I'm going away for a couple of days, so I thought I would post this one straight to the Pros to give you all some time to think about it before I come back!
Sorry for the dreadful photo, but this is the only one I can find of this unusual car. So, any ideas for a point? (naturally this puzzle is open to everyone).
I can't believe this one has had almost 100 views but not one guess.
Let's start the ball rolling - is it European?
Ah Woodinsight, you almost deserve a point for bringing this one to life, as it has sat here since last November without a single comment or question. In fact, I was recently considering moving it into the Black Hole, making it possibly the first puzzle ever to receive this fate without a single remark.
Anyway, to start the ball rolling; no, it is not European. :)
Let me follow! Post WWII?
Yes, it is post-WWII.
it certainly has a European look about it.
Perhaps from Australia then?
Not Australian.
Hmmm
From North America?
No to North America.
Maybe India?
Not India.
South America?
With RHD about all that's left is South Africa?
Not South American and not South African.
From Far East - Singapore/Malaysia area?
Not from there.
Quote from: Djetset on June 20, 2011, 12:55:34 PM
Not Australian.
How about their neighbor, New Zealand?
Yes! Now we should get somewhere. ;)
Logan built in Christchurch in the 1940s?
:o
I've just twigged that somewhere I actually have this image..... if only I could remember where! (is the car next to it a Lloyd 350 by any chance?)
Well spotted, as the car next to the mystery car is indeed a Lloyd, a British-built Wasp. Any idea what the star car is though?
My last pending Black Hole entry for the day, so be quick!
Off into the Black Hole.
Quote from: woodinsight on June 21, 2011, 09:14:50 AM
Logan built in Christchurch in the 1940s?
Not a Logan then?
Sorry Woodinsight, not a Logan.
could this be the edith microcar ?
Is the puzzle car based on a Lloyd?
Bump and a question, is this by any chance the Lappionia?
bump again
The answer to this one was lost on my old laptop hard drive, so please be patient. I don't recall it as an Edith or Lappionia, and I have a vague recollection that it is not Lloyd-based, only parked next to one. It will take me a while to find my original information source, so please bare with me. Thanks.
Now found some of my old information and can confirm that it has no Lloyd connection, and that it is not an Edith nor a Lappionia either.
As this puzzle was first posted seven years ago with no activity for the last four years, as a 'special offer' from now until the end of January 2017 I will offer double BH points (i.e. four!) to anyone who can correctly identify this car. :)
Solving a 7-year old mystery in less than a week should be next to impossible :o
Anyway, was this car built before 1970 ?
Nothing is impossible, as I had to get this photo from somewhere!
The fact it was made in New Zealand is a strong clue as well, but I'm happy to withdraw the offer of four points to help try and get this long-term puzzled solved if you prefer... ???
Yes, it was built before 1970. ;)
Let's keep the offer going, thank you ;D
Was the car built before 1960 ?
No, built after 1960.
Did you find the picture in a Constructors Car Club publication ?
Quote from: oko94 on January 25, 2017, 07:39:38 AM
Did you find the picture in a Constructors Car Club publication ?
No, I found it in a mainstream car magazine.
As time is running out for my Four Points offer until the end of January, a clue to help...
This New Zealand-built puzzle car only had three wheels... Good luck.
coming back to this puzzle for a minute. Was this designed in the UK?
Quote from: pnegyesi on September 06, 2018, 04:43:06 AM
coming back to this puzzle for a minute. Was this designed in the UK?
To the best of my (limited) knowledge, this car was not designed in the UK, although it did use some British components.
Quote from: Djetset on January 27, 2017, 05:11:24 PM
This New Zealand-built puzzle car only had three wheels... Good luck.
Tadpole/reverse-trike configuration?
Yes, I believe so.
Based on a Mini Moke?
Mini-based?
Reliant-based?
Was it based on an existing three-wheeler?
Morgan based?
Was this a one-off by an individual?
Quote from: gte4289 on February 17, 2020, 04:35:18 PM
Was this a one-off by an individual?
I believe it was a one-off, but not by an individual.
Quote from: Djetset on February 17, 2020, 04:55:02 PM
Quote from: gte4289 on February 17, 2020, 04:35:18 PM
Was this a one-off by an individual?
I believe it was a one-off, but not by an individual.
Was the manufacturer known for other vehicles?
Quote from: gte4289 on February 17, 2020, 05:23:29 PM
Quote from: Djetset on February 17, 2020, 04:55:02 PM
Quote from: gte4289 on February 17, 2020, 04:35:18 PM
Was this a one-off by an individual?
I believe it was a one-off, but not by an individual.
Was the manufacturer known for other vehicles?
I'm not aware of any other vehicles by this organisation.
Quote from: Djetset on February 17, 2020, 06:29:54 PM
I'm not aware of any other vehicles by this organisation.
Was it built by a company, or by some other entity such as a school/university?
Quote from: gte4289 on February 17, 2020, 06:42:14 PM
Quote from: Djetset on February 17, 2020, 06:29:54 PM
I'm not aware of any other vehicles by this organisation.
Was it built by a company, or by some other entity such as a school/university?
The organisation behind this car didn't really qualify as any of the above ;)
Quote from: Djetset on February 17, 2020, 04:55:02 PM
I believe it was a one-off, but not by an individual.
Quote from: Djetset on February 18, 2020, 09:24:56 AM
Quote from: gte4289 on February 17, 2020, 06:42:14 PM
Was it built by a company, or by some other entity such as a school/university?
The organisation behind this car didn't really qualify as any of the above ;)
Individual
Company
School/University
By a government entity?
Yes, as I understand it.
New Zealand Post?
No, not the postal service.
From Christchurch?
Quote from: Oguerrerob on February 21, 2020, 10:36:23 AM
From Christchurch?
Sorry but no location information was given, beyond New Zealand.
Is this photo from a museum?
Quote from: Oguerrerob on February 24, 2020, 05:19:57 AM
Is this photo from a museum?
I don't know, but I found this photo in a magazine some years ago.
Okay. this is the Kiwiwagon, developed by the New Zealand government's Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. It has a Ford 100e engine and gearbox, which drives the single rear wheel by chain. It still existed in the 1990s, when this photo was taken. I wonder where it is now?
Quote from: barrett on April 01, 2020, 09:35:45 AM
Okay. this is the Kiwiwagon, developed by the New Zealand government's Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. It has a Ford 100e engine and gearbox, which drives the single rear wheel by chain. It still existed in the 1990s, when this photo was taken. I wonder where it is now?
Welcome back Barrett, and what a return! After ten years I am very happy to see that this one has finally been resolved with a very complete answer (I can tell what you've been reading ;)). Very well done, and two BH points to you :applause:
I knew I had the magazine somewhere, it just took 10 years for me to pick it up again!