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Sauc3
08-25-2005, 06:44 AM
I've had this picture floating around for about a month or so now, origin unknown. I can't for the life of me figure out what this could have been, only that I know it's one of the sexiest asses I've ever seen. Seeing as there's some very knowledgable people around here *looks at henk*, I thought I'd pose the question here.
What is this?
NoOne
08-25-2005, 07:12 AM
Looks like an old Auburn, a '32 Boatail speedster
http://www.motorcities.com/contents/00H8B543900789.html :)
henk4
08-25-2005, 07:39 AM
NoOne knows better :D
There have been many more boattail cars, but this could well be an Auburn.
R34GTR
08-25-2005, 08:25 AM
Probably is rear end matches a 100% in shape
Willum
08-25-2005, 01:42 PM
That's a 1935 Amilcar Pegase Grand Prix Roadster :rolleyes:
http://img281.imageshack.us/img281/989/ap1935pegasegrandprixroa184767.jpg
cmcpokey
08-25-2005, 05:31 PM
not it, but cool car regardless
oh, and welcome to UCP
AndyM
08-30-2005, 11:05 AM
1932 Auburn Boattail Speedster with the eight under the bonnet.
dracu777
08-31-2005, 07:52 AM
It is an Auburn 8-100 Speedster from 1932. This is your exact car and photo.
Sauc3
08-31-2005, 07:59 AM
Thankyou very much! A bit of a coincidence, I found those exact pictures only about 2 hours ago. Thanks nonetheless :).
dracu777
08-31-2005, 09:23 AM
Anytime
Sauc3
10-06-2005, 07:40 PM
Just came across another picture which I have absolutely no idea what it is. It's a real oddball, and was wondering if anyone could help me out on this one...
I didn't want to start a new thread, there's enough "what's that car" threads here so far.
Any help's appreciated.
henk4
10-06-2005, 11:23 PM
my first reaction is Crossley, but I am ready to accept any other suggestion
Sauc3
10-06-2005, 11:48 PM
A search of the Crossley site show nothing remotely close to this design, and it seems that Crossley stopped making cars around 1937. To me this car looks more recent...
henk4
10-06-2005, 11:50 PM
A search of the Crossley site show nothing remotely close to this design, and it seems that Crossley stopped making cars around 1937. To me this car looks more recent...
the American Crossleys were produced after the war. They had a 750 cc bevel driven OHC engine, which became were popular in motor racing and was even fitted to Siatas at the time
I think it is the Flying Feather, Japanese mini from mid-1950s.
Look here http://www.toyota.co.jp/Museum/data_e/a03_08_8.html
Sauc3
10-06-2005, 11:57 PM
Do you perhaps have any pictures of these, a search turns up fruitless for me.
EDIT: That most certainly seems to be it, thanks Revo! I'd still like some pictures of the American Crossleys though :p.
henk4
10-07-2005, 12:58 AM
Do you perhaps have any pictures of these, a search turns up fruitless for me.
EDIT: That most certainly seems to be it, thanks Revo! I'd still like some pictures of the American Crossleys though :p.
yep, that certainly is the car you were looking for, here is a pic of the Crossley engine fitted in a special shown at Laguna Seca this year
Sauc3
10-14-2005, 06:52 PM
And I have another one now. Yesterday we stopped for lunch in Beechworth, and what do I spot but this absolutely gorgeous Lancia. I have several pictures, and I was wondering if anyone could identify this particular Lancia. Thanks in advance.
I have more pictures if needbe.
And I have another one now. Yesterday we stopped for lunch in Beechworth, and what do I spot but this absolutely gorgeous Lancia. I have several pictures, and I was wondering if anyone could identify this particular Lancia. Thanks in advance.
I have more pictures if needbe.
This is Lambda. I think it was first car that did not have body-on-frame design.
Yeah, smxi, you got it :)
A brief description can be found here (http://www.carsfromitaly.com)
Okay, here is another one.
I know it is a Fiat. And I suspect it is a custom bodywork built on a Topolino chassis. But then again I could be completely wrong.
Can anyone put a name on this car?
Carrozeria?
Year?
Thanks in advance.
Sauc3
10-16-2005, 02:36 AM
This is Lambda. I think it was first car that did not have body-on-frame design.
Thanks smxi. After a bit more research, it seems to be a 1927 Lancia Lambda Torpedo, absolutely gorgeous... Thanks guys.
henk4
10-16-2005, 02:42 AM
is the Fiat not a special Balilla Spider?
is the Fiat not a special Balilla Spider?
Hmm, could be...
Can you give a refernce on that? Or are you just guessing like me :p:D
henk4
10-16-2005, 03:51 AM
Hmm, could be...
Can you give a refernce on that? Or are you just guessing like me :p:D
just guessing, may a Balilla search might give you something
just guessing, may a Balilla search might give you something
Already did a Balilla/508 search without any positive results:(
This car is special indeed...
Right, here are few more Italian exotics I cannot identify. I would like to know model, carrozeria, year.
I suspect that white Maserati is bodied by Frua, any comments on that?
Any help's appreciated. :)
Ferrer
06-19-2006, 12:57 PM
I would bet the third one is a Maserati 5000 GT Frua
Haha, I thought you, mr-knows-it-all, would reply here :D:p:D
Okay, third one is bodied by Frua, but why do you think it's 5000 GT not 3500 GT or Sebring?
Ferrer
06-19-2006, 02:53 PM
Haha, I thought you, mr-knows-it-all, would reply here :D:p:D
Okay, third one is bodied by Frua, but why do you think it's 5000 GT not 3500 GT or Sebring?
I think 5000 GT, as you can see it previews the style of the Quattroporte, which in some ways was the substitute of the 5000 GT. And the first one could be a coachbuilt Alfa Romeo 1900 Sprint.
EDIT I can now confirm the second one is a Maserati 3500 GT by Frua. And I was also wrong on the third one. This one is also a Maserati 3500 GT by Frua.
fiat850spyder
06-19-2006, 03:53 PM
last one is a fiat 600 jolly i think
NSXType-R
06-19-2006, 04:10 PM
You guys are amazing... I have no idea how you guys do it, but you guys are great at it.
dracu777
06-19-2006, 08:35 PM
I am sure that the Alfa Romeo is a 1900 C Colli Primavera Gran Luce Coupe from 1953. The Maseratis are just what Ferrer said they were. Both are Frua bodied from 1962 I believe. The last one? No clue, although I doubt its a Fiat Jolly. Please share any other pix of rare variants of the Maseratis and Alfas :)
Cheers lads, you both are amazing. :)
This leaves only little Fiat unidentified. It has a strange utilitarian look...Also notice the strange badge under the front door....
Ferrer
06-20-2006, 01:51 AM
say that the last one is a coachbuilt Fiat 600. Other than that I'm struggling to find anything about it.
drakkie
06-20-2006, 04:12 AM
say that the last one is a coachbuilt Fiat 600. Other than that I'm struggling to find anything about it.
If only my uncle (Sei cilindri) would notice this thread. i am sure he knows it... he knows so much about FIAT's and classic aitalian cars in general :)
dracu777
06-20-2006, 08:02 AM
Since we are on the topic of exotic Italians, anyone have anymore info or pictures on these?
1. 1938 Lancia Aprilia 1300 Trasformabile Speciale
2. 1938 Lancia Astura IV
3. 1947 Isotta Fraschini Monterosa
4. 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 S Cabriolet
5. 1960 Maserati 3500 Prototype
6. 1966 Aston Martin DB6
They are all bodied by Touring
dracu777,
here is a story of Aston Martin, taken from www.astonmartins.com
The Italian coachbuilder, Carrozzeria Touring of Milan, had already worked successfully with Aston Martin on the DB4. So it was not surprising AML asked Touring to style the body for MP220, the car which was to seat four people in comfort and be powered by the forthcoming V8 engine. Their design for the four seater was disappointing and by late 1965, the design was cancelled in favour of William Towns DBS.
But, AML had also decided upon a new 170mph 2 seater sportscar to be unveiled at the 1967 London Motor Show, and again, Touring was invited to style the new vehicle, codenamed MP226. Two chassis were built, based on the DB6 chassis, but with de Dion rear suspension and capable of taking the forthcoming V8 engine. Unfortunately by mid 1966, the economy had taken something of a downward turn and demand for the DB6 had dipped considerably. So it was decided that one way to stimulate sales was to bring the new car to the Paris and London Motor Shows in September and October 1966 - one whole year earlier than initially planned. Needless to say, Touring had to work flat out so that an acceptable rolling shells could be displayed for the shows. Initially, as the car was intended to be sold alongside the DB6, plans were made for limited production - but this would have needed much more development time and would have affected development on the important four seater DBS. Another problem was that the long 6 cylinder engine could only have the cylinder head removed with the engine out of the car - it had to be fitted so far back that it was hard against the bulkhead. So the Touring cars were cancelled - and a short while later, Touring of Milan ceased trading.
Initially, when the cars was first shown, they were called 'DBS'. When the true production DBS was shown a year later in 1967, the Touring prototypes were re-named as DBS-C to avoid confusion
dracu777
06-20-2006, 11:03 AM
Nice...thanx :)
harleydrider
06-20-2006, 01:30 PM
When I saw the back end of that car, I would have sworn it was a new concept of the MG GT. In my minds eye that is exactly what it would look like today. HD:rolleyes:
Oh wise ones, speak to me! :)
Here is another one I found from my HD. According to registration plate it is from 1964, the badge and grille hint towards Morgan. Does anybody know the story behind this one?
Wouter Melissen
07-01-2006, 03:59 AM
Oh wise ones, speak to me! :)
Here is another one I found from my HD. According to registration plate it is from 1964, the badge and grille hint towards Morgan. Does anybody know the story behind this one?
It's one of only very few Morgan Coupes. It is called a Morgan Plus 4 Plus. Production: 26.
henk4
07-01-2006, 04:04 AM
Oh wise ones, speak to me! :)
I concur with the wise man above....
Ferrer
07-01-2006, 04:31 AM
I concur with the wise man above....
I corncur with you and the wise man above ;). It had a Triumph engine didn't it?
PG1964
11-13-2010, 09:07 AM
I know it is a Fiat. And I suspect it is a custom bodywork built on a Topolino chassis. But then again I could be completely wrong. Can anyone put a name on this car? Carrozeria? Year?
Renvo, Sergio Pininfarina is the guy in the car, a Fiat 500 sport special. The photo was taken in 1939.
henk4
11-13-2010, 09:16 AM
Renvo, Sergio Pininfarina is the guy in the car, a Fiat 500 sport special. The photo was taken in 1939.
Welcome, did you find this place because of the article on the PF200?:)
PG1964
11-13-2010, 09:21 AM
Thank you.
Honestly i'm looking for Aprilia by Bertone old photos, i need to see some 1938 "flamboyant" front grills to reconstruct one.
Claudio_BZ
11-26-2010, 12:22 PM
Excuse me. What car can be this? Thanks
http://www.claudiocarusi.it/car.jpg
franfran
11-29-2010, 08:16 PM
A mechanised version of this perhaps?
http://www.thepoisonforest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/woodlouse11.jpg
csl177
11-29-2010, 09:35 PM
That's it! The 1923 Isopodini LSR Special, sadly unsuccessful as a result of curling into a ball whenever accelerated. :D
dagamba
01-14-2011, 10:02 AM
OK, now I've got a BORING one, as we'll probably be talking mass-production. But for me, it's important, as I might lose a bet (and a bad one) if I don't find out, soon.
I know 50s US cars intimately. But in the 60s and 70s, I'm getting lost: They all seem to look the same. But then, again, they do not... And now, I've got a WEIRD picture of just a front fender (I don't even know the exact viewer perspective) of something that's very obviously a US car!
Can anybody help me find out what this is?! Note the bumper, the hub caps, the wheel opening and what seems to be gills on the hood.
Can't exclude that this is a show car or something. It's probably not a custom or hot rod. Maybe some design study?
I cut away all traces of the nekkid lady this came with, so I won't be thrown out of the forum...
Not a boring challenge at all.
It is a 1961 full size Dodge, most likely Dodge Pioneer.
faksta
01-14-2011, 01:13 PM
Excuse me. What car can be this? Thanks
http://www.claudiocarusi.it/car.jpg
It is most probably Eyston's Hotchkiss record car. We've had a discussion at TNF some time ago on it:
http://forums.autosport.com/index.php?showtopic=106739&hl=eyston+hotchkiss
dagamba
01-17-2011, 06:00 AM
@revo: THANKS!!!! I just couldn't imagine what the car looked like from the front! Now that you say it...
This saved me from eating some bits of metal... Bet was about eating pieces of car if I lost...
Greetz from the other side of the Baltic Sea (Stockholm).
Luteg
03-22-2011, 11:02 AM
Hello, everyone! :)
Has anyone any info about this Alfa:
http://s002.radikal.ru/i199/1102/45/8a18a161153b.jpg
http://s012.radikal.ru/i319/1102/2c/247af0b25b3c.jpg
PG1964
04-12-2011, 01:57 AM
I think it's a 1900 barchetta Conrero replica.
henk4
04-12-2011, 03:13 AM
I think it's a 1900 barchetta Conrero replica.
very interesting, has there been an original 1900 Barchetta like this, and if so does it still exist?
csl177
04-12-2011, 04:28 AM
When I think of Conrero, the '53 MM car turned into the 1900 Ghia Supersonic comes to mind.
The car shown above may be a replica based on this:
csl177
06-02-2011, 10:28 PM
I guess everyone is aware that Chevrolet Automobile is a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Motors.
I guess everyone is now aware you are obviously a stealthbot.
henk4
06-02-2011, 11:03 PM
I guess everyone is now aware you are obviously a stealthbot.
the bot has been banned.
smith2
06-09-2011, 02:19 AM
Probably is rear end matches a 100% in shape
M Lovegrove
06-11-2011, 12:51 PM
I've had this picture floating around for about a month or so now, origin unknown. I can't for the life of me figure out what this could have been, only that I know it's one of the sexiest asses I've ever seen. Seeing as there's some very knowledgable people around here *looks at henk*, I thought I'd pose the question here.
What is this?It is a 1932 810 Auburn Speedster either a straught eight or V 12
csl177
06-11-2011, 01:02 PM
Looks like an old Auburn, a '32 Boatail speedster
http://www.motorcities.com/contents/00H8B543900789.html :)
It is an Auburn 8-100 Speedster from 1932. This is your exact car and photo.
It is a 1932 810 Auburn Speedster either a straught eight or V 12
Uh... read posts #2 and #8 that answered it already.