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Puzzles, Games and Name That Car => Solved AutoPuzzles => 2012 => Topic started by: Craig Gillingham on October 10, 2012, 03:16:59 AM

Title: CG #64 - 1906-07 Napier 40hp L76
Post by: Craig Gillingham on October 10, 2012, 03:16:59 AM
For 1 point tell me the year, make and model of this car.

There are three parts to the answer.
Title: Re: CG #64
Post by: Craig Gillingham on October 13, 2012, 09:51:26 PM
Up to Expert level.
Title: Re: CG #64
Post by: Tackitt on October 14, 2012, 11:43:14 AM
Is that one of the Stanley brothers in the front passenger seat?
Title: Re: CG #64
Post by: Craig Gillingham on October 14, 2012, 05:24:28 PM
QuoteIs that one of the Stanley brothers in the front passenger seat?
I don't think so; the car isn't Stanley related.
Title: Re: CG #64
Post by: Tackitt on October 14, 2012, 07:48:30 PM
It's a beautiful old picture. Is it in the U.S.?
Title: Re: CG #64
Post by: Craig Gillingham on October 14, 2012, 08:03:16 PM
No, it's in Australia.
Title: Re: CG #64
Post by: RayTheRat on October 14, 2012, 08:45:58 PM
Mercedes, circa 1904?
Title: Re: CG #64
Post by: Craig Gillingham on October 14, 2012, 09:16:16 PM
QuoteMercedes, circa 1904?
No, not a Mercedes, and not as old as 1904.
Title: Re: CG #64
Post by: Manuel on October 15, 2012, 04:52:33 PM


Napier
Title: Re: CG #64
Post by: Craig Gillingham on October 15, 2012, 05:23:03 PM
QuoteNapier

Yes, LOCKED for you to tell me the year and type.
Title: Re: CG #64
Post by: Manuel on October 15, 2012, 11:17:24 PM

Cam u give me time to investigate this?
Have a big week this week Craig.

Manuel in Oz
Title: Re: CG #64
Post by: Craig Gillingham on October 15, 2012, 11:59:20 PM
That's fine.
Title: Re: CG #64
Post by: Manuel on October 17, 2012, 03:38:24 PM

Sorry Craig. I just don't have the time @ the moment. Takes me a while to go thru my books. They made a lot of different models before WW1 but the production numbers were very low.
Some models had huge engines in them.
I love the pic.
Manuel in Oz
Title: Re: CG #64
Post by: Craig Gillingham on October 17, 2012, 07:07:55 PM
Manuel, no problem, I'll unlock this one.
Title: Re: CG #64
Post by: RayTheRat on October 17, 2012, 07:53:59 PM
Napier 60hp, circa 1907?
Title: Re: CG #64
Post by: Craig Gillingham on October 17, 2012, 07:57:10 PM
QuoteNapier 60hp, circa 1907?
1907 is right (could also be 1906), but a bit smaller than 60hp. It also has a model name, 1 letter and 2 numbers. LOCKED for you until your next reply.
Title: Re: CG #64
Post by: RayTheRat on October 18, 2012, 04:57:13 PM
Let's try this:

"The Model nomenclature that Napier's used  originally prior to the 6 cylinder cars,  was a letter followed sometimes by a number but from the 6 cylinder used type ( T ) numbers, not in chronological order to describe the different models."

So, using a bit of intuition and wild-assed guessing, I figger the T26 30hp would be a good candidate for that year range (1906-07).

Title: Re: CG #64
Post by: Craig Gillingham on October 18, 2012, 06:06:29 PM
QuoteSo, using a bit of intuition and wild-assed guessing, I figger the T26 30hp would be a good candidate for that year range (1906-07).
Not quite, it's the next size up from 30hp, and not a T26 (doesn't start with a T). But it is a 6 cylinder. Still LOCKED for you for another attempt.
Title: Re: CG #64
Post by: RayTheRat on October 18, 2012, 07:33:17 PM
How about an L75, 40 hp?
Title: Re: CG #64
Post by: Craig Gillingham on October 18, 2012, 08:34:45 PM
QuoteHow about an L75, 40 hp?
That's close enough, It's a 40hp L76.