What car is this?
Who built it and what car was it based on?
I wonder if the experts have an idea about this?
I don't. But is it French?
British built based on Citroen DS?
Not French or based on a Citroen.
However it is British
Pros?
Looks a bit Rover-based to me?
It's not Rover but it is based on a car of similar quality
Jaguar?
Jaguar based indeed.
Do you know who built it and what model of Jaguar it was based on for a point?
Quote from: woodinsight on March 01, 2011, 07:48:00 AM
Jaguar based indeed.
Do you know who built it and what model of Jaguar it was based on for a point?
I'd hazard a guess it was based on an early XJ6/12;
still looking for who might have built it...
Quote from: Carnut on March 01, 2011, 09:27:40 AM
Quote from: woodinsight on March 01, 2011, 07:48:00 AM
Jaguar based indeed.
Do you know who built it and what model of Jaguar it was based on for a point?
I'd hazard a guess it was based on an early XJ6/12;
still looking for who might have built it...
It's earlier than an XJ6/12 and I believe the Jaguar base was heavily modified.
Anyway, I'll lock it for you to give you a chance to see if you can find the answer.
Thanks woodinsight.
Perhaps it's based on a Mk1 2.4/3.4 then?
Anycase I've drawn a complete blank searching for it so best if you open it up again to give others a chance!
No, it's not based on a Mk 1.
Open to all again.
Another view -
based on a XK120?
XK 140 ?
Is it based on a Mk X?
The dash looks like it's from a Mk9.
Sorry folks, it's not based on an XK140, Mk X or Mk IX
Based on a XK 150?
S-Type?
Not an XK150 or an S-Type.
Okay, I'm going to award a point for whoever guesses what the base model Jaguar of this car is and another one to who can complete the story of this unusual car.
An MKII?
C-Type?
Don't tell me it's based on a E-Type? :scratch:
Not Mk II or C-Type!
The car is based on a production Jaguar model, not some unknown prototype.
May the best man win!
Mark VIII?
XJ6?
XJS?
MK V like the XK120?
Not Mk VIII, XJ6, XJS or Mk V!
There aren't many models left now.......
Quote from: Allemano on March 03, 2011, 02:16:34 AM
Quote from: Allemano on March 02, 2011, 01:10:56 PM
Don't tell me it's based on a E-Type? :scratch:
Sorry, missed your earlier guess Allemano but it's not based on an E-Type.
Jaguar 420
One of the Saloon family (2.4 or 3.4 aka MKI)?
Quote from: woodinsight on March 03, 2011, 02:02:41 AM
Not Mk VIII, XJ6, XJS or Mk V!
There aren't many models left now.......
Mk VII then?!
Quote from: Carnut on March 03, 2011, 07:37:34 AM
Quote from: woodinsight on March 03, 2011, 02:02:41 AM
Not Mk VIII, XJ6, XJS or Mk V!
There aren't many models left now.......
Mk VII then?!
Bingo!
It's based on a Jaguar Mk VII - one point for Carnut.
Now who can complete the rest of the story?
This one needs a little help to solve it.
There's no easy clue I can give to the person's name who commissioned it.
It was constructed by a Jaguar dealer for the owner in 1958/59.
So the name is the GxxCxTT JAGUAR
Gilcott?
Gawcott?
Not Gilcott or Gawcott but you're both quite close.
We now narrow it down to GxxCOTT....
Grocott Jaguar it is.
That's the car!
Well done Wendax.
An article I found in a Jaguar owner's magazine -
Quote from: woodinsight on February 13, 2011, 03:06:37 PM
What car is this?
Who built it and what car was it based on?
this car is based on a mark7m jaguar chassis ,built by Byatts of Fenton ,STOKE ON TRENT,finished in 1959,for Dr Grocott who was a surgeon at the local hospital,i also once owned it
Quote from: 309gvt on April 27, 2012, 10:00:07 AM
Quote from: woodinsight on February 13, 2011, 03:06:37 PM
What car is this?
Who built it and what car was it based on?
this car is based on a mark7m jaguar chassis ,built by Byatts of Fenton ,STOKE ON TRENT,finished in 1959,for Dr Grocott who was a surgeon at the local hospital,i also once owned it
Welcome to AutoPuzzles 309gvt.
That was an interesting and unusual car you owned and thank you for the extra information.
Were Byatts of Fenton coachbuilders and do you know who designed the car?
Interesting article! My dad and I now own this car :)
Quote from: Weesarah on December 28, 2012, 01:12:16 PM
Interesting article! My dad and I now own this car :)
Welcome Weesarah!
You and your father certainly own an interesting car.
I'm still trying to find out who built the coachwork and who designed it.
Is the car still painted blue?
It would be great if you find the time to post some recent photos of the car.
You are presumably familiar with where I found the original article......
Hi, the car was built by Byatts in 1953 and road registered in 1959. It is still blue and still a much loved talking point! I will see what photos I have of it :)
Quote from: Weesarah on December 28, 2012, 06:10:37 PM
Hi, the car was built by Byatts in 1953 and road registered in 1959. It is still blue and still a much loved talking point! I will see what photos I have of it :)
Thank you for your reply Sarah.
I'm sure we here at AutoPuzzles would love to see some more photos!
Exactly ten years ago today to the date, I stumbled across Auto Puzzles for the very first time whilst searching on-line for an obscure car (a Cisitalia 505 from memory). A decade on, this site has helped to further my car knowledge extensively, whilst also causing many hours of wasted frustration and only gaining a mere 44 points on average per year! I really must try harder :)
So, to mark my 10th anniversary of joining Auto Puzzles today, I am offering a special two points puzzle here, with one point to name the creator of this rather hideous car, plus another point to correctly identify this car's base. Good luck.
Double points for an Expert?
is it Grocott,s jaguar ,based on a jaguar MK V11?
Quote from: kwgibbs on December 22, 2018, 07:02:39 AM
is it Grocott,s jaguar,based on a jaguar MK V11?
Yes, it is the Grocott Jaguar by John Grocott, based on a Jaguar MKVII chassis, and built to Grocott's (unusual) design in Stoke-on-Trent, UK.
Well done, two points to you, and if this can now be merged please ( https://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/2011-39/solved-mjw-282-grocott-jaguar-1959/ ) as Wendax kindly pointed-out that this was a repost, despite it not showing-up on a Search when I looked originally. Thanks.
Done :)
Thank You for the point! :)