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Mystery Car

#1 Post by Bruce Hagopian »

I came across these photos on the interweb the other day:
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What is it?
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Re: Mystery Car

#2 Post by Dan Epperly »

Dunno but it's running a late 50s 36hp VW engine.

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Lotus Europa modified??? Whatever it is it's killer!
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#4 Post by Mike TEMPELS »

I think the Lotus Europa was not born at this time
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#5 Post by C J Murray »

Gull wing doors? 1950s Ford taillights? It's not a Lotus pick-up/bread truck but I like it. It looks like Lotus stole the rear styling and Maserati(Merak?) copied the front. Looks SoCal to me.
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#6 Post by C J Murray »

The MGB pictured was introduced in '62-'63 and that is about the vintage of the American cars shown.
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#7 Post by Jan Kolm »

The white VW in the background is 1965 model year, so that narrows down the date further...
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#8 Post by Dennis ODonnell »

And the "Beatle boots" from '65 on

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#9 Post by John Ward »

Dan Epperly wrote:Dunno but it's running a late 50s 36hp VW engine.
Agree...but with Okrasa heads, manifolds and solex carbs
 

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#10 Post by Bob Campbell »

That body shape sure resembles the old Kellisons.

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Sportee Mono GT
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#12 Post by C J Murray »

'57 Speedster
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'63 Cabriolet "Norm"
'67 911 S Original Owner
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