Solved - NEH 977: Empire Special

[oko94]

Does it include Triumph bits ?

[Carnut]

Does it include Triumph bits ?

Yes

[oko94]

Morris MG Empire Special

[nicanary]

Very well solved oko94. I thought the images may have been from social media, but now I know where to look. I thought the radiator was Rover or Alvis, but it's obviously a Morris 8hp.

Good puzzle.

[Carnut]

That's the right car, so well done oko.

Here it is last time we had it:

https://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/2011-39/solved-neh-977-empire-special/msg153060/#msg153060

However- as I mentioned in my original post I now have more information about it so to fully solve this I need to know the name of the person who designed and built the chassis.
I'll give oko a point anyway for finding the car but I still need to know the other answer before this can be moved to solved (and merged).

[oko94]

In fact it was quite easy, as I just had to search for "MG Triumph" with AP search engine to find the previous puzzle !

[Carnut]

In fact it was quite easy, as I just had to search for "MG Triumph" with AP search engine to find the previous puzzle !

Perhaps it was a bit over-generous to give you a point since I originally said I really need the name of the chassis designer...

[oko94]

At least it should be good for your karma !

Anyway, can the solution be found online ?

[Carnut]

At least it should be good for your karma !

Anyway, can the solution be found online ?

I'm not sure; I haven't looked.  I didn't get the information on-line...

[oko94]

That's what I thought. Was it published in a British classic car magazine in 2017 ?

[Carnut]

That's what I thought. Was it published in a British classic car magazine in 2017 ?

Yes

[oko94]

Was it published less than 4 months ago ?

[Carnut]

Was it published less than 4 months ago ?

I believe so, yes.
But don't go looking through the major ones like C&SC and Classic Cars; you won't find it there!

[oko94]

Was it featured in a magazine dedicated to MGs ?

[Carnut]

Was it featured in a magazine dedicated to MGs ?

No..

[oko94]

Was it featured in a magazine published by a classic car club ?

[Carnut]

Was it featured in a magazine published by a classic car club ?

No - it was generally available to the public from newsagents.

[gte4289]

What is it and who designed and built the chassis - for 1 point?:

Empire Special. Chassis designed and built by Franklin Woodcock of Houghton on the Hill, Leicestershire.

[Carnut]

Yes, well done!
That's what I was looking for.

[gte4289]

Yes, well done!
That's what I was looking for.

I just happened across another car forum where Mr. Woodcock himself has posted information about the car.

[Carnut]

It's good to get it moved to Solved at last!