Solved: GTE 497 - Sportee Monno prototype by Silver Star Industries

Started by gte4289, August 16, 2023, 02:58:46 PM

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oko94

Italian chassis and engine ?

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oko94

German chassis and engine ?

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oko94

VW chassis and engine ?

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oko94

Built between 1963 and 1968 ?

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pnegyesi

used in a Canadian racing series?

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oko94

Did it compete in a non-Canadian series ?

gte4289

Quote from: oko94 on September 08, 2023, 02:52:57 PM
Did it compete in a non-Canadian series ?
I'm not aware of any specific racing history.

pnegyesi

was it offered for sale as a custom sportscar?

gte4289

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Quote from: pnegyesi on September 08, 2023, 04:17:02 PM
was it offered for sale as a custom sportscar?
I'm not entirely certain what you mean by "custom sportscar." It was offered for sale, but not as a custom sportscar based on my understanding of the term.

pnegyesi

was it built in Ottawa?

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gte4289

I've found additional information on this car (as well as a better photograph). Here are a couple of corrections/additions to my previous responses:

Quote from: oko94 on September 08, 2023, 03:55:34 AM
VW chassis and engine ?
VW engine, transmission, and other components were used, but the frame was made in Canada specifically for this car.

Quote from: gte4289 on September 08, 2023, 03:16:18 PM
Quote from: oko94 on September 08, 2023, 02:52:57 PM
Did it compete in a non-Canadian series ?
I'm not aware of any specific racing history.
The additional photograph I've found was clearly taken at a motorsports event, but I haven't yet determined where and/or at which event the photo was taken.






gte4289

Since the puzzle image is so terrible, here's the additional photo I've found (with identifying marks and decals removed):

pnegyesi

I am very curious about this. Was this the only car built by its builder?

gte4289

Quote from: pnegyesi on September 14, 2023, 06:33:38 AM
I am very curious about this. Was this the only car built by its builder?
No

pnegyesi

was this built by a company?