Geraldo´s #386 - NAF Shrike GT

[ValkyrieGT]

Next level of puzzlers.

[frederick59]

is it from South America?

[ValkyrieGT]

I dont think so. This is a car most likely headed for the black hole. This is going to be a very hard puzzle to solve.

[nicanary]

The fuel filler cap suggests that this is RHD. The style of bungalow in the photo makes me think of either South Africa or Australia/New Zealand areas.

[ValkyrieGT]

I glad that the surroundings & fuel filler door reminds you of places & vehicles. Well for me, the fuel filler door, looks like Plymouth Barracuda & the body looks a lot like Fiberfab Valkyrie. It is no matter, what we think, I am gonna need proof of what this is & who made it. So good luck.

[ValkyrieGT]

To the professional puzzlers.

[dzima1985]

I think, it a VW-based?

[Arunas]

My guess would be NAF Shrike GT by North American Fiberglass.

[ValkyrieGT]

I think it is Porsche 914 based, with a copied & modified Fiberfab Valkyrie(used as a basis for a new styled 1 off kit car). I think it is mid-engined, by the layout. Might be similar approach to my own GT1XR concept design.

[Arunas]

My guess would be NAF Shrike GT by North American Fiberglass.

[ValkyrieGT]

I am sorry Arunas, I dont think this puzzle car is a Pontiac Fiero based GT40 replica. To me...you look at the roofline, the high belt line & the curvature of the front body & the wheelbase. They  pretty much match up with a Fiberfab Valkyrie, with alot of custom bdy work & styling changes.  So, we wait & see what this car is & who built it. Also, or course, it is pure speculation that it is similar to my GT1XR design. My GT1XR is to be made with a riveted aluminum monocoque chassis(foam filled). With steel tube sub frames. It is to use Porsche 914 suspension & transaxle with a Chevrolet LS3 engine. The  GT1XR body is very unique & very accurate as to how it will look.

[Arunas]

ValkyrieGT, do You know an exact make and model of your puzzle car?

[ValkyrieGT]

I do not Arunas. I look at the car & see striking similarities with a Fiberfab Valkyrie GT & also, striking differences in styling. I will say,  the puzzle car has a much longer wheelbase than your proposed Fiero GT40 replica, Also, The puzzle car does not have a flush mounted rear window, it has a rear window that ends just behind the passenger compartment. Your proposed replica, has the flush mounted rear window & body styling of the MKII GT40. Your car is Fiero based with a much shorter wheelbase & the wheelwell tire clearance is much different, as are all of the styling lines & elements. Anyhow, I hope that someone finds the car on the internet & can tell us what this car is & who was behind it.

[Arunas]

I will post picture of Shrike GT when im back home. Give me a reminder if something.

[ValkyrieGT]

Ok, I look forward to a picture of a NAF Shrike GT. I went to your site & was able to see the NAF GT40 & I thought that was what you were referring to. I did not see a shrike GT photo.

[Arunas]

Here are two pictures. Sorry for watermarks - I have no access to unmodified pictures now.

More info on the model will be posted soon.

[ValkyrieGT]

Alright, way to go. Point for Arunas. Now, what can you tell us about the NAF Shrike GT?

[Arunas]

North American Fiberglass
1346 E. 8th St.
Dept KCG
Tempe, AZ 85281

The Shrike GT is a mid-engined sportscar deigned by John Kube of North American Fiberglass. It is available in  both coupe and wagon models, and features gull wing doors, 2-passenger seating, and sliding side windows. The bodies are made of hand-laid fiberglass and finished in gelcoat or primer. A custom steel tube chassis is included in the kit. It will accept transverse four- or six-cylinder motors, such as the Rabbit or Citation, as well as American V8s. The recommended front suspension is from Opel Manta with coil-over shocks, are rear suspension is dependent on the choice of engine. The interior features a European-style cockpit with full instrumentation and seating for individuals up to six and a half feet tall. Basic and deluxe kits, as well as factory-built cars, are available from the manufacturer.

Specifications
Length: 175 in. / 4445 mm
Width: 74 in. / 1880 mm
Height: 45 in. / 1143 mm
Wheelbase: 98 in. / 2489 mm
Weight: 2200 lbs / 998 kg
Road clearance: 6 in. / 15 cm
Seating capacity: 2+2
Storage capacity: 20 cu.ft. / 566 liters
Power train: transverse four or six-cylinder V8

[ValkyrieGT]

Very cool to learn about this machine. Thank you Arunas.

[ValkyrieGT]

Rare NAF Shrike, just found!...Amazing!

[ValkyrieGT]

 

[jotage21]

Pantera = Furia = no

To BH

[Djetset]

Found it! This is a Shrike GT, made in Arizona in the 1970s by N.A.F. (North American Fiberglass) with its tell-tale AMC Hornet rear lights, and a choice of powertrain options, including an Oldsmobile V8. N.A.F. also made kit replicas of the Cobra, GT40 and Lotus Seven S4.

[gte4289]

Great job! And another one gone...

[Carnut]

Errr...  This car?!:

https://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/2013-42/pzl-23-solved-naf-shrike-gt/msg326425/#msg326425