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Title: Solved NIC#994 - 1935 SS90 prototype
Post by: nicanary on October 31, 2018, 06:19:02 AM: I'm astonished this has never been a previous puzzle. What is it?
Title: Re: NIC#994
Post by: Lavrakas on November 05, 2018, 04:42:07 AM: An intriguing puzzle, but not one I am likely to get an answer to. The rear wings/fenders suggest a Zagato-bodied Alfa or a Riley Imp/MPH/Sprite but none of those have scuttle cowls. The central filler cap is an odd feature. Perhaps it is a one-off special. And why is part of the bonnet/hood redacted? Does it hide a bulge for a v8 engine? A couple of Autovias were given two-seater bodies.
Title: Re: NIC#994
Post by: nicanary on November 05, 2018, 05:18:48 AM: Quote from: Lavrakas on November 05, 2018, 04:42:07 AM
An intriguing puzzle, but not one I am likely to get an answer to. The rear wings/fenders suggest a Zagato-bodied Alfa or a Riley Imp/MPH/Sprite but none of those have scuttle cowls. The central filler cap is an odd feature. Perhaps it is a one-off special. And why is part of the bonnet/hood redacted? Does it hide a bulge for a v8 engine? A couple of Autovias were given two-seater bodies.

None of the suggestions are correct. It was a one-off however, but not a special.
Title: Re: NIC#994
Post by: nicanary on November 17, 2018, 06:36:48 AM: Experts?
Title: Re: NIC#994
Post by: Allan L on November 17, 2018, 07:00:39 AM: Looks just the sort of thing Adrian Squire would have liked, but I don't think it is a Squire.
Title: Re: NIC#994
Post by: nicanary on November 17, 2018, 07:02:12 AM: Quote from: Allan L on November 17, 2018, 07:00:39 AM
Looks just the sort of thing Adrian Squire would have liked, but I don't think it is a Squire.

Not a Squire, although it aped the popular look of the time. It's actually quite easy, if you know the answer!
Title: Re: NIC#994
Post by: richard cuyler on November 17, 2018, 07:52:27 AM: What is it? It's gorgeous, that what it is! 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: NIC#994
Post by: nicanary on November 17, 2018, 08:10:50 AM: Quote from: richard cuyler on November 17, 2018, 07:52:27 AM
What is it? It's gorgeous, that what it is! 8) 8) 8)

I concur. Oddly enough, others didn't.
Title: Re: NIC#994
Post by: D-type on November 17, 2018, 03:24:09 PM: A 1939 Riley Autovia based special?
Title: Re: NIC#994
Post by: nicanary on November 17, 2018, 05:32:59 PM: Quote from: D-type on November 17, 2018, 03:24:09 PM
A 1939 Riley Autovia based special?

Not Riley-related in any way.
Title: Re: NIC#994
Post by: Fёdor on November 18, 2018, 12:26:25 AM: pre-war car
Title: Re: NIC#994
Post by: nicanary on November 18, 2018, 05:41:19 AM: Quote from: Fёdor on November 18, 2018, 12:26:25 AM
pre-war car

Yes.
Title: Re: NIC#994
Post by: Fёdor on November 18, 2018, 07:58:41 AM: English
Title: Re: NIC#994
Post by: nicanary on November 18, 2018, 08:01:58 AM: Quote from: Fёdor on November 18, 2018, 07:58:41 AM
English

Yes.
Title: Re: NIC#994
Post by: Zerk on November 18, 2018, 06:10:29 PM: Can it be a Jaguar SS 100 with unique coachwork?
Title: Re: NIC#994
Post by: gte4289 on November 19, 2018, 06:12:50 AM: Quote from: Zerk on November 18, 2018, 06:10:29 PM
Can it be a Jaguar SS 100 with unique coachwork?
No - SS 90.
Title: Re: NIC#994
Post by: gte4289 on November 19, 2018, 06:18:20 AM: Quote from: gte4289 on November 19, 2018, 06:12:50 AM
Quote from: Zerk on November 18, 2018, 06:10:29 PM
Can it be a Jaguar SS 100 with unique coachwork?
No - SS 90.
To be more specific, this is the 1935 prototype, chassis# 248436.
Title: Re: NIC#994
Post by: nicanary on November 19, 2018, 06:43:47 AM: Quote from: gte4289 on November 19, 2018, 06:18:20 AM
Quote from: gte4289 on November 19, 2018, 06:12:50 AM
Quote from: Zerk on November 18, 2018, 06:10:29 PM
Can it be a Jaguar SS 100 with unique coachwork?
No - SS 90.
To be more specific, this is the 1935 prototype, chassis# 248436.

Oohh what to do? Zerk was close but would I have given him a lock? Probably not, so this is the winning answer.

It is indeed the prototype SS90 from 1935 reg ARW935. The very attractive tail view was replaced for production purposes by the traditional British slab tank and upright spare wheel.

I'm still surprised it took so long.
Title: Re: NIC#994
Post by: gte4289 on November 19, 2018, 07:55:49 AM: Quote from: nicanary on November 19, 2018, 06:43:47 AM
Oohh what to do? Zerk was close but would I have given him a lock? Probably not, so this is the winning answer.
I considered this before answering. I didn't want to step on Zerk if he was close, but then it seemed the SS 100 element was probably too obvious for a lock. Regardless, thanks for the puzzle and the point!
Title: Re: Solved NIC#994 - 1935 SS90 prototype
Post by: Zerk on November 21, 2018, 08:52:15 PM: Cheers and congrats! I was only fishing, had no idea there was an SS90, and now I'm pleased to know of it.
Title: Re: Solved NIC#994 - 1935 SS90 prototype
Post by: nicanary on November 22, 2018, 04:03:31 AM: Quote from: Zerk on November 21, 2018, 08:52:15 PM
Cheers and congrats! I was only fishing, had no idea there was an SS90, and now I'm pleased to know of it.

Thanks, Zerk. It's important that we retain a friendly and harmonious atmosphere on Autopuzzles. I'm sure we've all stumbled upon other websites where this is not always the case.

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