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Solved - MJW #006 - Cirrus design project by Michael Moore 1972
« on: September 08, 2010, 05:04:34 PM »
What is this?

Name and year please and who designed it for a point.


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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2010, 05:07:01 PM »
WOW!
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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2010, 01:32:26 PM »
I know this may be difficult for a Rookie but without any response I'll move it up to the next level very soon.....
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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2010, 03:32:49 PM »
Up we go....
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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2010, 01:50:48 PM »
Based on a very well known car.
Clue- think 1970s!
Going up soon......
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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2010, 06:49:20 PM »
Hillman Avenger?
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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2010, 11:48:52 PM »
Not that I'm afraid.
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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2010, 04:37:27 AM »
Those door-handles look awfully familiar!
Don't tell me this is based on a BL car?!
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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2010, 05:36:21 AM »
Zagato?
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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2010, 06:06:29 AM »
Not BL and not Zagato
Another clue - this was a one-off designed for a particular "competition"
Very well designed and built for a one-off
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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2010, 06:30:12 AM »
Vauxhall Viva/Firenza based?  GM design competition?
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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2010, 06:31:40 AM »
Sorry for the pointless response, but i'm really surprised that this hasn't been solved yet. I for one have seen this car several times over the years in magazines and online.... Maybe everyone else is having the same trouble I am, that of a total failiure of my memory!  Very, very frustrating! ::)

Whilst i'm here I may as well have a guess.... (edit: Looks like carnut beat me to it!)
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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2010, 09:00:38 AM »
Carnut - Nothing to do with GM but you are on to something when you say a design competition.
If you can establish a certain year you might be able to find it.

Barrett - I understand your frustration - I mislay information all the time.
I haven't looked for it on the Internet but you are correct in saying that it has been featured in magazines.
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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #13 on: September 17, 2010, 09:20:43 AM »
Quote from: woodinsight on September 17, 2010, 09:00:38 AM
Carnut - Nothing to do with GM but you are on to something when you say a design competition.
If you can establish a certain year you might be able to find it.

Barrett - I understand your frustration - I mislay information all the time.
I haven't looked for it on the Internet but you are correct in saying that it has been featured in magazines.

Is the car Vauxhall-based then?
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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #14 on: September 17, 2010, 09:47:27 AM »
Not Vauxhall based but it is from one of the major manufacturers
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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #15 on: September 17, 2010, 03:33:09 PM »
Do I hear gnashing of teeth and polishing of nails from the Pros on this one?
Be patient your turn may come soon!
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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #16 on: September 17, 2010, 03:43:29 PM »
 :popcorn:
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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #17 on: September 17, 2010, 07:04:24 PM »
Quote from: woodinsight on September 17, 2010, 09:47:27 AM
Not Vauxhall based but it is from one of the major manufacturers

Ford?
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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #18 on: September 18, 2010, 12:16:50 AM »
Yes!
It was based on a Ford ........
This car has its own name though.
Final clue - It won a certain design competition
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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #19 on: September 20, 2010, 12:28:54 PM »
Cirrus?
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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #20 on: September 20, 2010, 04:48:33 PM »
That's the name!
Can you also complete the question as to designed it and the year?
Locked for you until your next reply.
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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #21 on: September 24, 2010, 05:40:40 AM »
The Cirrus won the British Styling Competition in 1971. It was based on the Ford Escort but was the work of Michael Moore of Chrysler UK. Bodywork was by Woodall Nicholson.
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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #22 on: September 24, 2010, 06:09:18 AM »
That's exactly correct - well done and another point for you.
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Re: MJW #006
« Reply #23 on: September 24, 2010, 06:13:28 AM »
The front view isn't what I'd expected of a competition winner...  :-\
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Re: Solved - MJW #006 - Cirrus design project by Michael Moore 1972
« Reply #24 on: September 24, 2010, 06:20:20 AM »
I agree - it looks as though they forgot to finish the front.
Apart from that though - not bad.
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