A heap of clay.
For one point, please respond and identify the make and the year, when this design saw the light of day.
Dodge Mirada, 1979?
Twice no
Not a Dodge?
Not even a Dodge :-\
North American?
Designed with an axe, bumpers like concrete blocks...Yes, it is North American :D
Quote from: Wendax on March 23, 2011, 05:08:41 PM
Designed with an axe, bumpers like concrete blocks...Yes, it is North American :D
(http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/1983-volkswagen-rabbit-gti-front-rightjpg.jpg)
Um...we don't have the rights to that! ;D
That's actually an "Americanized" Golf, called Rabbit.
Quote from: Aaron65 on March 23, 2011, 05:14:58 PM
Um...we don't have the rights to that! ;D
I know, Iknow ;)
But in Europe the GTI still looked a little better.
Quote from: DeAutogids on March 23, 2011, 05:16:12 PM
That's actually an "Americanized" Golf, called Rabbit.
Yeah, I know...just having a little fun with Wendax.
And don't forget: in those days the Europeans built beautiful cars with an elegant flowing design, able to please the eye like nothing else on earth could do. :D :D :D
Just post a picture of a Volvo from the era ;)
After having discussed the design qualities of this mock-up, can an expert tell what this was supposed to be?
Checker prototype?
Yes, Checker it is. Locked for you to find the year.
1981?
Well done, that's right. Another point for you, congratulations.
I think the prototype was named Gaslva II. But I couldn't find any proof besides the picture title, so I didn't ask for it. Does anyone know more about it?
I think it's Galava II, built on a stretched GM X-car platform.
It looks Dodge Aries-like (says he who owns a Hot Wheels downscaled version of that car)
Quote from: Otto Puzzell on April 01, 2011, 04:39:24 AM
I think it's Galava II, built on a stretched GM X-car platform.
It's
Galva II, according to the Encyclopedia of American Cars. The blocky body was intended to be simple to build and repair.
Thank you for that information.
;D What a fun name! "Galva" means "head" in Lithuanian :hah:
A Checkerhead :lmao:
Please excuse the poor-quality photo, but what is this for a point? (make, year and any additional information please).
Sorry, but no Chrysler connection. Wendex kindly pointed out to me that this is actually a repost, so please can it be merged with below. Thanks.
http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=16088.0
Quote from: Djetset on May 14, 2013, 01:00:19 PM
this is actually a repost, so please can it be merged with below. Thanks.
http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=16088.0
Done!
Thanks Carnut. It's a shame this one never made it, as it would be great to still be able to hail a modern Checker taxi in New York.