Puzzle #1387 / Max Jackman's BMC/VW Hill Climb Special

Tom_I · April 02, 2010, 07:09:27 AM

I don't know what the car is, but that engine looks like a BMC A-Series, of the type used in small Austin, Morris, MG (etc) models from the early 50s onwards, and coming in various capacities from 803 to 1275 cc.

But as it's probably one of the commonest engines in the world, that doesn't really help much, does it? :-\

Allemano · April 02, 2010, 07:10:01 AM

Looks like an Austin (Mini) engine..

Otto Puzzell · April 02, 2010, 08:09:22 AM

A-ha! Back on track!

Otto Puzzell · April 05, 2010, 05:30:35 AM

Perhaps not :lurk:

Otto Puzzell · November 14, 2010, 07:40:53 AM

Perhaps one of our newer members with a soft-spot for race cars will name this one...

pnegyesi · November 18, 2010, 09:01:59 AM

Is the place where it was built (inside Australia) relevant ?

Otto Puzzell · November 19, 2010, 03:43:31 AM

I suppose if somebody knew the builder, or where the car was registered, it might help.

pnegyesi · November 19, 2010, 03:57:49 AM

NSW?

Allan L · November 19, 2010, 04:28:11 AM

Quote from: Allemano on April 02, 2010, 07:10:01 AM
Looks like an Austin (Mini) engine..

Yes, but no. As Tom_I wrote BMC "A" series, and as it doesn't sit on its gearbox it isn't Mini. Gearbox and starter position have a VW look, but then that was pretty common for rear/mid-engined specials. German bits in sight as OP wrote. Also Italian (carb.) I think.

Hezza · November 22, 2010, 01:34:51 PM

A bit of a flier this, but is it a Nota Mini, one of two built by Guy Buckingham?

Otto Puzzell · November 23, 2010, 04:17:46 AM

Nope, we've had one of those.

http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=13420.msg115118#msg115118

pnegyesi · November 25, 2010, 04:51:55 AM

So my question was: was it built/registered in NSW?

neilshouse · December 02, 2010, 05:15:41 AM

It looks more like a BMC 'B series' engine, and the MG versions were usually painted red.

Otto Puzzell · December 02, 2010, 05:55:15 AM

Quote from: pnegyesi on November 25, 2010, 04:51:55 AM
So my question was: was it built/registered in NSW?

No

Otto Puzzell · December 02, 2010, 06:00:04 AM

Quote from: neilshouse on December 02, 2010, 05:15:41 AM
It looks more like a BMC 'B series' engine, and the MG versions were usually painted red.

It was not specified which BMC engine is in the car (when it was listed for sale, some time before the puzzle picture was posted last year), so "It's a Mini / It's NOT a Mini / It's a B series" may not lead to a solution. I can tell you the engine displaces less than 2 liters.

Otto Puzzell · January 16, 2011, 07:50:59 AM

Perhaps some of our eagle-eyed newcomers can tag this one...

Otto Puzzell · April 23, 2011, 07:01:02 AM

This is not a Beast, and it doesn't have a Magneto.

Otto Puzzell · August 04, 2011, 06:17:55 AM

.

woodinsight · August 04, 2011, 06:22:17 AM

Whitmarsh?

Otto Puzzell · August 04, 2011, 06:27:12 AM

No - think of that fellow's job, not his name...

woodinsight · August 04, 2011, 06:32:22 AM

Principal?

Otto Puzzell · August 04, 2011, 06:34:41 AM

I had hoped to find a generic picture. :doh:

What task is the pictured gentleman prepared to perform?

woodinsight · August 04, 2011, 06:36:20 AM

Manager?

Allemano · August 04, 2011, 06:37:44 AM

Jack man?

Allemano · August 04, 2011, 06:39:10 AM

Jackman ~ Magneto (X-Men)

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Puzzle #1387 / Max Jackman's BMC/VW Hill Climb Special