What's this, by whom, from when - for 1 point?:
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Experts?
Austin base?
Kalmar-based?
Neither Austin nor Kalmar based.
is this car British?
Vauxhall base?
MCW Metrocab Prototype No2 built in 1970
Quote from: frederick59 on June 05, 2013, 12:44:53 PM
Vauxhall base?
No Vauxhall in it...
Quote from: Brokkenpiloot on June 05, 2013, 01:00:42 PM
MCW Metrocab Prototype No2 built in 1970
..but it is indeed a 1970 Metrocab prototype, although I'd have to check if it's no. 2 or no. 1
But would you just like to clarify who actually built it?
Also, although I didn't ask for it so it's not crucial for the point, perhaps you can also say what it's based on?
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Built by Henleycraft, based on Ford (Transit?)
Quote from: Brokkenpiloot on June 05, 2013, 02:25:44 PM
Built by Henleycraft, based on Ford (Transit?)
Yes, they made the GRP body, but on whose behalf?
I'll give you a clue: they were part of MCW..
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Cammell Laird ship builders
Quote from: Brokkenpiloot on June 05, 2013, 03:15:28 PM
Cammell Laird ship builders
Yes indeed, it's the first prototype by Cammell Laird, part of the Metro-Cammell-Weymann group of companies. It dates from 1970 and was based on the geriatric Beardmore taxi. It had a 1760 cc Perkins diesel engine and a gearbox and other running gear from a Ford Transit van. The grille was from a Cortina Mk II. A second prototype was built and entered service in 1971. Based on the results of trials full-scale production was planned.
But Carbodies, the makers of the iconic London Cab (FX4) made sure Cammell Laird knew they would always sell their car for £100 less, which influenced the decision to can this Metrocab.
Not forever, however, as 15 years later a Metrocab did enter service with plastic bodywork made by Reliant, and was reasonably successful.
1 point to you!
Here are some more pictures of this prototype, including the un-modified puzzle picture:
Little mistake in the topic name: Prototype ;)
No photo any more so here's one: