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The "Help me identify this car" thread

Discussion in 'General Automotive Discussion' started by Samy, Feb 22, 2006.

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  1. El Wayne

    El Wayne F1 World Champ Staff Member Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    No problem! If you hadn't noticed, I kind of like this mystery car thing. Do you have another one?
     
    El Wayne, Nov 20, 2008
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  2. Jedi

    Jedi Moderator Moderator Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    I took the attached photo in May of 1987 (large format 4x5 black & white, Omega-D
    w/210mm Fujinon on Plus-X - for the camera geeks) on a side street in Garibaldi, Oregon.
    It's either a car converted to a truck, or was built as a truck. Can't really tell from the
    photo.

    I've always wondered what sort of car this once was... it's unique in that the front
    is perfectly vertical, made of wood. That should be a good clue I should hope. I'm
    sure the poor thing is either long ago taken away, or has simply rotted into the ground
    by now. Never made it back down to try to find it again.

    any ideas?

    Thanks

    Jedi
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  3. Gilles27

    Gilles27 F1 World Champ

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    Cool photograph! I wonder what became of that, or if it just sat their and rotted into nothing. Can't help with the car model. Maybe an early Ford?
     
    Gilles27, Nov 26, 2008
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  4. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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  5. 2NA

    2NA F1 World Champ Consultant Owner Professional Ferrari Technician

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  6. Toxic

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    I'd go with a T of some year also. Lots of them built and many off them customized to whatever the person needed, which appears to be the case here. The radiator shroud, fenders and steering column/wheel are very similar to the ones on my Dad's T's. He has five or six of them and I've done some work on them with him. Very cool photo btw.
     
    Toxic, Dec 1, 2008
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  7. Cicada

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    Cicada, Dec 5, 2008
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  8. Blue@Heart

    Blue@Heart F1 Rookie

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    I'm sorry I can't help ya..... :(
     
    Blue@Heart, Dec 5, 2008
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  9. Ulmis

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    Ulmis, Dec 5, 2008
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  10. darth550

    darth550 Six Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    It's a Barfasaurus Rex!
     
    darth550, Dec 5, 2008
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  11. PeterS

    PeterS Five Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Similar to asking an ugly chick at a after you have had a few beers: "Is that your face or did your neck throw up"?
     
    PeterS, Dec 5, 2008
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  12. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    Fortunately I had TWO pencils on my desk to poke my eyes out with.
     
    UroTrash, Dec 5, 2008
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  13. Zahiba

    Zahiba Formula 3

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    Thats SO COOL!

    Ok, wait a minute here, the two pictures I looked at first it looked awesome, the others ... NOT SO MUCH!! :D
     
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  14. GuyIncognito

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    lol
     
    GuyIncognito, Dec 5, 2008
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  15. agup48

    agup48 Two Time F1 World Champ

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    IS that the Asian rip off of the Caparo T1, only they FAILED..............hard.
     
    agup48, Dec 5, 2008
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  16. kumbayah

    kumbayah Karting

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    That could be a car done by Extreme.....Last I knew....They completed the car but was asking online for a suitable name for the car...
    But don't take me for it as there's been a few similar concepts/variations going around.....
     
    kumbayah, Dec 15, 2008
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  17. JH

    JH F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    Okay, I have wondered about this for years now.. What the hell is this car?

    EDIT: Sorry, wrong section. Was a little to quick. Moderator, please move to Other cars
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  18. NYCSpotter

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    Sterling kit car?
     
    NYCSpotter, Dec 23, 2008
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  19. agup48

    agup48 Two Time F1 World Champ

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    ugly. :D
     
    agup48, Dec 23, 2008
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  20. 62 250 GTO

    62 250 GTO F1 Veteran

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    Why move it, it's clearly a Ferrari.
     
    62 250 GTO, Dec 23, 2008
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  21. JH

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  22. 1969 Mangusta

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    It's definitely a Sterling or some variation of the theme. There were several similar looking cars. I was once into Manta Mirages, so I picked up some knowledge about these in the process. Nothing special really but a Manta is outrageous.
     
    1969 Mangusta, Dec 23, 2008
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  23. DGS

    DGS Seven Time F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    It looks like a knock-off based (loosely) on a Lambo Miura. On your linked pix, the nose badge looks to be taken for a Lambo badge.

    Call it a Lamborgoonie? ;)
    (If it's electric, maybe a Lamborgreenie? :p)
     
    DGS, Dec 23, 2008
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  24. 62 250 GTO

    62 250 GTO F1 Veteran

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    Hell no I'm not sure. My first thought was knockoff Miura, my joke was knockoff Ferrari, it's as ugly as a whore after a good 12 day non-stop work out.
     
    62 250 GTO, Dec 23, 2008
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  25. ferrari sulla pellicola

    ferrari sulla pellicola Formula Junior

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    the manta definately was in a class all by itself
     
    ferrari sulla pellicola, Dec 23, 2008
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