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Tough to Crack Car Puzzle # 28

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It looks like it’s from outer space and that’s just the reason it never went into production. Yet this prototype has a true pedigree as its designer worked for a manufacturer of sports cars of which the name was made up of the last names of the two owners. The design featured three seats, a central one for the driver and two in the back for the passengers. It was propelled by an air-cooled Corvair engine. After this prototype was rejected, its designer reworked it into another model and that became a stunning production car! Do tell us the name of the designer; the company he worked for and perhaps even the name of this prototype. Send us your answer by using the Contact Form or by clicking the 'Add new Comment' below before Monday January 30 and mention Car Puzzle # 28. PLEASE use no more than 100 words.
(photo source to be published next week)

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Saturday, 28 January 2012

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Today on PreWarCar:

How about Japanese cars at a Concours?

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Because today we are almost submerged in Japanese cars, we tend to forget that the auto industry in Japan started at an early stage. For example, Toyota started car production in 1936, Mitsubishi in 1917 and Datsun’s history even goes back to 1914! Then why is it we see so few Japanese cars at events? We have no clue, but to correct the situation, the organizers of the Glenmoor Gathering Concours d’Elegance (to be held in September) are thinking of a special class for Japanese cars at the Gathering. What do you think about that idea? Should they do it and if so, what cars should be invited? We suggest perhaps the Mazda 1200 as pictured above, but what about the Honda N600, certainly the Honda S600/800 (cartype.com). What other ideas do you have? (photos collection editor)

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Friday, 27 January 2012

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Today on PreWarCar: A Belgian (?) Mystery car (Esculape / La Mouche)

Give us your best caption to this photo

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The scene is obvious.. a nice young lady in deep thought as to where she and her VW might end up. Or is there more to this photo? Tell us what she is thinking about! Use the comment box below to post the very best headline to fit this photo. You have 24 hours and the best sender will receive a postwar surprise.
(photo collection Harold van Ek)

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Thursday, 26 January 2012

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Today on PreWarCar: 'Worth a detour.'

The GAZ Torpedo Mystery (Upd. 1951-1955)

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Another photo from the collection of Uffe Mortensen. It seems like a four-wheeled rocket to us, but unfortunately we can’t read Russian, so we can’t tell you anything about it. The only thing we know is that ΓA3 stands for the Russian make GAZ. We have to rely on you to tell us more about this torpedo-like record machine.