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Solved - NEH 3234: 1954 Vauxley AKA Bentley Vauxha - Bentley-Vauxhall Special

Started by Carnut, January 21, 2014, 07:53:54 AM

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Carnut

January 21, 2014, 07:53:54 AM Last Edit: February 18, 2014, 06:38:14 AM by Carnut
What's this, from when, who built it and to whom does it belong - for 1 point?:

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

#1
January 24, 2014, 10:12:10 AM
Built in the UK?

Carnut

#2
January 24, 2014, 10:48:08 AM
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Carnut

#3
February 04, 2014, 06:03:50 AM
Experts?
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frederick59

#4
February 04, 2014, 08:45:02 PM
is  this car based on a Austin A40?

Carnut

#5
February 05, 2014, 04:19:43 AM
Quote from: frederick59 on February 04, 2014, 08:45:02 PM
is  this car based on a Austin A40?

It's not based on any Austin!
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richard cuyler

#6
February 05, 2014, 12:18:55 PM
Not an Austin, but it looks as if the Austin J-type (pedal car) influenced its styling rather heavily.
;D ;D

exekiel

#7
February 06, 2014, 09:09:29 PM
a jowett?

Carnut

#8
February 07, 2014, 04:09:05 AM
Quote from: exekiel on February 06, 2014, 09:09:29 PM
a jowett?

No, but I can see why you might think so!
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frederick59

#9
February 07, 2014, 07:52:11 AM
Wolseley?

Carnut

#10
February 07, 2014, 09:03:22 AM
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frederick59

#11
February 07, 2014, 10:08:12 AM
Humber?

Carnut

#12
February 07, 2014, 10:25:57 AM
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AlexFrance

#13
February 07, 2014, 10:52:36 AM
Triumph?

Carnut

#14
February 07, 2014, 10:54:35 AM
Quote from: AlexFrance on February 07, 2014, 10:52:36 AM
Triumph?

Nothing Triumphant about it either..!
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frederick59

#15
February 08, 2014, 12:31:25 AM
Sunbeam? :-\

Carnut

#16
February 08, 2014, 06:06:06 AM
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FrontMan

#17
February 14, 2014, 09:31:48 AM
Alvis TA14, and it's so damned ugly I'd guess at Abbot.  I don't care who owns this horror, as I won't be making a bid!

Carnut

#18
February 14, 2014, 09:47:38 AM
Quote from: FrontMan on February 14, 2014, 09:31:48 AM
Alvis TA14, and it's so damned ugly I'd guess at Abbot.  I don't care who owns this horror, as I won't be making a bid!

Neither an Alvis nor by Abbott!
Somebody loves it, though..
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Carnut

#19
February 18, 2014, 04:41:02 AM
Shouldn't last long with the Pro's...
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targhediferro

#20
February 18, 2014, 05:59:13 AM
Wheels are from a Vauxhall Velox L type from 1949.  Is this the base car?

AlexFrance

#21
February 18, 2014, 06:19:10 AM
It is one of two 1955 Vauxhall-Bentley Special, nicknamed « Vauxley », built by a Bentley mechanic and a Vauxhall mechanic, and currently owned by singer/songwriter Joan Armatrading. It is powered by a Straight 6 Cresta engine and the car uses genuine Bentley parts.

Carnut

#22
February 18, 2014, 06:31:54 AM Last Edit: February 18, 2014, 07:40:42 AM by Carnut
Quote from: targhediferro on February 18, 2014, 05:59:13 AM
Wheels are from a Vauxhall Velox L type from 1949.  Is this the base car?

Well spotted..

Quote from: AlexFrance on February 18, 2014, 06:19:10 AM
It is one of two 1955 Vauxhall-Bentley Special, nicknamed « Vauxley », built by a Bentley mechanic and a Vauxhall mechanic, and currently owned by singer/songwriter Joan Armatrading. It is powered by a Straight 6 Cresta engine and the car uses genuine Bentley parts.

..but beaten to it by AlexFrance!
Well done.
She has actually put the car up For Sale so now is someone's chance to own this (not quite) unique car.
Apparently these guys made 2, one for each of them.
Depending on where you read about them one was called the Vauxley and the other the Bentley Vauxha, although I'm not sure I believe that as some sites only refer to the two Vauxleys...

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Carnut

#23
June 30, 2020, 09:25:22 AM
Ths car is For Sale again and is featured in a new puzzle; there is evidence there that the story in this thread is complete rubbish and this car is in fact a factory concept from 1948!

The new puzzle (with which this won't be merged as this has a different, if wrong, heading) can be found here:

https://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/2017-46/sac1401/

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