Solved: Wendax 045 - 1936 Chrysler experimental car with radial engine

Wendax · February 25, 2011, 06:33:48 AM

I hope it is not a repost. At least I couldn't find it.

For one point, please respond and identify the car and the year.

Wendax · March 04, 2011, 01:59:36 AM

Expert time

hondast · March 04, 2011, 05:14:16 AM

Wendax · March 04, 2011, 05:17:06 AM

I guess, you didn't want to type all the information yourself.

Yes, that's the car. Another point for you.

hondast · March 04, 2011, 05:20:07 AM

Quote from: Wendax on March 04, 2011, 05:17:06 AM
I guess, you didn't want to type all the information yourself.

Yes, that's the car. Another point for you.

Sorry, my language skills does not reach that level.

Wendax · March 04, 2011, 05:22:15 AM

By the time you reached professional level, your English language skills will have been improved

targhediferro · July 30, 2013, 05:31:33 AM

I'd like to know: What this car is usually called, who was responsible for it and the name of the designer of its body...all this for a point.

D-type · July 30, 2013, 06:31:17 AM

Is it a Tatra of some kind?

targhediferro · July 30, 2013, 08:34:38 AM

Not a Tatra.

ropat53 · July 30, 2013, 01:55:01 PM

The front bumper is from a 1935/36 Ford.
Is it from USA, Ford V8 based?

targhediferro · July 30, 2013, 02:24:45 PM

Not Ford v8 based.

frederick59 · July 31, 2013, 07:34:09 AM

Mercedes?

targhediferro · July 31, 2013, 08:44:26 AM

Not a Mercedes.

ropat53 · July 31, 2013, 09:40:32 AM

Quote from: ropat53 on July 30, 2013, 01:55:01 PM
The front bumper is from a 1935/36 Ford.
Is it from USA, Ford V8 based?

Is it from USA?

targhediferro · July 31, 2013, 09:47:08 AM

Yes it is, even if one of the two men you're requested to identify is European.

Bill Murray · July 31, 2013, 10:26:05 AM

I may have most of it.

It is a Chrysler Project Car, normally called "The Dream Car" or perhaps one of "The Dream Cars".
Built in 1936 and it had an unusual 5 cyl motor and FWD. This was "Car #2".

I believe Lee Breer is the one responsible for the project and that Ted Piesch designed the body

Bill

targhediferro · July 31, 2013, 10:35:13 AM

Very well indeed, Bill.... as you know I'm quite boring these days, so you won't be surprised I'd like to know something more. I have another nickname, derived from the kind of engine that this car sported, can you tell me it, please? LOCKED for Bill.

Bill Murray · July 31, 2013, 11:51:57 AM

Stupid me!!!!!!

Of course the proper nickname is "Star Car".
Bill

targhediferro · July 31, 2013, 01:14:56 PM

You're only partially right; the car is actually nicknamed Star car, bit you're bit stupid at all! Anyway I'm glad to give you this point.

Bill Murray · July 31, 2013, 01:23:55 PM

The stupid part is that many months ago when we had a small number of prototype car questions, I created a bookmark section on the subject, including GM, Ford, Chrysler etc. etc. The bookmark title is "Dream Cars" and I just automatically typed that word in.

Thank you for the point, 120 now and starting to find things I actually know something about this week. It has been a long dry period.

Bill

Wendax · July 31, 2013, 02:14:43 PM

It should be merged with this one:
http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=15718

Bill Murray · July 31, 2013, 03:55:26 PM

Ouch!!

Please accept that this came before I joined the Forum and I found it all by myself and I was not aware it was an earlier puzzle.

Bill

Wendax · July 31, 2013, 04:08:56 PM

I am sure about that.

nicanary · July 31, 2013, 04:09:11 PM

Funny how the radial engine never caught on for passenger cars. I SAID, FUNNY HOW IT NEVER CAUGHT ON!!! I SAID FUNNY... oh never mind. And why is the car shaking like that ?

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Solved: Wendax 045 - 1936 Chrysler experimental car with radial engine