Hi guys, what is that?
Based on a Model A Ford, but I think it is probably someone's one-off special
The details seem very close to the VW based Antique & Classic Automotive 1931 Alfa Romeo. The number plate seems to back this up.
JR
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http://www.priceofhistoys.com/category/alfa-romeo
Last one from me for a few days.
What does this purport to be a replica of? (more of a very loose interpretation)
Who built it, what is it supposed to represent and when was it built?
One point will be awarded for the correct answer.
PM sent. ;)
Quote from: Paul Jaray on July 25, 2012, 04:24:18 AM
PM sent. ;)
Yes I thought so too - not quite five years ago and the devil to find. ;D
Well I searched for this naturally before posting it but came up empty handed.
I'll leave it in place for the moment and await developments...... ;)
I believe I had the wrong name...
I don't know yet whether I'll promote this to the Experts in time, so Rookies - now's you're chance to earn a point before it may be merged.
Let's put in the Experts section as the Rookies didn't solve it.
It'll be merged as soon as it's solved.....
Salmson evocation (is that the right word?)
I'd say it's built on a VW Beetle floorpan and is loosely an Alfa Romeo 1750 replica.
Quote from: richard cuyler on July 31, 2012, 04:17:23 PM
I'd say it's built on a VW Beetle floorpan and is loosely an Alfa Romeo 1750 replica.
That's correct so far.
I'll LOCK it for you to see if you can find the remaining information - builder and year.
Sorry, no amount of research has helped me find anything more about the car. Please unlock!
Quote from: richard cuyler on August 05, 2012, 04:48:07 PM
Sorry, no amount of research has helped me find anything more about the car. Please unlock!
Open again.....
In theory, this car is a replica of a 1931 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza.
Manufactured in Florida by Kadison-Kelson in Florida during the 1970s and 1980s.
Based on a VW Beetle, of course. I would hate to see the steering mechanism, running around 6 feet from the steering wheel to the top of the front axle.
Quote from: sixtee5cuda on August 06, 2012, 08:47:34 AM
In theory, this car is a replica of a 1931 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza.
Manufactured in Florida by Kadison-Kelson in Florida during the 1970s and 1980s.
Based on a VW Beetle, of course. I would hate to see the steering mechanism, running around 6 feet from the steering wheel to the top of the front axle.
Correct on all counts except I have a different builder name.
My builder was based in New York (not the city).
The year is actually 1970 but as you stated 1970s/1980s I won't argue on that.
LOCKED for you to discover the name of the builder (they also made numerous other VW-based kits)
Based in Buffalo (still hunting)
Quote from: sixtee5cuda on August 06, 2012, 12:46:52 PM
Based in Buffalo (still hunting)
Yes - I guess you've got it now?
Not quite yet. Is it Eagle Coach Work?
The other kit car maker I found in Buffalo is Antique & Collectible Autos Inc.
Nothing to do with Eagle Coach Works.
This car was built in 1970 and Antique & Collectible Autos Inc. were only in business from c.1990 so it's not them.
However you are very close as the name of the company is very similar - can you find it now?
Still locked for you.
(I wish these people were more creative with their company names)
How about "Antique and Classics Inc."?
I found a reference to AAC, and it led me to ACA, which I thought might be the only such manufacturer in Buffalo.
Quote from: sixtee5cuda on August 06, 2012, 01:53:20 PM
(I wish these people were more creative with their company names)
How about "Antique and Classics Inc."?
I found a reference to AAC, and it led me to ACA, which I thought might be the only such manufacturer in Buffalo.
That's close enough for me - it's actually Antique & Classic Automotive Inc., Buffalo NY (also known as British Motor Cars Inc.!)
I agree that it's a problem with many of these company names - take manufacturers starting with the word 'Classic' - I have over 30 listed on my database, the majority being American.
Anyway, a well earned point for you.
Can an admin merge this one now? Thanks in advance.
The car in colour -
Merged!
Incidentally, below is my puzzle NEH 502 which I never posted because I had a feeling it was a re-post!:
Thanks Carnut, but it may be sensible to rename the title Antique & Classic 1931 Alfa Romeo replica 1970 in case others want to find it in the future (I can't think WHY but who are we to question the reasons.....)