Help identifying a strange little car

[poing]

When someone asks where is the first place you'll go if you had a time machine it will be easy to spot another PH'er when the answer is Hotel de France car park some time in the 1950's.

[L100NYY]

eldar said:

http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/other-italian-cars...



This, maybe?

ETA picture.

[Fastdruid]

L100NYY said:

eldar said:

http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/other-italian-cars...



This, maybe?

ETA picture.

Nope. Nothing like it.

[L100NYY]

Fastdruid said:

L100NYY said:

eldar said:

http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/other-italian-cars...



This, maybe?

ETA picture.

Nope. Nothing like it.

Don't shoot the messenger

[saaby93]

It might be if those rear wheel panels are removable. I think there's a line but it still looks round rather than square.
The opening photo. The shape looks like the headlights are under some sort of lip see triumph stag
However there may be a boot rack or spare wheel holder on that car just in front that's confusing.

[Jimmy Recard]

Iva Barchetta said:

On page 29 of Classic and Sportscar December isue is a small pic of a

Fiat Siata 1100 103,one of 14 built.

It could be this car.

Pics quite small and don't know if it can be reproduced here.

Anyone else have a copy of the mag ?

Is this the car you're talking about?

[Funkstar De Luxe]

I think we have a winner

[eldar]

L100NYY said:

ETA picture.

Thanks

[Orangecurry]

A winner? Seriously?

For the ten-thousandth time, look at the front overhang.

Actually, just 'look'

Edited by Orangecurry on Saturday 14th November 12:23

[MarshPhantom]

Orangecurry said:

A winner? Seriously?

For the ten-thousandth time, look at the front overhang.

Actually, just 'look'

Edited by Orangecurry on Saturday 14th November 12:23

Yes. No line along the bodywork and the rear windows are different.

[saaby93]

Jimmy Recard said:

Is this the car you're talking about?

I dont think that's far off. The bumpers and overiders have been removed - it seems to happen to classics why do current owners do that
The doors could do with some quarter lights, the bonnet needs a bulge at the front edge and it needs to lose that mid body crease.
There were only 14 built so there may be something similar but longer built too

[TheLuke]

What happens when the worlds biggest motoring forum cant identify a car.
17 Pages and counting.

"Its a one off coachbuilt car" - This doesnt seem right, The car has clearly had an accident and doesnt look to be a very good condition I.e unpainted/dirty (A car back in them days was still something to be treasured and even more so if it has been coachbuilt) and yet still looks "right" for the period.

My hunch is that the answer is in these pages somewhere already. It is either a mainstream car that the accident has disfigured/bodged by the owner so it can used without needing to be fixed or the boot rack tricking us/ the guy obscuring an important part, but I think its already in here.

Just my 2p

[lowdrag]

I've followed this thread and each of my thoughts has proven wrong. That bonnet scoop makes me think front engine, so since I'm at the Hotel de France next week I shall take the ruddy picture and see if someone can identify it!

[Jimmy Recard]

lowdrag said:

I've followed this thread and each of my thoughts has proven wrong. That bonnet scoop makes me think front engine, so since I'm at the Hotel de France next week I shall take the ruddy picture and see if someone can identify it!

With any luck the bloke in the photograph will be having a drink at the bar and will be happy to tell you all about it

[TheLuke]

Jimmy Recard said:

lowdrag said:

I've followed this thread and each of my thoughts has proven wrong. That bonnet scoop makes me think front engine, so since I'm at the Hotel de France next week I shall take the ruddy picture and see if someone can identify it!

With any luck the bloke in the photograph will be having a drink at the bar and will be happy to tell you all about it

as he's a local and car enthusiast himself, and remembers thinking "I wish we had hand held portable cameras" as he was walking past, luckily he subsequesntly bought the car from the owner and kept it stored away in a country barn, which he is now going to take you to.


probably.

[crossy67]

lowdrag said:

I've followed this thread and each of my thoughts has proven wrong. That bonnet scoop makes me think front engine, so since I'm at the Hotel de France next week I shall take the ruddy picture and see if someone can identify it!

Print off some posters to leave in the shops and bar asking for information giving a link to this thread, the French will be really pleased we're asking for their help.

[vixen1700]

lowdrag said:

I've followed this thread and each of my thoughts has proven wrong. That bonnet scoop makes me think front engine, so since I'm at the Hotel de France next week I shall take the ruddy picture and see if someone can identify it!

That would be great!

[FourWheelDrift]

vixen1700 said:

lowdrag said:

I've followed this thread and each of my thoughts has proven wrong. That bonnet scoop makes me think front engine, so since I'm at the Hotel de France next week I shall take the ruddy picture and see if someone can identify it!

That would be great!

Have a look around the place, it's rural France so it's probably still there.

[M11 MFP]

TheLuke said:

What happens when the worlds biggest motoring forum cant identify a car.
17 Pages and counting.

"Its a one off coachbuilt car" - This doesnt seem right

I think it certainly could be.

Might be shooting myself in the foot, but what is this?

Photographed poorly like the OP's, less than an hour ago.



If my hunch is right no one will get it. If I'm wrong I need a dunce hat.

[saaby93]

M11 MFP said:

I think it certainly could be.

Might be shooting myself in the foot, but what is this?

Photographed poorly like the OP's, less than an hour ago.



If my hunch is right no one will get it. If I'm wrong I need a dunce hat.

some sort of marcos?