Solved - NEH 2056: Corvette-inspired home-built in Washington state - late 1950s

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Carnut

September 07, 2012, 08:21:07 AM
What can you tell me about this car?  I don't know a great deal, but where it was built, what the inspiration was and why would suffice for 1 point:

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Carnut

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September 20, 2012, 05:38:27 AM
Experts?
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richard cuyler

#2
September 23, 2012, 09:39:16 AM
It looks as if it might be based on a 1955 Chevrolet, if the wheels and windscreen shape are anything to go by.

Carnut

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September 23, 2012, 10:31:34 AM
Quote from: richard cuyler on September 23, 2012, 09:39:16 AM
It looks as if it might be based on a 1955 Chevrolet, if the wheels and windscreen shape are anything to go by.

It's highly likely, but not known for certain!
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Carnut

#4
October 04, 2012, 07:37:07 AM
Professionals?
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Wendax

#5
October 04, 2012, 08:14:55 AM
Body made of fiberglass?

Carnut

#6
October 04, 2012, 08:36:46 AM
Quote from: Wendax on October 04, 2012, 08:14:55 AM
Body made of fiberglass?

Believe so, yes.
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Zerk

#7
October 06, 2012, 06:04:00 PM
It has the body-stretched-over-the-chassis look of a Porsche 356, maybe a Speedster. Was that the inspiration for the builder?

Carnut

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October 07, 2012, 08:38:32 AM
Quote from: Zerk on October 06, 2012, 06:04:00 PM
It has the body-stretched-over-the-chassis look of a Porsche 356, maybe a Speedster. Was that the inspiration for the builder?

No.  Wrong country!
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Wendax

#9
October 08, 2012, 06:52:27 AM
Built in the USA?

Carnut

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October 08, 2012, 07:08:37 AM
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Otto Puzzell

#11
October 14, 2012, 05:01:15 AM
Is it Jim Webb's "Scarlet Chariot"?
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ValkyrieGT

#12
October 14, 2012, 08:45:48 AM
SinisterCustoms...friends dad...built back in the late 50's early 60's. Drove back & forth to work at Boeing for many years. Sold in 1965. The car was never finished& has not been seen..since sold.

Carnut

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October 14, 2012, 10:49:45 AM
Quote from: Otto Puzzell on October 14, 2012, 05:01:15 AM
Is it Jim Webb's "Scarlet Chariot"?

'Fraid not..

Quote from: ValkyrieGT on October 14, 2012, 08:45:48 AM
SinisterCustoms...friends dad...built back in the late 50's early 60's. Drove back & forth to work at Boeing for many years. Sold in 1965. The car was never finished& has not been seen..since sold.

You have the car..
Now, what was said to be its inspiration, leading the builder to make it?
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ValkyrieGT

#14
October 14, 2012, 12:51:24 PM
He wanted a Corvette, but could not afford a Corvette..so he built his own car.

Carnut

#15
October 15, 2012, 05:15:09 AM
That's it!
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