Solved - MJW #638 - Witton Special 1960

woodinsight · October 21, 2011, 06:57:33 AM

This is a replacement for the previous #638 that was a repost (Lloyd Alexander Frua/Ghia-Aigle Coupe).

For a point what's the name and year of this small sports racer?

Otto Puzzell · October 21, 2011, 08:28:37 AM

woodinsight · October 26, 2011, 10:53:07 AM

X-perts?

woodinsight · November 02, 2011, 03:46:50 AM

Professional help required......

João · November 02, 2011, 05:35:33 AM

It's the 1960 Witton Special.

The Witton Special was built by Canadian inventor Leonard Witton.Powered by a 300 horse 283 Chevy.

woodinsight · November 02, 2011, 06:59:02 AM

Quote from: João on November 02, 2011, 05:35:33 AM
It's the 1960 Witton Special.

The Witton Special was built by Canadian inventor Leonard Witton.Powered by a 300 horse 283 Chevy.

Indeed!

Carnut · July 19, 2013, 08:21:40 AM

What's this and from when does it date - for 1 point?:

ANYONE FOUND GIVING ANSWERS OBTAINED BY USING GOOGLE SEARCH BY IMAGE MAY BE BANNED FOR AN INDETERMINATE PERIOD!

Lofotleif · July 19, 2013, 05:47:58 PM

Devin SS , 1961

Carnut · July 20, 2013, 09:53:03 AM

Quote from: Lofotleif on July 19, 2013, 05:47:58 PM
Devin SS , 1961

No Devin connection AFAIK

Carnut · July 26, 2013, 04:20:00 AM

Experts?

mekubb · July 26, 2013, 06:44:23 AM

Cool car, from the USA ?

Carnut · July 26, 2013, 07:15:11 AM

Quote from: mekubb on July 26, 2013, 06:44:23 AM
Cool car, from the USA ?

No..

D-type · July 26, 2013, 03:16:20 PM

Maserati Tipo 60/61 tribute/re-creation/replica

from South America?

Carnut · July 26, 2013, 06:59:24 PM

Quote from: D-type on July 26, 2013, 03:16:20 PM
Maserati Tipo 60/61 tribute/re-creation/replica

from South America?

I don't think it's meant to be a Maserati copy of any kind, and it's not from South America!

mekubb · July 28, 2013, 11:41:06 AM

European ?

Carnut · July 28, 2013, 02:20:36 PM

Quote from: mekubb on July 28, 2013, 11:41:06 AM
European ?

No.

D-type · July 28, 2013, 04:04:20 PM

USA
South America
Europe

Canada?

Carnut · July 28, 2013, 06:18:20 PM

Quote from: D-type on July 28, 2013, 04:04:20 PM
USA
South America
Europe

Canada?

Progress!
Yes, it's from Canada.

Lofotleif · July 28, 2013, 06:46:46 PM

Sadler-Meyer ?

Carnut · July 29, 2013, 05:28:59 AM

Quote from: Lofotleif on July 28, 2013, 06:46:46 PM
Sadler-Meyer ?

Nothing to do with those guys..

Carnut · August 09, 2013, 04:26:25 AM

Professionals?

Otto Puzzell · August 09, 2013, 04:37:19 AM

Is it an actual old racer, vs. a newer look-alike?

Carnut · August 09, 2013, 05:18:53 AM

Quote from: Otto Puzzell on August 09, 2013, 04:37:19 AM
Is it an actual old racer, vs. a newer look-alike?

It's a genuine oldie. But it does look in remarkably good condition for a car of its age so I guess it's probably been rebuilt once or twice along the way. I haven't been able to find a great deal out about this car apart from the details I'm asking for, though I do know the basic details of its motive power.

pnegyesi · August 09, 2013, 09:36:31 AM

1960 witton special?

Carnut · August 09, 2013, 09:47:51 AM

Quote from: pnegyesi on August 09, 2013, 09:36:31 AM
1960 witton special?

That's the car, yes.
But - I now see that makes it a re-post, as the source where I found it had mis-spelled "Witton" so of course the original puzzle didn't show up on the Search.
However, the car looks surprisingly different in my picture from how it appeared in the original puzzle (e.g. the front lights), so I'll give pnegyesi the point for getting it but I'll have to merge it nevertheless as it is actually the same car..

Well done anyway.

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Solved - MJW #638 - Witton Special 1960