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Title: Any ideas on this one, and why it won't be deleted?
Post by: Arthur Dent on March 14, 2007, 03:34:33 PM
I have no answer for this but came across it on British Car Forum (http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/262222/page/1/gonew/1) where a member spotted it for sale.

The Ad (http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-other-Midget-Car-Body-W0QQAdIdZ10899893)

QuoteMidget car body, 3/4 size? 1/4 size, LeMans style racing shell, fiberglass, rear motor design, ok so I don't really know what I have but I sure have had a lot of suggestions, $150.00 or best offer call 905-380-7097 niagara falls

(http://kijiji.ebayimg.com/i5/01/i/000/90/fa/7b97_20.JPG)
(http://kijiji.ebayimg.com/i2/04/i/000/90/fa/d084_20.JPG)
Title: Re: Any ideas on this one?
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 14, 2007, 04:54:33 PM
Not ringing any bells...
Title: Re: Any ideas on this one?
Post by: MG on March 14, 2007, 09:34:08 PM
Oh, Lord. Talk about your basket case. Why would anyone DO that to yourself?    ::)
Title: Re: Any ideas on this one?
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 29, 2007, 03:51:12 AM
Mr. Dent - did the seller ID this shell yet?
Title: Re: Any ideas on this one?
Post by: Arthur Dent on March 30, 2007, 11:26:22 PM
Sadly no. The ad is now gone so I guess its lost cause if AP members don't know
Title: Re: Any ideas on this one?
Post by: GTO48 on March 31, 2007, 04:23:46 AM
(http://evula.org/dragoon/pics/captain.obvious.jpg)
Well, to point out the obvious, it's probably designed to be an aftermarket body for a rear-engined air cooled vehicle.  No front hood seams, no doors, or hinge bosses.

It almost looks like a body to convert a VW beetle to a 2 seater.  Kind of like the dune buggy conversions.

Title: Re: Any ideas on this one?
Post by: Arthur Dent on April 04, 2007, 11:12:54 AM
undoubtly rear engined but the rear deck is not very tall looking. I doubt a VW motor would fit under there. Perhaps something Fiat powered?
Title: Won't be Deleted
Post by: @re on August 13, 2008, 01:48:02 PM
Administrators: Please delete this post.
Title: Re: To be deleted.
Post by: grobmotorix on August 13, 2008, 03:00:32 PM
As this will be deleted anyway I dare to promote my car photostream at flickr.com:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/62675811@N00/

;)
Title: Re: To be deleted.
Post by: Ray B. on August 13, 2008, 03:43:40 PM
What does this all mean???
Title: Re: To be deleted.
Post by: Otto Puzzell on August 13, 2008, 04:10:15 PM
Yes - inquiring admins want to know. ???
Title: Re: To be deleted.
Post by: @re on August 13, 2008, 06:10:39 PM
By mistake, I posted the latest geographic puzzle in this section instead of the Experts section, and as I am not allowed to delete even my own posts I just had to remove the contents of the post and leave it for an administrator to delete. The puzzle will soon enough be moved for the Professionals to have a go at.

And then, to Grobmotorix: Why on earth would you want the link to your photostream to be deleted? The pictures are GORGEOUS!!  :o :o
Title: Re: To be deleted.
Post by: Ultra on August 15, 2008, 03:29:33 AM
I think we should keep this thread as a memento and paean to human ingenuity, persistence and mistakes. 

O0
Title: Re: To be deleted.
Post by: grobmotorix on August 15, 2008, 11:46:39 AM
should it stay or should it go....
Title: SLS - #12 - Admin please remove
Post by: Octavia on February 06, 2010, 12:40:56 PM
Removed - is apparently the subject of a car magazine quiz - Admin please remove

Apologies
Title: Re: SLS - #12
Post by: HEMI 426 on February 06, 2010, 05:14:47 PM
MG Magnette convertible?
Title: Re: SLS - #12
Post by: Octavia on February 07, 2010, 09:25:16 AM
Not specifically what I have - tell me more !

Im also unsure it's not a repost - sure I've seen something like it but cant find it !
Title: Re: SLS - #12
Post by: Octavia on February 11, 2010, 04:46:33 PM
Would it help if I offered more points or is it time to move on up ?
Title: Re: SLS - #12
Post by: guido66 on February 11, 2010, 05:15:13 PM
coachbuilder from Europe (not UK)?
Title: Re: SLS - #12
Post by: gilescooperuk on February 11, 2010, 05:50:05 PM
Incidentally the same photo is the mystery car in this months Classic and Sportscar magazine (brit mag)...
Title: Re: SLS - #12
Post by: Octavia on February 12, 2010, 02:40:07 AM
Is it ! - oh should I withdraw it then ???

I have withdrawn it !
Title: Re: SLS - #12 - Admin please remove
Post by: Otto Puzzell on February 12, 2010, 03:37:26 AM
I don't think you need to withdraw it.

Title: Re: SLS - #12 - Admin please remove
Post by: Ultra on February 12, 2010, 04:05:09 AM
Put it back.

They don't have any more right to use the car as a puzzle than we do!  Besides, we have a better quality of puzzler and they will solve it way faster if the pros get a crack at it.
Title: Re: SLS - #12 - Admin please remove
Post by: Carnut on February 12, 2010, 05:04:47 AM
Quote from: Ultra on February 12, 2010, 04:05:09 AM
Put it back.

They don't have any more right to use the car as a puzzle than we do!  Besides, we have a better quality of puzzler and they will solve it way faster if the pros get a crack at it.

I'm the guy they're getting fed up with solving all their Mystery Cars...!
I have a cupboard full of Balvenie whisky.  And very nice it is too!  You're all welcome to pop round for a tot or two if you're in my area!
Title: Re: SLS - #12 - Admin please remove
Post by: Ultra on February 12, 2010, 06:18:30 AM
I don't get to the UK that often.  You are welcome to any of my 80+ whiskies if you make the sojourn.

You should refer them here.  They might like it.
Title: Re: SLS - #12 - Admin please remove
Post by: Carnut on February 12, 2010, 07:49:43 AM
Quote from: Ultra on February 12, 2010, 06:18:30 AM
You are welcome to any of my 80+ whiskies if you make the sojourn.

I'm impressed; not just a connoisseur of cars then!
Title: Re: SLS - #12 - Admin please remove
Post by: Ultra on February 12, 2010, 11:48:35 AM
Quote from: Carnut on February 12, 2010, 07:49:43 AM
Quote from: Ultra on February 12, 2010, 06:18:30 AM
You are welcome to any of my 80+ whiskies if you make the sojourn.

I'm impressed; not just a connoisseur of cars then!

http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=7895.0
Title: Re: SLS - #12 - Admin please remove
Post by: Otto Puzzell on February 13, 2010, 03:09:42 AM
So where is the pic?
Title: Re: SLS - #12 - Admin please remove
Post by: Octavia on February 13, 2010, 12:48:49 PM
Just got my copy of C&SC - yep its the same picture ! And my name is in the article for having ID'd a previous car !

The picture wont be going back up !
Title: Re: To be deleted.
Post by: Otto Puzzell on February 14, 2010, 07:40:14 AM
Merged  8)
Title: Re: Won't be Deleted
Post by: Octavia on February 14, 2010, 05:31:33 PM
Will happily post once comp ends in mag !!!!
Title: Re: Won't be Deleted
Post by: Ultra on March 02, 2010, 12:12:22 AM
Quote from: Octavia on February 14, 2010, 05:31:33 PM
Will happily post once comp ends in mag !!!!

:P  ;)
Title: Re: Won't be Deleted
Post by: gilescooperuk on March 02, 2010, 05:47:49 PM
That is the 1st April - so a bit of a wait.
Title: Re: Won't be Deleted
Post by: Paul Jaray on March 02, 2010, 06:48:52 PM
I have that pic.... ;D
Title: Re: Won't be Deleted
Post by: Carnut on March 24, 2010, 08:05:50 PM
Quote from: barrett on March 24, 2010, 02:10:18 PM
closing date for the C&SC competition has passed so I think it's okay if I mention that it's a an MG TD bodied by G&H Perl, the Austrian MG agents. shown at the '54 Vienna show and then vanished.... (I assume this was the same one you posted here?)
Annoyingly I was too late to enter the competition so no whisky for me, but I wouldn't be surprised if no one got it....

How do you know what it looks like?
I can't see any pics..
Title: Re: Won't be Deleted
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 26, 2010, 04:08:49 AM
I never had the picture. This was Octavia's puzzle
Title: Re: Won't be Deleted
Post by: Otto Puzzell on March 27, 2010, 02:42:40 AM
 :doh:
Title: Re: Won't be Deleted
Post by: João on May 16, 2010, 04:30:43 PM
It´s solved?

I have the picture BTW...
Title: Re: Any ideas on this one?
Post by: Allemano on August 15, 2010, 08:29:27 AM
What we gonna do with puzzles like that?
The linked car is long gone and nothing happened here for more than three years..
Title: Re: Any ideas on this one?
Post by: D-type on August 15, 2010, 04:20:52 PM
I suggest a moderator simply deletes it.  It has no value now.  It  was originally posted not as a puzzle, but to see if anyone here knew what it was - and nobody did.
Title: Re: Any ideas on this one?
Post by: Ray B. on August 15, 2010, 05:39:38 PM
Fine suggestion. A little house cleaning once in a while won't hurt.
Title: Re: Won't be Deleted
Post by: Otto Puzzell on August 16, 2010, 04:27:14 AM
Merged ;D
Title: Re: Any ideas on this one, and why it won't be deleted?
Post by: richard cuyler on December 22, 2012, 04:27:35 PM
Anyone who is feeling sane after reading this thread from beginning to here must have a better grasp of reality than I do. It's completely bonkers! :lmao: :lmao:
Title: Re: Any ideas on this one, and why it won't be deleted?
Post by: gilescooperuk on December 24, 2012, 06:04:15 PM
Got to agree with you Richard, I thought this had been closed off.

But yes it is almost the strangest set of posts in autopuzzles land.

The only weirder one I can recall was someone who started randomly deleting their puzzles after a disagreement....

Takes all sorts.