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Title: Solved - NEH 1793: Ciguar D55 2CV-based Jaguar XK-SS 'replica'
Post by: Carnut on May 03, 2012, 07:47:52 AM
I don't know who built this, but what's it meant to be a replica of, what is it based on and where was it built - for 1 point?

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Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: sixtee5cuda on May 03, 2012, 05:03:14 PM
The bonnet line often gives this away.  Is it based on an Austin-Healey?
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Carnut on May 04, 2012, 03:55:00 AM
Quote from: sixtee5cuda on May 03, 2012, 05:03:14 PM
The bonnet line often gives this away.  Is it based on an Austin-Healey?


No!
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Paul Jaray on May 04, 2012, 12:40:55 PM
Quote from: Carnut on May 03, 2012, 07:47:52 AM
I don't know who built this, but what's it meant to be a replica of, what is it based on and where was it built - for 1 point?


I do... ;)
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Carnut on May 04, 2012, 01:36:53 PM
Quote from: Paul Jaray on May 04, 2012, 12:40:55 PM
Quote from: Carnut on May 03, 2012, 07:47:52 AM
I don't know who built this, but what's it meant to be a replica of, what is it based on and where was it built - for 1 point?


I do... ;)

Aha!
Maybe an extra point for the name of the builder then!
It might even reach the Pro's!
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Carnut on May 10, 2012, 05:18:00 AM
Experts?
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Delorean on May 10, 2012, 05:59:29 AM
Citroën-based?
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Carnut on May 10, 2012, 06:00:53 AM
Quote from: Delorean on May 10, 2012, 05:59:29 AM
Citroën-based?

Yes.
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Delorean on May 10, 2012, 06:09:29 AM
Wild guess: it's based on a Citroën 2CV and replicates a Jaguar D-type?
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Carnut on May 10, 2012, 07:11:05 AM
Quote from: Delorean on May 10, 2012, 06:09:29 AM
Wild guess: it's based on a Citroën 2CV and replicates a Jaguar D-type?

It is based on a 2CV, yes.
It's not a replica of a D-Type but something very similar..
And where was it built?
I'll lock it for you for 24  hours to see what you can find since you've got the basics right so far.
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Delorean on May 10, 2012, 07:32:13 AM
Maybe a Jaguar E-type then?

Is this a kit-car that was for sale for everybody? Or is it a private 'design' by someone?

Built in France, maybe?
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Carnut on May 10, 2012, 10:01:33 AM
Quote from: Delorean on May 10, 2012, 07:32:13 AM
Maybe a Jaguar E-type then?

Is this a kit-car that was for sale for everybody? Or is it a private 'design' by someone?

Built in France, maybe?

Not E-Type and not built in France either!
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Delorean on May 10, 2012, 10:21:22 AM
If not a D- or E-type, maybe a C-type?

UK-kit maybe?

Is this a kit-car that was for sale for everybody? Or is it a private 'design' by someone?
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Carnut on May 10, 2012, 10:31:17 AM
Quote from: Delorean on May 10, 2012, 10:21:22 AM
If not a D- or E-type, maybe a C-type?

UK-kit maybe?

Is this a kit-car that was for sale for everybody? Or is it a private 'design' by someone?

Not a C-type either.
It's a one-off, not a kit car.
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Delorean on May 10, 2012, 10:38:49 AM
I'm out of Jaguars it looks like (although that's no reference offcourse ...)

UK then?
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Carnut on May 10, 2012, 11:29:59 AM
Quote from: Delorean on May 10, 2012, 10:38:49 AM
I'm out of Jaguars it looks like (although that's no reference offcourse ...)

UK then?

Yes, but you're mistaken moving away from Jaguars!
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: RayTheRat on May 10, 2012, 12:07:30 PM
Jag XKSS, 2cv platform built in the US.
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Carnut on May 10, 2012, 02:25:10 PM
Quote from: RayTheRat on May 10, 2012, 12:07:30 PM
Jag XKSS, 2cv platform built in the US.

XK SS "replica" - yes!
2CV base - yes, already established
US built - no!
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Carnut on May 11, 2012, 07:54:17 AM
Here's a rear view clearly showing the optimistic Jaguar XK-SS script - if you've got very good eyesight, that is..:

Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: RayTheRat on May 11, 2012, 08:24:24 AM
XK SS "replica" - yes!
2CV base - yes, already established
US built - no!

Built in Netherlands?


Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Delorean on May 11, 2012, 08:33:53 AM
It's not Belgian, is it? (according to the size and color of the numberplate)
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Carnut on May 11, 2012, 08:51:18 AM
Quote from: Delorean on May 11, 2012, 08:33:53 AM
It's not Belgian, is it? (according to the size and color of the numberplate)

No, it's not Belgian.
Most EU plates are of similar size and shape these days.
Blame the Brussels bureaucrats!
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: RayTheRat on May 11, 2012, 09:42:31 AM
XK SS "replica" - yes!
2CV base - yes, already established
US built - no!

Built in Netherlands?
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Carnut on May 11, 2012, 10:19:39 AM
Quote from: RayTheRat on May 11, 2012, 09:42:31 AM
Built in Netherlands?


No.
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: RayTheRat on May 11, 2012, 10:26:36 AM
UK?
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Carnut on May 11, 2012, 10:59:53 AM
Quote from: RayTheRat on May 11, 2012, 10:26:36 AM
UK?


No, not UK-built.
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: gilescooperuk on May 18, 2012, 06:23:14 PM
French?
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: RayTheRat on May 18, 2012, 08:50:53 PM
Holland?
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Carnut on May 19, 2012, 08:35:17 AM
Neither French- nor Dutch-built.
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: D-type on May 19, 2012, 10:29:28 AM
USA
Netherlands
UK
France

???
Spain?
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Carnut on May 19, 2012, 01:50:57 PM
Quote from: D-type on May 19, 2012, 10:29:28 AM
USA
Netherlands
UK
France

???
Spain?
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: sixtee5cuda on May 19, 2012, 02:42:56 PM
Built in Italy?
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: RayTheRat on May 19, 2012, 05:48:59 PM
Quote from: Carnut on May 19, 2012, 01:50:57 PM
Quote from: D-type on May 19, 2012, 10:29:28 AM
USA
Netherlands
UK
France

???
Spain
Belgium

I guess we can try to knock a few others out...Lichtenstein, Monaco or Luxembourg?  ;D

Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Carnut on May 19, 2012, 07:17:14 PM
Who said Belgium?
It's wrong anyway!
Assuming it was you Ray, I can't answer any of the others since you're only allowed one guess at a time.
We have to have that rule otherwise there's nothing to stop one person putting multiple guesses (thousands even) to cover all angles!
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: RayTheRat on May 19, 2012, 07:25:47 PM
Reply 21 said it's not from Belgium.

I understand the "one at a time" rule.  My poor attempt at humor was brought on by fatigue and sunburn.   :bag:
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: roger on May 20, 2012, 01:35:01 AM
Switzerland ?
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Carnut on May 20, 2012, 01:48:32 PM
Quote from: roger on May 20, 2012, 01:35:01 AM
Switzerland ?

Not there either!
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: D-type on May 20, 2012, 03:50:38 PM
USA
Netherlands
UK
France
Spain
Belgium
Switzerland


Nobody has actually asked: was it built in a European country?
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: thorax on May 20, 2012, 03:56:35 PM
Germany?
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Carnut on May 20, 2012, 06:12:10 PM
Quote from: D-type on May 20, 2012, 03:50:38 PM
Nobody has actually asked: was it built in a European country?

Yes...

Quote from: thorax on May 20, 2012, 03:56:35 PM
Germany?

...and No!
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: D-type on May 20, 2012, 06:15:06 PM
USA
Netherlands
UK
France
Spain
Belgium
Switzerland
Germany


Where's left?  Scandinavia?

Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: gilescooperuk on May 20, 2012, 06:18:18 PM
italy
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: gilescooperuk on May 20, 2012, 06:20:00 PM
Mind you if you go by the annual cheesefest which is Eurovision - there are almost 40 countries to choose from!
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Carnut on May 21, 2012, 07:51:02 AM
Quote from: gilescooperuk on May 20, 2012, 06:18:18 PM
italy

Not Italy..

Quote from: D-type on May 20, 2012, 06:15:06 PM
Where's left?  Scandinavia?



:nod:
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Carnut on May 24, 2012, 03:58:09 AM
I know there are Pro's who know...
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Wendax on May 24, 2012, 04:06:32 AM
It is from Denmark.

Whoever is able to decipher the logo might find the name of its builder... CLOUAN D.K.???
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Carnut on May 24, 2012, 05:07:25 AM
1 point for Wendax for identifying the country of build.
Still 1 point on offer for definitively identifying who built it; since PJ has already said he knows I'll lock it for him for 24 hours to post it!
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Paul Jaray on May 24, 2012, 05:08:11 AM
The nickname is Ciguar D55 (Citroen-Jaguar).
There were 2 of them, this one, 2cv-based, and another one, based on an Ami Super with a back fin in the 'Le Mans' style.
Builder should be Mr. Helmuth Flemming, who also built an Ami-based Cobra replica.
Info taken from the web...
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Wendax on May 24, 2012, 05:23:27 AM
Quote from: Paul Jaray on May 24, 2012, 05:08:11 AM
Ciguar
:doh:
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: Carnut on May 24, 2012, 06:04:24 AM
Quote from: Paul Jaray on May 24, 2012, 05:08:11 AM
The nickname is Ciguar D55 (Citroen-Jaguar).
There were 2 of them, this one, 2cv-based, and another one, based on an Ami Super with a back fin in the 'Le Mans' style.
Builder should be Mr. Helmuth Flemming, who also built an Ami-based Cobra replica.
Info taken from the web...

Brilliant!
Title: Re: NEH 1793
Post by: RayTheRat on May 24, 2012, 10:05:16 AM
Quote from: Wendax on May 24, 2012, 05:23:27 AM
Quote from: Paul Jaray on May 24, 2012, 05:08:11 AM
Ciguar
:doh:

+1!
Title: NEH 4514
Post by: Carnut on February 19, 2016, 07:17:52 AM
What's this, based on what and built where - for 1 point?:

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Title: Re: NEH 4514
Post by: Carnut on February 26, 2016, 05:30:23 AM
Experts?
Title: Re: NEH 4514
Post by: frederick59 on February 26, 2016, 06:16:46 AM
Wheels seems to come from a Renault 4,I gather that the base is Renault
Title: Re: NEH 4514
Post by: Carnut on February 26, 2016, 07:07:19 AM
Quote from: frederick59 on February 26, 2016, 06:16:46 AM
Wheels seems to come from a Renault 4,I gather that the base is Renault

No, the base is not Renault..
Title: Re: NEH 4514
Post by: Carnut on March 25, 2016, 07:30:40 AM
Pro's with under 400 points?
Title: Re: NEH 4514
Post by: sixtee5cuda on March 25, 2016, 08:19:00 AM
Asra from Denmark, based on a 2CV

Never mind, seems mis-labeled
Title: Re: NEH 4514
Post by: sixtee5cuda on March 25, 2016, 08:23:21 AM
It does seem to be based on a 2CV, and it is supposed to be a Jaguar
Title: Re: NEH 4514
Post by: dzima1985 on March 25, 2016, 09:02:32 AM
Ciguar D55  :)
http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/2012-41/solved-neh-1793-ciguar-d55-2cv-based-jaguar-xk-ss-'replica'/msg209752/#msg209752
Title: Re: NEH 4514
Post by: Carnut on March 25, 2016, 10:58:20 AM
Quote from: sixtee5cuda on March 25, 2016, 08:19:00 AM
Asra from Denmark, based on a 2CV

Never mind, seems mis-labeled

Actually that was the answer I was looking for..
An Asra has been puzzled before but looks nothing like this car; I thought they'd diversified...

I'd forgotten it was one of my own puzzles and had a different name..
I'll give dzima a point for spotting that and merge them.

Quote from: dzima1985 on March 25, 2016, 09:02:32 AM
Ciguar D55  :)
http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/2012-41/solved-neh-1793-ciguar-d55-2cv-based-jaguar-xk-ss-'replica'/msg209752/#msg209752