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Title: Solved - NEH 2552: Mazda MX5 Rolls with twin turbo Jaguar V12 and NOS
Post by: Carnut on March 12, 2013, 08:32:11 AM: What's this, from where and powered by what - for 1 point?:

ANYONE FOUND GIVING ANSWERS OBTAINED BY USING GOOGLE SEARCH BY IMAGE MAY BE BANNED FOR AN INDETERMINATE PERIOD!
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: Carnut on March 19, 2013, 05:43:32 AM: Experts?
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: kwgibbs on March 19, 2013, 01:59:07 PM: Is it a custom built daimler?
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: Carnut on March 19, 2013, 03:42:07 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 19, 2013, 01:59:07 PM
Is it a custom built daimler?

No!
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: WayneB on March 19, 2013, 06:17:11 PM: Anything to do with Nizamuddin "Leepu"Awila?
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: Carnut on March 19, 2013, 07:58:51 PM: Quote from: WayneB on March 19, 2013, 06:17:11 PM
Anything to do with Nizamuddin "Leepu"Awila?

No..
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: kwgibbs on March 20, 2013, 06:08:18 PM: Rolls-royce custom?
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: targhediferro on March 20, 2013, 06:18:12 PM: Is it simply a wrech in a dump-yard?
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: Carnut on March 20, 2013, 07:29:15 PM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 20, 2013, 06:08:18 PM
Rolls-royce custom?

Think the only Rolls-Royce part is the grille..
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: Carnut on March 20, 2013, 07:30:03 PM: Quote from: targhediferro on March 20, 2013, 06:18:12 PM
Is it simply a wrech in a dump-yard?

No: someone is very proud of this creation!
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: kwgibbs on March 20, 2013, 10:08:02 PM: Did this have 3 tail lights?
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: Carnut on March 21, 2013, 05:22:34 AM: Quote from: kwgibbs on March 20, 2013, 10:08:02 PM
Did this have 3 tail lights?

This is the only picture I've been able to find of this car so I can't help you there!
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: sixtee5cuda on March 21, 2013, 08:10:08 AM: Constructed in the UK?
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: Carnut on March 21, 2013, 08:28:27 AM: Quote from: sixtee5cuda on March 21, 2013, 08:10:08 AM
Constructed in the UK?

No.
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: WayneB on March 22, 2013, 12:45:57 PM: I keep coming back to this one out of morbid curiosity. :(

Is this piece of fine craftsmanship and design taking place in Eastern Europe?
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: sixtee5cuda on March 22, 2013, 01:33:22 PM: Constructed in the U.S.A.?
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: Carnut on March 22, 2013, 02:54:59 PM: Neither Eastern Europe nor the USA.
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: WayneB on March 22, 2013, 06:18:55 PM: Mexico or further south?
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: Carnut on March 22, 2013, 08:11:07 PM: Quote from: WayneB on March 22, 2013, 06:18:55 PM
Mexico or further south?

Much further south!
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: RayTheRat on March 23, 2013, 05:45:00 PM: Australia?
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: Carnut on March 23, 2013, 08:25:30 PM: Quote from: RayTheRat on March 23, 2013, 05:45:00 PM
Australia?

No.
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: RayTheRat on March 23, 2013, 09:36:12 PM: Predictably, New Zealand?
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: sixtee5cuda on March 23, 2013, 11:20:54 PM: Argentina?
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: Carnut on March 24, 2013, 01:13:53 PM: New Zealand is right!
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: Carnut on April 02, 2013, 05:22:42 AM: Professionals?
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: Wendax on April 02, 2013, 08:23:18 AM: That's a mighty large hood. Is there an aero engine underneath?
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: pnegyesi on April 02, 2013, 08:37:00 AM: A mazda MX5, somewhat modified with twin turbo jag V12 and NOS, lurking in Auckland
Title: Re: NEH 2552
Post by: Carnut on April 02, 2013, 09:00:09 AM: Quote from: Wendax on April 02, 2013, 08:23:18 AM
That's a mighty large hood. Is there an aero engine underneath?

No aero engine..

Quote from: pnegyesi on April 02, 2013, 08:37:00 AM
A mazda MX5, somewhat modified with twin turbo jag V12 and NOS, lurking in Auckland

..because that is indeed what it is!
Well done Pal and 1 point to you.
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 2552: Mazda MX5 Rolls with twin turbo Jaguar V12 and NOS
Post by: Carnut on April 09, 2013, 05:34:35 AM: Here's the finished article!:
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 2552: Mazda MX5 Rolls with twin turbo Jaguar V12 and NOS
Post by: sixtee5cuda on April 09, 2013, 07:39:58 AM: Some clearer images, including a rear view:
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 2552: Mazda MX5 Rolls with twin turbo Jaguar V12 and NOS
Post by: Wendax on April 09, 2013, 08:04:39 AM: :headache:
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 2552: Mazda MX5 Rolls with twin turbo Jaguar V12 and NOS
Post by: Carnut on April 09, 2013, 09:02:26 AM: Rolls-Royce would no doubt have something to say about this car if they knew of its existence.
The do NOT like RR grilles adorning cars they didn't make..!
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 2552: Mazda MX5 Rolls with twin turbo Jaguar V12 and NOS
Post by: WayneB on April 09, 2013, 03:56:05 PM: Do you have any photo's of the engine?

I have a 1988 Jaguar XJ12 and was interested in his turbo installation.
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 2552: Mazda MX5 Rolls with twin turbo Jaguar V12 and NOS
Post by: sixtee5cuda on April 09, 2013, 09:54:01 PM: I haven't seen any pictures of the engine, sorry.
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 2552: Mazda MX5 Rolls with twin turbo Jaguar V12 and NOS
Post by: Carnut on April 10, 2013, 05:01:56 AM: Quote from: WayneB on April 09, 2013, 03:56:05 PM
Do you have any photo's of the engine?

I have a 1988 Jaguar XJ12 and was interested in his turbo installation.

I'm afraid not, no.