dkCambridgeshire Posted April 29 Share #23321 Posted April 29 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1 hour ago, wlaidlaw said: At least the Daimler Dart/Sp250's head bolts/studs were not at 45º to the block surface, like the Stag's, although the SP250's fragile and spindly cast iron 4 main bearings had a tendency for the middle two to crack. A well sorted Dart/SP250 is a surprisingly quick car. The early ones without the extra stiffening side chassis members were lighter and even faster but had an unfortunate habit, similar to the XK150, of opening their doors unintentionally on long fast high load corners. The driver at least had a steering wheel to hang on to but pre the installation of seatbelts, the unfortunate passengers could suffer the fate of Oddjob in the James Bond DB5's ejector seat. Wilson https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/276785-russ-carpenters-glacier-grenade-english-dragster/#comment-3357576 Surprisingly quick 1400hp supercharged Daimler Dart powered dragster; 0-100mph in 1.2 seconds; fitted with TR7 pistons; s/s 1/4 mile 7 secs - terminal speed 180mph BW, dunk 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pippy Posted April 29 Share #23322 Posted April 29 (edited) 42 minutes ago, dkCambridgeshire said: ...this 1975 example (first registered August 1976) has its original and 'fully sorted' engine. I spoke to the owner who advised he bought it 'locally' (Peterborough) but 'EX' = originally registered in Gt Yarmouth... Thank you, Dunk, and a very attractive example she is too. In my 'youth' I didn't quite go along with the 'T-Bar' roof concept yet now it has acquired a certain classic charm all its own. OK; "And Now For Something Completely Different". As yet - although I do have a few good(?) ideas - I have absolutely no "100% sure" notion of what this thing truly is so we will all be working together on this one in terms of discovery!......😸...... First Crop. Best of Good Fortune Everyone! 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 April 29 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=5794343'>More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted April 30 Share #23323 Posted April 30 Hello Philip, Perhaps a pickup or a panel truck from the USofA from the late 1930's or from the 1940's. Possibly Chevrolet or Ford. Best Regards, Michael 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted April 30 Share #23324 Posted April 30 (edited) 5 hours ago, Michael Geschlecht said: ...Perhaps a pickup or a panel truck from the USofA from the late 1930's or from the 1940's....Possibly Chevrolet or Ford... Hello Michael! You are correct with the Panel Van idea. Not, however, from the USA. Date-wise? The model was originally released in the '30s and production finally ceased in 1960. Good Start! Another pic? 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. P.S. : Just to say that I do now know what it is so we will have closure after all! Edited April 30 by pippy Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Philip. P.S. : Just to say that I do now know what it is so we will have closure after all! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=5794514'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted April 30 Share #23325 Posted April 30 Opel Olympia Van from around 1937-38? Wilson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted April 30 Share #23326 Posted April 30 31 minutes ago, wlaidlaw said: Opel Olympia Van from around 1937-38?... Ah! A very good guess, Wilson, and whilst it isn't an Opel Olympia you are very much on the right track. The patron of the company which manufactured the Mystery Car had been impressed by the Olympia when he came across the car during a trip to Berlin in 1935 and the Opel proved to be a great influence, subsequently, on the design for his 'new model'. Philip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelG Posted April 30 Share #23327 Posted April 30 Advertisement (gone after registration) I had been thinking maybe an obscure Renault-style van - but Wilson’s guess reminds me that ivory coloured steering wheels are a common feature somewhere to the east 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted April 30 Share #23328 Posted April 30 1 hour ago, NigelG said: I had been thinking maybe an obscure Renault-style van - but Wilson’s guess reminds me that ivory coloured steering wheels are a common feature somewhere to the east Ivory steering wheels must also have been popular to the west of Germany, too, Nigel! Might I suggest that you go back to your original thinking?............ I can't find reliable production figures for this vehicle (neither car, estate nor van versions) but they were mass-produced in their thousands. Rear-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! Philip. 1 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=5794598'>More sharing options...
NigelG Posted April 30 Share #23329 Posted April 30 (edited) Ok - the headlamp treatment is reminiscent of the later 70s Simca “fourgonettes” - I think a neighbour in the Tarn had one in orange…a kind of Renault 4 van but not (as it were) Could it be a Simca? Edited April 30 by NigelG 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted April 30 Share #23330 Posted April 30 (edited) 15 minutes ago, NigelG said: Ok - the headlamp treatment is reminiscent of the later 70s Simca “fourgonettes” - I think a neighbour in the Tarn had one in orange…a kind of Renault 4 van but not (as it were) Could it be a Simca? You are also thinking along the correct lines, Nigel, and it is a Fourgonette but it isn't a Simca. Think closer on the rest of your reasoning in both of your latest posts and balance it with the mystery-machine's time-frame as stated in post #23324 and my own second sentence in post #23328... Full-frontal (to finish?); 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 April 30 by pippy 2 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=5794616'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted April 30 Share #23331 Posted April 30 Renault Juvaquatre? Wilson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted April 30 Share #23332 Posted April 30 1 hour ago, wlaidlaw said: Renault Juvaquatre?... Indeed it is. No idea from which year it dates and, in fact, until yesterday evening's google trawling through 'French Cars of the 1940's and '50s' I had absolutely no idea what it was myself. I wasn't even sure that it was French!......😸...... It has been sitting outside a florist's shop in a leafy suburb of La Rochelle (where my wife has family) for as long as I can remember and the length of time it is taking for it to succumb to the dreaded tin-worm is, in some way, a testament of the solidity of the fabrication and quality of materials used in its construction. Interesting vehicle all round. For anyone as unfamiliar as I am with the thing here is the relevant wiki link; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_Juvaquatre The whole kitten-caboodle to finish off and thanks for playing everyone! 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. 4 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=5794734'>More sharing options...
NigelG Posted April 30 Share #23333 Posted April 30 I think I’ve only ever seen the saloon and didn’t realise there was a vanette version… Hopefully it’s your spell check that “corrected” kit-and-caboodle to a more feline version 😉 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted April 30 Share #23334 Posted April 30 (edited) 13 minutes ago, NigelG said: ...Hopefully it’s your spell check that “corrected” kit-and-caboodle to a more feline version 😉 No; just my cat-friendly sense of humour coming out to play. The wife and I are not long returned from a fortnight in France so 'Scrap' and I are spending considerable amounts of time in each other's company catching up with each other's mews news. She is very chatty (quite seriously!) and is clearly having an influence on my thinking... Philip. Edited April 30 by pippy 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelG Posted April 30 Share #23335 Posted April 30 In Paris from Friday for the Hockney at FLV but won't be down to La Rochelle / the Île de Ré till next spring I think. Tant pis 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted April 30 Share #23336 Posted April 30 As usual for me, open to all to post the next mystery vehicle. Wilson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted April 30 Share #23337 Posted April 30 3 hours ago, NigelG said: In Paris from Friday for the Hockney at FLV but won't be down to La Rochelle / the Île de Ré till next spring I think. Tant pis I have heard many great reports about the Hockney Ex. and am sure you will enjoy it enormously. Have a fun time in Paree! Philip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted May 1 Share #23338 Posted May 1 There are/were the remains of what I always assumed was an Opel Olympia Van in an abandoned quarry near me, that was only reachable on an ATV as the road had deteriorated so much. I assumed it had been left behind by the retreating German Army in 1944, as they had an observation post above the quarry. Given this is in France, it is probably more likely to be a Juvaquatre Fourgonette. The road was completely washed away by the floods of 2010 and had not been repaired as of 2017, when my ATV was stolen. Wilson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted May 7 Share #23339 Posted May 7 (edited) Just to keep things going and for a bit of fun I can post something else. Spotted this nippy little runabout when I popped out for some milk this lunchtime and grabbed a few snaps(*). Any and all info as usual; 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. * An example of why I always carry a camera regardless of how insignificant the outing......😸...... Edited May 7 by pippy 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Philip. * An example of why I always carry a camera regardless of how insignificant the outing......😸...... ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=5798018'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted May 7 Share #23340 Posted May 7 Vauxhall Viscount? Wilson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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