What was this coupe based on and who built it for a point.
I can't wait till this moves up, I have to say that I think this is totally gorgeous!
I'm surprised it wasn't posted before.
It's quite an achievement for its time.
I should have added I need the name of the car too for the point.
Moving up now.....
Proportions/glass/doors/wheelbase look rather Lotus Elite Mk1-like.
Anything to do with that?
Nothing to do with Lotus but this car was built at around the same time that the original Elite was announced.
A stab in the dark - Tornado Typhoon based on a Ford 10
Not that I'm afraid.
This car was a one-off but not built on a Ford base.
Built by a well-known person or someone more obscure?
Not that obscure in those days after he built this car!
Easy one for the Pros I think?
This one is still bugging me.... and the pros seem vexed too. I'm sure I'll be kicking myself when it's solved.
In the mean time, there are straws to clutch at, so I'll ask if there is any Frank Costin involvement?
Probably inspired by Frank Costin's designs.
As a clue - this car was built in 1957! and was a one-off.
was it built by Williams and Pritchard?
I don't know if the body was built by Williams & Pritchard - will have to dig a bit to see if I have that information.
Got it!
It's an Austin Seven special built by Bill Williams, but that's all I've got
You've got the car.
However it does have a name which I need for the point.
A clue - xxx Special (the x's represent 3 letters)
Locked for you
LMW?
Bingo!
It's the LMW Special built by Bill Williams in the 1950s and highly praised at the time for its design, build and execution.
I don't know if the car still exists and whether other photos are available.
Another view:
Thanks PJ - I didn't think any other photos existed
Quote from: woodinsight on May 01, 2011, 06:42:19 PM
Thanks PJ - I didn't think any other photos existed
Here's another one then!
And a few more!: