Allemano's #596 - 1964 Porsche by Karosseriebaufachschule Kaiserslautern

Allemano · March 28, 2011, 01:09:57 PM

This one is a bit tricky. I have a suspicion what this could be, but am not sure so far.

Who made it?
When?
On which base?

One point if you know correct answers with evidence to all these questions.
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Djetset · March 28, 2011, 02:58:27 PM

Hmmm, I've seen this before but now wish I could remember where! So, to clear up a few things; I guess it is;

German?
VW-based?
Possibly Porsche-powered?

Allemano · March 28, 2011, 03:04:51 PM

It's not built in Germany according to my source. (if it's right what I'm guessing)
There are possibly some VW parts fitted, but the main parts are indeed from Porsche – like the engine.

Wendax · March 28, 2011, 03:08:42 PM

The numberplates of the Opel Rekord P2 and the van look rather German.

Allemano · March 28, 2011, 03:14:28 PM

Maybe it's a misacception what I'm thinking.. but the appearance of this car fairly matches the description I have.
However it wasn't made far away from Germany.

Wendax · March 28, 2011, 03:19:26 PM

Denmark?

Allemano · March 28, 2011, 03:22:44 PM

Not Denmark

DeAutogids · March 29, 2011, 04:26:09 AM

Think it is Belgian

Allemano · March 29, 2011, 04:31:03 AM

Not Belgian either.

I called the man who according to my own assumption currently restores this car.
I sent him the pic of #596 and he assured me to answer soon. If I get positive reaction I can tell you a lot more.

If not this car may remains a mystery for an indefinite time. $:-\$

Paul Jaray · March 29, 2011, 06:33:10 AM

Reminds me of a French car...is it French?

Allemano · March 29, 2011, 06:42:55 AM

No it's not French.

Djetset · March 29, 2011, 07:26:37 AM

Austrian?

Paul Jaray · March 29, 2011, 07:28:50 AM

Front is like the Zeus, from South Africa.

Allemano · March 29, 2011, 07:32:20 AM

Not Zeus, not Austrian.

Djetset · March 29, 2011, 07:40:10 AM

Swiss.

Allemano · March 29, 2011, 07:44:19 AM

Correct, it's Swiss made. That was the easy part...

Allemano · March 29, 2011, 10:45:29 AM

Quote from: Allemano on March 29, 2011, 04:31:03 AM
Not Belgian either.

I called the man who according to my own assumption currently restores this car.
I sent him the pic of #596 and he assured me to answer soon. If I get positive reaction I can tell you a lot more.

If not this car may remains a mystery for an indefinite time. $:-\$

Bad news...

The gentleman I've asked has confirmed that the puzzle car is not the one I was after.
Sorry guys, I don't know this car.
I will keep on searching, but it may take a long time till I know what it is.

woodinsight · May 07, 2011, 12:47:42 PM

Quote from: Djetset on March 28, 2011, 02:58:27 PM
Hmmm, I've seen this before but now wish I could remember where! So, to clear up a few things; I guess it is;

German?
VW-based?
Possibly Porsche-powered?

Yes I've also seen this somewhere in the past but can't remember where - probably in an old German magazine.
Will keep my eyes open for it when I'm browsing......

Allemano · May 07, 2011, 02:26:00 PM

I'm looking forward what your research will bring!

Paul Jaray · May 08, 2011, 12:57:44 PM

I found it too...but there is only one more picture and no-name...

Allemano · May 08, 2011, 12:58:36 PM

Otto Puzzell · June 28, 2011, 09:36:45 AM

Is it called a "Daetwyler-Porsche?"

Allemano · June 29, 2011, 07:25:49 AM

Quote from: Otto Puzzell on June 28, 2011, 09:36:45 AM
Is it called a "Daetwyler-Porsche?"

Well done Otto, 'Dätwyler' was exactly the name I was thinking of as I searched for this car.
Unfortunately I've unearthed that it's not this one.

Otto Puzzell · June 29, 2011, 08:20:23 AM

D'oh!

Allemano · August 02, 2011, 04:40:20 AM

I received news about this car and it's still alive!
I still don't know who made it (but know it soon), but know the year, the mechanical base, the current owner and where it was recently shown and awarded.

Here it is in its current state! Such a beauty!

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Allemano's #596 - 1964 Porsche by Karosseriebaufachschule Kaiserslautern