Identify this car correctly for 1 point:
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It sure looks like a 1950 Veritas as raced in 1950s SCCA events.
Quote from: RayTheRat on March 09, 2012, 11:41:59 AM
It sure looks like a 1950 Veritas as raced in 1950s SCCA events.
It's not a Veritas I'm afraid.
But you're not a million miles away.
Well, since the Veritas was based on the BMW 328, that'd be the logical guess....1941 or so.
Quote from: RayTheRat on March 09, 2012, 12:38:23 PM
Well, since the Veritas was based on the BMW 328, that'd be the logical guess....1941 or so.
No, it's not a BMW either..
Bit later than 1941.
I haven't given up quite yet. Still looking thru my archives.
Experts?
It is a BMW 328-derived racing car, right?
Would this be considered an 'Eigenbau'?
Meteor ?
AFM?
Quote from: D-type on March 16, 2012, 06:15:27 PM
AFM?
Yes, it's an AFM!
Now, which one and which year?
You may also tell me who was driving it in the picture and at which race as well, although that's not vital for the point!
Locked for you to start digging.
1951 AFM 50 Sport BMW
Possibly driven by Karl-Günther Bechem (D) at Hockenheim
Quote from: D-type on March 17, 2012, 01:23:48 PM
1951 AFM 50 Sport BMW
Possibly driven by Karl-Günther Bechem (D) at Hockenheim
Yes, that's exactly what it is.
As driven by Karl-Günther Bechem in the 2000cc/1500cc Sports Car Race at Hockenheim in 1951.
Very good.
Quote from: Tackitt on March 16, 2012, 09:26:41 AM
It is a BMW 328-derived racing car, right?
Sincere apologies Tackitt but I hadn't spotted this reply, only your following one.
It might have helped you had I replied to this; sorry.
Some more pics:
This seems to be the same one: http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=4600.0
Quote from: Wendax on April 03, 2012, 03:21:46 AM
This seems to be the same one: http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=4600.0
It does seem to be, although it looks to be different bodywork in my puzzle without the streamlined headrest.
Quote from: Carnut on March 16, 2012, 10:35:37 AM
Quote from: Tackitt on March 16, 2012, 09:32:37 AM
Would this be considered an 'Eigenbau'?
No!
In fact, from what I know, it IS an 'eigenbau'. Bechem bought the remains of a crashed AFM single seater in which Karl Gommann was killed and built this sportscar upon them, so it's not a 'works' AFM car, but a special based on one.
Yes, I have it on my database as the Bechem-AFM Eigenbau 1951/52.
Quote from: woodinsight on April 04, 2012, 04:27:40 AM
Yes, I have it on my database as the Bechem-AFM Eigenbau 1951/52.
Oh dear, so I was wrong. Sorry Tackitt.
For 1 point : what's this, from when and where was the picture taken ?
I swear this is a duplicate, but I can't find it. 1949 Veritas Meteor at the Sachsenring?
Scratch that. It's the AFM 50-BMW probably at the Nurburgring.
Quote from: RayTheRat on November 12, 2012, 07:48:59 PM
I swear this is a duplicate, but I can't find it. 1949 Veritas Meteor at the Sachsenring?
It is a repost of a quite recent puzzle of mine.
I'll see if I can find it..
OK, found it (it's from earlier this year) and topics merged.
Damn! Couldn't find it in my own reference database. :doh: :bag:
Quote from: Carnut on November 13, 2012, 04:32:20 AM
Quote from: RayTheRat on November 12, 2012, 07:48:59 PM
I swear this is a duplicate, but I can't find it. 1949 Veritas Meteor at the Sachsenring?
It is a repost of a quite recent puzzle of mine.
I'll see if I can find it..
OK, found it (it's from earlier this year) and topics merged.
This is really strange, my source doesn't mention it as a AFM and with a different driver as well. But picture is the same... That's why I couldn't find it in the search section. So who is right ?
Quote from: faksta on April 04, 2012, 04:23:01 AM
Quote from: Carnut on March 16, 2012, 10:35:37 AM
Quote from: Tackitt on March 16, 2012, 09:32:37 AM
Would this be considered an 'Eigenbau'?
No!
In fact, from what I know, it IS an 'eigenbau'. Bechem bought the remains of a crashed AFM single seater in which Karl Gommann was killed and built this sportscar upon them, so it's not a 'works' AFM car, but a special based on one.
Above is what seems to have been the definitive answer last time around..
Maybe it's time I changed the title!
Another picture: