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Puzzles, Games and Name That Car => Solved AutoPuzzles => 2011 => Topic started by: Ray B. on February 04, 2011, 08:21:05 PM

Title: Whaddyacallit #514 - 1930 Romthe racecar
Post by: Ray B. on February 04, 2011, 08:21:05 PM

Ever seen this ?

If you did, please respond below and let us know the "make and model" of this car. As usual, quite detailed answers are appreciated.

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Title: Re: Whaddyacallit #514
Post by: Ray B. on February 15, 2011, 12:29:51 PM
That's all?
Title: Re: Whaddyacallit #514
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 05, 2011, 07:07:07 AM
Text removed

I jumped the gun, and will wait 'til this moves up
Title: Re: Whaddyacallit #514
Post by: Ray B. on March 05, 2011, 11:02:53 AM
It sure is.
Title: Re: Whaddyacallit #514
Post by: Ray B. on March 06, 2011, 11:26:43 AM
Thanks, you woke me up.
Upgraded. I should have done it earlier.
Title: Re: Whaddyacallit #514
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 10, 2011, 02:49:42 AM
Is it a Simplex?
Title: Re: Whaddyacallit #514
Post by: Ray B. on March 10, 2011, 04:33:22 AM
Not a Simplex. Would another picture help?
Title: Re: Whaddyacallit #514
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 10, 2011, 05:45:56 AM
It sure did.

The Studebaker racing history began in an alley on Indiana Ave. in South Bend several miles from the factory in 1930. An inspired group of young employees fabricated a
Two-man racecar powered with the 337 CID Studebaker President 8 engine mostly from parts off the shelf at Studebaker. Their car was named the "ROMTHE". It was the first letter of the last name of each of the builders "Richards"; "Onishi"; "MacDonald"; "Tate" and "Hundley". They added an "E" to make it sound melodi
Title: Re: Whaddyacallit #514
Post by: Ray B. on March 10, 2011, 10:31:31 AM
Quote from: Otto Puzzell on March 10, 2011, 05:45:56 AM
It sure did.



Well done.
Should I have been less generous with a guy who regularly drives us nuts with his "what, are you kidding me?!" Cars and Tunes puzzles?
Title: Re: Whaddyacallit #514 - 1930 Romthe racecar
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 10, 2011, 10:53:24 AM
 ;D