stuny Posted February 22, 2018 Share #10761 Â Posted February 22, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) The spokes and knock-off hubs make me think of the UK in the '50s Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted February 22, 2018 Share #10762  Posted February 22, 2018 The spokes and knock-off hubs make me think of the UK in the '50s  Earlier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 22, 2018 Share #10763 Â Posted February 22, 2018 Â '40s Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted February 22, 2018 Share #10764 Â Posted February 22, 2018 Yes late 40's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 22, 2018 Share #10765 Â Posted February 22, 2018 An HRG Aerodynamic from about '47 or '48? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted February 22, 2018 Share #10766  Posted February 22, 2018 An HRG Aerodynamic from about '47 or '48?   I thought this one might be more difficult. It is indeed an HRG Aerodynamic 1500 car. The styling IMHO falls into the "interesting" category. The bodywork for these was made by Fox and Talbot of Tolworth in Surrey. Records of these have vanished and it is not known how many were made, as some might have been re-bodied standard cars but somewhere between 30 and 45 cars. Very few remain, maybe only four or five. I rebuilt one for a friend from a number of boxes of bits in the early 1970's but with a very pretty aerodynamic body, supposedly taken from a Stanguellini Sebring. He and I went out for the first test run. I apologised as I thought the suspension was seized solid because the ride was akin to a horse cart on iron shod wheels. "No" he replied: "That is what they are supposed to be like". The performance from the full race Singer OHC engine on 2 x 1½" S.U. carburettors (supposedly 75BHP) was reasonable, given the low weight but did not quite reflect the deafening racket made by the exhaust. Another interesting feature is that the Moss gearbox had a reversed gate. One of the best features was its very large drum brakes which with the low weight, were more than adequate.  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=3466854'>More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 23, 2018 Share #10767  Posted February 23, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) That HRG is definitely not pretty, but certainly interesting, especially for its vintage.  Let's try this one - I've cloned out badging:   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=3467286'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted February 23, 2018 Share #10768  Posted February 23, 2018 I know the car, as I have been to the museum where it lives, so I will leave it to others to guess (registration number starting with OB).  Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 23, 2018 Share #10769  Posted February 23, 2018 Wilson -  I'm glad you made it to that museum. My only complaint about the venue is that they don't have space for more of their collection to be displayed. Next time I'll pick a car not from that museum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 24, 2018 Share #10770  Posted February 24, 2018 Not even any questions to narrow it down? Here's an uncropped version with badges, bonnet ornament and museum card clones out:  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=3467852'>More sharing options...
a.j.z Posted February 25, 2018 Share #10771 Â Posted February 25, 2018 Nice paint Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted February 25, 2018 Share #10772  Posted February 25, 2018 I don't think the paint does it any favours. It would look far better in a dark green or blue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 26, 2018 Share #10773 Â Posted February 26, 2018 Agreed. Â Since we have no guesses, perhaps a couple of hints:Â Made in the UK between the wars. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted February 26, 2018 Share #10774  Posted February 26, 2018 Agreed.  Since we have no guesses, perhaps a couple of hints: Made in the UK between the wars.  Stuart,  Surely not. Made in Austria I believe.  Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 26, 2018 Share #10775  Posted February 26, 2018 Oops! You're correct Wilson.  So, an Austrian cabriolet from between the wars. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 27, 2018 Share #10776 Â Posted February 27, 2018 Another hint:Â The name of the manufacturer is in the name of automakers in more than just Austria. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.j.z Posted February 27, 2018 Share #10777  Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) Austro Daimler Bergmeister  PS: I found this short video on Austro Daimler (English):  Edited February 27, 2018 by a.j.z Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
willeica Posted February 27, 2018 Share #10778 Â Posted February 27, 2018 Austro Daimler Bergmeister. Just typing this when a.j.z posted. Â William Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 27, 2018 Share #10779  Posted February 27, 2018 Andreas -  You beat William by a few minutes. Your turn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.j.z Posted February 27, 2018 Share #10780 Â Posted February 27, 2018 William, if you have something nice go ahead. Otherwise I will post something later today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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