Stump the Utz

Otto Puzzell · August 14, 2006, 03:53:46 AM

The object of this game is to stump me with a 'Name That Car' puzzle. Post a car pic, and I will name it within three days. If you stump me, our friend Roo will award you a new diamond encrusted Corvair Throttle Return Spring!

One puzzle at a time, please - I have a day job, after all.

roopull · August 14, 2006, 04:05:58 AM

Alrighty... I'm gonna try to win my own diamond encrusted Corvaire throttle return spring.

I'll start with an old car...

If you get this one, are we allowed to try it with newer cars?

Otto Puzzell · August 14, 2006, 06:12:36 AM

Wow - so many cars from the 19-teens look alike. I'm going to guess Mercer, possibly a Raceabout. I haven't seen one with wooden coachwork, and the knuckles on the front springs look wrong, but that's my first guess.

Arthur Dent · August 14, 2006, 12:52:24 PM

I've got a more modern one lined up once you've guess that one. Its a production car made in small numbers but so mind bogglingly unfair I can't wait to post it. hehe.

roopull · August 14, 2006, 06:27:49 PM

Quote from: KarnUtz on August 14, 2006, 06:12:36 AM
Wow - so many cars from the 19-teens look alike. I'm going to guess Mercer, possibly a Raceabout. I haven't seen one with wooden coachwork, and the knuckles on the front springs look wrong, but that's my first guess.

Hey, why do you think I chose a pre 30s car? They all look alike to me, so I hoped they'd look alike to you!

Anyhoo... here's the info from the site I found it on. Interesting stuff... maybe for your list?
1910 SCAT 22hp wood-bodied speedster. SCAT (Societa Ceirano Automobili Torino) was formed by Giovanni Ceirano at Turin, Italy in 1906. Due to personal losses, Giovanni left the company in 1917 and a French investment group (controlled by Hispano-Suiza) took ownership.

Okay, your try AD...

F(minus)1 · August 14, 2006, 09:43:20 PM

Here is a more modern concept car.

(Told you he would have more trouble with the brass-era cars. It's Dr. Utz's version of cryptonite.)

Arthur Dent · August 15, 2006, 12:49:08 AM

Brass era cars are hard because they are relatively rarely seen now, huge numbers of manufacturers - most of which made a handful of cars and went out of business.

Otto Puzzell · August 15, 2006, 04:12:40 AM

Hmmm...so I get only one guess? I thought I had three days...

Tough crowd!

Fair enough - let's try this next one.

It looks like Volkswagen's 1-litre car, built to run on 1.0 litres of fuel per 100 km.

F(minus)1 · August 15, 2006, 09:17:58 AM

That's the car. I would have been shocked if you didn't get it. There is just something odd/interesting about that car. Not sure I'd be thrilled to glide around town in it.

Sorry AD - there was a delay and I thought I'd jump in. Your turn.

Arthur Dent · August 15, 2006, 09:53:42 AM

No problem.

Have at it Karn!

Otto Puzzell · August 16, 2006, 03:57:56 PM

Looks like a variation on a Brutsch Rollera. I'll have to do more digging...

roopull · August 16, 2006, 04:30:49 PM

...must say, I'm enjoying this!

I guess it's because my own ignornance is no longer on display.

Arthur Dent · August 17, 2006, 02:13:43 PM

I don't believe there is any connection to the Brutsch Rollera

roopull · August 17, 2006, 07:55:11 PM

Ah... but, is there a link between that pic & the 3 wheeler link he posted? Only time wiill tell.. well, maybe AD will tell, too.

Otto Puzzell · August 19, 2006, 09:17:44 AM

I'm stumped.

Arthur Dent · August 19, 2006, 10:45:37 AM

Its a Mink microcar - designed in the UK but built in Bermuda!

Otto Puzzell · August 20, 2006, 07:54:35 AM

OK - I'm batting .333.

Give me another pitch!

MG · August 20, 2006, 10:54:40 AM

Rollera

I was gonna say Rover Rolloverer. Guess I'm late to the party!

roopull · August 21, 2006, 03:33:44 AM

Okay, here's one for you Master Utz:
What's the blue one?

More pics available...

Otto Puzzell · August 21, 2006, 04:16:29 AM

I believe that is an Elva Courier Coupe, circa 1964 (appx). For sale, isn't it?

roopull · August 21, 2006, 12:56:56 PM

Spot on... you're up to .500, now!

Here's where I found it... for your reading pleasure:
http://www.cottageclassics.co.uk/elva/elva.htm

If none others post one, I'll have one up by tomorrow... gotta do some deeper digging, it would seem!

Arthur Dent · August 21, 2006, 06:39:25 PM

How about this one - somewhat less cruel than the last one - tricky still.

Otto Puzzell · August 23, 2006, 11:17:26 AM

No idea.

Arthur Dent · August 23, 2006, 05:09:52 PM

Justicialista - made in Argentina with Wartburg or Porsche engines.

http://www.autojusticialista.com.ar/html/ficha.htm

Otto Puzzell · August 24, 2006, 03:03:46 AM

Wow - I don't think I would have gotten that one in 3 years!

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