Unknown kit car / custom spotted... identify pls!

[lanciachris]

Been seeing an unknown on my way into work since I started working in shepton mallet (meaning i see eastbound on the a362 at about quarter past 8)

Its got a real american style hot rod look to it. Starting point for a description would be like this



but give it a roof, deepen those front wings right round the front of the wheels to give the front a sort of bat like appearance, smooth it out a touch. And make it purple.

So, anyone know what im seeing? or is it likely to be a custom? Its whatever it is

[docevi1]

JBA Falcon:


Marlin Berlinetta:


NG TF:



Merlin TF:




>> Edited by docevi1 on Wednesday 20th April 19:05

[grahambell]

Sounds like it might be a 1934 Ford 3 window coupe as per the old ZZ Top 'Eliminator' car.

[filmidget]

A Madison? Beetle based thiny I can't find a piccy of...

[hugoagogo]

grahambell said:

Sounds like it might be a 1934 Ford 3 window coupe as per the old ZZ Top 'Eliminator' car.

actually, that was a '33

/geek

[grahambell]

hugoagogo said:

grahambell said: Sounds like it might be a 1934 Ford 3 window coupe as per the old ZZ Top 'Eliminator' car. actually, that was a '33 /geek

Well this might actually end up being a '32 anyway.

[Purple AK]

Sounds a bit Royal Sabre ish to me

[gpdude]

Think he means a GP Madison.

[filmidget]

Yes, indeed I do

[lanciachris]

None of the pics above. It has a grille not entirely dissimilar to the merlin though...

[jeremyc]

Are you sure it had a roof?

Wasn't a Plymouth Prowler was it?

[meeja]

jeremyc said:

Are you sure it had a roof? Wasn't a Plymouth Prowler was it?

I have never actually decided whether I like the Prowler or not!

Saw one in the flesh once, and thought "wow!... love it!"

Saw a similar quality one on another day and thought "Nah.... not my style really..."

[lanciachris]

yes it has a roof. and its nowhere near the style of that prowler. More like classic hot rod style

Merlin looks to be pretty close actually (goes pic hunting)

>> Edited by lanciachris on Thursday 21st April 10:29

[D-Angle]

pic of a '34 3-window:


and a '32 3-window:

[Althalus]

Never seen that prowler before! is it still made? looks quite striking! Not really sure I would want to drive around in it thougth...

[lanciachris]

The overall shape is not a million miles from the 34 3-window, but the grille was much more like the merlin, and the whole car, well... it shall have to wait till i have a digital camera i suppose

[kenmorton]

Hell chris can't you just follow him and ask him what it is ?
And maybe ask for some photos to post here so we can all drool.

[lanciachris]

another clue its on white/yellow style plates.

Beginning BA, ending with K. I tried to remember on the way home but unfortunately my attention was diverted by an errant mpv driver

[docevi1]

is that BA as in the new BA04 style or BAx ###K?

Yellow plates are required for anything post 73 so that doesn't help narrow it down (other than to say it is a kit-car)

[smash]

Hmmm....any chance it was a Jackal?



Reminds me of the Anthill Mob for some reason!