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Puzzles, Games and Name That Car => Solved AutoPuzzles => 2015 => Topic started by: Wendax on January 31, 2015, 01:39:32 AM

Title: Solved: Wendax 1491 - Cèdre 1000 Cofreth
Post by: Wendax on January 31, 2015, 01:39:32 AM: A rather sad face.

For one point, please respond and identify this car.
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Post by: Wendax on February 07, 2015, 01:35:53 AM: up
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Post by: Wendax on February 14, 2015, 01:51:31 AM: up again
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Post by: 4popoid on February 14, 2015, 02:16:33 AM: Electric powered?
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Post by: Wendax on February 14, 2015, 06:04:48 AM: Yes
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Post by: targhediferro on February 14, 2015, 06:18:47 AM: Italian?
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Post by: Wendax on February 14, 2015, 06:58:06 AM: No
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Post by: 4popoid on February 14, 2015, 11:54:49 AM: Manufactured in the USA?
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Post by: Wendax on February 14, 2015, 01:16:23 PM: No
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Post by: Hiawatha on February 14, 2015, 01:32:18 PM: From UK?
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Post by: Wendax on February 14, 2015, 02:40:09 PM: No
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Post by: targhediferro on February 14, 2015, 02:42:31 PM: Greek?
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Post by: Wendax on February 14, 2015, 02:58:35 PM: No
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Post by: 4popoid on February 14, 2015, 03:34:38 PM: From Europe?
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Post by: Wendax on February 14, 2015, 03:44:33 PM: Yes
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Post by: 4popoid on February 14, 2015, 03:47:06 PM: French marque?
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Post by: Wendax on February 14, 2015, 03:59:30 PM: Yes
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Post by: 4popoid on February 14, 2015, 04:18:03 PM: Cedre?
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Post by: Wendax on February 14, 2015, 04:44:08 PM: Yes, locked for you to find the model.
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Post by: 4popoid on February 14, 2015, 11:45:24 PM: Thanks for the lock Gerd. I have been out of the house much of the day, and will be all of tomorrow, so I haven't had any time to research this one. Still, since this is probably my only opportunity for at least 24 hours, I will give it a try with the only model that comes to mind. Is this a Cedre Midinette?
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Post by: Wendax on February 15, 2015, 03:01:06 AM: No, still locked for you.
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Post by: 4popoid on February 15, 2015, 06:15:36 AM: On my way out the door, I'll try: Solaire.
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Post by: Wendax on February 15, 2015, 07:02:19 AM: No, locked for one more guess.
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Post by: 4popoid on February 16, 2015, 01:18:08 AM: I haven't had time for extensive research, and the results that I have gotten have not been particularly fruitful. I have found a number of model names and a few pictures, but none of the pictures match the puzzle car. It's likely incorrect, but for my last shot I'll try: Cedre Mini 1.
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Post by: Wendax on February 16, 2015, 02:14:28 AM: No, unlocked and open for all.
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Post by: 4popoid on February 16, 2015, 02:18:03 AM: Soubrette?
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Post by: Wendax on February 16, 2015, 02:28:22 AM: No
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Post by: 4popoid on February 16, 2015, 02:42:01 AM: Cedre 5 kW?
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Post by: Wendax on February 16, 2015, 02:53:25 AM: No
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Post by: 4popoid on February 16, 2015, 02:57:13 AM: Cedre 1000?
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Post by: Wendax on February 16, 2015, 03:21:17 AM: That is part of the name: Cèdre 1000 xyz (don't count the letters).
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Post by: Paul Jaray on February 16, 2015, 03:35:34 AM: Cedre 1000 Midinette?
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Post by: Wendax on February 16, 2015, 03:39:29 AM: No
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Post by: 4popoid on February 16, 2015, 03:39:39 AM: Cèdre 1000 Carra
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Post by: oko94 on February 16, 2015, 03:46:01 AM: Cèdre 1000 Electrique ?
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Post by: Paul Jaray on February 16, 2015, 03:49:12 AM: Cedre 1000 Cofreth!
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Post by: Wendax on February 16, 2015, 03:57:38 AM: Yes, I'll post a clearer picture tonight.
Title: Re: Solved: Wendax 1491 - Cèdre 1000 Cofreth
Post by: Wendax on February 16, 2015, 01:00:38 PM: Here it is, next to a five-wheel Cèdre:
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Post by: Tom_I on February 16, 2015, 02:44:44 PM: Does anyone have any more information about this little van? I found the prospectus online that the photo above was taken from, and it certainly looks as if "Cofreth" is the model name, but the logo on the side of the van is a registered trade mark of what, at the time, was a heating and energy management company.

It subsequently became ELYO Cofreth S.A., and after other changes of name and ownership became part of the Cofely division of the GDF Suez empire.

So what's the story? Was this company involved in the development of the van, or did they commission it, or what? I'd like to think that if the answer was obvious, I'd have been able to work it out, but I can't, and my schoolboy French is not really up to trying to delve into it further. The signpainting on the van obviously says more, but it's not clear enough to make out. I just wondered if anyone could shed any light on this.

Thanks in anticipation...
Title: Re: Solved: Wendax 1491 - Cèdre 1000 Cofreth
Post by: Wendax on February 16, 2015, 03:41:35 PM: I didn't know about this little van before I came across that sales sheet picture. I'd like to know more, too.