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Solved - NEH 5647: TTH 2.5 aka Hocking Special - 1977
« on: February 21, 2021, 01:45:35 PM »
What's this, based on what, by whom and from when - for 1 point?:

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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2021, 02:10:25 PM »
One of lesser known so called 'Safety cars'?
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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2021, 05:21:03 PM »
Not a 'safety car'.
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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2021, 05:48:20 PM »
Looks british. Right?
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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2021, 05:49:11 AM »
It is..
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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2021, 06:11:26 AM »
"Not a 'safety car'." Consequently a dangerous car  ;)
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2021, 08:05:31 AM »
Any connections to Reliant cars?
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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2021, 12:18:42 PM »
None!
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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2021, 05:09:25 AM »
Experts?
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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2021, 08:21:38 AM »
AC cars?

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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2021, 12:28:12 PM »
No connection with AC..
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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2021, 05:28:25 PM »
Is there any connection to Jensen?

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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2021, 05:33:34 PM »
None..
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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2021, 07:52:05 PM »
Based on production UK car?
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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #14 on: March 09, 2021, 05:20:26 AM »
Yes.
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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #15 on: March 09, 2021, 05:36:25 AM »
Rover V8 ?

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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #16 on: March 09, 2021, 11:22:58 AM »
No.
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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #17 on: March 09, 2021, 01:46:11 PM »
Is it a kit car that wants to be a Lotus Elite when it grows up?
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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #18 on: March 09, 2021, 04:51:53 PM »
Is it based on Ford? Granada or Consul, something with Essex engine?
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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #19 on: March 10, 2021, 05:53:55 AM »
Is it a kit car that wants to be a Lotus Elite when it grows up?

No, it wasn't a kit car but a home-build and had no Lotus connection.

Is it based on Ford? Granada or Consul, something with Essex engine?

No, it wasn't based on a Ford and didn't have a Ford engine.

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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #20 on: April 08, 2021, 05:29:29 PM »
Professionals?
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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #21 on: April 14, 2021, 08:29:25 AM »
Bsed on  Morris Marina / Ital?
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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #22 on: April 14, 2021, 03:03:18 PM »
No.
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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #23 on: April 19, 2021, 04:04:51 AM »
Base car was made by Rootes Group?
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Re: NEH 5647
« Reply #24 on: April 19, 2021, 04:57:18 AM »
No.
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