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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. Wade

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  2. drjohngober

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    #777 drjohngober, Jan 1, 2014
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    Just got in from a New Years Day hike around Lake Cultus near Chilliwack British Columbia. Found this car back in the woods. Any idea what it is?
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  3. El Wayne

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    #778 El Wayne, Jan 1, 2014
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    1952 Ford (with an incorrect front bumper).

    Very cool pic, by the way! Do you have a hi-res version that you can share?
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  4. Santiago Montenegro

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    #779 Santiago Montenegro, Jan 16, 2014
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  5. El Wayne

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    The nose appears to have been modified (different shape to the grille opening and missing turn indicators), but everything else says P1800 to me. When and where was the image taken?
     
  6. Santiago Montenegro

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    The place is apparently Venezuela. Unknown date. And I agree, it seems to be a P1800 with a nose job, but I am still doubtful.
     
  7. dbw

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    The alloy turdy pedal car was built by guy in Oakland ca and when I last saw it ,it was owned by one Eddie Adams in Berkeley ...he must be up for parol by now...
    While the shape leaves a bit to be desired, the workmanship was incredible.i think it had Alfa mechanicals.
     
  8. Tcar

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    It absolutely is a P1800. (I had one). The roof, side crease, C pillar return are all pure P1800. Mine looked exactly like that with the grille, headlights, bumper, etc. removed. Mine was even the same color.

    The grille opening looks stock to me, the chrome grille fits onto it.

    Parking lights are missing, but the mounting holes may be there... hard to tell.

    Looks like it's got a V8 or some non-stock engine in there.


    The other is a Sunbeam Alpine.
     
  9. El Wayne

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  10. texasmr2

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    I agree. Possibly a "one off" or pre-production example?
     
  11. ilconservatore

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  12. atomicskiracer

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    You sir are not alone on that, haha
     
  13. UroTrash

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  14. AxerJk

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    Looks like an old Barracuda.

    Chris
     
  15. Isobel

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    +273. Agree, 64 -66 with a photo shopped backlight.
     
  16. Valenzo

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  17. VIZSLA

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    Looks like fiberglass.
     
  18. Valenzo

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    Oh I know but the weather and the ecosystem is taking its toll
     
  19. texasmr2

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    #794 texasmr2, May 21, 2014
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    Definitely a Cobra body but it is a fiberglass reproduction as their are visuals clues. Putting myself in your shoes why not just stop by one day and ask about it, make an offer to take it off their hands, $100? I know I would just because it is a Cobra body and if it is beyond saving for a fun project it could be a great conversation piece for the office.
     
  20. UroTrash

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  21. El Wayne

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    Ford LTD.
     
  22. El Wayne

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  23. UroTrash

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    That was quick! Thanks!
     
  24. wax

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    Ugh.


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  25. rob

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