Fun #58 - Moodini Sports Racer

[Otto Puzzell]

A zippy little racecar with an interesting story:

For 1 point, identify this car, and its builder/driver.

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[woodinsight]

From the US of A?

[Otto Puzzell]

Yep

[woodinsight]

Perhaps this is the Calliope fitted with a Buick V8 engine built by Jon Reski of Moorhead MN?

[Otto Puzzell]

No, not that one.

[woodinsight]

Haven't found this one yet but just to eliminate one - Begra?

[Otto Puzzell]

No sir.

[woodinsight]

Is it a one-off?

[Otto Puzzell]

Yes, it is

[Otto Puzzell]

Open to all

[Otto Puzzell]

Drifting to the Black Hole

[Otto Puzzell]

BH

[Oguerrerob]

This car Moodini Sports Racer 1965 was at The 28th Annual Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (Group 7)

[Otto Puzzell]

That's it!

In 1965, Dave Moothart had Ed Cicottes' Louts 23B in his garage as a "template" and built a copy from the ground up. The car was called "The Moodini". Moo for our last name Moothart, and Dini for the first engine he used, from a Renault Gordini.

[woodinsight]

Thanks for posting it - I've been looking for a photo of the Moodini for a long time now.

Congratulations Oguerrerob on reaching 400 points 

[Oguerrerob]

Thank!!!!
There's more pictures wher I've found this one

[Carnut]

This (now solved) puzzle could do with a change of heading!