Solved - MJW #337 - Brooks Special 1951 based on a 1934 Graham-Paige chassis

woodinsight · March 14, 2011, 09:35:42 AM

What was this car called, what was it based on and when was it built?
One point for the solution.

woodinsight · March 20, 2011, 05:51:57 AM

Experts?

woodinsight · March 28, 2011, 08:05:55 AM

Moving up

neilshouse · March 28, 2011, 12:06:39 PM

Is there a Hudson connection?

woodinsight · March 28, 2011, 12:33:45 PM

No Hudson connection but the base car is American

woodinsight · April 17, 2011, 12:58:12 AM

As a clue, here is a partial view of the car as it appears today -

Otto Puzzell · April 17, 2011, 06:37:24 AM

It appears as though nothing of the car in the original pic remains, except, perhaps, the spring shackles $:-\$

woodinsight · April 17, 2011, 08:00:39 AM

Quote from: Otto Puzzell on April 17, 2011, 06:37:24 AM
It appears as though nothing of the car in the original pic remains, except, perhaps, the spring shackles $:-\$

You could be right but the basic car and engine remains underneath

Otto Puzzell · April 17, 2011, 08:09:23 AM

Based on an American Bantam?

woodinsight · April 17, 2011, 11:05:47 AM

Not the Bantam but based on a larger American car of the mid-1930s

Otto Puzzell · April 18, 2011, 03:52:09 AM

Jordan?

woodinsight · April 18, 2011, 04:49:20 AM

Not Jordan
Another clue - it's a hyphenated name

Otto Puzzell · April 18, 2011, 05:19:17 AM

Too small to be a Graham-Paige, Pierce-Arrow or Willys-Knight. I guess I'm stumped.

woodinsight · April 18, 2011, 05:42:21 AM

Quote from: Otto Puzzell on April 18, 2011, 05:19:17 AM
Too small to be a Graham-Paige, Pierce-Arrow or Willys-Knight. I guess I'm stumped.

Otto - don't give up!
You've just mentioned the name.......

Otto Puzzell · April 18, 2011, 05:50:46 AM

OK, let's try Willys-Knight

woodinsight · April 18, 2011, 09:33:30 AM

Quote from: Otto Puzzell on April 18, 2011, 05:50:46 AM
OK, let's try Willys-Knight

Not that one.
I believe the chassis may have been modified (shortened) when the conversion was undertaken.

Otto Puzzell · April 18, 2011, 12:14:47 PM

Let's hope this isn't strike two: Graham-Paige?

woodinsight · April 18, 2011, 01:10:57 PM

Quote from: Otto Puzzell on April 18, 2011, 12:14:47 PM
Let's hope this isn't strike two: Graham-Paige?

Yes it is.
Do you know the story behind it and who built it?
In case you do, I'll lock it for you until your next reply.

Otto Puzzell · April 18, 2011, 02:59:25 PM

I do not. Please leave open for others.

woodinsight · April 19, 2011, 01:26:25 AM

I'm going to give you a point for the make Otto and award another point for anyone to complete the story (there's still quite a lot more to come - builder, year, etc.)
Open for all again.

Otto Puzzell · April 19, 2011, 05:37:17 AM

That's very generous, especially after you gave a clue.

Thank you.

woodinsight · April 19, 2011, 08:01:38 AM

Quote from: Otto Puzzell on April 19, 2011, 05:37:17 AM
That's very generous, especially after you gave a clue.

Thank you.

You caught me in a generous mood! (I'd just been finally cleared of the dreaded C by the hospital)

Carnut · April 19, 2011, 09:15:16 AM

Quote from: woodinsight on April 19, 2011, 08:01:38 AM
Quote from: Otto Puzzell on April 19, 2011, 05:37:17 AM
That's very generous, especially after you gave a clue.

Thank you.
You caught me in a generous mood! (I'd just been finally cleared of the dreaded C by the hospital)

That's great news woodinsight.
You can dedicate all your time to AutoPuzzling now!

D-type · April 20, 2011, 07:29:01 PM

Quote from: woodinsight on April 19, 2011, 08:01:38 AM
Quote from: Otto Puzzell on April 19, 2011, 05:37:17 AM
That's very generous, especially after you gave a clue.

Thank you.
You caught me in a generous mood! (I'd just been finally cleared of the dreaded C by the hospital)

etc. Glad to hear that

barrett · April 21, 2011, 02:27:16 AM

Great news MJW, a real relief to hear that!

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Solved - MJW #337 - Brooks Special 1951 based on a 1934 Graham-Paige chassis