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Puzzles, Games and Name That Car => Solved AutoPuzzles => 2012 => Topic started by: sixtee5cuda on December 09, 2012, 11:51:47 PM

Title: SOLVED: WTH # 150 - 1923 Ford Model T Track Nose Roadster by John Robinson with Toyota 241 CI Hemi V8
Post by: sixtee5cuda on December 09, 2012, 11:51:47 PM
For one point, name the builder and engine of this shiny roadster
Title: Re: WTH # 150
Post by: sixtee5cuda on December 18, 2012, 09:48:33 AM
Up!  Expert time
Title: Re: WTH # 150
Post by: Zerk on December 18, 2012, 10:50:33 AM
John Robison's '23 Ford Track T roadster, with a 4.0 litre Toyota Century hemi V8 and original-to-the-engine Borg Warner automatic transmission.

Despite being much smaller, the inspiration from Chrysler's hemi V8s is pretty clear. I suppose if you're going to copy, why not from the best ???
Title: Re: WTH # 150
Post by: sixtee5cuda on December 18, 2012, 11:10:47 AM
A point goes to Zerk for the correct answer.

Nice little car.
Title: Re: SOLVED: WTH # 150 - 1923 Ford Model T Track Nose Roadster by John Robinson with Toyota 241 CI He
Post by: Zerk on December 18, 2012, 11:20:30 AM
Thanks for the puzzle. If only it had been an optional engine to order in a long- wheelbase Land Cruiser, instead of the Stovebolt-like inline 6...