a.j.z Posted April 30, 2021 Share #15181 Posted April 30, 2021 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) vor 8 Minuten schrieb pippy: Thank you, Andreas, but I feel Nigel is fully deserving the lion's share of the credit here. I won't be able to post before tomorrow (long story) so if Nigel would like to post something in my stead then I'd be only too happy to defer my own turn. If not then I'll get something ASAP. Philip. Fine with me. I had posted the Bagheera some time ago - here for a comparison. The Murena was the successor. 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! Edited April 30, 2021 by a.j.z 1 Quote 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=4191643'>More sharing options...
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pippy Posted May 1, 2021 Share #15182 Posted May 1, 2021 5 hours ago, a.j.z said: And thanks for mentioning the Porsche Tapiro! I had never heard of it and I thought that I know a little bit about Porsche. I first heard about the Tapiro 'way back' from an unlikely source-book entitled 'Dream Cars' and became more familiar with its history (as far as it was known back then) when, in 1996, I bought my own Porsche 914 which piqued my interest in the model. I was absolutely amazed to learn, ten years or so ago, that the original had been found and bought-back to become - effectively - a sculpture. Absolutely beautiful car. According to some sources it was fitted with the 1971 2.4L engine from the 911S and, if so, it would certainly have had the Go to match the Show. OK; if no one objects I'll post this little teaser for your enjoyment. Basics will suffice but if you are well-informed then please do let slip the dogs of war; 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 Quote 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=4191817'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted May 1, 2021 Share #15183 Posted May 1, 2021 (edited) Has the Tapiro ever been restored? The last time I saw it around 25 to 30 years ago in the Giugaro/Italdesign section of the National Italian Automobile Museum in Turin, it was still in its burnt out state from a ETA Basque terrorist bomb, from when it was owned by a Spanish industrialist. It was on some very damaged British Minilite magnesium wheels, the same as I use on my 911 RSR, as I don't trust Fuchs wheels for rally use, having had one fail on me during the Circuit of Ireland Rally in 1976 on my Kremer 911. Wilson Edited May 1, 2021 by wlaidlaw 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZach Posted May 1, 2021 Share #15184 Posted May 1, 2021 7 hours ago, pippy said: Basics will suffice Looks like Opel GT, could it be 1971 Opel Elektro GT prototype? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted May 1, 2021 Share #15185 Posted May 1, 2021 (edited) Oh, well, that didn't take long! A 1975 Opel GT is correct with, coincidentally, a Matra-Simca Bagheera centre-rear of snap. Over to you, AZach! Snap of whole thing. I think this is the first time I've ever seen one with the headlights on show; there weren't many of these things around when I was a nipper. 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 May 1, 2021 by pippy 4 Quote 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=4191904'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted May 1, 2021 Share #15186 Posted May 1, 2021 Plus a Renault Caravelle next door. My mother had one of those things. Changing gears was like trying to stir lumpy porridge with a boiled noodle and you might possibly win in a drag race with an electric milk float. Wilson 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZach Posted May 1, 2021 Share #15187 Posted May 1, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) A happy anniversary car: 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! 1 Quote 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=4191954'>More sharing options...
pippy Posted May 1, 2021 Share #15188 Posted May 1, 2021 12 hours ago, AZach said: A happy anniversary car: 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! Having owned one of these myself (assuming I'm correct!) for over ten years I'll sit this one out! Phiilp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted May 1, 2021 Share #15189 Posted May 1, 2021 16 hours ago, wlaidlaw said: Has the Tapiro ever been restored? The last time I saw it around 25 to 30 years ago in the Giugaro/Italdesign section of the National Italian Automobile Museum in Turin, it was still in its burnt out state from a ETA Basque terrorist bomb... There does seem to be an unusual amount of 'smoke and mirrors' concerning the end-game of the car. As far as I can ascertain through some contacts in the PCGB the Tapiro is still kept in the 'destroyed' form in which it existed when you saw it but hard facts seem to be few and far between and my own contacts are hardly recent and in truth their own knowledge probably goes back a great many years. I'd be fascinated to hear from anyone who has more recent information. I truly consider the Tapiro to have been a missed opportunity. Philip. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.j.z Posted May 2, 2021 Share #15190 Posted May 2, 2021 Am 1.5.2021 um 02:09 schrieb pippy: I first heard about the Tapiro 'way back' from an unlikely source-book entitled 'Dream Cars' and became more familiar with its history (as far as it was known back then) when, in 1996, I bought my own Porsche 914 which piqued my interest in the model. I was absolutely amazed to learn, ten years or so ago, that the original had been found and bought-back to become - effectively - a sculpture. Absolutely beautiful car. According to some sources it was fitted with the 1971 2.4L engine from the 911S and, if so, it would certainly have had the Go to match the Show. OK; if no one objects I'll post this little teaser for your enjoyment. Basics will suffice but if you are well-informed then please do let slip the dogs of war; 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. Maybe they should change the rusting screws ... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted May 2, 2021 Share #15191 Posted May 2, 2021 vor 9 Stunden schrieb a.j.z: Maybe they should change the rusting screws ... NO! That is original Opel rust 😉 Anyone an idea which car is parked (on the right side) behind that silver GT? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.j.z Posted May 2, 2021 Share #15192 Posted May 2, 2021 vor 1 Stunde schrieb Rona!d: NO! That is original Opel rust 😉 Anyone an idea which car is parked (on the right side) behind that silver GT? Looks like a Maserati Indy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted May 2, 2021 Share #15193 Posted May 2, 2021 ......or maybe a Lamborghini Jarama. Wilson Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted May 2, 2021 Share #15194 Posted May 2, 2021 vor einer Stunde schrieb a.j.z: Looks like a Maserati Indy. I agree, looks damn similar, all the angles and window shapes. Wilson, the B-pillar of the Jarama is much slimmer. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZach Posted May 2, 2021 Share #15195 Posted May 2, 2021 18 hours ago, pippy said: I'd be fascinated to hear from anyone who has more recent information April 22nd 2021 / The full story : https://sportscardigest.com/porsche-tapiro/ 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted May 2, 2021 Share #15196 Posted May 2, 2021 But now back to the flower power anniversary car, sorry AZach 😉 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelG Posted May 2, 2021 Share #15197 Posted May 2, 2021 +1 for an Indy. That heavy pillar is fairly distinctive although it’s hard to make out the slight radius to the bottom edge of the rear window (not entirely sure why Vignale persisted with it as a kind of vestige of the rear arch - it always looks a bit “off” to me) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZach Posted May 3, 2021 Share #15198 Posted May 3, 2021 19 hours ago, Rona!d said: back to the flower power anniversary car 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! Surely “any of the usual suspects” can recognise the door hinges.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Surely “any of the usual suspects” can recognise the door hinges.. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=4193376'>More sharing options...
NigelG Posted May 3, 2021 Share #15199 Posted May 3, 2021 Maybe waiting for a non-usual suspect to have a go? 🤔 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZach Posted May 3, 2021 Share #15200 Posted May 3, 2021 Anything goes - supporting equal opportunity... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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