Solved - NEH 1160: Ford Special built by Swedish Ford dealer on Prefect chassis/engine - 1953?

[Paul Jaray]

Built in Scandinavia?

Yes!

Some new infos about this car ? It was puzzled before and identified as a Ford Prefect from 1953. I have it as a Ford Anglia S from 1952 but that's all. Here is a rear view.

Can you post the link to the old puzzle? I have the builder's name now but I'll leave the puzzle open.

[Paul Jaray]

Pretty sure there was this pic:

[pguillem]

Pretty sure there was this pic:

Exactly !

http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=17109.0

[Paul Jaray]

I can only add the name of this Swedish dealer, and according to my source, it was an Anglia  .

[Carnut]

I can only add the name of this Swedish dealer, and according to my source, it was an Anglia  .

The only differences between an Anglia and a Prefect were cosmetic - the underpinnings, engine, body etc were all the same, only the grille, trim and equipment levels were different.
So you can't really say it was based on either of them but not the other!

[Paul Jaray]

Anyone wants to try this?

[D-type]

I can only add the name of this Swedish dealer, and according to my source, it was an Anglia  .

The only differences between an Anglia and a Prefect were cosmetic - the underpinnings, engine, body etc were all the same, only the grille, trim and equipment levels were different.
So you can't really say it was based on either of them but not the other!

All models of Prefects were 4-door cars while Anglias were always 2-door but this would be irrelevant if the car were to be totally rebodied like the puzzle car was.

[oko94]

Is this Swedish Ford dealer still active ?

[Paul Jaray]

That is an extremely clever and useful question! Yes it is!

[oko94]

Thank you !

I've found a list of more than 100 active swedish Ford dealers so it will still require some work before finding the right one!

Is this dealer located North of Uppsala ?

[Paul Jaray]

I will be able to answer to all your questions soon.
I just got back from a nice event with a lot of new stuff to view and organize.
Please, be patient for a while

[Carnut]

I will be able to answer to all your questions soon.
I just got back from a nice event with a lot of new stuff to view and organize.
Please, be patient for a while

Padova?  Close to the top of my to-do list!

I've Googled endlessly using every single relevant keyword I can think of to do with this car!  1952 Ford Anglia, glass fibre, fiberglass, Swedish dealer, coupé and many, many others.  That picture on Forgotten Fiberglass pops up like the proverbial bad penny, but absolutely nothing else whatsoever..
Google's not all it's cracked up to be!

[Paul Jaray]

Thank you !

I've found a list of more than 100 active swedish Ford dealers so it will still require some work before finding the right one!

Is this dealer located North of Uppsala ?

Yes, 700km north.

[pnegyesi]

Bil Eriksson?

[Paul Jaray]

Not him.

[oko94]

Logart Bil from Skellefteå ?

[Paul Jaray]

Yes! It was built by Sven Logart, from Skellefteå!

[pguillem]

Logart Bil from Skellefteå ?

[oko94]

Thank you ! But the "700 km north of Uppsala" hint was a giveaway as there's only one Ford dealer in that area !

[pguillem]

Thank you ! But the "700 km north of Uppsala" hint was a giveaway as there's only one Ford dealer in that area !

[Paul Jaray]

Ok, time to move & merge!
Well done!