wlaidlaw Posted June 25, 2016 Share #8761  Posted June 25, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Could this be an Alfa 33 from around 1973? Never driven one of these but have driven against them in a 312PB in historic prototype class.  Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wlaidlaw Posted June 25, 2016 Share #8762 Â Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) I think even the coach builders in the Modena area in the 1950's were confused who did what. Felice Boano bought Ghia at some point. Â I think Pinin Farina had one of his period falling-outs with Enzo. The production of the standard GT was moved from Farina to Boano in I think early 1956, where Boano modernised the design. It was moved later to Scaglietti. What I am confused over is that Ghia in Turin and Boano in Gruliasco seem to have been in competition, at a point where they had common ownership if not management. I don't think Boano sold all his Ghia shares until 1957 but that may be because Louis Segre could not afford to buy him out. Â Wilson Edited June 25, 2016 by wlaidlaw 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 25, 2016 Share #8763  Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) Hello, Wilson.  Thanks for the thoughts on the Pinin/Boano/Ghia story. Someone should write a book!....  As far as the Alfa 33 goes; no. Not an Alfa. Similar time-frame but (usually) with a slightly smaller engine displacement and far fewer cylinders...  Here's a view showing the 'office'; 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!  Philip. Edited June 25, 2016 by pippy Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  Philip. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3068167'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted June 25, 2016 Share #8764  Posted June 25, 2016 Mclaren M8b  dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 25, 2016 Share #8765  Posted June 25, 2016 No, not a McLaren either.  This particular example was made in '71 and campaigned in the 2 Litre European Hill Climb Championship.  One more snap; 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!  Pip. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  Pip. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3068239'>More sharing options...
Photoskeptic Posted June 25, 2016 Share #8766 Â Posted June 25, 2016 Lola? Â As to the Boano, they made a "low roof" and a "high roof". The low roofs are fairly attractive (like the own shown by Wilson) but the high roof was a bit ungainly. A friend had a low roof with alloy body. It was LHD but had a RHD shift pattern! It was a bit weird to drive. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted June 25, 2016 Share #8767 Â Posted June 25, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) That looks like a Lucas dual oil pressure / temperature gauge on the left which would perhaps suggest a British manufacturer. That's the extent of my knowledge though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted June 25, 2016 Share #8768 Â Posted June 25, 2016 Pilbeam ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 26, 2016 Share #8769  Posted June 26, 2016 No; neither a Lola nor a Pilbeam but we're getting much closer. It IS, as Mike spotted, a dual temp. pressure gauge and it is by a British speciality car maker.  In '71 it was owned by none other than Jo Siffert and driven by the soon-to-win-at-La-Sarthe Gerard Larousse so it has a fine pedigree!  One last pic should be enough;  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!  Philip. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  Philip. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3068483'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted June 26, 2016 Share #8770 Â Posted June 26, 2016 Chevron B19Â Â dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 26, 2016 Share #8771  Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) Spot on dunk.  This particular B19 has a largely uninterrupted competition record and for the last 13 years has been very active in hill-climbs both at home and abroad in the hands of its current owner, Richard George, and his daughter Amanda.  They are regulars at the 'Motorsport at the Palace' sprint event held each year at Crystal Palace and the car was snapped there last month.  One final pic from the rear 3/4;  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!  Over to you, dunk!  Philip.  EDIT : Next time I see it I'm going to ask about the badge forward of the 'British Women Racing Drivers Club' roundel which reads "Scuderia Automobilistica Clemente Biondetti"......  Edited June 26, 2016 by pippy Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  Over to you, dunk!  Philip.  EDIT : Next time I see it I'm going to ask about the badge forward of the 'British Women Racing Drivers Club' roundel which reads "Scuderia Automobilistica Clemente Biondetti"......  ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3068512'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted June 26, 2016 Share #8772  Posted June 26, 2016 Thank you Philip; I thought it was a B19 earlier but could not quite reconcile the earlier photos. I'll post the next puzzle later this afternoon.  Cheers  dunk 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 26, 2016 Share #8773 Â Posted June 26, 2016 Thank you Philip; I thought it was a B19 earlier but could not quite reconcile the earlier photos. I'd blame the photographer and those pesky Leica cameras..... Â :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted June 26, 2016 Share #8774  Posted June 26, 2016 Doh! I should have recognised that. I have driven those a fair bit but in the later slicks class. They are a delight to drive like most of Derek's cars.  Wilson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted June 26, 2016 Share #8775  Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) Here's the next puzzle. The car is an unusual model and in its day, controversial. Can you please name:  Make, chassis designation, model, year, designer, coachbuilder … and any history.   Clue: Only two are known to survive of the original 10 chassis numbers known/allocated.   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!     Best wishes   dunk Edited June 26, 2016 by dkCambridgeshire Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!     Best wishes   dunk ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3068918'>More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 26, 2016 Share #8776 Â Posted June 26, 2016 OK, I'll try to do it in order.... Is it a Rover P4 type 75 from 1951/'52 designed by Pininfarina with bodywork supplied by either Richard Mead's or Abbey Panels? Â Pip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted June 26, 2016 Share #8777  Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) Good try Philip but ...  Designed by Pininfarina - Yes Rover - No 1951/52 - No Coachbuilder Richard Mead or Abbey Panels - neither correct  … it's earlier than 51/52   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!   … maker logo / badge above radiator grille is smudged out.   dunk Edited June 26, 2016 by dkCambridgeshire 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!   … maker logo / badge above radiator grille is smudged out.   dunk ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3068963'>More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted June 26, 2016 Share #8778 Â Posted June 26, 2016 The B on the headlamps plus the general layout of the front suggests Bentley to me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted June 26, 2016 Share #8779  Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) Correct … it's a Bentley.  Can you name the Mk./model/year/coachbuilder?   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!     dunk     Edited June 26, 2016 by dkCambridgeshire 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!     dunk     ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=3068972'>More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted June 26, 2016 Share #8780 Â Posted June 26, 2016 Nope, unfortunately I have no idea, my in depth knowledge of British cars doesn't extend much past BMC products. Â If you don't mind me asking dunk, where in Cambridgeshire? I spent many years in Wisbech started my career there and went to college in Cambridge. My immediate family are still in Wisbech. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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