Solved - NEH 2708: SS2 Supercharged Special built 1930s

[Carnut]

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

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[Carnut]

Experts?

[nicanary]

Dumb as it might seem, that radiator grille reminds me of the Jowett Bradford van.

[Carnut]

Dumb as it might seem, that radiator grille reminds me of the Jowett Bradford van.

It's not a Jowett Bradford van!
(Nor a Jowett of any other kind either..)

[nicanary]

British ?

[Carnut]

British ?

Yes!

[nicanary]

Ace wheel trims hide a multitude of sins. Is it Ford 10hp based ?

[Carnut]

Ace wheel trims hide a multitude of sins. Is it Ford 10hp based ?

Not Ford-based.

[nicanary]

Looks a bit too big for an Austin 7 - is it Riley based ?

[Carnut]

Looks a bit too big for an Austin 7 - is it Riley based ?

No!

[nicanary]

I must be bored - some of my posts are not thought through.

That radiator looks quite far forward. Is this a special based on a BSA FWD frame ?

[Carnut]

I must be bored - some of my posts are not thought through.

That radiator looks quite far forward. Is this a special based on a BSA FWD frame ?

No, not BSA-based.

[nicanary]

It's probably a special built by a gifted amateur who had connections with the trade - it wears trade plates. I'll almost certainly not solve it. 

I reckon it's built on a mundane chassis. Let's go for.... oh, Morris ?

[Carnut]

It's probably a special built by a gifted amateur who had connections with the trade - it wears trade plates. I'll almost certainly not solve it. 

I reckon it's built on a mundane chassis. Let's go for.... oh, Morris ?

It is a home-built special, yes, and does use proprietary chassis and mechanicals, but not Morris!

[nicanary]

Standard ?

[Carnut]

Standard ?

..'fraid not!

[nicanary]

Oh, I suppose I'd better try it - Austin based ?

[Carnut]

Oh, I suppose I'd better try it - Austin based ?

You needn't have bothered!  Not Austin..

[nicanary]

Rover ?

[Carnut]

Rover ?

No, not a Rover

[nicanary]

My eyes are dim, my legs are weak..... But I reckon I can see a letter A on the bonnet mascot.  Maybe the owner's name, but it might be an Alvis ?

[Carnut]

My eyes are dim, my legs are weak..... But I reckon I can see a letter A on the bonnet mascot.  Maybe the owner's name, but it might be an Alvis ?

No, I'm afraid it's not an Alvis either!

[D-type]

Could it be based on a Singer?

[Carnut]

Could it be based on a Singer?

It's not, no.

[Carnut]

Standard ?

..'fraid not!

As a matter of fact I suppose I misled you here.
Although it's not based on a Standard as such there is however a Standard connection.

I'll therefore lock this for you for your next reply.