SOLVED: WTH # 070 - 1954 Arnott-Lea Francis

[sixtee5cuda]

And now for something ugly!

For one point, provide the year, make and model of this unique vehicle.

[richard fridd]

Daimler SP 250 under there?

[sixtee5cuda]

No Daimler SP 250 parts.

[mekubb]

American ?

[sixtee5cuda]

Not from the Americas

[sixtee5cuda]

Up!  Time for the Experts to make quick work of this one.

[fyreline]

Ah, it's an Arnott! Miss Daphne Arnott's sports car from the early 1950's. Most photos show the 1955 1100cc model, and that's what this one looks like.  It's been called everything from an Arnott-Climax to an Arnott-Lea Francis to "just plain Arnott", and the sports car version pictured here was apparently available from 1954 through 1957.

I have seen this exact picture identified as a "1954 Arnott - Lea Francis", so that's what I'll call it although I'm not sure that is 100% accurate.

[sixtee5cuda]

The pictures of this car either show it as being small and plain, or ugly and large, like the puzzle image.

You get a point for correct ID of the car.  This is the Arnott with the Lea Francis engine.

[barrett]

Just sold for quite a lot of money at auction!

sixtee5cuda - can you check your inbox and delete some messages, it is full and nobody can send you any more PMs until you clear some space!

[Otto Puzzell]

It looks as though it may have been inspired by Lactoria Fornasini

[sixtee5cuda]

"full mailbox"?  Sorry, I didn't know the idea existed.  But I really like my old email!      (messages removed)

Just sold for quite a lot of money at auction!

sixtee5cuda - can you check your inbox and delete some messages, it is full and nobody can send you any more PMs until you clear some space!