Solved - MJW #887 - Milthorpe Ford V8 Special 1948

[woodinsight]

What's the name of this car, what was it based on and when was it built?
One point for the full and correct answer.

[woodinsight]

Experts?

[RayTheRat]

A British one-off?

[woodinsight]

One-off yes but not British

[Iluvatar]

Italian? Maybe Fiat 2800??

[woodinsight]

Not Italian and no Fiat parts involved....

[richard cuyler]

A bit of the old Buick Y-Job DNA in that styling, but I think it may be French rather than American. Not sure about this one.....

[D-type]

Australian?

[woodinsight]

A bit of the old Buick Y-Job DNA in that styling, but I think it may be French rather than American. Not sure about this one.....

Not French or American...

[woodinsight]

Australian?

Yes it's from Australia!

[woodinsight]

Pros turn now....

[Paul Jaray]

Could it be the Millthorpe Special?
If positive, here's the rest:
the Milthorpe Special was built in 1947/48 by Charlie Millthorpe. It has a 1941 Ford chassis  (ex Army vehicle) 1939 Ford gearbox. 1940 front-end, 1935 rear end.  It is powered by a 1951 Ford side valve V8 motor made in Canada.  Stromberg 97 carburettor. Ford Customline brakes. Top speed 80 - 90 mph easy

[woodinsight]

Could it be the Millthorpe Special?
If positive, here's the rest:
the Milthorpe Special was built in 1947/48 by Charlie Millthorpe. It has a 1941 Ford chassis  (ex Army vehicle) 1939 Ford gearbox. 1940 front-end, 1935 rear end.  It is powered by a 1951 Ford side valve V8 motor made in Canada.  Stromberg 97 carburettor. Ford Customline brakes. Top speed 80 - 90 mph easy

It is indeed the Milthorpe Ford V8 Special of 1948.
Well found and another point for you.

[Otto Puzzell]

Period piece. It wasn't originally equipped with an OHV Ford V8...

[Otto Puzzell]

It seems the red car PJ found is a replica. Unfortunately, the original was shortened and turned into this hotrod.