wlaidlaw Posted May 26, 2022 Share #17541 Posted May 26, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Stuart, That looks like an SS100 but a lot of late 1930's sports cars were very similar. Wilson Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stuny Posted May 26, 2022 Share #17542 Posted May 26, 2022 Wilson - I suspected you, Ronald or Hector would get it rather quickly. I saw this SS100 in Watertown on the Ring of Kerry. Your turn. 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! 4 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=4442576'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted May 27, 2022 Share #17543 Posted May 27, 2022 It was pretty easy. We used to own an identical one also in dark silver. We sold it because of one fault which affects all SS100 cars, the clutch pedal sits hard against the gearbox housing in a very small foot well. This means there is nowhere for your left foot and the clutch pedal is quite high as well. The standard solution is to tuck your left leg under your right after starting off and do clutchless gear changes. All very well until you have to do an emergency stop. Wilson 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted May 29, 2022 Share #17544 Posted May 29, 2022 Wilson? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted May 29, 2022 Share #17545 Posted May 29, 2022 Stuart, I am struggling to find anything I have not posted before (I have posted a lot). Therefore may I throw it open to anyone else who has something to post. Wilson Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted May 29, 2022 Share #17546 Posted May 29, 2022 I would have tons of new cars this evening. Took a day off today and shot for our little riddle. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted May 29, 2022 Share #17547 Posted May 29, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) How about 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! 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=4444130'>More sharing options...
hektor Posted May 29, 2022 Share #17548 Posted May 29, 2022 Poorly reupholstered Italian? Possibly Alfa Romeo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted May 30, 2022 Share #17549 Posted May 30, 2022 hektor, you are on a good trace. Maybe this helps to determine the exact model (or possibly reconsider the brand?): 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! 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=4444419'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted May 30, 2022 Share #17550 Posted May 30, 2022 Well I think it is a Blaupunkt Frankfurt Radio, like my father had in his 1957 Ponton Mercedes 220S. Wilson Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted May 30, 2022 Share #17551 Posted May 30, 2022 vor 53 Minuten schrieb wlaidlaw: Well I think it is a Blaupunkt Frankfurt Radio, like my father had in his 1957 Ponton Mercedes 220S. Wilson Indeed it looks like a Frankfurt. I have the same with a different chrome cover. The automatic tuner does not work 100% anymore but it still worked the last time I had it switched on. Blaupunkt Radios were not only "factory acessories", you could buy them for every car on the aftermarket. Often cars had not been ordered with radios in the old days. Even some italian cars got Blaupunkt radios. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted May 30, 2022 Share #17552 Posted May 30, 2022 There were only three stations available in the North of Scotland in the 1950's, BBC Home, Light and The Third Programme services on medium wave. The Home Service was also available on long wave. The auto tuner was therefore not set a very difficult task. There were also various broadcasts on short wave bands but from memory, I don't think our Frankfurt had short wave. I think you had to go to the more expensive Stuttgart model for that. Wilson Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted May 30, 2022 Share #17553 Posted May 30, 2022 vor 2 Stunden schrieb wlaidlaw: There were also various broadcasts on short wave bands but from memory, I don't think our Frankfurt had short wave. I think you had to go to the more expensive Stuttgart model for that. Correct, Wilson. The old Frankfurt has no SW. Mine in the Beetle is from my 1966 Type 3 1600. That cover is the same for Jaguar E-Type and Lancias. For Beetles there was another version which had chrome end links like the period dash trim. As you can see in the photo I put some soft tape between the (sharp edged) metal cover and the dashboard to avoid scratches. Seems it had moved a bit in hot summers so I´ll have to think about a better solution. The Blaupunkt Frankfurt has a 3-step sensitivity ring on the right (blue, green and red) for the auto-tune (push the right frequency button). The left on/off/volume button has a sound mode ring. I still have all the brochures, instruction manual and warranty card for it. The old lady who had my beetle from the 1960s until the early 1990s installed an late 1960s Blaupunkt I still have somewhere. Was a bit too modern for the ´64 car. Last year I bought a replacement BMW radio (made by Blaupunkt for BMW) for my Z3 Roadster (the same which is installed). I was just looking for a volume button which lost softener in the rubber and got a bit sticky. A guy offered me a perfect checked, cleaned tapedeck BMW Business RDS radio for just 100,-€. Better having something like that in stock for later. 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! 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=4444646'>More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted May 30, 2022 Share #17554 Posted May 30, 2022 Seems you need another crop, gents. 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! 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=4444664'>More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted May 30, 2022 Share #17555 Posted May 30, 2022 (edited) Ronald, I would buy some split edging tubing in either rubber or plastic to go over the sharp metal edge of the Blaupunkt Frankfurt. It would also have the benefit of disguising any ripples in the metal surround. Something like the picture attached but smooth not textured. I have the number 34 rumbling around at the back of my mind. 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! Edited May 30, 2022 by wlaidlaw 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=4444711'>More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted May 30, 2022 Share #17556 Posted May 30, 2022 Thanks Wilson. Since I installed it back in 2008 I forgot if I used the tape because of the radio (don´t think so) or because of the metal cover (which I think it was the reason). The radio was installed UNDER the dash in the 1600 with an own frame/box enclosing it around. It could be enough to glew some soft rubber on the covers back side so the cover doesn´t have any contact to the dashboard metal. Number 34 is wrong with the riddle car although the rear light looks similar. We are talking about a car partly made in Italy with the double number of cylinders. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted May 30, 2022 Share #17557 Posted May 30, 2022 Another crop: 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! 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=4444790'>More sharing options...
stuny Posted May 31, 2022 Share #17558 Posted May 31, 2022 That suggests a US V8 in an Italian body and chassis, perhaps like DeTomaso. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted May 31, 2022 Share #17559 Posted May 31, 2022 vor 4 Stunden schrieb stuny: That suggests a US V8 in an Italian body and chassis, perhaps like DeTomaso. Sorry Stu, not a DeTomaso. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted May 31, 2022 Share #17560 Posted May 31, 2022 I had thought of the earlier Zagato Corvette but the dashboard is wrong as I think that used Veglia instruments. Interesting that it uses VDO instruments which suggests a German link. Wilson Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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