Some of you may notice a theme to a few of these puzzles. If you do, then you'll know where to look!
What could this car possibly be?
Experts?
Looks like a Ferrari but what I can see of the mechanicals suggests Cooper - Bristol base?
Quote from: tobytwirl on April 28, 2018, 06:42:05 AM
Looks like a Ferrari but what I can see of the mechanicals suggests Cooper - Bristol base?
It's not a Cooper-Bristol, but you have identified a connection.
I can't count, the Bristol engine is 6 cylinder so is the connection Cooper? Is it a Cooper - Alta?
Quote from: tobytwirl on April 28, 2018, 07:31:34 AM
I can't count, the Bristol engine is 6 cylinder so is the connection Cooper? Is it a Cooper - Alta?
The connection is not with Cooper.
I have blown up the picture, it could well be a 6 cylinder, so is it Bristol engine?
Quote from: tobytwirl on April 28, 2018, 08:23:27 AM
I have blown up the picture, it could well be a 6 cylinder, so is it Bristol engine?
Yes.
Well it seems it is an AC- Bristol single seater from 1959. Must admit I have never heard of it, nor have I ever seen a period picture.
Quote from: tobytwirl on April 28, 2018, 08:39:47 AM
Well it seems it is an AC- Bristol single seater from 1959. Must admit I have never heard of it, nor have I ever seen a period picture.
You won't have seen a period picture, because it's relatively new. I asked what it was, and you answered so the point is awarded.
The car is discussed on another well-known website. AC-Bristol AEX748 was crashed by its French owner, and parts were used to repair another AC BEX682. The other parts were made by Bernard Maitre into a monoposto and raced in France. Any remaining pieces (like what I hear you all cry?) were used by Nick Upton to build this car. I have no idea which car used the engine but we all know how modern historic racing works - maybe it's got the rev-counter from the AC-Bristol.
The end result seems to be 3 cars out of 2 identities.