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Puzzles, Games and Name That Car => Solved AutoPuzzles => Topic started by: BERTRAND on February 20, 2026, 05:07:23 AM

Title: Fortuna Proto
Post by: BERTRAND on February 20, 2026, 05:07:23 AM
Please, identify this car and which engine inside
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Post by: BERTRAND on February 24, 2026, 04:13:42 AM
expert
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Post by: D-type on February 24, 2026, 08:35:33 AM
Any connection with a Citroen Ami?
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Post by: Shamrock 2 on February 25, 2026, 02:29:27 AM
Ford RS 200 prototype
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Post by: BERTRAND on February 25, 2026, 04:43:08 AM
Quote from: D-type on February 24, 2026, 08:35:33 AMAny connection with a Citroen Ami?
No connection with Citroën
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Post by: BERTRAND on February 25, 2026, 04:43:36 AM
Quote from: Shamrock 2 on February 25, 2026, 02:29:27 AMFord RS 200 prototype
No connection with Ford
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Post by: D-type on February 28, 2026, 09:33:04 AM
Is it left-hand-drive?
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Post by: BERTRAND on March 01, 2026, 06:24:05 AM
Yes
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Post by: D-type on March 01, 2026, 09:35:35 AM
European?
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Post by: BERTRAND on March 01, 2026, 11:21:32 AM
Yes
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Post by: D-type on March 05, 2026, 03:45:28 PM
French?
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Post by: BERTRAND on March 06, 2026, 04:02:33 AM
Yes
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Post by: BERTRAND on March 07, 2026, 04:26:49 AM
Pros
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Post by: SACO on March 08, 2026, 09:17:24 AM
Simca CG camionnette ?
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Post by: BERTRAND on March 08, 2026, 01:57:25 PM
Not a CG Camionnette but there is a connection with Simca
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Post by: SACO on March 08, 2026, 03:30:07 PM
Simca Geriplast ?
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Post by: BERTRAND on March 09, 2026, 05:16:04 AM
There is a connection with Simca but that's not a Simca
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Post by: nicanary on March 09, 2026, 11:13:39 AM
Fiorentino ?
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Post by: BERTRAND on March 09, 2026, 02:12:40 PM
No
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Post by: BERTRAND on March 10, 2026, 05:25:36 AM
I'm going back to an old clue you gave me, nicanary. It would indeed be a Geriplast.
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Post by: nicanary on March 10, 2026, 10:02:35 AM
Simca CG proto MC ?
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Post by: BERTRAND on March 10, 2026, 01:18:06 PM
The base of the car is/was a CG.  Proto is correct (for the model name) but the builder who transformed this car is not Simca.  Find me who make this transformation and what's the engine. 
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Post by: nicanary on March 10, 2026, 02:30:37 PM
I can't find this car on any site. Is it a Renault engine ?
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Post by: BERTRAND on March 11, 2026, 04:55:49 AM
Not Renault But reread the old messages to help you find
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Post by: BERTRAND on March 11, 2026, 05:11:41 AM
I have new information; it's not a CG base, but it's very similar. However, Geriplast is correct. I apologize for this correction, but the puzzle is so confusing.
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Post by: nicanary on March 11, 2026, 05:14:01 AM
Is this the replica with a Hayabusa engine ?
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Post by: BERTRAND on March 11, 2026, 05:20:00 AM
No, more simple.  Reread your old post and my differents answer. 
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Post by: SACO on March 11, 2026, 05:47:24 AM
It's a kit car ! you can put the engine that you want !
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Post by: BERTRAND on March 11, 2026, 07:44:06 AM
I tell you, certainly Geriplast but who made the transformation
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Post by: SACO on March 11, 2026, 08:04:28 AM
Proto Fortuna ,body GERI CG MC ,Simca 1100 engine , modified by Merckling brother's !
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Post by: SACO on March 11, 2026, 08:06:45 AM
!
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Post by: BERTRAND on March 13, 2026, 04:40:55 AM
That's great work, Saco. Judging by the number of questions you asked me, I'm guessing you spent a lot of time on my puzzle. One more point for you, Saco
Title: Re: Fortuna Proto
Post by: nicanary on March 13, 2026, 05:44:21 AM
 :applause:
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Post by: fromwien on March 13, 2026, 09:36:10 AM
Great puzzle BERTRAND — thanks a lot!

The GERI(plast) bodywork of the puzzle car completely misled me. To the best of my (newly acquired) knowledge, Monsieur Fortuna built two tubular chassis, similar in concept to the six examples of the CG MC with mid-mounted engine.

The puzzle car was powered by the mechanical components of the front-wheel-drive Simca 1100. The prominent bulge at the front of the car initially made me think it was front-wheel drive as well. However, there is no radiator intake at the front. Perhaps the radiator was located safely in the rear compartment of this off-roader? Questions upon questions.

The photo of the rear of the Fortuna doesn't show any mechanical components beneath the bodywork. Or did I simply fail to spot them?

Only to state at least: This car has nothing to do with CG. It does only look-like, due to its bodywork made by Geri(plast)
Title: Re: Fortuna Proto
Post by: BERTRAND on March 13, 2026, 02:50:06 PM
Thank you fromwien for these informations and the picture of the rear view
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