For one point identify the builder of this vehicle and the purpose it was used for
Moving up
Intended for use at an airport?
Quote from: sixtee5cuda on February 14, 2013, 08:59:34 AM
Intended for use at an airport?
Not specifically for use at an airport....
Is It dutch?
Saviem?
Not Saviem but it is French.....
Heuliez?
Is It a well known co. or obscure one?
Quote from: kwgibbs on February 16, 2013, 08:23:40 AM
Is It a well known co. or obscure one?
The company is well-known in the commercial vehicle field but not so much in the passenger car sector.
Citroen?
Berliet?
Not Citroen or Berliet....
This vehicle is rather special as it's the coachbuilder who built it in its entirety.
Unic?
Clue time - people entering this vehicle usually got off it having left something behind.... ;)
was it made by Gruau?
Meant for blood donation ?
Quote from: mekubb on February 20, 2013, 07:24:00 AM
Meant for blood donation ?
Yes, it was built as a mobile (semi-trailer) blood donation unit by Gruau.
One point each for Frederick59 and for mekubb.
Here's the original photo -
Quote from: woodinsight on February 20, 2013, 08:29:17 AM
Quote from: mekubb on February 20, 2013, 07:24:00 AM
Meant for blood donation ?
Yes, it was built as a mobile (semi-trailer) blood donation unit by Gruau.
One point each for Frederick59 and for mekubb.
Here's the original photo -
It doesn't look like a semi-trailer; it looks driveable, if a bit top-heavy?
I meant to include the caption to the photo as well :-\
Somehow the caption doesn't seem to match the picture. ???
Not to rub it in, but even with my terrible French, I can understand the caption was meant for a trailer that was built for the French Ariane Rocket/Space Exploration project.
Quote from: Wendax on February 20, 2013, 12:47:08 PM
Somehow the caption doesn't seem to match the picture. ???
Thanks Carnut & Wendax - this would have gone unnoticed if you both had not drawn my attention to it......
Back to the drawing board!
Egg on face time! :bag:
I think the best solution is to relaunch this puzzle in the Pros section now that I've discovered its true identity.
Frederick59 and mekubb can keep their points as they were both correct in their observations.
Now a point is on offer for identifying the make and model of this extraordinary vehicle.
It has already been established that it is a mobile blood transfusion unit bodied by Gruau.
Would an admin kindly move it to the Professionals and I'll alter the heading to reflect its present situation.
Quote from: Bill Murray on February 20, 2013, 01:08:11 PM
Not to rub it in, but even with my terrible French, I can understand the caption was meant for a trailer that was built for the French Ariane Rocket/Space Exploration project.
Yes, I know Bill - I wasn't paying proper attention (probably associated with my cancer treatment at the moment)
Ouch!!
My apologies, Malcolm. I thought I was being clever with my remark.
I am aware of your situation but did not think of it in connection with your post.
Sorry, my friend.
Bill
Quote from: Bill Murray on February 20, 2013, 03:12:25 PM
Ouch!!
My apologies, Malcolm. I thought I was being clever with my remark.
I am aware of your situation but did not think of it in connection with your post.
Sorry, my friend.
Bill
No problem Bill, I didn't take offense and as you probably realise (you are the same age as I am) that sometimes life can be a bit tiring at times.
I recently had to revert to a more severe treatment to deal with pain hence my occasional lack of focus - but do you know what Bill? - this site has contributed greatly to my recovery over the last couple of years - there's so much still to be discovered as I'm sure you'll agree.
No need to apologise,
Malcolm
Yes, it's definitely a mobile unit in its own right, not a semi-trailer.
There must have been another picture somewhere which that caption refers to, which is just a semi-trailer pulled by a tractor unit.
This puzzle is now open to all for the identification of the make and model of the chassis - one point still to be gained.
It has been already established that the bodywork was constructed by Gruau and that the vehicle is a mobile blood transfusion unit.
So, apologies for the screw-up - I think it's me that needs a transfusion!
Saviem SB 2 MB 44 , 6X2 transformed by Gruau
Friendly to woodinsight ;)
The text :
Quote from: SACO on February 22, 2013, 04:04:52 AM
Saviem SB 2 MB 44 , 6X2 transformed by Gruau
Friendly to woodinsight ;)
The text :
Thanks SACO!
You have the same source as I have and you have just earned yourself another point.
Thank goodness I can now put this one into the solved section!
Quote from: woodinsight on February 22, 2013, 04:16:21 AM
You have the same source as I have
The new Charge Utile Hors-Série?
Yes , Charge Utile Hors-Série n°70 ;)
sorry, but if you take a look back in the quiz, you'll find my first answer: "Saviem", and you're reply "no saviem", caused from the wrong caption...maybe...
Quote from: targhediferro on February 22, 2013, 05:06:15 AM
sorry, but if you take a look back in the quiz, you'll find my first answer: "Saviem", and you're reply "no saviem", caused from the wrong caption...maybe...
Ah yes, you're correct!
My answer was due to me getting the captions mixed up - entirely my fault.....
You may well have gone on to solve the puzzle if I'd said yes, it is a Saviem.
In this case I'll award you your 100th point - congratulations!
......or should I say it's now your 101st point!
Thank you very much, even if, honestly I don't know if I would have found the complete answer, my guess was only due to the family feeling front.