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Puzzles, Games and Name That Car => Solved AutoPuzzles => 2011 => Topic started by: woodinsight on July 15, 2011, 11:05:38 AM

Title: Solved - MJW #517 - Black Jack Special 1958
Post by: woodinsight on July 15, 2011, 11:05:38 AM

What is the name and year of this sports racer?
Who built it is also required for a point.

Title: Re: MJW #517
Post by: woodinsight on July 21, 2011, 04:34:42 PM

Experts?

Title: Re: MJW #517
Post by: woodinsight on August 06, 2011, 01:46:16 PM

Pros?

Title: Re: MJW #517
Post by: Otto Puzzell on August 07, 2011, 05:34:34 AM

From the US?

Title: Re: MJW #517
Post by: woodinsight on August 07, 2011, 07:23:01 AM

It sure is....

Title: Re: MJW #517
Post by: Otto Puzzell on August 07, 2011, 08:06:32 AM

Derived from a Jaguar?

Title: Re: MJW #517
Post by: woodinsight on August 07, 2011, 08:52:35 AM

Yes it is derived from a Jaguar.....

Title: Re: MJW #517
Post by: Otto Puzzell on August 07, 2011, 09:22:47 AM

I've seen it somewhere, I'm sure. But I can't place it.

Title: Re: MJW #517
Post by: woodinsight on August 07, 2011, 10:14:54 AM

The name of the car is three words, the last being Special.
The other two sounds like the nickname of the builder.....
As you've come up with the fact that is American and Jaguar based I'll lock it for you until your next reply.

Title: Re: MJW #517
Post by: Otto Puzzell on August 08, 2011, 05:31:37 AM

I'm not getting anywhere. Please let someone else have a go.

Title: Re: MJW #517
Post by: woodinsight on August 08, 2011, 07:23:07 AM

Quote from: Otto Puzzell on August 08, 2011, 05:31:37 AM

I'm not getting anywhere. Please let someone else have a go.

Okay, thanks Otto.
Open to all again.....

Title: Re: MJW #517
Post by: Wendax on August 08, 2011, 07:38:09 AM

1958 Black Jack Special

Built in 1958 by “Black” Jack Baker and raced throughout the Mid-West as the Black Jack Special. Returned to Jag 3.8 power in 1970s after a succession of American V8s. Bonnet was made in fiberglass from mold taken from genuine D-Type, rear section is a much modified molding taken from a Birdcage Maserati, and the center section is aluminum. XK-150 frame was shortened to 96”. Disc brakes all around.

Title: Re: MJW #517
Post by: woodinsight on August 08, 2011, 01:10:08 PM

Quote from: Wendax on August 08, 2011, 07:38:09 AM

1958 Black Jack Special

Built in 1958 by “Black” Jack Baker and raced throughout the Mid-West as the Black Jack Special. Returned to Jag 3.8 power in 1970s after a succession of American V8s. Bonnet was made in fiberglass from mold taken from genuine D-Type, rear section is a much modified molding taken from a Birdcage Maserati, and the center section is aluminum. XK-150 frame was shortened to 96”. Disc brakes all around.

That's the car, well done Wendax.
I believe it may have also been known as a Baker Jaguar Special.