stuny Posted yesterday at 05:25 AM Share #24061 Posted yesterday at 05:25 AM Advertisement (gone after registration) Let's start with small British coupe with an aftermarket steering wheel, perhaps late '60s- early '70s 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wlaidlaw Posted yesterday at 10:15 AM Share #24062 Posted yesterday at 10:15 AM Ogle SX1000 GT? Wilson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted 13 hours ago Share #24063 Posted 13 hours ago 13 hours ago, wlaidlaw said: Ogle SX1000 GT? No; not an Ogle, Wilson. 18 hours ago, stuny said: Let's start with small British coupe with an aftermarket steering wheel, perhaps late '60s- early '70s Correct in that it is a British Coupe from the '70s but as far as I know (could well be mistaken!) the 'wheel is the original. The manufacturer had a projected sales figure of c. 30,000. Unfortunately some worldly matters went belly-up and actual sales fell short of this target by more than 99%... Another bit? 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=5877840'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted 6 hours ago Share #24064 Posted 6 hours ago Sunbeam Stiletto? Wilson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted 4 hours ago Share #24065 Posted 4 hours ago 1 hour ago, wlaidlaw said: Sunbeam Stiletto? Getting closer - more 'mainstream' manufacturer than was the case with the Ogle - but no, Wilson, not a Sunbeam. This next crop, believe it or not, holds a good 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! 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=5877929'>More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted 4 hours ago Share #24066 Posted 4 hours ago 5 minutes ago, pippy said: Getting closer - more 'mainstream' manufacturer than was the case with the Ogle - but no, Wilson, not a Sunbeam. This next crop, believe it or not, holds a good 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! Philip. Vauxhall Viva coupé ? My Grandad had a 4 door; I remember the trim being a big step down from the Hillman Hunter he had before it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted 4 hours ago Share #24067 Posted 4 hours ago Advertisement (gone after registration) I was gong to say Vauxhall, but not sure of model Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted 3 hours ago Share #24068 Posted 3 hours ago 9 minutes ago, Graham (G4FUJ) said: I was gong to say Vauxhall, but not sure of model Yes! 15 minutes ago, FrozenInTime said: Vauxhall Viva coupé ?... Yes again; it is a Vauxhall and although this actual model isn't quite a Viva Coupé you are VERY close... This should help clear up any doubt as to its specific model name - and, famously, its nickname(!); 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=5877951'>More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted 3 hours ago Share #24069 Posted 3 hours ago Firenza, droop snoot. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted 2 hours ago Share #24070 Posted 2 hours ago (edited) 1 hour ago, Graham (G4FUJ) said: Firenza, droop snoot. Well done, Graham; it is, of course, a 'Droop-Snoot' Firenza although before the last crop it would have been difficult for anyone to have known that due to the 'giveaways' in the earlier snaps being so (seemingly) insignificant... This example was spotted on display at Brooklands during their recent Motorsport open day. Quite fitting, really, considering an example of another droop-snoot model, Concorde, was sitting less than 100m away......😺...... According to the Wiki entry there were a mere 204 of these manufactured making it quite a rare - and, nowadays, desirable - car. Interesting to read about how this sloping frontal treatment went on to influence the look of subsequent cars from Vauxhall and, oddly enough, Ford. A bit about it in the 'High Performance Firenza' section in the link posted below. Interesting, too, to read about the wheels! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vauxhall_Firenza I always did like these when I was a kid and it was nice to see one in such well-cared condition. Full 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! Thanks to all for having a go and congratulations to Graham for winning this weeks Star Prize. Over to you for the next puzzle! Philip. Edited 2 hours ago by pippy Obliterating Registration Number!... 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Thanks to all for having a go and congratulations to Graham for winning this weeks Star Prize. Over to you for the next puzzle! Philip. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=5877981'>More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted 58 minutes ago Share #24071 Posted 58 minutes ago I should have got it with the first photo An amateur radio friend and I were seriously into the club rallying scene towards the end of Firenza production, though I think the majority of these went circuit racing / sprints if used in competition. Have to leave it open to anyone to post the next one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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