Solved - MJW #452 - Virgo VW by Zodiac Motors

woodinsight · May 30, 2011, 03:10:09 PM

What was the make of this car, who built it and what was it based on?
(apologies for the poor image)

roger · June 01, 2011, 05:31:19 PM

On a Beetle chassis ?

woodinsight · June 02, 2011, 12:32:58 AM

Certainly VW powered - not sure about the chassis though

woodinsight · June 06, 2011, 12:23:00 PM

Let's see what the Experts think

whcgt · June 07, 2011, 05:57:11 AM

For 1 point. Please solve the following: year/base model chassis/manufacturer(designer's name)/vehicle name/What is so unique about this vehicle?

roger · June 07, 2011, 11:57:03 AM

Beetle chassis ?
Other than that,
pass

Is this another angle on a previous photo

whcgt · June 07, 2011, 12:39:35 PM

Gotta, do more, it is best to ask questions that lead you to a definative answer. Asking ..what I am asking for..won't do.. Keep going & good luck.

qwaszx · June 07, 2011, 04:04:36 PM

One of the later Colani's?

whcgt · June 07, 2011, 04:25:32 PM

No, sorry.

whcgt · June 07, 2011, 04:32:22 PM

Here is another photo..that is relevant and important, to this puzzle car.

studhamsmudger · June 08, 2011, 05:42:41 AM

Zodiac Motors Virgo-VW?

woodinsight · June 08, 2011, 06:06:43 AM

Quote from: studhamsmudger on June 08, 2011, 05:42:41 AM
Zodiac Motors Virgo-VW?

It is the VW-based Virgo.
I have the builder as Zodiak Motors but the point is yours.

Paul Jaray · June 08, 2011, 06:58:19 AM

???
http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=17023.0

Allemano · June 08, 2011, 07:02:46 AM

I recognized as well, but didn't want to interfere... :)

whcgt · June 08, 2011, 07:10:12 AM

Wow! What an unfortunate circumstance, somewhat upsetting..as my puzzle is more telling of this car. I did not even recognize that grainy black & white car of woodinsight.

Paul Jaray · June 08, 2011, 07:11:20 AM

Quote from: whcgt on June 07, 2011, 05:57:11 AM
For 1 point. Please solve the following: year/base model chassis/manufacturer(designer's name)/vehicle name/What is so unique about this vehicle?

That is the interesting part about it and there's not a word about it in the other topic...I have a nice article to post.

Allemano · June 08, 2011, 07:15:07 AM

I believe it was on the title of a popular magazine...

whcgt · June 08, 2011, 07:17:59 AM

Zodiac Motors a division of Barbary Coast Enterprises, designed by Beau Hickory. This is a 2 in 1 vehicle. With the 2 outerskins on..it is a sportscar..with the 2 outer skins off..it is a dune buggy(very unique & cool).

woodinsight · June 08, 2011, 07:21:29 AM

It seems that this is the same car as whcgt's #84.
My image was copied from a very small photo in an old magazine and it was the only one I'd come across.
I have to say I didn't connect the two but I'll let whcgt (the expert on these type of cars) explain in more detail.

Paul Jaray · June 08, 2011, 07:47:49 AM

Quote from: Allemano on June 08, 2011, 07:15:07 AM
I believe it was on the title of a popular magazine...

whcgt · June 08, 2011, 07:48:35 AM

Yes, quite a shocker for me..I did not even recognise your car..I tried to solve your car..using keywords relating to Lotus23 replica!! I thought this was my opportunity to finally post a puzzle car from a certain website, that I am a member of. Oh well, it is really just a unique situation that has occured, no big deal & the car is definately solved now. :D

woodinsight · June 08, 2011, 11:46:07 AM

I'm glad it worked out okay in the end ;D

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Solved - MJW #452 - Virgo VW by Zodiac Motors