My apologies for the poor image quality, but this was the only photo of this car that I could find. Please identify this car for a point:
Experts?
Marcardier fournier
Quote from: Shamrock 2 on August 23, 2023, 04:56:16 PM
Marcardier fournier
No, I would have certainly been able to find more photos if that were the case. :)
Now open to Rookies, Experts, and Pros.
Open to all.
Made in Europe ?
European engine ?
Chassis and body made in USA ?
Quote from: oko94 on September 07, 2023, 03:06:05 PM
Chassis and body made in USA ?
Neither were made in the USA.
Chassis and body made in South America ?
Quote from: oko94 on September 07, 2023, 03:55:52 PM
Chassis and body made in South America ?
Neither were made in South America
Chassis and body made in Asia ?
Quote from: oko94 on September 07, 2023, 04:02:49 PM
Chassis and body made in Asia ?
Neither were made in Asia.
Chassis and body made in Canada ?
Quote from: oko94 on September 07, 2023, 04:13:35 PM
Chassis and body made in Canada ?
Body made in Canada, but not chassis.
Renault drivetrain?
British chassis and engine ?
Fiat?
1966 Macaro II VW Ed Makarenko?
Italian chassis and engine ?
German chassis and engine ?
VW chassis and engine ?
Built between 1963 and 1968 ?
Natmobile ?
used in a Canadian racing series?
Did it compete in a non-Canadian series ?
Quote from: oko94 on September 08, 2023, 02:52:57 PM
Did it compete in a non-Canadian series ?
I'm not aware of any specific racing history.
was it offered for sale as a custom sportscar?
Quote from: pnegyesi on September 08, 2023, 04:17:02 PM
was it offered for sale as a custom sportscar?
I'm not entirely certain what you mean by "custom sportscar." It was offered for sale, but not as a custom sportscar based on my understanding of the term.
was it built in Ottawa?
Viking?
I've found additional information on this car (as well as a better photograph). Here are a couple of corrections/additions to my previous responses:
Quote from: oko94 on September 08, 2023, 03:55:34 AM
VW chassis and engine ?
VW engine, transmission, and other components were used, but the frame was made in Canada specifically for this car.
Quote from: gte4289 on September 08, 2023, 03:16:18 PM
Quote from: oko94 on September 08, 2023, 02:52:57 PM
Did it compete in a non-Canadian series ?
I'm not aware of any specific racing history.
The additional photograph I've found was clearly taken at a motorsports event, but I haven't yet determined where and/or at which event the photo was taken.
Since the puzzle image is so terrible, here's the additional photo I've found (with identifying marks and decals removed):
I am very curious about this. Was this the only car built by its builder?
Quote from: pnegyesi on September 14, 2023, 06:33:38 AM
I am very curious about this. Was this the only car built by its builder?
No
was this built by a company?
1966-1967?
Herman Quindt?
Hans Krusemer?
Lynden Gilker?
Quote from: Oguerrerob on September 15, 2023, 01:15:01 PM
Lynden Gilker?
No
Remember, this car was built by a company, not an individual. As far as drivers, I have no confirmed information on who raced the car or even where. As you might imagine, there are several "VW specials" listed in CASC records from the period, but I haven't been able to confidently connect any of those to this car.
Could it be at Canadian Motorsport Historical Society?
was the other car a sports car too?
Quote from: Oguerrerob on September 15, 2023, 02:10:31 PM
Could it be at Canadian Motorsport Historical Society?
Thanks for that! I now have one record of this car competing in a Canadian race.
Edit: I've now found a second record (from a different source) of the car competing in a Canadian race. Same year, same driver, different venue.
Mono ?
Quote from: oko94 on September 15, 2023, 04:35:16 PM
Mono ?
I think you've found it.
LOCKED for you to fill in the details (builder, as well as complete make and model names).
Sportee Monno built by Silver Star Industries, raced by Robert Hedrich in 1965 ?
Quote from: oko94 on September 15, 2023, 04:59:39 PM
Sportee Monno built by Silver Star Industries, raced by Robert Hedrich in 1965 ?
Well found!
I began this puzzle based on the article below, believing this to be another VW-based kit car by Silver Star Industries, the company responsible for the Sportee Monno GT.
As things progressed, I learned that: 1) all of Silver Star's cars were branded Sportee; 2) this was the first Sportee to use the model name Monno; 3) this was a one-off prototype (built by Silver Star on a tubular frame) that was never offered for sale as a kit; and 4) it was raced in 1965 by the owners of Silver Star (brothers Tom, Robert, and John Hedrich).
very nice, thanks for posting and congratulations to oko for finding it
:applause:
Excellent puzzle, congratulations to "oko"