SOLVED: Djetset 944 - Helmrich (or Helmich) Cord 810 replica

[Djetset]

To gain a point, what is this car called?

[vasilis1200101]

The obvious answer is cord 810, but I feel this is AutoPuzzles and I should start digging now...

[Djetset]

The obvious answer is cord 810, but I feel this is AutoPuzzles and I should start digging now...

It is certainly inspired by a Cord 810, but as you rightly say, this being Autopuzzles, it is not a Cord itself, so... 

[norberthanke]

It's a pedal car

[Djetset]

It's a pedal car

No, it has an engine and is drivable.

[Djetset]

Experts?

[el_monty]

Is it a kit car?

[Djetset]

Is it a kit car?

Yes.

[targhediferro]

It's the VW based car built in 1960 by Helmrich family.

[Djetset]

It's the VW based car built in 1960 by Helmrich family.

You're almost there, but the name (and date) are not quite right, so now Locked to you for another try.

[targhediferro]

Well, this is what I have.  It came from a usually affordable site.   Elsewhere I found this car named as a Coffin Nose by Redhead, built in 1995....by with no proof.

[Djetset]

As it's almost Easter and I'm feeling generous, I shall award the point to Targhediferro. I had this car under a very close but different name (made by Helmich, rather than Helmrich, with an 'r') but research into this Cord replica shows both names, with some English-language sources suggesting Helmrich, and German media (where I sourced this puzzle image) Helmich. The car was made around 1980.