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Life is boring at Master level! So there is ample of time to create mind-bending puzzles. So here it is: the new version of "Rust never sleeps - Carchitextra"! All you have to do is to find a connection between one of the more or less rusty cars in the first section, one of the pieces of architecture in the second section, and one of the pictures in the Extra section. In order to make it not too easy, there won't always be a direct connection between all three pictures of the right combination. It might be that the architecture might link to the extra because of the location, and the rusty car doesn't link to the architecture, but only to the extra by name similarity. Or the other way around. Just try and find out. I hope this puzzle will last long enough to reach Master level in a few weeks with still many combinations to be found.  ;D
One point for each triple combination found, no lock for just identifying a single picture. Have fun!

The first 12 rusty vehicles:

The next 12 rusty vehicles:

And the last 12 rusty ones:

Architecture, first part:

Architecture, second part:

Architecture, last part:

Extras, first part:

Extras, second part:

Extras, last part:

The correct answers:
A: 1953 Durant - 22: Durant-Dort factory in Flint - b: 1930 Durant racer (oko94)
B: Standard 10 van – 31: Standard Oil Building, New York - e: Standard E1 (gte4289)
C: Le Roitelet - 19: Goldcrest Views 2 in Dubai - j: Ford Escort Mk2 Goldcrest (gte4289)
D: 1926 Oakland Six Tourer – 25: San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge – w: Ken Block Ford Fiesta in Gymkhana 5 (gte4289)
E:City Wheels Ltd Electric Car – 11:Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre Fairfax Street – aj:EasyMile EZ10 (Djetset)
F: Star Nestor 18/50 - 24: Museo Nestor in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria - aa: Star 660 Papamobil (gte4289)
G: Camat Douro - 32: Luis I Bridge, Vila Nova de Gaia - ac: Inspecção de Veículos Porsche, Rua de S. Dinis (gte4289)
H: Mitsubishi Sigma Wagon - 23: A Sigma supermarket - ah: Sigma Type V (Djetset)
I: Mildé-Kriéger AEK  - 28: Rainbow Warrior memorial at Matauri Bay – y: Matchbox Guy Warrior car transporter (gte4289)
J: 1958 'Thor' by Nik Gudmunds and Jerry Ball – 26: Thor SM-75 PGM-17 Missile at Cape Canaveral, Florida – af: FMA Donar 50 HP (gte4289)
K: AFM-BMW - 10: Schloss Falkenhausen - q: Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) (gte4289)
L: Steyr Typ 250- 36: St. Michael's catholic church (Michaelerkirche) in Steyr - o: Steyr-Puch Projekt S (Djetset)
M: Ariès CC 4/2 Torpedo Commercial - 4: Aries Avenue, Karnak - n: Lensson CC (gte4289)
N: Daihatsu Bee - 27: Piaggio Ape - u: Ford Abeille (gte4289)
O: Opel Blitz by Friedrich Schwarze - 7: Burg Blomberg - ai: Gerhard Schröder at the opening of VW plant in Dresden (oko94)
P: 1913 Willys-Overland 69T - 9: Roman Praetorian Guard Commander's House - f: Torsus Praetorian Overlander (gte4289)
Q: Rover 100 Gowrings Chairman - 33: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore - ab: SsangYong Chairman 3.2i (gte4289)
R: Anthony Stevens Light Commercial Van - 16: Municipal Corporation Building, Mumbai, by Frederick William Stevens - c: Cal Niday on Stevens Offenhauser (oko94)
S: Checker Galva II - 14: Kalamazoo City Hall - g: Stretched Volkswagen Rabbit-based Checker cab prototype (Djetset)
T: Harroun Model A-1 - 1: Soldiers and Sailors Monument Indianapolis - z: Oldsmobile Bravada Indy 500 Pace Car (gte4289)
U: 1955 Nizier - 34: Saint-Nizier in Lyon - ae : Stan robot (by Stanley Robotics) at Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport (oko94)
V: Rosengart Ariette Break – 15: The Rosengart Collection, Lucerne - x: Citroën ID 19 driven by Frank Margerin character Lucien (gte4289)
W: Skoda Popular Monte Carlo Cabriolet - 12: Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel – p: Ford Fairmont cutaway (gte4289)
X: Siata Formichetta - 13: Siata Espanola Tarragona Poligon Entrevies - d: Siata Furgone 114 F (Djetset)
Y: Stearns-Knight 60-Series Touring - 29: The Adelmann Building in Boise, Idaho - t: Stearns Steam Model A Runabout (Djetset)
Z: Avia 350 - 3: Avia station Glanerbrug - l: Avia van (luisps)
AA: Sheen Imperator GTS -  - 20: Audi-Bau Zwickau – ag: Audi Type R Imperator (gte4289)
AB: Hurtu 8CV Berline - 8: Hurtu sewing machine factory, Montluçon - k: Hurtu Cyclemotor (gte4289)
AC: Simca Aronde Quotidienne - 6: Musee d'Histoire de la Vie Quotidienne - r: Simca 8 Canadienne (Djetset)
AD: Shadow MVS 1-A1 – 21: Vanna Venturi House, Philadelphia – h: Venturi/Philippe Beloou (gte4289)
AE: Otokar Magirus 80S - 30: Ulmer Münster - i: Otokar Cobra (gte4289)
AF: Everybody Runabout - 18: Jedermann in Salzburg - a: VW 1302 Porsche Salzburg (gte4289)
AG: Silcoates Ascender - 17: Silcoates school - m: Abbey Cat (Djetset)
AH: DC Design Taarzan - 5: Floors Castle (featured as Greystoke Mansion' in the film Greystoke, the Legend of Tarzan - s: Al Araba 1/DC Gaia (gte4289)
AI: Dutton Sierra - 2: Ford Sierra production line - v: Renault 10 Sierra  (Djetset)
AJ: MC Acer - 35: Acer Inc.'s head office in New Taipei City, Taiwan - ad: Acer Luxgen S3 self-driving prototype (Djetset)

No interest at expert level. So here is something for the pros confined at home.

Wow, this is a very tough one. I recognise many of the vehicles in the Rust section and can make a second connection in either the Architecture or Extra sections, but trying to find a three-way link is not so easy. Someone needs to kick this Puzzle off though, so here's an attempt, though probably way off beam!

Rust AI: Dutton Sierra
Architecture 2: Ford Sierra production line (model name share, plant possibly Genk, Cologne, Dagenham...)
Extra J: Ford Escort MK 2 (the Dutton's mechanical donor)

As I say, I'm not totally certain if I'm on the right road here, but it's a start!

Yes, this puzzle is meant to be tough, but your first attempt is a good start. As Meat Loaf sang: Two out of three ain't bad.
Rust AI: Dutton Sierra and Architecture 2: Ford Sierra production line belong together, but the Extra Ford Escort will be needed for another combination. Rust AI and Architecture 2 are locked for you.

Thank you for the Lock on the Dutton puzzle, which I will come back to shortly if that's okay (unless it's Extra i, amphibious vehicles that can cross the English Channel, as per Dutton's Surf, Mariner and Reef models?).

In the meantime, I think I might have made another three-way connection now, as follows:

Rust 5: Checker Galva II prototype (a stretched Chevrolet Citation, as pictured below)
Architecture 14: Kalamazoo (home of Checker Motors) Public Library building
Extra g: Stretched Volkswagen Rabbit-based Checker cab prototype

Quote from: Djetset on March 22, 2020, 07:36:16 AM
Thank you for the Lock on the Dutton puzzle, which I will come back to shortly if that's okay (unless it's Extra i, amphibious vehicles that can cross the English Channel, as per Dutton's Surf, Mariner and Reef models?).

Not Extra i

Quote from: Djetset on March 22, 2020, 07:36:16 AM
In the meantime, I think I might have made another three-way connection now, as follows:

Rust 5: Checker Galva II prototype (a stretched Chevrolet Citation, as pictured below)
Architecture 14: Kalamazoo (home of Checker Motors) Public Library building
Extra g: Stretched Volkswagen Rabbit-based Checker cab prototype

Perfect, except that the building is Kalamazoo City Hall.

Ah, good to have got the first one out of the way, and sorry for mistaking Kalamazoo City Hall as the Public Library.

I'll revised the Dutton trio again shortly, but wonder in the interim if I might have found another connection, so here goes:

Rust 5: Siata SEAT 600 Formichetta, a high-roof Spanish commercial derivative of the Fiat 600
Arch 13: The Spanish Siata factory, based in Taragona
Extra o: Another non-Italian Fiat 600-based derivative; the unique Austrian Steyr-Puch 'Puch S' Spider prototype

Quote from: Djetset on March 22, 2020, 08:18:53 AM
Rust 5: Siata SEAT 600 Formichetta, a high-roof Spanish commercial derivative of the Fiat 600
Arch 13: The Spanish Siata factory, based in Taragona
Extra o: Another non-Italian Fiat 600-based derivative; the unique Austrian Steyr-Puch 'Puch S' Spider prototype

I assume that you've identified the Siata Formichetta and just mistyped, as it is Rust X.
Architecture 13 is the Siata Espanola Tarragona Poligon Entrevies factory and it is cconnected to the Siata Formichetta.
Extra o is not the connection I had in mind, although correctly identified.
Rust X and Architecture 13 locked for you.

Oophs, I'm not sure how I managed to mis-type Rust X as 5! Anyway, thanks for the second Lock.

I've now got a bit too hooked into this puzzle (when I should be doing some work!), but here's another attempt:

Rust E: The electric JS6 version of the Ligier JS9 vsp, as used by the pioneering (but failed) CW (City Wheels) car sharing scheme in Coventry in the late 1980s. A surviving example of the CW JS6 can be found today at the excellent Coventry Transport Museum
Arch 11: Coventry's distinctive 'Elephant' building, reflecting the English 'motor' city's historic elephant mascot on the Coventry coat of arms.
Extra aj: The EasyMile EZ10 autonomous vehicle, developed by Ligier and presented on its stand at the Paris Salon a few years ago.

Quote from: Djetset on March 22, 2020, 09:08:56 AM
Rust E: The electric JS6 version of the Ligier JS9 vsp, as used by the pioneering (but failed) CW (City Wheels) car sharing scheme in Coventry in the late 1980s.
Arch 11: Coventry's distinctive 'Elephant' building, reflecting the English 'motor' city's historic elephant mascot on the Coventry coat of arms.
Extra aj: The EasyMile EZ10 autonomous vehicle, developed by Ligier and presented on its stand at the Paris Salon a few years ago.

A perfect answer. I knew either you or luisps would get this one.  ;)

Quote from: Wendax on March 22, 2020, 08:53:12 AM

Quote from: Djetset on March 22, 2020, 08:18:53 AM
Rust 5: Siata SEAT 600 Formichetta, a high-roof Spanish commercial derivative of the Fiat 600
Arch 13: The Spanish Siata factory, based in Taragona
Extra o: Another non-Italian Fiat 600-based derivative; the unique Austrian Steyr-Puch 'Puch S' Spider prototype

I assume that you've identified the Siata Formichetta and just mistyped, as it is Rust X.
Architecture 13 is the Siata Espanola Tarragona Poligon Entrevies factory and it is cconnected to the Siata Formichetta.
Extra o is not the connection I had in mind, although correctly identified.
Rust X and Architecture 13 locked for you.

Oh silly me, it was staring me in the face all along! The third element of this Siata link must be Extra l (L), an AVIA/EBRO van, with EBRO taking over Siata Espanola and production of certain ex-Siata commercial vehicle models (SEAT 850 Minivan etc.) in 1972.

Quote from: Djetset on March 22, 2020, 09:37:05 AM
Oh silly me, it was staring me in the face all along! The third element of this Siata link must be Extra l (L), an AVIA/EBRO van, with EBRO taking over Siata Espanola production of certain commercial vehicle models (SEAT 850 Minivan etc.) in 1972.

Sorry to disappoint you. The Avia-Siata link is one I wasn't aware of, so it isn't the link I am looking for.

Are the other connections of the Extra o (Steyr-Puch 'Puch' S Spider) as follows with an Austrian connection?,

Rust U: Steyr 220 (Glasser possibly)?
Arch 18: Salzburg Museum Gallery where the celebrated Festival is usually held

Quote from: Wendax on March 22, 2020, 09:47:24 AM

Quote from: Djetset on March 22, 2020, 09:37:05 AM
Oh silly me, it was staring me in the face all along! The third element of this Siata link must be Extra l (L), an AVIA/EBRO van, with EBRO taking over Siata Espanola production of certain commercial vehicle models (SEAT 850 Minivan etc.) in 1972.

Sorry to disappoint you. The Avia-Siata link is one I wasn't aware of, so it isn't the link I am looking for.

Oh, that's a blow as there is a direct Siata-AVIA-EBRO connection. Here's an EBRO branded ex-Siata SEAT 850 Minivan below, plus the Siata original, with an AVIA badged version also sold in Spain.

So, is Extra d (D) the missing link, a Siata panel van?

Quote from: Djetset on March 22, 2020, 07:36:16 AM
Thank you for the Lock on the Dutton puzzle, which I will come back to shortly if that's okay (unless it's Extra i, amphibious vehicles that can cross the English Channel, as per Dutton's Surf, Mariner and Reef models?).



OK, I think I've got the missing Extra link now for the Dutton Sierra. It is of course Extra v, which is the USA-market 1970 special edition Renault 10 Sierra, which obviously shares it name with the Dutton kit car. Phew, that's a relief as I really do now need to do some work! Oh, and I can't seen to remove this text from this 'quote' background area, hence it appearing in bold!!

Quote from: Djetset on March 22, 2020, 09:57:02 AM
Are the other connections of the Extra o (Steyr-Puch 'Puch' S Spider) as follows with an Austrian connection?,

Rust U: Steyr 220 (Glasser possibly)?
Arch 18: Salzburg Museum Gallery where the celebrated Festival is usually held

Good idea, but Rust U is not a Steyr.
Architecture 18 is Salzburg, but not connected with Extra o.

Quote from: Djetset on March 22, 2020, 10:09:34 AM
So, is Extra d (D) the missing link, a Siata panel van?

Yes, but to call this connection solved I need the model of the Siata van.

Quote from: Djetset on March 22, 2020, 10:36:51 AM
OK, I think I've got the missing Extra link now for the Dutton Sierra. It is of course Extra v, which is the USA-market 1970 special edition Renault 10 Sierra, which obviously shares it name with the Dutton kit car. Phew, that's a relief as I really do now need to do some work!

Yes, that is right. You can do your work now.  :)

I'll try one that seems easy to me (as a 'Murican), the 'Indy Trio':

Rust T - Harroun Model A-1 (by Ray Harroun, winner of the first Indy 500)
Architecture 1 - Soldiers and Sailors Monument (in Indianapolis, Indiana)
Extra C - Jim Robbins Special (as driven by Cal Niday in the 1954 Indy 500)

Quote from: Wendax on March 22, 2020, 11:16:49 AM

Quote from: Djetset on March 22, 2020, 10:09:34 AM
So, is Extra d (D) the missing link, a Siata panel van?

Yes, but to call this connection solved I need the model of the Siata van.

The Siata van model is a 144 F, based on Fiat 1400 mechanicals.

Quote from: gte4289 on March 23, 2020, 09:02:36 PM
I'll try one that seems easy to me (as a 'Murican), the 'Indy Trio':

Rust T - Harroun Model A-1 (by Ray Harroun, winner of the first Indy 500)
Architecture 1 - Soldiers and Sailors Monument (in Indianapolis, Indiana)
Extra C - Jim Robbins Special (as driven by Cal Niday in the 1954 Indy 500)

You are right that it seems easy, too easy indeed. All you say is right, it's just that I need the Extra c for another combination. So keep on searching. Rust T and Architecture 1 locked for you.

Quote from: Djetset on March 23, 2020, 09:53:40 PM
The Siata van model is a 144 F, based on Fiat 1400 mechanicals.

Well, I take the 144 as a typo, as it is a 114 F. Another one solved.

Time to attempt another one that I think I've worked out. So..

English private prep schools and student car building projects are the connections here, as follows;

Rust AG: The Mini-based Silcoates Ascender 3-wheeler, made by students at Silcoates School (as below), under the tuition of Silcoates lecturer Les Brown (an authority on British specials, with a Specials book to his name, plus his excellent Rochdale cars book)
Arch 17: This one took some finding as it looked like a typical Yorkshire school, but hundreds to choose from! I've finally narrowed it down to Silcoates School in Wakefield, where Les Brown worked.
Extra m: This is the Abbey Cat, another prep school student car build project, created at the respected Whitley Academy in Coventry for the old 'BP Build A Car' competition for educational institutions.

A perfect answer! Another one gone.

Returning to Austria (digitally as its borders are closed), here's a Steyr connection;

Rust L: A Steyr Type 50/55 Kubelwagen
Arch 36: St. Michael's catholic church (Michaelerkirche) in Steyr
Extra o (O): The unique Austrian Steyr-Puch 'Puch S' Spider prototype

Quote from: Djetset on March 24, 2020, 09:28:36 AM
Rust L: A Steyr Type 50/55 Kubelwagen
Arch 36: St. Michael's catholic church (Michaelerkirche) in Steyr
Extra o (O): The unique Austrian Steyr-Puch 'Puch S' Spider prototype

Yes, just find the right model number of the Steyr Kübelwagen and this one is solved. L-36-o is locked for you.

Quote from: Wendax on March 24, 2020, 10:30:03 AM

Quote from: Djetset on March 24, 2020, 09:28:36 AM
Rust L: A Steyr Type 50/55 Kubelwagen
Arch 36: St. Michael's catholic church (Michaelerkirche) in Steyr
Extra o (O): The unique Austrian Steyr-Puch 'Puch S' Spider prototype

Yes, just find the right model number of the Steyr Kübelwagen and this one is solved. L-36-o is locked for you.

Is Steyr 250 the name you are looking for for the kubelwagen? (and sorry, I should have included it in my earlier reply).

Yes

A Sigma connection, as follows:

Rust H: A Mitsubishi (Colt) Sigma Wagon/Estate/Break, etc.
Arch 23: A Sigma supermarket in Spain
Extra AH: An early 1920s Sigma Type V from France

Quote from: Wendax on March 24, 2020, 02:55:58 AM

Quote from: gte4289 on March 23, 2020, 09:02:36 PM
I'll try one that seems easy to me (as a 'Murican), the 'Indy Trio':

Rust T - Harroun Model A-1 (by Ray Harroun, winner of the first Indy 500)
Architecture 1 - Soldiers and Sailors Monument (in Indianapolis, Indiana)
Extra C - Jim Robbins Special (as driven by Cal Niday in the 1954 Indy 500)

You are right that it seems easy, too easy indeed. All you say is right, it's just that I need the Extra c for another combination. So keep on searching. Rust T and Architecture 1 locked for you.

I'm thinking Extra AG could be the final piece, as it resembles a number of cars produced in Indianapolis in the mid-1920s. If AG is the correct 'extra' component, is it a Marmon?

Quote from: Djetset on March 24, 2020, 07:11:14 PM
A Sigma connection, as follows:

Rust H: A Mitsubishi (Colt) Sigma Wagon/Estate/Break, etc.
Arch 23: A Sigma supermarket in Spain
Extra AH: An early 1920s Sigma Type V from France

Sigma is an Italian supermarket chain, otherwise correct.

Quote from: gte4289 on March 24, 2020, 08:26:26 PM
I'm thinking Extra AG could be the final piece, as it resembles a number of cars produced in Indianapolis in the mid-1920s. If AG is the correct 'extra' component, is it a Marmon?

No, Extra ag has nothing to do with Indy 500.

An Acer connection;

Rust AJ: An MC Acer, a mid-1980s Turner-inspired British kit car, often powered by a Fiat-Lancia Twin Cam engine
Arch 35: Acer Inc.'s head office in New Taipei City, Taiwan
Extra ad: A Luxgen S3-based 'Acer' self-driving prototype

Another good one!

Quote from: Wendax on March 25, 2020, 02:51:36 AM

Quote from: gte4289 on March 24, 2020, 08:26:26 PM
I'm thinking Extra AG could be the final piece, as it resembles a number of cars produced in Indianapolis in the mid-1920s. If AG is the correct 'extra' component, is it a Marmon?

No, Extra ag has nothing to do with Indy 500.

I'm going to have to ask questions on this one, so feel free to unlock it whenever you deem appropriate.

Let's give this a try:

Rust T - Harroun Model A-1 (by Ray Harroun, winner of the first Indy 500)
Architecture 1 - Soldiers and Sailors Monument (in Indianapolis, Indiana)
Extra B - As-yet unidentified Indy 500 racer (front-wheel-drive car circa 1928?)

I might be clutching at straws with this one with a Stearns thread, but worth a try;

Rust Y: Stearns-Knight 60-Series Touring, c.1923
Arch 29: The Alderman Building in Idaho, the site of the former Alderman Brothers Stearns-Knight agent
Extra t: The Stearns Steam Model A Runabout, c.1903

Hurtu connection:

AB: Hurtu 8CV Berline - 8: Hurtu sewing machine factory, Montluçon, France - k: Hurtu Cyclemotor

Let's try another:

AH: DC Design Taarzan - 5: Floors Castle (featured as Grestoke Mansion' in the film Greystoke, the Legend of Tarzan - s: Al Araba 1/DC Gaia (joint venture between Al Araba and DC Design)

Quote from: gte4289 on March 25, 2020, 07:56:05 PM
I'm going to have to ask questions on this one, so feel free to unlock it whenever you deem appropriate.

Let's give this a try:
Rust T - Harroun Model A-1 (by Ray Harroun, winner of the first Indy 500)
Architecture 1 - Soldiers and Sailors Monument (in Indianapolis, Indiana)
Extra B - As-yet unidentified Indy 500 racer (front-wheel-drive car circa 1928?)

No, T - 1 unlocked.

Quote from: Djetset on March 25, 2020, 08:11:08 PM
I might be clutching at straws with this one with a Stearns thread, but worth a try;

Rust Y: Stearns-Knight 60-Series Touring, c.1923
Arch 29: The Alderman Building in Idaho, the site of the former Alderman Brothers Stearns-Knight agent
Extra t: The Stearns Steam Model A Runabout, c.1903

I'll accept that, although the Stearns-Knight agent was called Adelmann, not Alderman.

Quote from: gte4289 on March 26, 2020, 01:03:01 AM
Hurtu connection:
AB: Hurtu 8CV Berline - 8: Hurtu sewing machine factory, Montluçon, France - k: Hurtu Cyclemotor

Well found!

Quote from: gte4289 on March 26, 2020, 01:45:55 AM
Let's try another:
AH: DC Design Taarzan - 5: Floors Castle (featured as Grestoke Mansion' in the film Greystoke, the Legend of Tarzan - s: Al Araba 1/DC Gaia (joint venture between Al Araba and DC Design)

Yes, that one was a bit harder I thought.  :)

Trying another tenuous connection, Chairman to Chairman;

Rust Q: Rover Metro-based Gowrings Chairman, with a rear ramp tailgate for wheelchair access
Arch 9: Roman military barracks remains, discovered whilst expanding the C-Line of the Rome Metro 'metropolitana'
Extra Ab: Ssangyong Chairman, based around an old Mercedes-Benz E Class

Even more tenuous this time, a star connection?;

Rust F: a Star Nestor 18/50 from the late 1920s
Arch 24: the Museo Nestor museum in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Extra u: a Ford Vedette (vedette meaning 'star' in French) this version being the base Abeille model with a split opening tailgate and removable rear seats

Quote from: Djetset on March 26, 2020, 04:22:22 AM
Trying another tenuous connection, Chairman to Chairman;

Rust Q: Rover Metro-based Gowrings Chairman, with a rear ramp tailgate for wheelchair access
Arch 9: Roman military barracks remains, discovered whilst expanding the C-Line of the Rome Metro 'metropolitana'
Extra Ab: Ssangyong Chairman, based around an old Mercedes-Benz E Class

Rust Q and Extra ab are well identified and belong together. The architecture in question is another one, only connected to one of the cars.
Architecture 9 is well identified.
Q - ?? - ab locked for you.

Quote from: Djetset on March 26, 2020, 04:51:49 AM
Even more tenuous this time, a star connection?;

Rust F: a Star Nestor 18/50 from the late 1920s
Arch 24: the Museo Nestor museum in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Extra u: a Ford Vedette (vedette meaning 'star' in French) this version being the base Abeille model with a split opening tailgate and removable rear seats

Rust F and Architecture 24 are correct and belong to each other, but they are looking for another Extra (hint: again only connected to one of these two).
F - 24 - ?? locked for you.

Extra u is a Ford Abeille and your answer contains an idea you should keep in mind.

The first step in this one may be weak, but here goes:

O: Citroën Heuliez – 21: Vanna Venturi House, Philadelphia – h: Venturi/Claude Poiraud (formerly of Heuliez)

J: 1958 'Thor' by Nik Gudmunds and Jerry Ball – 26: Thor SM-75 PGM-17 Missile at Cape Canaveral, Florida – af: FMA Donar 50 HP

Quote from: gte4289 on March 26, 2020, 06:24:39 AM
The first step in this one may be weak, but here goes:
O: Citroën Heuliez – 21: Vanna Venturi House, Philadelphia – h: Venturi/Claude Poiraud (formerly of Heuliez)

Your feeling was right, Rust O is neither a Citroen by Heuliez, nor connected to the other two.
Architecture 21 and Extra h do pair and are recognized correctly.
?? - 21 - h locked for you.

Quote from: gte4289 on March 26, 2020, 06:53:25 AM
J: 1958 'Thor' by Nik Gudmunds and Jerry Ball – 26: Thor SM-75 PGM-17 Missile at Cape Canaveral, Florida – af: FMA Donar 50 HP

That's the right triple, Donar being the old Germanic name of Thor.

Egyptian connection?

C: Sphinx Voiturette – 4: Karnak Temple Complex near Luxor, Egypt - x: Blake & Mortimer Citroën DS 19 from The Sarcophagi of the 6th Continent

A connection to my home state:

D: 1926 Oakland Six Tourer – 25: San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge – w: Ken Block Ford Fiesta (shown in Gymkhana 5, which begins on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge)

If this one's correct, I think you missed an opportunity to include the Reliant Fox Goldcrest :)

H: 1984 Ford Escort Wagon (North America) - 19: Goldcrest Views 2 in Dubai, UAE - j: Ford Escort Mk2 Goldcrest

Quote from: gte4289 on March 26, 2020, 06:13:56 PM
Egyptian connection?

C: Sphinx Voiturette – 4: Karnak Temple Complex near Luxor, Egypt - x: Blake & Mortimer Citroën DS 19 from The Sarcophagi of the 6th Continent

Rust C is not a Sphinx.
Architecture 4 is correctly identified.
Extra x is not the Blake & Mortimer Citroen DS 19.

Quote from: gte4289 on March 26, 2020, 06:30:40 PM
A connection to my home state:

D: 1926 Oakland Six Tourer – 25: San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge – w: Ken Block Ford Fiesta (shown in Gymkhana 5, which begins on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge)

That's a good one.

Quote from: gte4289 on March 26, 2020, 07:15:38 PM
If this one's correct, I think you missed an opportunity to include the Reliant Fox Goldcrest :)

H: 1984 Ford Escort Wagon (North America) - 19: Goldcrest Views 2 in Dubai, UAE - j: Ford Escort Mk2 Goldcrest

Rust H has already been identified as a Mitsubishi Sigma.
The two other parts are correct and connect. ?? - 19 - j locked for you

Was 'Rust K' a kit car or rebody on a less sporting chassis?

Quote from: gte4289 on March 27, 2020, 02:44:24 PM
Was 'Rust K' a kit car or rebody on a less sporting chassis?

Neither nor

Quote from: Wendax on March 26, 2020, 05:19:02 AM

Quote from: Djetset on March 26, 2020, 04:51:49 AM
Even more tenuous this time, a star connection?;

Rust F: a Star Nestor 18/50 from the late 1920s
Arch 24: the Museo Nestor museum in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Extra u: a Ford Vedette (vedette meaning 'star' in French) this version being the base Abeille model with a split opening tailgate and removable rear seats

Rust F and Architecture 24 are correct and belong to each other, but they are looking for another Extra (hint: again only connected to one of these two).
F - 24 - ?? locked for you.

This one is no longer identified as "Locked" in the Correct Answers post (Reply #9). Is it still locked?

I noticed that Wendax hadn't Locked this one when all the other 2-answer puzzles had been locked, so I assume this was an oversight as it seems a little unfair otherwise ;)

Quote from: Djetset on March 27, 2020, 05:19:45 PM
I noticed that Wendax hadn't Locked this one when all the other 2-answer puzzles had been locked, so I assume this was an oversight as it seems a little unfair otherwise ;)

Yes, I forgot to add the lock in the correct answers table which I rectified now.

Ah, thank you Wendax. I've taken a day's break from this puzzle today as the research was eating into my time too much when I should have been doing some work, but I'll revisit it again over the weekend. Thanks again.

T: Harroun Model A-1 (by Ray Harroun, winner of the first Indy 500) – 1: Soldiers and Sailors Monument (in Indianapolis, Indiana) – z: 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada Indy 500 Pace Car

B. Standard 10 van – 31: Standard Oil Building, New York – ag: Standard Eight Touring

A basic 'everyday' connection for this one:

Rust AC: Simca Aronde Quotidienne, the 'low-cost' entry-level version of the popular French model, added to the range in 1953
Arch 6: Musee d'Histoire de la Vie Quotidienne (the Museum of Daily Life), based at Petit-Caux in Normandy. I visited this charming town many years ago (before the digital camera age, so it was quite some time back) when I briefly owned a Panhard 24 CT and joined up with a French P&L Club for a local treasure hunt. Somewhere I have an old printed photo of my Panhard parked there, but it will take some finding!
Next U: the French Ford Abeille, a stripped down basic version of the Vedette, aimed at farmers, commercial tradesmen, etc, and built in the same Poissy factory as the Aronde which Simca acquired when it took over the French Ford SAF operations and production plant. The Poissy plant still exists today as part of the PSA Groupe, now building Citroen C3s, etc.

V: Rosengart Ariette Break – 15: The Rosengart Collection, Lucerne Switzerland – e: 1941 Tempo Hanseat A 400

V/15 connection: Rosengart (obvious)
V/e connection: Among other things, the French word 'ariette' can be a diminutive form of the musical term 'aria', while 'tempo' can also be a musical term.
15/e connection: None

Quote from: gte4289 on March 27, 2020, 07:39:27 PM
T: Harroun Model A-1 (by Ray Harroun, winner of the first Indy 500) – 1: Soldiers and Sailors Monument (in Indianapolis, Indiana) – z: 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada Indy 500 Pace Car

Yes, the most fascinating Indy Pace Car ever.

Quote from: gte4289 on March 27, 2020, 08:25:47 PM
B. Standard 10 van – 31: Standard Oil Building, New York – ag: Standard Eight Touring

Rust B and Architecture 31 are correct and connect.
Extra ag is not a Standard Eight Tourer.
B - 31 - ?? locked for you.

Quote from: Djetset on March 27, 2020, 09:08:47 PM
A basic 'everyday' connection for this one:

Rust AC: Simca Aronde Quotidienne, the 'low-cost' entry-level version of the popular French model, added to the range in 1953
Arch 6: Musee d'Histoire de la Vie Quotidienne (the Museum of Daily Life), based at Petit-Caux in Normandy. I visited this charming town many years ago (before the digital camera age, so it was quite some time back) when I briefly owned a Panhard 24 CT and joined up with a French P&L Club for a local treasure hunt. Somewhere I have an old printed photo of my Panhard parked there, but it will take some finding!
Next U: the French Ford Abeille, a stripped down basic version of the Vedette, aimed at farmers, commercial tradesmen, etc, and built in the same Poissy factory as the Aronde which Simca acquired when it took over the French Ford SAF operations and production plant. The Poissy plant still exists today as part of the PSA Groupe, now building Citroen C3s, etc.

All three correctly identified, and they would have made a nice triple as you have explained. But in my puzzle only the Simca Aronde Quotidienne and the Musée d'Histoire de la Vie Quotidienne belong together. Keep your idea for the third one in mind though. ;)
AC - 6 - ?? locked for you.

Quote from: gte4289 on March 27, 2020, 10:57:19 PM
V: Rosengart Ariette Break – 15: The Rosengart Collection, Lucerne Switzerland – e: 1941 Tempo Hanseat A 400

V/15 connection: Rosengart (obvious)
V/e connection: Among other things, the French word 'ariette' can be a diminutive form of the musical term 'aria', while 'tempo' can also be a musical term.
15/e connection: None

Rust V and Architecture 15 are correct and connect.
Extra e is not a Tempo, so that explains your rather unconvincing connections to it.  ;)
15 - V - ?? locked for you.

Quote from: Wendax on March 28, 2020, 04:41:19 AM
Extra e is not a Tempo, so that explains your rather unconvincing connections to it.  ;)

Quote from: Wendax on March 28, 2020, 04:30:06 AM
Rust B and Architecture 31 are correct and connect.
Extra ag is not a Standard Eight Tourer.
B - 31 - ?? locked for you.

How about this?

B. Standard 10 van – 31: Standard Oil Building, New York – e: Standard E1 by Gutbrod

Quote from: Wendax on March 28, 2020, 04:35:45 AM

Quote from: Djetset on March 27, 2020, 09:08:47 PM
A basic 'everyday' connection for this one:

Rust AC: Simca Aronde Quotidienne, the 'low-cost' entry-level version of the popular French model, added to the range in 1953
Arch 6: Musee d'Histoire de la Vie Quotidienne (the Museum of Daily Life), based at Petit-Caux in Normandy. I visited this charming town many years ago (before the digital camera age, so it was quite some time back) when I briefly owned a Panhard 24 CT and joined up with a French P&L Club for a local treasure hunt. Somewhere I have an old printed photo of my Panhard parked there, but it will take some finding!
Next U: the French Ford Abeille, a stripped down basic version of the Vedette, aimed at farmers, commercial tradesmen, etc, and built in the same Poissy factory as the Aronde which Simca acquired when it took over the French Ford SAF operations and production plant. The Poissy plant still exists today as part of the PSA Groupe, now building Citroen C3s, etc.

All three correctly identified, and they would have made a nice triple as you have explained. But in my puzzle only the Simca Aronde Quotidienne and the Musée d'Histoire de la Vie Quotidienne belong together. Keep your idea for the third one in mind though. ;)
AC - 6 - ?? locked for you.

In that case the third element must be Extra R, a rustic Simca 8 Break de Chasse 'Canadienne', this being a Fiat 508 1100 built under licence by Simca and made in Nantes.

Rust Z: AVIA 350 microcar 195s Checoslovaquia.  Architectural: 10 Falkenhause, Bayern (falken is the bird in the AVIA's logo) Extra: Spanish AVIA truck made by AISA not related to the Cesk company.

Quote from: luisps on March 28, 2020, 05:15:20 AM
Rust Z: AVIA 350 microcar 195s Checoslovaquia.  Architectural: 10 Falkenhause, Bayern (falken is the bird in the AVIA's logo) Extra: Spanish AVIA truck made by AISA not related to the Cesk company.

Ah! I've been sitting on Z-?-I for some time now, but the 'Falken' connection never crossed my mind.

Sorry, I fogot to specify the extra, my answer is:
Rust Z: AVIA 350 microcar 195s Checoslovaquia.  Architectural: 10 Falkenhause, Bayern (falken is the bird in the AVIA's logo) Extra I: Spanish AVIA truck made by AISA not related to the Cesk company.

Quote from: gte4289 on March 28, 2020, 05:01:49 AM

Quote from: Wendax on March 28, 2020, 04:41:19 AM
Extra e is not a Tempo, so that explains your rather unconvincing connections to it.  ;)

Quote from: Wendax on March 28, 2020, 04:30:06 AM
Rust B and Architecture 31 are correct and connect.
Extra ag is not a Standard Eight Tourer.
B - 31 - ?? locked for you.

How about this?

B. Standard 10 van – 31: Standard Oil Building, New York – e: Standard E1 by Gutbrod

Yes, in 1939 Gutbrod was forced by the government to build the Tempo A 400 instead of their own three-wheelers. That was part of the Schell-Plan unification plan.

Quote from: Djetset on March 28, 2020, 05:09:53 AM

Quote from: Wendax on March 28, 2020, 04:35:45 AM

Quote from: Djetset on March 27, 2020, 09:08:47 PM
A basic 'everyday' connection for this one:

Rust AC: Simca Aronde Quotidienne, the 'low-cost' entry-level version of the popular French model, added to the range in 1953
Arch 6: Musee d'Histoire de la Vie Quotidienne (the Museum of Daily Life), based at Petit-Caux in Normandy. I visited this charming town many years ago (before the digital camera age, so it was quite some time back) when I briefly owned a Panhard 24 CT and joined up with a French P&L Club for a local treasure hunt. Somewhere I have an old printed photo of my Panhard parked there, but it will take some finding!
Next U: the French Ford Abeille, a stripped down basic version of the Vedette, aimed at farmers, commercial tradesmen, etc, and built in the same Poissy factory as the Aronde which Simca acquired when it took over the French Ford SAF operations and production plant. The Poissy plant still exists today as part of the PSA Groupe, now building Citroen C3s, etc.

All three correctly identified, and they would have made a nice triple as you have explained. But in my puzzle only the Simca Aronde Quotidienne and the Musée d'Histoire de la Vie Quotidienne belong together. Keep your idea for the third one in mind though. ;)
AC - 6 - ?? locked for you.

In that case the third element must be Extra R, a rustic Simca 8 Break de Chasse 'Canadienne', this being a Fiat 508 1100 built under licence by Simca and made in Nantes.

Right again!

Quote from: luisps on March 28, 2020, 05:15:20 AM
Rust Z: AVIA 350 microcar 195s Checoslovaquia.  Architectural: 10 Falkenhause, Bayern (falken is the bird in the AVIA's logo) Extra: Spanish AVIA truck made by AISA not related to the Cesk company.

Rust Z is the Avia 350 from Czechoslovakia, Architecture 10 is Schloss Falkenhausen, and Extra l is the Spanish AVIA truck. Z and l are connected, Schloss Falkenhausen is needed for something else.
Z - ?? - l locked for you.

I understand that Architec I is correct but the link is not the Czechoslovak AVIA logo. Therefore you must refer to a character in the Falkenhausen family, is that correct?

Quote from: luisps on March 28, 2020, 12:06:02 PM
I understand that Architec I is correct but the link is not the Czechoslovak AVIA logo. Therefore you must refer to a character in the Falkenhausen family, is that correct?

Yes, that's a path to follow.

Portuguese connection?

G: Camat Douro (from Portugal) - 32: Luis I Bridge, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal - ac: Inspecção de Veículos Porsche, Rua de S. Dinis, Portugal

Taking another swing at this as-yet unidentified cyclecar ...

C: Matchless cyclecar - 28: Rainbow Warrior memorial at Matauri Bay, NZ – y: Matchbox Guy Warrior car transporter

Quote from: gte4289 on March 28, 2020, 03:23:53 PM
Portuguese connection?

G: Camat Douro (from Portugal) - 32: Luis I Bridge, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal - ac: Inspecção de Veículos Porsche, Rua de S. Dinis, Portugal

I'm not sure what to do now. The triple is the one I am looking for, but the reason for their connection is not just being Portuguese. I need a bit more for it. G - 32 - ac locked for you.

Quote from: gte4289 on March 28, 2020, 03:32:56 PM
Taking another swing at this as-yet unidentified cyclecar ...

C: Matchless cyclecar - 28: Rainbow Warrior memorial at Matauri Bay, NZ – y: Matchbox Guy Warrior car transporter

Rust C is not a Matchless.
Architecture 28 and Extra y are correct and pair.
?? - 28 - y locked for you.

An Italian military connection;

Rust AA: Sheen Imperator GTS, the model name meaning an Italian/Roman military commander
Arch 9: the Roman military barrack remains that I've mentioned before that were discovered when the Rome metro line C was being extended
Extra q: a parade of Italian military vehicles, including examples of the Iveco VM90/M40.10 light utility vehicles

Quote from: Djetset on March 28, 2020, 05:25:05 PM
An Italian military connection;

Rust AA: Sheen Imperator GTS, the model name meaning an Italian/Roman military commander
Arch 9: the Roman military barrack remains that I've mentioned before that were discovered when the Rome metro line C was being extended
Extra q: a parade of Italian military vehicles, including examples of the Iveco VM90/M40.10 light utility vehicles

Rust AA is the Sheen Imperator GTS.
Architecture 9 has been identified as such before.
The vehicles of Extra q are not in Italian military service.
No connection between these three, sorry.

Quote from: Wendax on March 28, 2020, 05:39:00 PM
Rust AA is the Sheen Imperator GTS.
Architecture 9 has been identified as such before.
The vehicles of Extra q are not in Italian military service.
No connection between these three, sorry.

Hmm... I was working on a Roman-themed triple, but Rust AA and Architecture 9 are not a match? How about AA/f or 9/f?

AA: Sheen Imperator GTS – 9: Roman military barracks remains – f: Torsus Praetorian by Pulsar Expo

Quote from: gte4289 on March 28, 2020, 06:52:26 PM

Quote from: Wendax on March 28, 2020, 05:39:00 PM
Rust AA is the Sheen Imperator GTS.
Architecture 9 has been identified as such before.
The vehicles of Extra q are not in Italian military service.
No connection between these three, sorry.

Hmm... I was working on a Roman-themed triple, but Rust AA and Architecture 9 are not a match? How about AA/f or 9/f?

AA: Sheen Imperator GTS – 9: Roman military barracks remains – f: Torsus Praetorian by Pulsar Expo

Architecture 9 and Extra f do match, but I need a more precise reason. Rust AA isn't part of the combination.

Architect I: Falkenhausen House.
The Falkenhausen family is so extensive that it is impossible to follow the history of all those cited on the Internet. The most quoted is General Alexander von Falkenhausen who was appointed Governor of Belgium by Hitler during WWII but I do not see his relationship with Czescoslovensko. Related to the automotive industry was another Alex von Falkenhausen who was a racer and manager of the BMW racing team until the late 1940s. He then founded his own brand AFM and after 1953 returned to BMW.

Sorry, you misunderstood me.
Architecture 10 (Schloss Falkenhausen) is not connected to Rust Z (Avia 350), but to another Rust and another Extra.
Rust Z and Extra l are connected to each other and to a different Architecture (not Architecture 10).
Your search about the Falkenhausen family was a good one. Follow that lead and try to find a suitable match in Rust and/or Extra.

Ok I´ve left Falkenhausen House allready, so try another place:
Rust Z: AVIA 350 microcar 195s Checoslovaquia.  Architectural: AVIA Gas station Extra I: Spanish AVIA truck made by AISA not related to the Cesk company.

Quote from: luisps on March 29, 2020, 12:28:39 PM
Ok I´ve left Falkenhausen House allready, so try another place:
Rust Z: AVIA 350 microcar 195s Checoslovaquia.  Architectural: AVIA Gas station Extra I: Spanish AVIA truck made by AISA not related to the Cesk company.

Sounds good, just add the number of the Architecture picture.  ;)

Quote from: Wendax on March 29, 2020, 03:17:02 AM
Architecture 9 and Extra f do match, but I need a more precise reason. Rust AA isn't part of the combination.

Architecture 9 = Imperial Roman army barracks; Extra f = named after Praetorian Guard (elite unite of the Imperial Roman army)

AF: Chadwick runabout by Fairmount Engineering Co – 12: Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel, Monaco – p: Ford Fairmont cutaway exhibit by Vivian Expositions of Collingwood (for Ford Australia)

Quote from: gte4289 on March 29, 2020, 04:14:57 PM

Quote from: Wendax on March 29, 2020, 03:17:02 AM
Architecture 9 and Extra f do match, but I need a more precise reason. Rust AA isn't part of the combination.

Architecture 9 = Imperial Roman army barracks; Extra f = named after Praetorian Guard (elite unite of the Imperial Roman army)

Okay, I'll accept that. In fact, the Roman remains are believed to have been the villa of the Praetorian Guard's commander.
?? - 9 - f locked for you.

Quote from: gte4289 on March 29, 2020, 04:25:28 PM
AF: Chadwick runabout by Fairmount Engineering Co – 12: Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel, Monaco – p: Ford Fairmont cutaway exhibit by Vivian Expositions of Collingwood (for Ford Australia)

AF is not a Chadwick.
Architecture 12 and Extra p are correct and connect.
?? - 12 - p locked for you.

[retracted]

Sorry again, the complete answer is:
Rust Z: AVIA 350 microcar 195s Checoslovaquia.  Architecture 3: AVIA Gas station and Extra I: Spanish AVIA truck made by AISA not related to the Cesk company.

Quote from: Wendax on March 28, 2020, 04:35:28 PM

Quote from: gte4289 on March 28, 2020, 03:23:53 PM
Portuguese connection?

G: Camat Douro (from Portugal) - 32: Luis I Bridge, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal - ac: Inspecção de Veículos Porsche, Rua de S. Dinis, Portugal

I'm not sure what to do now. The triple is the one I am looking for, but the reason for their connection is not just being Portuguese. I need a bit more for it. G - 32 - ac locked for you.

G/32: Camat Douro/Luis I Bridge spans the Douro River
32/ac: Luis I Bridge/Rua de S. Dinis (Portuguese kings)

AA. Sheen Imperator GTS - 20: Audi-Bau Zwickau – ag: Audi Type R "Imperator"

Quote from: luisps on March 29, 2020, 05:50:01 PM
Sorry again, the complete answer is:
Rust Z: AVIA 350 microcar 195s Checoslovaquia.  Architecture 3: AVIA Gas station and Extra I: Spanish AVIA truck made by AISA not related to the Cesk company.

Yes, the gas station is in Glanerbrug, Netherlands. Once a Fina station as can be seen in the picture it now is an Avia station.

Quote from: gte4289 on March 29, 2020, 05:51:12 PM

Quote from: Wendax on March 28, 2020, 04:35:28 PM

Quote from: gte4289 on March 28, 2020, 03:23:53 PM
Portuguese connection?

G: Camat Douro (from Portugal) - 32: Luis I Bridge, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal - ac: Inspecção de Veículos Porsche, Rua de S. Dinis, Portugal

I'm not sure what to do now. The triple is the one I am looking for, but the reason for their connection is not just being Portuguese. I need a bit more for it. G - 32 - ac locked for you.

G/32: Camat Douro/Luis I Bridge spans the Douro River
32/ac: Luis I Bridge/Rua de S. Dinis (Portuguese kings)

The connection 32 - ac is the one I had in mind, but Extra ac has a much closer link to one of the others. Still locked for you.

Quote from: gte4289 on March 29, 2020, 10:53:40 PM
AA. Sheen Imperator GTS - 20: Audi-Bau Zwickau – ag: Audi Type R "Imperator"

And another one gone.

Quote from: Wendax on March 30, 2020, 01:22:41 AM

Quote from: gte4289 on March 29, 2020, 05:51:12 PM

Quote from: Wendax on March 28, 2020, 04:35:28 PM

Quote from: gte4289 on March 28, 2020, 03:23:53 PM
Portuguese connection?

G: Camat Douro (from Portugal) - 32: Luis I Bridge, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal - ac: Inspecção de Veículos Porsche, Rua de S. Dinis, Portugal

I'm not sure what to do now. The triple is the one I am looking for, but the reason for their connection is not just being Portuguese. I need a bit more for it. G - 32 - ac locked for you.

G/32: Camat Douro/Luis I Bridge spans the Douro River
32/ac: Luis I Bridge/Rua de S. Dinis (Portuguese kings)

The connection 32 - ac is the one I had in mind, but Extra ac has a much closer link to one of the others. Still locked for you.

:D

Former address of Camat (Carros Mateus SA): Rua De São Dinis, 314 - Porto

Quote from: gte4289 on March 30, 2020, 01:29:58 AM

Quote from: Wendax on March 30, 2020, 01:22:41 AM

Quote from: gte4289 on March 29, 2020, 05:51:12 PM

Quote from: Wendax on March 28, 2020, 04:35:28 PM

Quote from: gte4289 on March 28, 2020, 03:23:53 PM
Portuguese connection?

G: Camat Douro (from Portugal) - 32: Luis I Bridge, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal - ac: Inspecção de Veículos Porsche, Rua de S. Dinis, Portugal

I'm not sure what to do now. The triple is the one I am looking for, but the reason for their connection is not just being Portuguese. I need a bit more for it. G - 32 - ac locked for you.

G/32: Camat Douro/Luis I Bridge spans the Douro River
32/ac: Luis I Bridge/Rua de S. Dinis (Portuguese kings)

The connection 32 - ac is the one I had in mind, but Extra ac has a much closer link to one of the others. Still locked for you.

:D

Former address of Camat (Carros Mateus SA): Rua De São Dinis, 314 - Porto

That's it!

Is 'Rust C' Austin Seven-based?

No

Not sure if this is what you were thinking, but ...

R. Wolseley Wasp-based truck - 27: Piaggio Vespa Ape (vespa = wasp) - u: Ford Vedette Abeille (abielle = bee)

Quote from: gte4289 on March 30, 2020, 04:35:42 PM
Not sure if this is what you were thinking, but ...

R. Wolseley Wasp-based truck - 27: Piaggio Vespa Ape (vespa = wasp) - u: Ford Vedette Abeille (abielle = bee)

Rust R has nothing to do with a Wolseley Wasp.
Architecture 27 and Extra u are connected and your  idea was quite good, but have a second look.  ;)

Quote from: Wendax on March 30, 2020, 04:40:35 PM
Architecture 27 and Extra u are connected and your  idea was quite good, but have a second look.  ;)

I am aware of the image source for Architecture 27. Is the connection related to this source, or to the actual architecture/location?

No, your connection was almost correct, but only almost.

I see. I overlooked the obvious:

N: Daihatsu Bee - 27: Piaggio Ape C (ape = bee) - u: Ford Vedette Abeille (abielle = bee)

O: Roman SR-101 – 9: Roman Praetorian Guard Commander's House – f: Torsus Praetorian

The last component may be a bit of a stretch:

V: Rosengart Ariette Break (by Automobiles Lucien Rosengart) – 15: The Rosengart Collection, Lucerne Switzerland – x: Citroën ID 19 driven by Frank Margerin character 'Lucien'

Is Extra b connected to Chrysler?

Quote from: gte4289 on March 30, 2020, 05:50:21 PM
I see. I overlooked the obvious:

N: Daihatsu Bee - 27: Piaggio Ape C (ape = bee) - u: Ford Vedette Abeille (abielle = bee)

For sure!

Quote from: gte4289 on March 30, 2020, 07:20:26 PM
O: Roman SR-101 – 9: Roman Praetorian Guard Commander's House – f: Torsus Praetorian

Nice idea, but Rust O is not a Roman.

Quote from: gte4289 on March 30, 2020, 11:19:52 PM
The last component may be a bit of a stretch:

V: Rosengart Ariette Break (by Automobiles Lucien Rosengart) – 15: The Rosengart Collection, Lucerne Switzerland – x: Citroën ID 19 driven by Frank Margerin character 'Lucien'

That's the one.  :)

Quote from: gte4289 on March 30, 2020, 11:39:59 PM
Is Extra b connected to Chrysler?

No

Quote from: Wendax on March 31, 2020, 01:36:47 AM

Quote from: gte4289 on March 30, 2020, 11:39:59 PM
Is Extra b connected to Chrysler?

No

Is it from the US?

Yes

I won't keep the locks forever. The ones on
F-24-??
Q-??-ab
??-21-h
will expire tomorrow. The others will follow.

How about this?

I: Skoda Popular Monte Carlo - 12: Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel – p: Ford Fairmont cutaway

Right idea, wrong rust.

I won't have much time to spend on this over the next couple of days and I don't want to be selfish, so please go a head and unlock the following:

? - 9 - f
? - 12 - p
? - 19 - j
? - 21 - h
? - 28 - y

Not at all sure about this one ...

AF: McLaughlin-Buick runabout - 22: Factory One (the birthplace of General Motors) in Flint, Michigan - b: Durant Motors Flint racer

Connections: William C. Durant and Sam McLaughlin were founding partners of General Motors, formed in Flint, Michigan (McLaughlin Motor Car Company later became General Motors of Canada)

Quote from: gte4289 on April 01, 2020, 05:32:53 PM
I won't have much time to spend on this over the next couple of days and I don't want to be selfish, so please go a head and unlock the following:

? - 9 - f
? - 12 - p
? - 19 - j
? - 21 - h
? - 28 - y

Quote from: Wendax on April 01, 2020, 01:54:45 AM
I won't keep the locks forever. The ones on
F-24-??
Q-??-ab
??-21-h
will expire tomorrow. The others will follow.

All unlocked

Quote from: gte4289 on April 01, 2020, 05:47:55 PM
Not at all sure about this one ...

AF: McLaughlin-Buick runabout - 22: Factory One (the birthplace of General Motors) in Flint, Michigan - b: Durant Motors Flint racer

Connections: William C. Durant and Sam McLaughlin were founding partners of General Motors, formed in Flint, Michigan (McLaughlin Motor Car Company later became General Motors of Canada)

AF is not a McLaughlin-Buick.
Architecture 22 is the Durant-Dort factory in Flint and Extra b is a 1930 Durant racer, so these two connect.
?? - 22 - b locked for you.  :)

Quote from: Wendax on April 02, 2020, 01:25:44 AM
Architecture 22 is the Durant-Dort factory in Flint and Extra b is a 1930 Durant racer, so these two connect.
?? - 22 - b locked for you.  :)

How about this?

P: 1913 Willys-Overland 69T - 22: Durant-Dort factory in Flint - b: 1930 Durant racer

Willlys-Overland/Durant/Flint connections: A number of automotive assets passed through the hands of John Willlys, including the Overland Automotive Division of Standard Wheel Company (subsequently renamed 'Willys–Overland Motor Company'), the Duesenberg Motors Company plant in Elizabeth, New Jersey (later sold to William C. Durant and used to produce 'Star' brand of automobiles) and the Chrysler Six prototype (also sold to Durant and reworked to become the 'Flint' automobile).

Rust P is a 1913 Willys-Overland 69T, but is needed for another combination.

Quote from: Wendax on April 02, 2020, 01:21:42 AM

Quote from: gte4289 on April 01, 2020, 05:32:53 PM
I won't have much time to spend on this over the next couple of days and I don't want to be selfish, so please go a head and unlock the following:

? - 9 - f
? - 12 - p
? - 19 - j
? - 21 - h
? - 28 - y

Quote from: Wendax on April 01, 2020, 01:54:45 AM
I won't keep the locks forever. The ones on
F-24-??
Q-??-ab
??-21-h
will expire tomorrow. The others will follow.

All unlocked

F: Star Nestor 18/50 - 24: Museo Nestor in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria - aa: 1979 FSC Star (for Pope John Paul II)

Quote from: gte4289 on April 02, 2020, 02:38:43 AM
F: Star Nestor 18/50 - 24: Museo Nestor in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria - aa: 1979 FSC Star (for Pope John Paul II)

Correct!

Is 'Rust I' an Ostner Rex 4?

No

Is it German?

No

UK?

No

Mediterranean?

Yes

Is Rust W a Delage D6?

No

Not sure if AF is correct...

AF: 1907-08 Star (Star Automobile Co. of Chicago) - 22: Durant-Dort factory in Flint, Michigan - b: 1930 Durant racer

Connection: Durant Motor Co. produced automobiles under the 'Star' brand in the 1920s.

?

Sorry, AF is not a Star.

AF: Cartercar (brand purchased by Durant-owned GM in 1909) - 22: Durant-Dort factory in Flint, Michigan - b: Durant racer

Rust 'R' huckster: is it RHD?

Quote from: gte4289 on April 03, 2020, 02:38:05 PM
AF: Cartercar (brand purchased by Durant-owned GM in 1909) - 22: Durant-Dort factory in Flint, Michigan - b: Durant racer

AF isn't a Cartercar either.

Quote from: gte4289 on April 04, 2020, 11:56:13 PM
Rust 'R' huckster: is it RHD?

Yes

C. Le Roitelet cyclecar - 19: Goldcrest Views 2 in Dubai, UAE - j: Ford Escort Mk2 Goldcrest

Connection: Roitelet is the French word for kinglet, a family of birds which includes the goldcrest.

[Note: The French word roitelet (literal equivalent of kinglet in English) can also refer to birds in the wren family. It seems people once believed kinglets and wrens were the same, and so several languages have words for wren and kinglet which are either very similar or are used interchangeably. In English, the goldcrest (a species of kinglet) used to be referred to as the gold-crested wren.]

Quote from: gte4289 on April 07, 2020, 10:02:57 PM
C. Le Roitelet cyclecar - 19: Goldcrest Views 2 in Dubai, UAE - j: Ford Escort Mk2 Goldcrest

Connection: Roitelet is the French word for kinglet, a family of birds which includes the goldcrest.

[Note: The French word roitelet (literal equivalent of kinglet in English) can also refer to birds in the wren family. It seems people once believed kinglets and wrens were the same, and so several languages have words for wren and kinglet which are either very similar or are used interchangeably. In English, the goldcrest (a species of kinglet) used to be referred to as the gold-crested wren.]

Well found! I am not that good in ornithology, but I was referring to the Regulus regulus, which omniscient Wikipedia calls goldcrest in English and roitelet huppé in French. BTW, in German it has the beautiful name of Wintergoldhähnchen .

Quote from: Wendax on April 08, 2020, 02:59:17 AM
Well found!

As so often happens, I managed to stumble across an image of one puzzle car (in this case, the Roitelet cyclecar) while trying to solve an entirely different puzzle!

?? - 22 b unlocked

I haven't been able to positively identify the bus shown in rust O, but here's a thought:

O: autobus by Van Twist – 9: Roman Praetorian Guard Commander's House – f: Torsus Praetorian by Pulsar Expo

(Latin torsus = twist/twisted)

Rust O is not by Van Twist. A hint: you need a little bit more precision on the Torsus Praetorian.

Quote from: Wendax on April 09, 2020, 03:03:41 AM
Rust O is not by Van Twist. A hint: you need a little bit more precision on the Torsus Praetorian.

The Torsus is built on a MAN chassis. Is it the same triplet (O-9-f), but with the connection being that O is also a MAN chassis?

No

AE: Otokar Magirus 80S - 30: Ulmer Münster in Ulm, Germany - i: Otokar Cobra

Magirus GmbH is based in Ulm, Germany

Q: Rover Metro-based Gowrings Chairman - 33: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore - ab: SsangYong Chairman 3.2i

Marina Bay Sands was built by Ssangyong Engineering and Construction

Quote from: gte4289 on April 12, 2020, 08:42:11 PM
AE: Otokar Magirus 80S - 30: Ulmer Münster in Ulm, Germany - i: Otokar Cobra

Magirus GmbH is based in Ulm, Germany

Perfect! The Magirus emblem "M" shows the stylized Ulmer Münster.

Quote from: gte4289 on April 12, 2020, 09:04:56 PM
Q: Rover Metro-based Gowrings Chairman - 33: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore - ab: SsangYong Chairman 3.2i

Marina Bay Sands was built by Ssangyong Engineering and Construction

Another perfect answer.

Do the vehicles in extra Q belong to a country/republic located within the yellow area of this map?

No

Do they belong to a European country?

Yes

K: AFM-BMW - 10: Schloss Falkenhausen - ai: Gerhard Schröder at the opening of VW plant in Dresden, 2001

Connections
K-10: AFM = Alex von Falkenhausen Motorenbau

K-ai: Schröder attended the opening of the Dresden VW plant in 2001 and the BMW Leipzig plant in 2002. (As well, a number of connections could probably be made between Schröder and the von Falkenhausens, but I know nothing about German politics.)

Quote from: gte4289 on April 14, 2020, 07:59:35 PM
K: AFM-BMW - 10: Schloss Falkenhausen - ai: Gerhard Schröder at the opening of VW plant in Dresden, 2001

All correctly identified, but only K-10 is a connection which is now locked for you.

K: AFM-BMW - 10: Schloss Falkenhausen - q: military vehicles of the AFM (Armed Forces of Malta)

Quote from: gte4289 on April 15, 2020, 03:39:52 AM
K: AFM-BMW - 10: Schloss Falkenhausen - q: military vehicles of the AFM (Armed Forces of Malta)

That's another good one!

Is rust 'R' based on a BMC product?

No

Is Rust A the remains of a prototype or concept vehicle?

It is a one-off.

Quote from: Wendax on April 16, 2020, 02:28:46 AM
It is a one-off.

Rear-engined?

Yes

American?

No

French?

Yes, but I think it is impossible to find anything about this car on the net (anymore). It might help to guess its name.

Quote from: Wendax on April 16, 2020, 03:31:31 AM
Yes, but I think it is impossible to find anything about this car on the net (anymore). It might help to guess its name.

'Monte Carlo' or something else related to Monaco?

Good idea, but no.

Is the name 'Pharaoh' or something else connected to Egypt?

No

Any connection to Lyon?

No

This may sound like a strange question, but does the name have any connection to Mozart?

No

Moving on for now... is 'Rust W' French?

No

Quote from: gte4289 on April 16, 2020, 04:19:03 AM
Moving on for now... is 'Rust W' French?

Quote from: Wendax on April 16, 2020, 05:03:52 AM
No

Czech?

Yes

Perhaps...

W: Aero 50 Cabriolet – 9: Roman Praetorian Guard Commander's House – f: Torsus Praetorian

W-f: Prague-based (Aero/Torsus)
9-f: 'Praetorian'

Rust W is not an Aero.

W: Skoda Popular Monte Carlo Cabriolet – 12: Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel, Monaco – p: Ford Fairmont cutaway exhibit by Vivian Expositions of Collingwood (for Ford Australia)

Quote from: gte4289 on April 17, 2020, 02:31:31 AM
W: Skoda Popular Monte Carlo Cabriolet – 12: Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel, Monaco – p: Ford Fairmont cutaway exhibit by Vivian Expositions of Collingwood (for Ford Australia)

Yes, what took you so long?

Quote from: Wendax on April 17, 2020, 04:07:48 AM

Quote from: gte4289 on April 17, 2020, 02:31:31 AM
W: Skoda Popular Monte Carlo Cabriolet – 12: Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel, Monaco – p: Ford Fairmont cutaway exhibit by Vivian Expositions of Collingwood (for Ford Australia)

Yes, what took you so long?

No idea why I didn't see it earlier

Was Rust AF built in the American Midwest?

Yes

1907-1910?

That's the right time span.

It its brand name the same as that of an unrelated but better-known car?

No, I think its brand name is quite unique in the automotive world.

From Indiana?

By the way, this is the first time I've participated in a multi-car puzzle and I'm not familiar with the generally accepted practices. There is a general AP rule against simultaneously asking more than one question about the subject car in an individual-car puzzle (which makes very good sense to me). However, whenever someone has created multiple individual-car puzzles, it has always been acceptable to simultaneously ask questions about each of the different cars in their respective threads (which makes just as much sense to me). In the present scenario, with multiple cars in one thread, is it acceptable to simultaneously ask questions about the different cars? In other words, is it 'one question at a time per thread' or 'one question at a time per car'? Thanks!

Quote from: gte4289 on April 18, 2020, 08:28:37 PM
From Indiana?

No

Quote from: gte4289 on April 18, 2020, 08:39:18 PM
By the way, this is the first time I've participated in a multi-car puzzle and I'm not familiar with the generally accepted practices. There is a general AP rule against simultaneously asking more than one question about the subject car in an individual-car puzzle (which makes very good sense to me). However, whenever someone has created multiple individual-car puzzles, it has always been acceptable to simultaneously ask questions about each of the different cars in their respective threads (which makes just as much sense to me). In the present scenario, with multiple cars in one thread, is it acceptable to simultaneously ask questions about the different cars? In other words, is it 'one question at a time per thread' or 'one question at a time per car'? Thanks!

It depends on the puzzle creator. I have limited the number of answers per day in group puzzles before in order to avoid a sudden solution of the whole puzzle, especially when the puzzle was moved from expert to pro level. But that wasn't necessary this time, so fell free to attack different tasks at a time.

Quote from: Wendax on April 19, 2020, 02:35:59 AM
But that wasn't necessary this time, so fell free to attack different tasks at a time.

Thanks!

Rust I: French?
Rust O: Central European?
Rust R: Australasian?
Rust U: Central European?
Rust AD: From the Americas?
Rust AF: From Michigan?

Quote from: gte4289 on April 19, 2020, 02:57:16 AM
Rust I: French?

Yes

Quote from: gte4289 on April 19, 2020, 02:57:16 AM
Rust O: Central European?

Yes

Quote from: gte4289 on April 19, 2020, 02:57:16 AM
Rust R: Australasian?

No

Quote from: gte4289 on April 19, 2020, 02:57:16 AM
Rust U: Central European?

No

Quote from: gte4289 on April 19, 2020, 02:57:16 AM
Rust AD: From the Americas?

Yes

Quote from: gte4289 on April 19, 2020, 02:57:16 AM
Rust AF: From Michigan?

No

And open for all now!

Quote from: Wendax on April 19, 2020, 06:09:51 AM

Quote from: gte4289 on April 19, 2020, 02:57:16 AM
Rust AF: From Michigan?

No

Ohio?

No

I don't recall ever seeing an example of the first item in this salty trio, but I'm giving it a shot anyway...

AF: Salter Roadster/Runabout – 18: Cathedral Square, Salzburg - a: Salzburg Beetle

Quote from: gte4289 on April 19, 2020, 07:59:45 AM
I don't recall ever seeing an example of the first item in this salty trio, but I'm giving it a shot anyway...

AF: Salter Roadster/Runabout – 18: Cathedral Square, Salzburg - a: Salzburg Beetle

Cum grano salis.  ;D
Rust AF is not a Salter, Architecture 18 is the right place, but for better progress have a closer look at the picture, and Extra a is a Beetle from Salzburg, but I need a bit more details. ??-18-a locked for you.

Here's an attempt :
- AF : Stanley car
- 7 : a place near Lyon
- ae : Stan robot (by Stanley Robotics) at Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport

Quote from: oko94 on April 19, 2020, 08:49:56 AM
Here's an attempt :
- AF : Stanley car
- 7 : a place near Lyon
- ae : Stan robot (by Stanley Robotics) at Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport

Extra ae is correct, the rest isn't.

Rust A: some form of 'Rainbow'?
Rust O: Ukraine?
Rust U: France?
Rust AD: USA?
Rust AF: Illinois?

Quote from: gte4289 on April 19, 2020, 04:23:21 PM
Rust A: some form of 'Rainbow'?

No

Quote from: gte4289 on April 19, 2020, 04:23:21 PM
Rust O: Ukraine?

No

Quote from: gte4289 on April 19, 2020, 04:23:21 PM
Rust U: France?

Yes

Quote from: gte4289 on April 19, 2020, 04:23:21 PM
Rust AD: USA?

Yes

Quote from: gte4289 on April 19, 2020, 04:23:21 PM
Rust AF: Illinois?

No

Rust O: Czech?
Rust AF: Minnesota?

Twice no

Another probably lame attempt :

R: a one-off on Mercedes-Benz underpinnings
7: a place near Welzheim
n: Mercedes-Benz G-based Lennson CC by LeTech (aka Lennartz Technik) from Welzheim

Quote from: oko94 on April 19, 2020, 04:42:50 PM
Another probably lame attempt :

R: a one-off on Mercedes-Benz underpinnings
7: a place near Welzheim
n: Mercedes-Benz G-based Lennson CC by LeTech (aka Lennartz Technik) from Welzheim

Extra n is correct, the rest isn't.

Rust I: One-off?
Rust AD: More than four wheels?

Architecture 7 : Germany ?
Architecture 16 : Northern Africa ?
Architecture 34 : Central Europe ?

Quote from: gte4289 on April 19, 2020, 05:37:54 PM
Rust I: One-off?
Rust AD: More than four wheels?

Twice no

Quote from: oko94 on April 19, 2020, 05:42:07 PM
Architecture 7 : Germany ?

Yes

Quote from: oko94 on April 19, 2020, 05:42:07 PM
Architecture 16 : Northern Africa ?
Architecture 34 : Central Europe ?

No and no

Architecture 16 : Asia ?
Architecture 34 : Mediterranean country ?

Twice yes

Rust I: Delahaye?
Rust AF: from Kansas?

Architecture 16 : Turkey ?
Architecture 34 : Italy ?

Quote from: gte4289 on April 20, 2020, 04:18:43 AM
Rust I: Delahaye?
Rust AF: from Kansas?

Twice no

Quote from: oko94 on April 20, 2020, 04:54:42 AM
Architecture 16 : Turkey ?
Architecture 34 : Italy ?

Twice no

Rust I: Bugatti?
Rust AF: from Wisconsin?

Architecture 16 : Middle East ?
Architecture 34 : France ?

Quote from: gte4289 on April 20, 2020, 05:23:11 AM
Rust I: Bugatti?
Rust AF: from Wisconsin?

Twice no

Quote from: oko94 on April 20, 2020, 05:25:03 AM
Architecture 16 : Middle East ?

No

Quote from: oko94 on April 20, 2020, 05:25:03 AM
Architecture 34 : France ?

Yes

Architecture 16 : former Soviet republic ?
Architecture 34 : Southern half of France ?

Quote from: oko94 on April 20, 2020, 06:36:50 AM
Architecture 16 : former Soviet republic ?

No

Quote from: oko94 on April 20, 2020, 06:36:50 AM
Architecture 34 : Southern half of France ?

Yes

Architecture 7 : in former DDR ?
Architecture 16 : India ?
Rust AD : amphibious ?
Rust I : was the manufacturer still active after WWII ?
Rust M : French ?
Rust R : made in UK ?

- U : a car built in Lyon ?
- 34 : Saint-Nizier church in Lyon
- ae : Stan robot (by Stanley Robotics) at Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport

Quote from: oko94 on April 20, 2020, 08:04:46 AM
Architecture 7 : in former DDR ? No
Architecture 16 : India ? Yes
Rust AD : amphibious ? Yes
Rust I : was the manufacturer still active after WWII ? I don't think so.
Rust M : French ? Yes
Rust R : made in UK ? Yes

Quote from: oko94 on April 20, 2020, 08:06:49 AM
- U : a car built in Lyon ?
- 34 : Saint-Nizier church in Lyon
- ae : Stan robot (by Stanley Robotics) at Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport

I don't know in which town Rust U was built. I just have a name of the car and a year.
Architecture 34 is correct and connects with Extra ae.
??-34-ae locked for you.

Is M-34-ae the correct combination, with M being a car built in Lyon ?

Rust M was not built in Lyon, and the connection of the unknown Rust to 34-ae is not the fact that it was built in Lyon.

Could it be A-34-ae, with A being a car built by some Mr. Stanley ?

Rust A was not built by a Mr. Stanley as far as I know.

Architecture 16 : Municipal Corporation Building, Mumbai, by Frederick William Stevens
Rust AF : a Stevens-Duryea ?

Rust I: body by Figoni et Falaschi?
Rust AF: from Missouri?

Two more that I should have seen a long time ago:

M. 1922 Ariès CC 4/B Torpedo - 4: Aries Ave (part of the Karnak temple complex) - n: Lennson CC by LeTech

P. 1913 Willys-Overland 69T - 9: Roman Praetorian Guard Commander's House – f: Torsus Praetorian Overlander

Quote from: oko94 on April 20, 2020, 04:47:06 PM
Architecture 16 : Municipal Corporation Building, Mumbai, by Frederick William Stevens

Yes

Quote from: oko94 on April 20, 2020, 04:47:06 PM
Rust AF : a Stevens-Duryea ?

No

Quote from: gte4289 on April 20, 2020, 05:09:51 PM
Rust I: body by Figoni et Falaschi?

No, a much less mundane car

Quote from: gte4289 on April 20, 2020, 05:09:51 PM
Rust AF: from Missouri?

Yes

Quote from: gte4289 on April 20, 2020, 06:46:01 PM
Two more that I should have seen a long time ago:

M. 1922 Ariès CC 4/B Torpedo - 4: Aries Ave (part of the Karnak temple complex) - n: Lennson CC by LeTech

P. 1913 Willys-Overland 69T - 9: Roman Praetorian Guard Commander's House – f: Torsus Praetorian Overlander

Finally!  :)

Architecture 16 : Municipal Corporation Building, Mumbai, by Frederick William Stevens, also known as BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation building or BMC building.
Rust R : based on BMC underpinnings ?
Extra c : Cal Niday drove for Jim Robbins team but also for Myron Stevens team.

Quote from: oko94 on April 21, 2020, 05:30:07 AM
Architecture 16 : Municipal Corporation Building, Mumbai, by Frederick William Stevens, also known as BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation building or BMC building.
Rust R : based on BMC underpinnings ?

Been there, tried that. ;)

Quote from: Wendax on April 16, 2020, 01:12:22 AM

Quote from: gte4289 on April 15, 2020, 08:35:33 PM
Is rust 'R' based on a BMC product?

No

Quote from: Wendax on April 21, 2020, 01:21:14 AM

Quote from: gte4289 on April 20, 2020, 05:09:51 PM
Rust I: body by Figoni et Falaschi?

No, a much less mundane car

Much less mundane?

Quote from: oko94 on April 21, 2020, 05:30:07 AM
Architecture 16 : Municipal Corporation Building, Mumbai, by Frederick William Stevens, also known as BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation building or BMC building.
Rust R : based on BMC underpinnings ?
Extra c : Cal Niday drove for Jim Robbins team but also for Myron Stevens team.

Architecture 16 and Extra c connect, Stevens being the connection.

Rust R is BMC-based.

??-16-c locked for you.

Quote from: gte4289 on April 21, 2020, 05:35:19 AM

Quote from: Wendax on April 21, 2020, 01:21:14 AM

Quote from: gte4289 on April 20, 2020, 05:09:51 PM
Rust I: body by Figoni et Falaschi?

No, a much less mundane car

Much less mundane?

Sorry, a clear case of false friends. While the German mondän (like the French mondain) means sophisticated, that is just the opposite of the English mundane. I meant that Rust I is not a luxury car.

Architecture 7 : Innenhof der Burg Blomberg.
Extra ai : Gerhard Schröder in a VW factory. He was born in Mossenberg-Wöhren, Blomberg.
Rust A : a VW-based car ?

Quote from: Wendax on April 21, 2020, 05:56:20 AM
Rust R is BMC-based.

Rust R is not BMC-based, right ?

Quote from: oko94 on April 21, 2020, 06:20:05 AM
Architecture 7 : Innenhof der Burg Blomberg.
Extra ai : Gerhard Schröder in a VW factory. He was born in Mossenberg-Wöhren, Blomberg.
Rust A : a VW-based car ?

Architecture 7 and Extra ai are correct and are connected just the way you said.
Rust A is not VW-based.

??-7-ai locked for you.

Quote from: oko94 on April 21, 2020, 06:22:00 AM

Quote from: Wendax on April 21, 2020, 05:56:20 AM
Rust R is BMC-based.

Rust R is not BMC-based, right ?

Of course, Rust R is not BMC-based.  :-\

AF: 1907 Runabout by Everybody's Motor Car Manufacturing Co. - 18: performance of 'Jedermann' ('Everyman') at Cathedral Square, Salzburg - a: Porsche Salzburg Volkswagen Beetle 1302S (I think at 1972 Austrian Alpine Rally with driver Gunther Janger)

And here's a wild guess:

I: La Licorne 164 LR - 28: Rainbow Warrior memorial at Matauri Bay, NZ – y: Matchbox Guy Warrior car transporter

Because unicorns and rainbows belong together :D

Here's a crazy thought:

Rust R (probably based on a pre-BMC Morris Motors chassis) hails from Flint, Flintshire and is therefore called the 'Flint Frankenstein' (or 'Flint Express', or something similar).

R: 'Flint Frankenstein' (or similar) - 22: Durant-Dort factory in Flint, Michigan - b: Durant racer

Quote from: gte4289 on April 21, 2020, 07:15:35 AM
AF: 1907 Runabout by Everybody's Motor Car Manufacturing Co. - 18: performance of 'Jedermann' ('Everyman') at Cathedral Square, Salzburg - a: Porsche Salzburg Volkswagen Beetle 1302S (I think at 1972 Austrian Alpine Rally with driver Gunther Janger)

Perfect!

Quote from: gte4289 on April 21, 2020, 07:52:12 AM
And here's a wild guess:

I: La Licorne 164 LR - 28: Rainbow Warrior memorial at Matauri Bay, NZ – y: Matchbox Guy Warrior car transporter

Because unicorns and rainbows belong together :D

Very nice! You are almost there. Rust I is not a Licorne 164 LR, not even a Licorne, but very closely related.

??-28-y locked for you

Quote from: gte4289 on April 21, 2020, 09:26:07 AM
Here's a crazy thought:

Rust R (probably based on a pre-BMC Morris Motors chassis) hails from Flint, Flintshire and is therefore called the 'Flint Frankenstein' (or 'Flint Express', or something similar).

R: 'Flint Frankenstein' (or similar) - 22: Durant-Dort factory in Flint, Michigan - b: Durant racer

No, Rust R doesn't have anything to do with Flint.

Quote from: Wendax on April 21, 2020, 09:57:00 AM

Quote from: gte4289 on April 21, 2020, 07:52:12 AM
And here's a wild guess:

I: La Licorne 164 LR - 28: Rainbow Warrior memorial at Matauri Bay, NZ – y: Matchbox Guy Warrior car transporter

Because unicorns and rainbows belong together :D

Very nice! You are almost there. Rust I is not a Licorne 164 LR, not even a Licorne, but very closely related.

??-28-y locked for you

The car in Rust I is a Mildé-Kriéger AEK (basically a Licorne with electric motor), originally built on a La Licorne chassis, but later transplanted onto a Jeep frame. Does the unicorn/rainbow connection still apply?

Quote from: gte4289 on April 21, 2020, 11:08:38 AM

Quote from: Wendax on April 21, 2020, 09:57:00 AM

Quote from: gte4289 on April 21, 2020, 07:52:12 AM
And here's a wild guess:

I: La Licorne 164 LR - 28: Rainbow Warrior memorial at Matauri Bay, NZ – y: Matchbox Guy Warrior car transporter

Because unicorns and rainbows belong together :D

Very nice! You are almost there. Rust I is not a Licorne 164 LR, not even a Licorne, but very closely related.

??-28-y locked for you

The car in Rust I is a Mildé-Kriéger AEK (basically a Licorne with electric motor), originally built on a La Licorne chassis, but later transplanted onto a Jeep frame. Does the unicorn/rainbow connection still apply?

That's the car. You just have to find the connection (not unicorn/rainbow). Take the idea of another solution and apply it to this answer found so far.

I: Mildé-Kriéger AEK - 28: Rainbow Warrior memorial at Matauri Bay, NZ – y: Matchbox Guy Warrior car transporter

Krieger = 'warrior' in German

Quote from: gte4289 on April 21, 2020, 11:59:05 AM
I: Mildé-Kriéger AEK - 28: Rainbow Warrior memorial at Matauri Bay, NZ – y: Matchbox Guy Warrior car transporter

Krieger = 'warrior' in German

You got it.

Rust A: any connection to the name 'Beloou'?

Rust A : made in Europe ?
Rust O : made in Germany ?
Rust R : British underpinnings ?
Rust U : has it been restored eventually ?
Rust AD : one-off ?

Quote from: gte4289 on April 21, 2020, 12:49:25 PM
Rust A: any connection to the name 'Beloou'?

No

Quote from: oko94 on April 21, 2020, 01:08:50 PM
Rust A : made in Europe ?
Rust O : made in Germany ?
Rust R : British underpinnings ?
Rust U : has it been restored eventually ?
Rust AD : one-off ?

Yes / yes / yes / I don't know / yes

Rust A : made in Germany ?
Rust O : made in former DDR ?
Rust R : Ford underpinnings ?
Rust U : built between 1935 and 1940 ?
Rust AD : built in the eighties ?

Quote from: oko94 on April 21, 2020, 03:49:51 PM
Rust A : made in Germany ?
Rust O : made in former DDR ?
Rust R : Ford underpinnings ?
Rust U : built between 1935 and 1940 ?
Rust AD : built in the eighties ?

No / no / yes / no / yes

Rust A : made in a Mediterranean country ?
Rust O : is the chassis manufacturer known for passenger cars too ?
Rust R : Ford Transit underpinnings ?
Rust U : built between 1940 and 1950 ?
Rust AD : built between 1980 and 1985 ?

Quote from: oko94 on April 21, 2020, 05:14:56 PM
Rust A : made in a Mediterranean country ?
Rust O : is the chassis manufacturer known for passenger cars too ?
Rust R : Ford Transit underpinnings ?
Rust U : built between 1940 and 1950 ?
Rust AD : built between 1980 and 1985 ?

Yes / yes / possibly / no / yes

Rust A : made in France ?
Rust O : Mercedes-Benz ?
Rust U : built between 1930 and 1935 ?
Rust AD : powered by an American engine ?

Quote from: oko94 on April 22, 2020, 01:39:02 AM
Rust A : made in France ?
Rust O : Mercedes-Benz ?
Rust U : built between 1930 and 1935 ?
Rust AD : powered by an American engine ?

Yes / no / no / no

Rust A : built in the fifties ?
Rust O : Opel ?
Rust U : built in the fifties ?
Rust AD : powered by a European engine ?

Quote from: oko94 on April 22, 2020, 03:33:03 AM
Rust A : built in the fifties ?
Rust O : Opel ?
Rust U : built in the fifties ?
Rust AD : powered by a European engine ?

Yes / yes / yes / yes

Rust A : powered by a French engine ?
Rust O : German coachbuilder ?
Rust U : built between 1950 and 1955 ?
Rust AD : powered by a German engine ?

Quote from: oko94 on April 22, 2020, 06:45:20 AM
Rust A : powered by a French engine ?
Rust O : German coachbuilder ?
Rust U : built between 1950 and 1955 ?
Rust AD : powered by a German engine ?

Yes / yes / yes / yes

Rust A: Renault-powered?
Rust U: Citroen/Citroen-based?
Rust AD: VW engine?

Quote from: gte4289 on April 22, 2020, 12:07:56 PM
Rust A: Renault-powered?
Rust U: Citroen/Citroen-based?
Rust AD: VW engine?

No / I don't know anything about the car but its name and a year (where I have slight doubts) / yes

Quote from: Wendax on April 22, 2020, 12:26:22 PM

Quote from: gte4289 on April 22, 2020, 12:07:56 PM
Rust U: Citroen/Citroen-based?

I don't know anything about the car but its name and a year (where I have slight doubts)

Is the name a French word?

Rust AD : powered by a Beetle engine ?

Quote from: gte4289 on April 22, 2020, 01:00:25 PM

Quote from: Wendax on April 22, 2020, 12:26:22 PM

Quote from: gte4289 on April 22, 2020, 12:07:56 PM
Rust U: Citroen/Citroen-based?

I don't know anything about the car but its name and a year (where I have slight doubts)

Is the name a French word?

Rather a name than a word

Quote from: oko94 on April 22, 2020, 01:04:34 PM
Rust AD : powered by a Beetle engine ?

No

Quote from: Wendax on April 22, 2020, 01:06:32 PM

Quote from: gte4289 on April 22, 2020, 01:00:25 PM
Is the name a French word?

Rather a name than a word

Is the name shared with another car (as either make or model)?

No, but think what you are looking for

I promise this is not an alphabetic run-through...

Does the name begin with the letter B?

No

V?

No

Rust A : Durand ?
Rust U : Nizier ?
Rust AD : Golf/Rabbit engine ?

Taking a swing...

A: 'Silex' one-off - 22: Durant-Dort factory in Flint, Michigan - b: Durant racer

Trying something :

O : Opel Blitz bus by Gläser
7: Burg Blomberg where Gerhard Schröder was born
ai: Gerhard Schröder at the opening of VW plant in Dresden aka Gläserne Manufaktur

Quote from: oko94 on April 22, 2020, 05:47:37 PM
Trying something :

O : Opel Blitz bus by Gläser
7: Burg Blomberg where Gerhard Schröder was born
ai: Gerhard Schröder at the opening of VW plant in Dresden aka Gläserne Manufaktur

I've been sitting on the same answer for this one, so I think you've probably got it. :thumbsup:

Rust AD: Any connection to a tire manufacturer?

Quote from: oko94 on April 22, 2020, 05:13:53 PM
Rust A : Durand ?
Rust U : Nizier ?
Rust AD : Golf/Rabbit engine ?

Almost, one letter wrong / yes, you can finish that one / yes

Quote from: gte4289 on April 22, 2020, 05:31:24 PM
Taking a swing...

A: 'Silex' one-off - 22: Durant-Dort factory in Flint, Michigan - b: Durant racer

No, oko94 has got it (almost)

Quote from: oko94 on April 22, 2020, 05:47:37 PM
Trying something :

O : Opel Blitz bus by Gläser
7: Burg Blomberg where Gerhard Schröder was born
ai: Gerhard Schröder at the opening of VW plant in Dresden aka Gläserne Manufaktur

Nice idea! Not Gläser, but thinking about a coachbuilder that somehow fits in there should lead you further.

Quote from: gte4289 on April 22, 2020, 07:53:50 PM
Rust AD: Any connection to a tire manufacturer?

No

Not quite complete, but are the connections correct?

AD: 1984 amphibious prototype powered by VW Golf GTi engine – 21: Vanna Venturi House, Philadelphia – h: 1984 Venturi/'Ventury' prototype powered by VW Golf GTi engine (with chassis designer Philippe Beloou)

A: Durant one-off ?
22: Durant-Dort factory in Flint, Michigan
b: Durant racer

U: Nizier one-off
34: Saint-Nizier in Lyon
ae : Stan robot (by Stanley Robotics) at Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport

O : Opel Blitz bus by FaKa ?
7: Burg Blomberg where Gerhard Fritz Kurt Schröder was born
ai: Gerhard Schröder at the opening of VW plant

Quote from: gte4289 on April 23, 2020, 01:27:32 AM
Not quite complete, but are the connections correct?

AD: 1984 amphibious prototype powered by VW Golf GTi engine – 21: Vanna Venturi House, Philadelphia – h: 1984 Venturi/'Ventury' prototype powered by VW Golf GTi engine (with chassis designer Philippe Beloou)

The amphibious vehicle didn't have a Golf GTI engine, and the connection is a different one.

BTW, all locks lifted for the last remaining combinations.

Quote from: oko94 on April 23, 2020, 01:29:12 AM
A: Durant one-off ?
22: Durant-Dort factory in Flint, Michigan
b: Durant racer

Yes, all I know about this car: 1953 Durant, powered by a 350 cc AMC motorcycle engine.

Quote from: oko94 on April 23, 2020, 01:30:53 AM
U: Nizier one-off
34: Saint-Nizier in Lyon
ae : Stan robot (by Stanley Robotics) at Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport

Yes again, the car is said to be from 1955. It looks a bit older though.

R: a Ford-based mobile house
16: Municipal Corporation Building, Mumbai, by Frederick William Stevens
c: Cal Niday on Stevens Offenhauser

Quote from: oko94 on April 23, 2020, 01:52:02 AM
O : Opel Blitz bus by FaKa ?
7: Burg Blomberg where Gerhard Fritz Kurt Schröder was born
ai: Gerhard Schröder at the opening of VW plant

The bus is not by FaKa.

Quote from: oko94 on April 23, 2020, 02:24:31 AM
R: a Ford-based mobile house
16: Municipal Corporation Building, Mumbai, by Frederick William Stevens
c: Cal Niday on Stevens Offenhauser

No

AD: Vanna prototype ?
21: Vanna Venturi House, Philadelphia
h: 1984 Venturi/'Ventury' prototype

No

AD: built in 1981 ?
O: body by Auwärter ?
R: built by Mr. Stevens ?

Quote from: oko94 on April 23, 2020, 02:30:24 AM
AD: built in 1981 ?
O: body by Auwärter ?
R: built by Mr. Stevens ?

No, gte4289 was correct with 1984 / no / yes, which one?

O: body by Döbler ?

AD: 1984 Venturi amphibious vehicle – 21: Vanna Venturi House, Philadelphia – h: 1984 Venturi/'Ventury' prototype

Quote from: oko94 on April 23, 2020, 02:57:14 AM
O: body by Döbler ?

No

Quote from: gte4289 on April 23, 2020, 04:25:10 AM
AD: 1984 Venturi amphibious vehicle – 21: Vanna Venturi House, Philadelphia – h: 1984 Venturi/'Ventury' prototype

Rust AD is not a Venturi.

O: body by Ludewig ?

No

O: body by FKF ?

No

AD: homemade or built by a company ?
O: body by KAFA ?
R: is this Mr. Stevens known for other vehicles ?

Quote from: oko94 on April 23, 2020, 06:07:39 AM
AD: homemade or built by a company ?
O: body by KAFA ?
R: is this Mr. Stevens known for other vehicles ?

By a company / no / yes, and his first name is part of the brand name in the emblem at the radiator

AD: is the company known for other vehicles ?
O: body by Schumann ?
R: Tony Stevens ?

How about...

R: AJS/A.J. Stevens wagon - 6: Municipal Corporation Building, Mumbai, by Frederick William Stevens - c: Robbins Special/Stevens Offenhauser

?

Quote from: oko94 on April 23, 2020, 08:28:22 AM
AD: is the company known for other vehicles ?
O: body by Schumann ?
R: Tony Stevens ?

Yes / no / Tony is his nickname, so just complete the combination wit his full first name.

Quote from: gte4289 on April 23, 2020, 08:32:46 AM
How about...

R: AJS/A.J. Stevens wagon - 6: Municipal Corporation Building, Mumbai, by Frederick William Stevens - c: Robbins Special/Stevens Offenhauser

?

Not AJS, sorry.

R: Anthony Stevens van
16: Municipal Corporation Building, Mumbai, by Frederick William Stevens
c: Robbins Special/Stevens Offenhauser

O: is the coachbuilder known for other Opel Blitz buses ?

AD: 1984 Shadow MVS prototype – 21: Vanna Venturi House, Philadelphia – h: 1984 Venturi/'Ventury' prototype by MVS (Manufacture de Voitures de Sport)

Damn it ! I searched for an amphibious vehicle on the site featuring the Shadow MVS and found nothing : now I see it was described as swimmable  ::)

O: Karosserie Hermann Blomberger of Munich? If so ...

O : Opel Blitz bus by Karosserie Blomberger - 7: Burg Blomberg where Gerhard Fritz Kurt Schröder was born - ai: Gerhard Schröder at the opening of VW plant

Quote from: oko94 on April 23, 2020, 10:23:18 AM
R: Anthony Stevens van

That image is not at all what I've been searching for. I totally misjudged that one!

Quote from: oko94 on April 23, 2020, 10:42:02 AM
Damn it ! I searched for an amphibious vehicle on the site featuring the Shadow MVS and found nothing : now I see it was described as swimmable  ::)

Yeah, finding it took some creative thought. :)

I just realized that I've selfishly taken 21 of the 36 triplets. :o If I'm wrong about Kar. Blomberger, I'll leave that one to you (or anyone else who cares to give it a shot).

Quote from: oko94 on April 23, 2020, 10:23:18 AM
R: Anthony Stevens van
16: Municipal Corporation Building, Mumbai, by Frederick William Stevens
c: Robbins Special/Stevens Offenhauser

That's the one!

Quote from: oko94 on April 23, 2020, 10:28:55 AM
O: is the coachbuilder known for other Opel Blitz buses ?

I just know this one (meanwhile restored).

Quote from: gte4289 on April 23, 2020, 10:36:11 AM
AD: 1984 Shadow MVS prototype – 21: Vanna Venturi House, Philadelphia – h: 1984 Venturi/'Ventury' prototype by MVS (Manufacture de Voitures de Sport)

Finally!  :D

Quote from: gte4289 on April 23, 2020, 10:52:03 AM
O: Karosserie Hermann Blomberger of Munich? If so ...

O : Opel Blitz bus by Karosserie Blomberger - 7: Burg Blomberg where Gerhard Fritz Kurt Schröder was born - ai: Gerhard Schröder at the opening of VW plant

Sorry, no.

Quote from: Wendax on April 23, 2020, 12:17:58 PM

Quote from: gte4289 on April 23, 2020, 10:52:03 AM
O: Karosserie Hermann Blomberger of Munich? If so ...

O : Opel Blitz bus by Karosserie Blomberger - 7: Burg Blomberg where Gerhard Fritz Kurt Schröder was born - ai: Gerhard Schröder at the opening of VW plant

Sorry, no.

In that case, my work on this one is finished. Thanks for the thoroughly entertaining puzzle! :thumbsup:

Don't give up gte4289, no competition is no fun.

Quote from: oko94 on April 23, 2020, 01:33:05 PM
Don't give up gte4289, no competition is no fun.

In that case, how about Karosserie Schröder of Kiel? ;D

Another nice idea, but unfortunately not.

Karosserie Gerhard maybe ?  ;D

No  ;D

Is the coachbuilder known for other buses on German chassis ?

Johannes Beeskow/Rometsch?

Quote from: oko94 on April 23, 2020, 04:31:17 PM
Is the coachbuilder known for other buses on German chassis ?

I've read that he built several, but I don't know any in detail.

Quote from: gte4289 on April 23, 2020, 04:33:27 PM
Johannes Beeskow/Rometsch?

No, less known

Is the coachbuilder known for other commercial vehicles on German chassis ?

Karosseriewerke Phoenix, Berlin-Halensee?

Quote from: oko94 on April 23, 2020, 04:46:59 PM
Is the coachbuilder known for other commercial vehicles on German chassis ?

The same applies here: I've read that the coachbuilder clothed several vehicles, but this bus is the only one I know of in detail.

Quote from: gte4289 on April 23, 2020, 04:55:39 PM
Karosseriewerke Phoenix, Berlin-Halensee?

No.

All information you need for the connection is already here in this thread. There is no more hidden mental twist.  ;D

Karosserie Burg ?

No

Coachbuilder from Dresden ?

Blumberg & Schreiber, Berlin?

Quote from: oko94 on April 24, 2020, 03:03:02 AM
Coachbuilder from Dresden ?

No, easier  ;)

Quote from: gte4289 on April 24, 2020, 03:10:47 AM
Blumberg & Schreiber, Berlin?

No

Coachbuilder from Mossenberg-Wöhren, Blomberg ?

Karmann?

Quote from: oko94 on April 24, 2020, 04:21:20 AM
Coachbuilder from Mossenberg-Wöhren, Blomberg ?

Yes, a coachbuilder from Blomberg.

Quote from: gte4289 on April 24, 2020, 04:33:08 AM
Karmann?

No

O: Opel Blitz by Friedrich Schwarze from Blomberg-Lemgo
7: Burg Blomberg
ai: Gerhard Schröder at the opening of VW plant in Dresden

Yes, and this puts an end to this puzzle.

The points earned:
gte4289: 21
Djetset: 10
oko94: 4
luisps: 1

Well done, gentlemen! I hope you'll join in again some time next year when enough strange rust will have piled up again.  ;D

Thanks for this kind of puzzle, it's always a good headscratcher. Hopefully gte4289 will be a master by next year so I'll be able to solve more of it  ;)

Quote from: Wendax on April 24, 2020, 06:49:29 AM
Well done, gentlemen! I hope you'll join in again some time next year when enough strange rust will have piled up again.  ;D

Thanks again for putting this one together!

Quote from: oko94 on April 24, 2020, 07:54:06 AM
Thanks for this kind of puzzle, it's always a good headscratcher. Hopefully gte4289 will be a master by next year so I'll be able to solve more of it  ;)

At the current rate, I should be there by September  ;D

Quote from: gte4289 on April 24, 2020, 02:24:39 PM
At the current rate, I should be there by September  ;D

Then you will definitely slow down.  >:D

Thank you for this one Wendax, but please don't be too quick putting another Puzzle together like this one any time soon as it was far too time consuming, which is why I withdrew from it as it was encroaching on my work too much! Only joking; well done, and keep 'em coming :)   

I should add that I can't confirm that the rusty AFM remains really belong to an AFM.