Solved - NEH 1793: Ciguar D55 2CV-based Jaguar XK-SS 'replica'

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Carnut

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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sixtee5cuda

#1
May 03, 2012, 05:03:14 PM
The bonnet line often gives this away.  Is it based on an Austin-Healey?

Carnut

#2
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!
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Paul Jaray

#3
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... ;)

Carnut

#4
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!
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Carnut

#5
May 10, 2012, 05:18:00 AM
Experts?
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Delorean

#6
May 10, 2012, 05:59:29 AM
Citroën-based?

Carnut

#7
May 10, 2012, 06:00:53 AM
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Delorean

#8
May 10, 2012, 06:09:29 AM
Wild guess: it's based on a Citroën 2CV and replicates a Jaguar D-type?

Carnut

#9
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.
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Delorean

#10
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?

Carnut

#11
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!
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Delorean

#12
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?

Carnut

#13
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.
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Delorean

#14
May 10, 2012, 10:38:49 AM
I'm out of Jaguars it looks like (although that's no reference offcourse ...)

UK then?

Carnut

#15
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!
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RayTheRat

#16
May 10, 2012, 12:07:30 PM
Jag XKSS, 2cv platform built in the US.

Carnut

#17
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!
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Carnut

#18
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..:

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RayTheRat

#19
May 11, 2012, 08:24:24 AM Last Edit: May 11, 2012, 09:01:48 AM by RayTheRat
XK SS "replica" - yes!
2CV base - yes, already established
US built - no!

Built in Netherlands?


Delorean

#20
May 11, 2012, 08:33:53 AM
It's not Belgian, is it? (according to the size and color of the numberplate)

Carnut

#21
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!
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RayTheRat

#22
May 11, 2012, 09:42:31 AM
XK SS "replica" - yes!
2CV base - yes, already established
US built - no!

Built in Netherlands?

Carnut

#23
May 11, 2012, 10:19:39 AM
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RayTheRat

#24
May 11, 2012, 10:26:36 AM
UK?
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