Not the most beautiful of specials but I guess each to their own taste....
What is this car based on - make and model, who built it and in which year?
One point for the full and correct answer.
Up a level...
front wheel drive?
Do the Pros know?
I think I've seen it before. Was it Triumph TR6-based from Switzerland?
Quote from: Wendax on May 15, 2012, 05:04:52 AM
I think I've seen it before. Was it Triumph TR6-based from Switzerland?
You're on the right path by saying it's based on a Triumph.
However it's not based on a TR6 and the country of origin is not Switzerland.
Based on Triumph Herald, built in 2007 by Mike Morris
Quote from: RayTheRat on May 15, 2012, 05:08:18 PM
Based on Triumph Herald, built in 2007 by Mike Morris
Not that one - somewhat beefier than a Herald base
It certainly looks a lot like Mike Morris' wooden 1969 Coupe d'Erika. Except that it isn't made of wood.
Quote from: sixtee5cuda on May 15, 2012, 05:33:06 PM
It certainly looks a lot like Mike Morris' wooden 1969 Coupe d'Erika. Except that it isn't made of wood.
Perhaps Mike Morris modeled the Coupe d'Erika on it? ;D
Another unsolved one that I now offer two points for.....
One point for the model that this Triumph-based special is based on - the model name suggests that this is a speedy car although I doubt that....
One point for the surname of the man who made it - there is a well-known diesel engine whose name is seven letters long and is the same as the last four letters of this car's constructors surname.
Triumph Vitesse and built by a Mr. Hawkins?
Beefier than a Herald? How about a Dolomite?
:bump:
Quote from: Wendax on August 18, 2012, 02:56:26 PM
Triumph Vitesse and built by a Mr. Hawkins?
Yes, it's based on a Triumph Vitesse - so a point to you.
The name is not Hawkins although the last four letters are correct.
Perkins?
Hopkins?
Neither Perkins or Hopkins.....the surname is British however
Wilkins?
Jenkins?
Atkins?
Hawkins
Perkins
Hopkins
Wilkins
Jenkins
Atkins
I'll LOCK it for Paul Jaray for another guess as he was very close but missed out one letter (it should be 7 letters)
Sorry for the late reply.
There are just 2 obvious guesses:
I'll go with Watkins.
Quote from: Paul Jaray on August 26, 2012, 03:55:30 PM
Sorry for the late reply.
There are just 2 obvious guesses:
I'll go with Watkins.
Watkins it is!
Here's the original advert by Mr. Watkins when he decided to sell it.