SOLVED: GTE 627 - VW-based special by Thomas A. Pell of Bethpage, NY circa 1974

[gte4289]

Please identify this car for a point:

[gte4289]

Experts?

[gte4289]

Pros?

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Puzzle open to everyone.

[fromwien]

VW-based special by Thomas Pell, 1972, built out of a buggy-kit

[gte4289]

VW-based special by Thomas Pell, 1972

According to Pell, it was built in 1974, but he probably spent two years building it. A point for you.

[fromwien]

VW-based special by Thomas Pell, 1972

According to Pell, it was built in 1974, but he probably spent two years building it. A point for you.

Thank you so much for the point
Attached a small text, edited by Thomas Pell

[gte4289]

Attached a small text, edited by Thomas Pell

The year isn't the only inconsistency. The weight dropped from 1400 lbs to only 1100 lbs, while the motor grew from 1800 cc to 2000 cc. And with the same 2000 cc displacement, the output increased from140 hp to 160 hp. At least the angle of the photo stayed consistent.

In all fairness to Mr. Pell, I can barely remember anything that happened between 1972 and 1974.