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Title: Solved - NEH 4964: Russell France Dart - 1965-76
Post by: Carnut on November 02, 2016, 08:39:09 AM
What's this, by whom, from when - for 1 point?:

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Title: Re: NEH 4964
Post by: Carnut on November 16, 2016, 05:11:37 AM
Experts?
Title: Re: NEH 4964
Post by: richard cuyler on November 16, 2016, 12:03:58 PM
Is it a prototype, or someone messing with our heads by trying to make a convertible out of an AMC car? ??? ???
Title: Re: NEH 4964
Post by: mekubb on November 16, 2016, 04:18:30 PM
A Granada derivate ?
Title: Re: NEH 4964
Post by: Carnut on November 17, 2016, 05:01:04 AM
Quote from: richard cuyler on November 16, 2016, 12:03:58 PM
Is it a prototype, or someone messing with our heads by trying to make a convertible out of an AMC car? ??? ???

No, it achieved some sort of production I believe..
Quote from: mekubb on November 16, 2016, 04:18:30 PM
A Granada derivate ?

Not 100% sure what it was based on, but it wasn't an AMC or a Granada..
Title: Re: NEH 4964
Post by: dracu777 on November 29, 2016, 01:39:17 PM
Are those Morris headlights?
Title: Re: NEH 4964
Post by: Lorenzo721 on November 29, 2016, 07:16:26 PM
Maybe from South Africa?
Title: Re: NEH 4964
Post by: Carnut on November 30, 2016, 04:35:29 AM
Quote from: dracu777 on November 29, 2016, 01:39:17 PM
Are those Morris headlights?

The whole front end looks a bit Hillman Hunter-ish to me, but I really don't know what they're from.

Quote from: Lorenzo721 on November 29, 2016, 07:16:26 PM
Maybe from South Africa?

No..
Title: Re: NEH 4964
Post by: dracu777 on November 30, 2016, 09:08:53 AM
Australia?
Title: Re: NEH 4964
Post by: Carnut on November 30, 2016, 11:19:11 AM
Quote from: dracu777 on November 30, 2016, 09:08:53 AM
Australia?

No.
Title: Re: NEH 4964
Post by: dracu777 on November 30, 2016, 03:17:56 PM
New Zealand?
Title: Re: NEH 4964
Post by: Carnut on December 01, 2016, 04:02:29 AM
Quote from: dracu777 on November 30, 2016, 03:17:56 PM
New Zealand?

Yes!
Title: Re: NEH 4964
Post by: dracu777 on December 01, 2016, 09:54:42 AM
There's a certain Dodge Dart-ness to the shape of the sloping roof. Any relation?
Title: Re: NEH 4964
Post by: Carnut on December 01, 2016, 01:14:40 PM
Quote from: dracu777 on December 01, 2016, 09:54:42 AM
There's a certain Dodge Dart-ness to the shape of the sloping roof. Any relation?

Not that I'm aware of.
Title: Re: NEH 4964
Post by: dracu777 on December 01, 2016, 04:46:38 PM
Is it based on a British car?
Title: Re: NEH 4964
Post by: dracu777 on December 01, 2016, 05:19:14 PM
I have found references of this car attributed to Russell France and it was called the "Dart". Made sometime in the late 60's to mid 70's. I have not been able to find any other info on it, which is a bummer, because I'm really curious about it.
Title: Re: NEH 4964
Post by: Carnut on December 02, 2016, 05:06:55 AM
That's all I've been able to find too, no more pictures and no more information.
Well done!
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 4964: Russell France Dart - 1965-76
Post by: Otto Puzzell on December 03, 2016, 03:50:46 AM
A little more info herein:

Title: Re: Solved - NEH 4964: Russell France Dart - 1965-76
Post by: Carnut on December 03, 2016, 07:41:06 AM
Thanks Otto, that's an absolutely fascinating story you've managed to dig out somehow.
He really made a good fist of it - it's a great looking car.
I wonder if any of them have survived.
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 4964: Russell France Dart - 1965-76
Post by: dracu777 on December 05, 2016, 04:10:53 PM
This is a fantastic find Otto! Thank you for this!