pop Posted May 22, 2012 Share #3441 Posted May 22, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello John, It was made a bit earlier than that, is not German and is not a Trabant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 22, 2012 Posted May 22, 2012 Hi pop, Take a look here Name this car..... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Andreas.Pichler Posted May 22, 2012 Share #3442 Posted May 22, 2012 The small badges on the front bumper may indicate that the car is made in Switzerland? Cheeers, Andreas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted May 22, 2012 Share #3443 Posted May 22, 2012 The small badges on the front bumper may indicate that the car is made in Switzerland? Cheeers, Andreas An "ADAC" badge does not automatically indicate it´s a German car. It may be though. The badge on this car is the one of a Swiss autoclub. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted May 22, 2012 Share #3444 Posted May 22, 2012 I don´t remember this car I would say this could be a FIAT, maybe a prototype. Also possible another "brand" but using some FIAT parts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted May 22, 2012 Share #3445 Posted May 22, 2012 (edited) It's not a well known brand as it was indeed made in Switzerland. Also, the only instances built were pre-production units. In other words, it has never been produced or marketed. In that sense, it was more of a concept car, albeit a fascinating one, if I may say so. Edit: It's even less known, even in Switzerland, as that particular manufacturer never ever sold autos. The engine, however, was by a known Swiss manufacturer. Edited May 22, 2012 by pop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted May 22, 2012 Share #3446 Posted May 22, 2012 1956 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted May 22, 2012 Share #3447 Posted May 22, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1956 True. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas.Pichler Posted May 22, 2012 Share #3448 Posted May 22, 2012 (edited) Because Ronald posted before that he is running out of time I take over the "1956: true". Now it is easy: we are talking about the Soletta 750, created in Solothurn and presented at the Geneva Atomobil Exhibition in 1956. Engine was swiss made, coming from the Condor Motorcycles. A very interesting one - my first thought was "an early Mini Concept Car", but the Morris Mini appears some years later. Maybe Issigonis got some inspiration by the "Soletta"? Cheers, Andreas Edited May 22, 2012 by Andreas.Pichler Spelling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted May 22, 2012 Share #3449 Posted May 22, 2012 We are indeed talking about the Soletta 750. If only I had read the short article in the German Wikipedia before seeing the car, I would have tried to show its two identical doors, one opening towards the rear, the other towards the front. Here it is again in full frontal view. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Good show and over to you, Andreas 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Good show and over to you, Andreas ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=2020902'>More sharing options...
Andreas.Pichler Posted May 22, 2012 Share #3450 Posted May 22, 2012 (edited) Thanks Philipp! Dont bother - "two identical doors" delivers more articles concerning "heaven and hell" than "horsepowers". Keywords have been "1956 swiss prototype", then the link to "http://www.swisscarregister.ch", searching for "1956", then again google for "Soletta car" (and some others, of course...). Time consuming, but makes fun, and you always learn a little bit more. But didn't you also think that that the Soletta reminds a little bit to the Mini? Anyway: Other legue, concerning horsepower, heaven and hell: Could you name this car (make and model, please)? Cheers, Andreas PS: Not an MG. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited May 22, 2012 by Andreas.Pichler Spelling Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=2020913'>More sharing options...
Andreas.Pichler Posted May 23, 2012 Share #3451 Posted May 23, 2012 No ideas? Here is one more clue: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=2021599'>More sharing options...
steed Posted May 24, 2012 Share #3452 Posted May 24, 2012 stab in the dark based upon the radiator shape: Bugatti in garage find condition? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas.Pichler Posted May 24, 2012 Share #3453 Posted May 24, 2012 John, you are on the right trace. Still More Unbelievable Recapitulation Fosters Solution! One more: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=2022640'>More sharing options...
steed Posted May 24, 2012 Share #3454 Posted May 24, 2012 Hotchkiss? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas.Pichler Posted May 24, 2012 Share #3455 Posted May 24, 2012 Dear John! "...stab in the dark based upon the radiator shape: Bugatti in garage find condition? ..." --> "...you are on the right trace..." --> Bugatti - Hotchkiss? Does Hotchkiss ever made Bugattis ;-) Cheers, Andreas PS: Still More Unbelievable Recapitulation Fosters Solution! --> translate! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steed Posted May 24, 2012 Share #3456 Posted May 24, 2012 When I read "on the right track" I thought you meant "not a Bugatti, but a french car" so I tried Hotchkiss. If it is a Bugatti, I'll guess type 57 with custom coachwork, barnyard condition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas.Pichler Posted May 25, 2012 Share #3457 Posted May 25, 2012 John, sorry for the misunderstanding - but I am glad to tell you that you are the winner. The Bugatti 57 is one of the unrestored car of the Schlumpf collection and has been presented among with other "time warp cars" during the Bremen Classic Motorshow in February. So: Its your turn! Cheers, Andreas Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=2023253'>More sharing options...
steed Posted May 25, 2012 Share #3458 Posted May 25, 2012 confession: this clue is part of an image taken with a Spotmatic. Please don't disqualify me. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=2023335'>More sharing options...
steed Posted May 27, 2012 Share #3459 Posted May 27, 2012 Was the mention of the Pentax that offensive? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas.Pichler Posted May 28, 2012 Share #3460 Posted May 28, 2012 John, I am still flipping through my files... Cheers, Andreas PS: I love your shot - hope this statement makes your day ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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