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Ubb82 Alfa Romeo bodied Triumph Gloria with Wolseley engine 2013

Started by mekubb, April 05, 2013, 03:53:32 PM

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mekubb

Quote from: nicanary on April 09, 2013, 05:15:17 AM
Is this one of Tony Seber's creations ?
Yes it is...

nicanary

All I can find is that Tony Seber has built a few cars called Wolseley Hornet Specials , based on cars dating from 1935/36, and I presume he constructs his own chassis.
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

mekubb

Some more digging to do :), the chassis is from a genuine car...

nicanary

Is the chassis from a different British manufacturer ?
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

mekubb

Quote from: nicanary on April 11, 2013, 06:22:53 AM
Is the chassis from a different British manufacturer ?
Yes it is

nicanary

I found the phone number of the Wolseley Hornet Special Owners Club and was tempted to phone them, but I decided it was cheating. The Nuffield Group shared many components so may be the chassis is a Morris?
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

Carnut

Quote from: nicanary on April 12, 2013, 06:10:29 AM
I found the phone number of the Wolseley Hornet Special Owners Club and was tempted to phone them, but I decided it was cheating. The Nuffield Group shared many components so may be the chassis is a Morris?

It's not cheating!  It's genuine sleuthing!
Interests in life:  Cars, cars, cars - oh and ..er..cars

mekubb

A clue (or tip if you like) for Nicanary for all your work invested so far, continue on the Tony Seber trail... shouldn't be difficult then  ;)

nicanary

I think it's the following car : built by John Seber on a 1933 Triumph Gloria chassis, with a 14hp Hornet New 14 engine and gearbox, and a body in the style of an Alfa Romeo Monza.

I really hope this is right - the info is from the Registrar of the Hornet Special Owners Club. He's been very patient and helpful.
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

mekubb

Quote from: nicanary on April 14, 2013, 06:16:27 PM
I think it's the following car : built by John Seber on a 1933 Triumph Gloria chassis, with a 14hp Hornet New 14 engine and gearbox, and a body in the style of an Alfa Romeo Monza.

I really hope this is right - the info is from the Registrar of the Hornet Special Owners Club. He's been very patient and helpful.
Those were indeed the clues/names I was looking for, a well deserved point for you after so much hard work ! I believe we must admit that Mr. Seber did a very nice job here !