a.j.z Posted January 21, 2014 Share #6021 Posted January 21, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I hoped that is what people might think but the answer is no. A long way away. Wilson Glad that I made your day 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stuny Posted January 21, 2014 Share #6022 Posted January 21, 2014 My first thought was a Saab Monte Carlo or other "95," but the bottom of the window seems wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted January 22, 2014 Share #6023 Posted January 22, 2014 My first thought was a Saab Monte Carlo or other "95," but the bottom of the window seems wrong. More desirable than a Saab. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.j.z Posted January 22, 2014 Share #6024 Posted January 22, 2014 Italian? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted January 22, 2014 Share #6025 Posted January 22, 2014 My first guess was Lancia or Talbot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoskeptic Posted January 22, 2014 Share #6026 Posted January 22, 2014 Looks like a Traction Avant. BTW, my neighbor has a Z8 (along with a slew of other collectables). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted January 22, 2014 Share #6027 Posted January 22, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Not Italian but it is European. Your other guesses are all a long long way off. I am enjoying this one, as I thought you would get it right away once Jag was out of the way. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted January 22, 2014 Share #6028 Posted January 22, 2014 My very first thought was a 356 Coupe, but Wilson wouldn´t post one, so I opted for something fancier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted January 22, 2014 Share #6029 Posted January 22, 2014 My very first thought was a 356 Coupe, but Wilson wouldn´t post one, so I opted for something fancier. Why not? .......but which one? Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted January 22, 2014 Share #6030 Posted January 22, 2014 Why not? .......but which one? Wilson That rear window looks like an A-type. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted January 22, 2014 Share #6031 Posted January 22, 2014 Ronald, I think this is an early small back window 356B. It is a Carrera, I would guess originally 1500cc but I seem to recall this one was now either 1700 or 1800cc. I really like 356’s but I would not have a Carrera as a gift. That is the most finicky, unreliable engine I have ever worked on. A new replacement Carrera 4 cam engine is now an eye-watering $125,000 and to think we used to stick them in VW Beetles for rallycrossing. When you can get a cheap, torquey, reliable 2L pushrod 356 engine to produce 140 to 150 BHP, why on earth put up with the pain of a Carrera, where you have to change the oil every 1000 miles and adjust the valve drive train and clearances every 3000. A 2 litre pushrod, disc braked C, with a WEVO gear change, would be my perfect 356. As I get older, I am thinking of changing my rally 3.3L 911RS for a much gentler car like that. 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=2516056'>More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted January 22, 2014 Share #6032 Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) The next car can be posted by anybody who likes to present us a car but was never quick enough to get the chance! So guys, newbees, come on and take your chance! Wilson, agree about the Carrera engine. Today you get nice hp out of "better behaving" engines. I remember 130 hp were not a big problem in an 1.8 ltr beetle when I had my hot aircooled time. Also agree it would be a nice idea to switch from your 911 to "your" 356. Some (once) reliable stuff get´s expensive like mad. The other day I discussed having a nice 23 window bus as a classic car for our princesses instead of several small beetles, but a good one went for around 125 Grands at the last Scottsdale auction. Some years ago I could have bought a nice refined 328 Roadster for that (or a nice W111 cabrio today). p.s. Forgot the early Bs (1960) had smaller windows. 1961 the larger windows were introduced. Edited January 22, 2014 by Rona|d 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoskeptic Posted January 24, 2014 Share #6033 Posted January 24, 2014 Try this one... 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=2516911'>More sharing options...
Stefan2010 Posted January 24, 2014 Share #6034 Posted January 24, 2014 Maybe Jaguar XJS? Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted January 24, 2014 Share #6035 Posted January 24, 2014 I suspect it is something more prosaic than a Jag - Something more like a non-Beetle VW. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.j.z Posted January 24, 2014 Share #6036 Posted January 24, 2014 BMW? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoskeptic Posted January 24, 2014 Share #6037 Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) It is European...a production car, though rarely seen outside of it's country of origin. Edited January 24, 2014 by Photoskeptic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.j.z Posted January 24, 2014 Share #6038 Posted January 24, 2014 Rover? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted January 24, 2014 Share #6039 Posted January 24, 2014 Oh yes, this is fun to guess. I have the businesscard of one of their thousands of showrooms Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted January 24, 2014 Share #6040 Posted January 24, 2014 Perhaps those clues suggest Peugeot, Renault or Citroen (though don't ask me why I'm thinking of France - All three of those marques left the US market quite some time ago.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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