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Puzzles, Games and Name That Car => Solved AutoPuzzles => 2011 => Topic started by: woodinsight on April 06, 2011, 02:43:15 PM

Title: Solved - MJW #346 - BMC Special by F. Hood 1968
Post by: woodinsight on April 06, 2011, 02:43:15 PM
Who recognises this one?
What elements were used in its construction?
Who was the man behind it?
When was it built?
Title: Re: MJW #346
Post by: woodinsight on April 13, 2011, 06:16:14 AM
Rookies haven't rumbled it - up it goes
Title: Re: MJW #346
Post by: barrett on April 13, 2011, 07:11:43 PM
I wonder if this will last long enough for me to get home and find it in my files....? ;D
Title: Re: MJW #346
Post by: woodinsight on April 14, 2011, 12:05:35 AM
Quote from: barrett on April 13, 2011, 07:11:43 PM
I wonder if this will last long enough for me to get home and find it in my files....? ;D
It probably will - it's quite obscure!
Title: Re: MJW #346
Post by: woodinsight on April 23, 2011, 02:19:21 AM
Up to the Pros now
Title: Re: MJW #346
Post by: D-type on May 15, 2011, 10:06:29 AM
Australian?
Title: Re: MJW #346
Post by: woodinsight on May 15, 2011, 11:28:46 AM
Not Australian
Title: Re: MJW #346
Post by: Carnut on May 23, 2011, 11:19:25 AM
Is this an Alvis, thought by some to be built by coachbuilder Bidee of Brussels?
Or is that another puzzle I'm thinking about, perhaps now solved?!

Edit:  Yes, forget my post.  I'm thinking of barrett's #122, which is still active on the Pro's board and to which I have not added anything new...!
Title: Re: MJW #346
Post by: woodinsight on May 23, 2011, 02:19:49 PM
Quote from: Carnut on May 23, 2011, 11:19:25 AM
Is this an Alvis, thought by some to be built by coachbuilder Bidee of Brussels?
Or is that another puzzle I'm thinking about, perhaps now solved?!

Edit:  Yes, forget my post.  I'm thinking of barrett's #122, which is still active on the Pro's board and to which I have not added anything new...!
It's not an Alvis but it is British and based on a well-known UK sports car
Title: Re: MJW #346
Post by: Carnut on May 24, 2011, 07:42:22 AM
MGA-based?
Title: Re: MJW #346
Post by: woodinsight on May 24, 2011, 07:45:52 AM
Quote from: Carnut on May 24, 2011, 07:42:22 AM
MGA-based?
It is based on MGA 1500 running gear.....
I'll lock it for you until your next reply.
Title: Re: MJW #346
Post by: Carnut on May 31, 2011, 07:19:27 AM
Quote from: woodinsight on May 24, 2011, 07:45:52 AM
Quote from: Carnut on May 24, 2011, 07:42:22 AM
MGA-based?
It is based on MGA 1500 running gear.....
I'll lock it for you until your next reply.

Thanks woodinsight.
Unfortunately, though I've plumbed the depths of my computer for the answer to this one, I've drawn a complete blank so you'd better open it up to all again.
Title: Re: MJW #346
Post by: woodinsight on May 31, 2011, 07:23:25 AM
Okay - open for all again......
Title: Re: MJW #346
Post by: Hezza on May 31, 2011, 10:28:42 AM
I believe this car was registered in Kent in 1968 as simply 'BMC Special'. It was built by a Mr F. Hood and featured MGA running gear, an Austin A-series engine and an MGB windscreen. Chances are it had a different name but I don't what it is...
Title: Re: MJW #346
Post by: woodinsight on May 31, 2011, 10:56:25 AM
Quote from: Hezza on May 31, 2011, 10:28:42 AM
I believe this car was registered in Kent in 1968 as simply 'BMC Special'. It was built by a Mr F. Hood and featured MGA running gear, an Austin A-series engine and an MGB windscreen. Chances are it had a different name but I don't what it is...
Good to see you back Hezza.
You are correct - it is the BMC Special by F. Hood 1968.
Another point wings it way to you.
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