wlaidlaw Posted September 20, 2014 Share #6801 Posted September 20, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Not a Bristol, although it does look a bit like a 406 but it’s older than that. In 1996, I was going to buy a 1987 Bristol 603S3 but on visiting a friend, was told to visit the Bristol restoration garage near his house. The restorer was so totally uncomplimentary about them, mainly regarding their electrics and fuel consumption, that I steered clear and bought a 1988 BMW M6 instead. Probably a lucky escape. The M6 was a lovely car. Wilson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 20, 2014 Posted September 20, 2014 Hi wlaidlaw, Take a look here Name this car..... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Manoleica Posted September 21, 2014 Share #6802 Posted September 21, 2014 Facel Vega or possibly a special bodies Ferrari.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted September 21, 2014 Share #6803 Posted September 21, 2014 Facel Vega or possibly a special bodies Ferrari.. Now you are getting closer. Your second answer is the car I first thought it was but I was wrong (a Ferrari 212). Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted September 21, 2014 Share #6804 Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) Now you are getting closer. Your second answer is the car I first thought it was but I was wrong (a Ferrari 212). Wilson Last and final thought, Maserati Vignale, though the wipers are not the same. Edited September 21, 2014 by manoleica Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted September 21, 2014 Share #6805 Posted September 21, 2014 Last and final thought, Maserati Vignale, though the wipers are not the same. Wrong continent but Vignale is correct! Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted September 21, 2014 Share #6806 Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) Cadillac (circa mid 50's) Edited September 21, 2014 by manoleica Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted September 21, 2014 Share #6807 Posted September 21, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Definitely not a Cadillac, though I'm at a loss as to what it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted September 21, 2014 Share #6808 Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) I would imagine it's an import into North America, the wooden steering wheel and very european wipers and washer jets scream european.. (to me) Vignale made lots of different coupe's for lots of manufacturers.. It still looks like a Ferrari, could be a Fiat!, maybe even a rare Jaguar? Cadillac did have a Vignale model.. Osca GT Berlinetta? I've looked thro' hundreds of pic's, I cannot find a Vignale design with the wipers/door mirrors as per the Post.. I'm baffled. One last shot -> Alfa Romeo........ Edited September 21, 2014 by manoleica Change of mind"" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted September 21, 2014 Share #6809 Posted September 21, 2014 Cadillac (circa mid 50’s) Getting much warmer but much rarer make than Cadillac. I have been classic car rallying in various countries of the world for around 20 years and had never seen one of these cars before. There were two of them in this rally which is close to 10% of the total. To give you another clue, the maker lost so much money on the project, that the tax authorities classified the entire enterprise as a hobby rather than a business. Wilson PS The make is better known for a very different sort of car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoskeptic Posted September 21, 2014 Share #6810 Posted September 21, 2014 Wilson, I know I'm going to kick myself when you reveal the make, but how about another image clue? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted September 21, 2014 Share #6811 Posted September 21, 2014 OK here is another photo clue. Wilson PS I expected to see Borranis on this car but instead...... 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=2675310'>More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted September 21, 2014 Share #6812 Posted September 21, 2014 circa 1956 Isetta Vignalle... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted September 21, 2014 Share #6813 Posted September 21, 2014 circa 1956 Isetta Vignalle... Remember I told you that Cadillac was from the correct continent. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christoph_d Posted September 21, 2014 Share #6814 Posted September 21, 2014 Cunningham c3 vignale coupe? Rgds, C Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted September 21, 2014 Share #6815 Posted September 21, 2014 Correct. I was beginning to wonder if anyone would get it. Its full title is a Cunningham Continental C3 Vignale Coupé. I had never seen one before. To modern eyes it is not perhaps that elegant but very much of the early 1950’s era. Vignale obviously did a good job on this one, as he sold this body to various manufacturers, including Ferrari and Maserati. This car originally had a 235 HP Chrysler Hemi engine, with three downdraft carburettors, which Chrysler sold cheap to Briggs Cunningham. By the relative performance to our 352 HP Aston Martin DG4GT Zagato, I would guess this has been improved on since. It has the correct (and I sincerely hope copies not originals) magnesium alloy Hallibrand wheels, maybe not improved by the matt brown paint. Cunningham is better known for the Cadillac engined C4R Le Mans race cars. The Vignale name became part of Ghia, now owned by Ford. Over to you (or Steve who has not yet found a car to post). Wilson 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=2675392'>More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted September 22, 2014 Share #6816 Posted September 22, 2014 Hi all, I apologize for my over enthusiasm and Postings on the Cunningham. I actually went thro' the alphabet of car makers but missed Cunningham. Well done to the winner. Regards, L. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christoph_d Posted September 22, 2014 Share #6817 Posted September 22, 2014 I'll give it a go (and please forgive me should this car have been shown before...) Good luck! http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=458584&stc=1&d=1411394469 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=2675944'>More sharing options...
stuny Posted September 22, 2014 Share #6818 Posted September 22, 2014 It appears to be rear engine air cooled, from the 1950s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted September 22, 2014 Share #6819 Posted September 22, 2014 That bit of chrome, top left, makes me think of Simca. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted September 22, 2014 Share #6820 Posted September 22, 2014 Fiat 500 or the People Carrier model..,, I had an early 500 in the UK... (AUV509B) Motorola radio bolted under the dash.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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