Mystery car pix

fintail

That's an Elan is it not?

The Caravelle and Triumph were too easy, you can read the nameplates.

Mr_Shiftright

I actually used to own one of these, so they are real,(that is, not a kit car) and while rare, one does see them for sale from time to time.

HINT: body is fiberglass, running gear is Triumph Herald

fintail

Looks like a Triumph Herald A-pillar and windshield...that's all I can tell

Mr_Shiftright

hint 2: this car's namesake wouldn't be caught dead in one of these while in her majesty's service.

rsholland

Lotus Elite.

Bob

rsholland

Bond Equipe.

http://www.tssc.org.uk/bond.asp

Bob

andys120

Looks like Bob's batting 1.000.

Perhaps he'll get this one too->

stickguy

Humber?

Mr_Shiftright

not sure...it's definitely British and definitely mass-produced...those "frenched" headlights suggest to me a Ford product but I can't think of the various names they used...looks like a late 50s car.

fintail

Ford 105E Anglia, like in Harry Potter

andys120

That's it Fintail. I cleverly chose a photo that hides the distinctive shape of the C-pillar that characterizes the 105E Anglias. These were favorites of hotrodders on this side of the pond in the 60s and 70s as they could accept a bigger motor and were light.

andys120

rsholland

Yep, Ford Anglia.

Bob

rsholland

Fiat Dino 2400, not Ferrari Dino.

http://www.ritzsite.net/Fiat_Dino/05_Fiat_Dino.htm

Bob

fintail

When I was about 14, a local small used car lot had a 105E Anglia. I really liked it, and it was pretty decent save for the floors. They wanted like $400 for it, but my father was not so enthusiastic.

Here's a good one...I like these...but that shouldn't give it away

rsholland

Fiat 2300 sedan from ~ 1966.

Bob

Mr_Shiftright

Gulp...was I the chump who once said "all Italian cars are beautiful"?

The Fiat might be an acquired taste, but here's something truly hideous....

rsholland

That's easy, a Packard Hawk.

Yes, it's quite a long way down hill from the elegant '53 Studebaker Starliner coupe, upon which this, and the Studebaker Silver and Golden Hawks, were ultimately based upon.

As to Italian cars, the coupes and sports cars were for the most part, real lookers; not so for many Italian sedans, however; at least from the 1960s, IMO.

Bob

Mr_Shiftright

Actually the name is a gross misnomer...the car is a Studebaker, 100%. Packard had nothing to do with it, and there isn't so much as a Packard bolt in it.

andys120

especially Herr Holland.

Who's got this one?

Mr_Shiftright

oh, man you're throwing him lob pitches now!

bumpy

It's a front-engine VW Type 4 squareback. My dad used to have one. I guess the rear louvers were supposed to trick the casual observer into thinking the engine was in the back.

rsholland

http://www.1956goldenhawk.com/diffhawk.htm

I beg to differ. Yes, it was a variation of the Studebaker Hawk, but it was "badged" a Packard. Scroll half way down this link, as there is an example of one.

Bob

andys120

It's a front-engine VW Type 4 squareback. My dad used to have one. I guess the rear louvers were supposed to trick the casual observer into thinking the engine was in the back.

Sorry Bumpy, it's a Volkswagen all right but my copy of World Cars 1976 assures me that this model had the motor in the rear. Any more guesses?

fintail

I think Shifty meant it like it isn't a real Packard...as 57 and 58 Packards are not.

That VW has a front that reminds me of the 412....but I don't think thats it.

andys120

You're getting warm, Fin. It's not a 412 but I'm pretty sure it shares some sheet metal and the powertrain w the 412.

I'll be Juice will know what it is (hint).

fintail

Damn, I had to cheat. I'm not surprised now that I know what it is.

rsholland

Okay, so that means it's a Brazilian VW.

Bob

Mr_Shiftright

Yeah, I meant it literally...it isn't a Packard. It's a 100% Studebaker than someone glued a Packard emblem on. So in other words, if I put a Ferrari script on a Yugo, is it a Ferrari because the Yugo factory bought Ferrari and sold it as one?

I dont' think so but YRMV of course.

Okay Bob's hot. I'm gonna have to get tough. And if anybody cheats the URL will trick you into revealing your guilt, so beware. This car isn't a one off, so it qualifies, although they only made a few of them.

rsholland

Good one Shifty!

Mohs SafariKar, and built on an International Scout 2 chassis

http://www.hmn.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/articles.obg/id/47.

http://desoto58.com/story/stmohs.html

And you thought that Fiat 2300 was ugly!?!?

Bob