Solved - MJW #897 - Watkins Triumph Special 1964

[woodinsight]

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.

[woodinsight]

Up a level...

[sixtee5cuda]

front wheel drive?

[woodinsight]

front wheel drive?

Surprisingly no.....

[woodinsight]

Do the Pros know?

[Wendax]

I think I've seen it before. Was it Triumph TR6-based from Switzerland?

[woodinsight]

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.

[RayTheRat]

Based on Triumph Herald, built in 2007 by Mike Morris

[woodinsight]

Based on Triumph Herald, built in 2007 by Mike Morris

Not that one - somewhat beefier than a Herald base

[sixtee5cuda]

It certainly looks a lot like Mike Morris' wooden 1969 Coupe d'Erika.  Except that it isn't made of wood.

[woodinsight]

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? 

[woodinsight]

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.

[Wendax]

Triumph Vitesse and built by a Mr. Hawkins?

[RayTheRat]

Beefier than a Herald?  How about a Dolomite?

[Wendax]

 

[woodinsight]

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.

[pnegyesi]

Perkins?

[Wendax]

Hopkins?

[woodinsight]

Neither Perkins or Hopkins.....the surname is British however

[Wendax]

Wilkins?

[pnegyesi]

Jenkins?

[Paul Jaray]

Atkins?

[woodinsight]

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)

[Paul Jaray]

Sorry for the late reply.
There are just 2 obvious guesses:
I'll go with Watkins.

[woodinsight]

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.