hope"

[guido66]

I've added a point for you for identifying the car. I didn't know about the 20 days build time 

Who will get the next point for identying the mechanicals? Free for all again  

[guido66]

hugo90 was on to something..

[DeAutogids]

Apparently she (The real Dr Hope) bought this car

[guido66]

There is someone on this forum with a vast knowledge of the make that this car is based on.

[Wendax]

Fiat?

[guido66]

Yes, but which one? 

[Wendax]

It looks like rear wheel drive, so my first guess is Fiat 132.

[guido66]

Rear wheel drive indeed, but you're way off on the model.

[Wendax]

Fiat 124?

[guido66]

Not a 124

[Wendax]

Older?

[guido66]

Yes, it's older.

[Wendax]

Fiat 1100?

[guido66]

Not a 1100

[Wendax]

Fiat Topolino?

[guido66]

Yes! The running gear is of a 1954 Topolino. Another long running puzzle solved. 

[DeAutogids]

More interesting, I think, is why this car was featured in the film...

[Tom_I]

While I can understand the reasons for using a "replica" in a film like this, rather than a genuine veteran car, I'm a bit stunned to find that they sacrificed a 55-year-old Topolino to make this thing, which doesn't even look very authentic. Wouldn't an old Nissan Micra have done?

Or if it had to be a fairly small rear-wheel drivetrain, there must be possibilities from the 70s which are virtually worthless these days - Vauxhall Viva/Chevette, Opel Kadett, Triumph Toledo, Hillman Avenger. Even a late Morris Minor.

If they had used a pre-84 Toyota Starlet, I would probably have stood and cheered, but this seems such a waste.

[guido66]

I can't find my original source anymore, but I did find this ad. The 35hp engine suggests that it must be a 1100 after all  Which is also a terrible waste to turn into something like this.