Puzzle #163 - Solved! Ford Mach 2

[Otto Puzzell]

Know what it is?

Please, respond below and let us know what car you think you see here. First correct ID of brand and model designation takes it.

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[MG]

Sure looks like a Fiero Based somethingorother.  Those wheels......

But I'm probably wrong. More than likely it is yet another of the ubiquitous Tatras that have flooded our shores......

[Otto Puzzell]

Not a Tatra. Predates the Fiero by quite a few years.

[MG]

Predates the Fiero by quite a few years.

Well, now.....I am going to say that those wheels are American

A. Is it American?

It doth appear to be mid-engined. Can't think of too many mid engined American cars of ANY era, except that Mustang I you put up last week. The one with the Saab V-4 in it.   

B.  Is it in fact a mid or rear engined vehicle?

Seems to me Renault did some messing around with this sort of stuff at one time. An Alpine or some sort?   

[Otto Puzzell]

It is American, it is mid-engined, and it has a much heartier engine than the Mustang I V4.

[MG]

a much heartier engine

Oh HO!  A thumping American V-8 perhaps?

I am totally clueless here.  The shape of the body looks like nothing I know of. The wheels look like something from Chrysler. Or AMC.

I'm reaching, I know......

[Rich]

The front looks like an Opel GT to me, and the wheels look Opel to me too....as far as the rest of it, I'll guess that it's an Opiero.

[Otto Puzzell]

Not an Opel or an AMC.

[Ultra]

Mopar concept.  Perhaps for the Challenger.

[Otto Puzzell]

Not a Chrysler.

[GTO48]

1967 Ford Mach II concept to be exact.

1967 MACH II
As Ford's international racing effort blossomed in the latter half of the '60s--most notably winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans--the company considered various exotic street machines in order to homologate more race cars. One of these was the Mach II showcar. This running prototype was considered a replacement for the highly successful but limited-volume Shelby Cobra. For optimum track performance, the concept was a 2-passenger with its engine behind the passenger compartment.

Here's a more focused picture of the car.



What do I win?

[Otto Puzzell]

Absolutely correct. Welcome, GTO48! 

You win the respect and admiration of your peer group, and you are one ID closer to pro puzzler status.

[MG]

What do I win

A large package of virgin Golden Retriever fur is en route to your location as we speak.  No need to thank me. We do the same for all newbies.  Let me know if you need more. I have plenty!   

[Arunas]

Is it true that there was at least two Mach II's? One was made in 1967 (puzzle car) and the other one - in 1970, designed by Larry Shinoda.

[Otto Puzzell]

Period auto-show pic.

[Otto Puzzell]

Is it true that there was at least two Mach II's? One was made in 1967 (puzzle car) and the other one - in 1970, designed by Larry Shinoda.

Yes!

http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?topic=5563.msg36772

[Otto Puzzell]

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[Otto Puzzell]

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