Neverending Chain, now closed!

[Paul Jaray]

You are right...we need an original connection between 1936 Tatra t-97 and 1939 KdF wagen to fix the missing ring: who want to try? (except Otto, he can't post 2 consecutive links)

Before we continue with the Lancia beta HPE ( Volumex ), we should fix this:
1936 Tatra t-97 and 1939 KdF wagen   why?

[Otto Puzzell]

Crikey!

Well, I know of suitable connection, but as you say, I'm not allowed to. And PM'in the connection would be cheating, which is a bad thing. 

[metalshapes]

Both had aircooled flat4 engines mounted behind the rear axle.

[guido66]

If the previous one is not accepted:
both cars were designed by a father and son combo
(Hans and Erich Ledwinka vs. Ferdinand and Ferry Porsche)

[metalshapes]

i had no idea that Ferry worked on the KdF.

But after a quick search it looks like he worked for his dad at the time.

I vote for that link, I think its better than mine....

[Paul Jaray]

They are both fine, and since metalshapes agrees (and this ring is not a factor for the chain) I'll take guido66's one.
Now we can resume normal operations:
Panoz Esperante and the Lancia beta HPE ( Volumex )  Both were available with a supercharger

[Otto Puzzell]

Lancia Beta (including the HPE) and the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Each is the first new model to go on sale after their respective manufacturers relinquished control to FIAT.

[metalshapes]

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Bantam Number One.

They are the most recent and the oldest versions of a Jeep.

[Otto Puzzell]

Bantam "Jeep" Number One and the 1961 Jaguar E-type (# 77RW) that made its debut at Geneva.

Each was delivered in the nick of time, driven by one or more of its engineers.

On 23 September, 1940, Bantam engineers Harold Crist and Karl Probst drove the Jeep (called Number One, the Model Mk I or GPV) from Butler, PA to Camp Holabird, MD (230 miles) for delivery to the Army, arriving with only a half-hour to spare before the delivery time promised.

In 1961, Jaguar engineer Norman Dewis drove the E-type non-stop to get the car to the Geneva salon before the show opened.

[metalshapes]

1961 Jaguar E-type (# 77RW) and the 1965 Jensen P66.

Both Showcars ( The Jag at Geneva and the P66 at the London Motor Show ) linked by Martin Robey

He restored the Jaguar E-type #77RW , and he is also a Jensen Specialist (  he owns Jensen tooling, stock and archives that he bought when the factory went under )

[Paul Jaray]

I see the link with that Jaguar, but what connects Mr Robey with the P66 in particular?

[metalshapes]

Nothing with the P66 in particular...

Just that he is the Go-To guy for Jensens, and did the Jag.

But you are right, as a link that might not be enough.

[metalshapes]

So to clarify some more...

No acctual link from Robey to the P66 that I know of, except for his involvement in all things Jensen.

I was trying to find any Jensen that was restored by his firm, but I couldnt find one.

The best I could find was a Jensen with Robey replacement parts on it.

So I decided to go for a Jensen that had been in a Motorshow to strengthen the link somewhat, but I realise its still not a great link.

I'll understand if its rejected... 

[Paul Jaray]

OK then, let's get back here:
Bantam "Jeep" Number One and the 1961 Jaguar E-type (# 77RW) that made its debut at Geneva.  Each was delivered in the nick of time, driven by one or more of its engineers

[Paul Jaray]

Who's next?
1961 Jaguar E-type (# 77RW)  and what car?   why ?

[metalshapes]

Allright...
Another try.   

1961 Jaguar E-type (# 77RW) and the 1966 jaguar XJ13.

Norman Dewis, who drove the E type to Geneva, was the man behind the wheel in the XJ13 when it crashed at MIRA in 1971, because a rear wheel collapsed.

[Paul Jaray]

Good one!

[Otto Puzzell]

Norman Dewis, who drove the E type to Geneva, was the man behind the wheel in the XJ13 when it crashed at MIRA in 1971, because a rear wheel collapsed.

That took you 17 days? 

[DynaMike]

Jaguar XJ13    and    Renault 177    because superstition seems to be real:      #13 is obviously the 'bad luck number' in Europe and indeed the XJ13 ended in an accident, whereas in Italy the bad luck number is #17, therefore Renault sold its 17 as 177 in Italy, and the shown car here is still alive (at least when the picture for this advert was made).

[metalshapes]

Norman Dewis, who drove the E type to Geneva, was the man behind the wheel in the XJ13 when it crashed at MIRA in 1971, because a rear wheel collapsed.

That took you 17 days? 

I had to sit out my self imposed penance for trying to sneak a bad one by.... 

[Paul Jaray]

Renault 177 and what car?   why?

[Paul Jaray]

Few days and it will come to an end....unless...

[streamliner]

Renault 177 (TS) and the 2002 Volkswagen Golf Estate Wagon...

...they both have the identical weight/output ratio: 9.77kg/cv

[Otto Puzzell]

Volkswagen Golf and a Lincoln Zephyr

Each is named for a wind (Gulf Stream and East Wind, respectively).

[Allan L]

A pedant writes:
a. Golf isn't Gulf
b. Gulf Stream isn't a wind, it's an ocean current
c. Ζέφυρος (Zephyrus or Zephyr) was the Greek god of wind, specifically the West wind