Solved - NEH 2705: Metrocab prototype No. 1 - 1970

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Carnut

May 24, 2013, 12:21:20 PM Last Edit: June 08, 2013, 03:20:33 PM by Carnut
What's this, by whom, from when - for 1 point?:

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Carnut

#1
June 05, 2013, 05:50:59 AM
Experts?
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frederick59

#2
June 05, 2013, 11:00:45 AM
Austin base?

kwgibbs

#3
June 05, 2013, 11:01:56 AM
Kalmar-based?

Carnut

#4
June 05, 2013, 12:20:21 PM
Neither Austin nor Kalmar based.
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frederick59

#5
June 05, 2013, 12:21:23 PM
is this car British?

Carnut

#6
June 05, 2013, 12:22:20 PM
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frederick59

#7
June 05, 2013, 12:44:53 PM
Vauxhall base?

Brokkenpiloot

#8
June 05, 2013, 01:00:42 PM
MCW Metrocab Prototype No2 built in 1970

Carnut

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June 05, 2013, 02:16:10 PM
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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Brokkenpiloot

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June 05, 2013, 02:25:44 PM
Built by Henleycraft, based on Ford (Transit?)

Carnut

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June 05, 2013, 02:41:40 PM
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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Brokkenpiloot

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June 05, 2013, 03:15:28 PM
Cammell Laird ship builders

Carnut

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June 05, 2013, 04:08:03 PM Last Edit: June 05, 2013, 06:57:05 PM by Carnut
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.

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Carnut

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June 06, 2013, 05:07:05 AM
Here are some more pictures of this prototype, including the un-modified puzzle picture:

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dzima1985

#15
June 08, 2013, 12:55:42 AM
Little mistake in the topic name: Prototype  ;)

Carnut

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August 12, 2018, 08:46:56 AM
No photo any more so here's one:

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