"What's this car?" Official Thread

[henk4]

Spotted by a friend in Old Québec City, anyone has more info about it?

apart from the content, which is funny, nice to see you drop in again

[Kitdy]

apart from the content, which is funny, nice to see you drop in again

Indeed.

You are missed Fiznasty.

[fisetdavid26]

That's a VW powered replica of a Bugatti Type 35. At least the wheels are better than usual...

Thanks for the info. I think it's a pretty neat replica except for the wheels. They aren't too bad, but not perfect indeed. It was quite a nice sight anyways. The driver was wearing a leather helmet and goggles, I'm not sure why people who drives old cars feel compelled to wear period gears but hey, if they like it

apart from the content, which is funny, nice to see you drop in again

Indeed.

You are missed Fiznasty.

Well thank you kind sirs, I don't have as much free time as I used to have (I'm working two jobs, etc.) but I should drop by occasionally.

[kenvinlee89]

I have no idea of this car. All I know is that it said Manhattan on it.


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[strong_lion]

Hey folks, I'd appreciate any help here. I'm writing a memoir about my childhood, and need to identify the car in this photo. Thanks!

[henk4]

I am sure that it is some sort of Cadillac, we have Fleet500 arounbd here who knows everything about these cars, so he would be able to tell you what it exactly is.

[f6fhellcat13]

That character line that slopes downward and the more-voluptuous curves than a period Cadillac's crisp styling lead me to believe its a '67 or '68 Buick LeSabre (EDIT: or a Wildcat).

[leroy]

Hi, all. Can anyone help me with this, please?

[csl177]

Could be a 1929-30 Singer saloon, maybe the Senior 6. Tall thin radiator, long cowl and A pillar shape (along with the window shapes)
are good clues. A clear shot of the grill would cinch it.

[leroy]

Could be a 1929-30 Singer saloon, maybe the Senior 6. Tall thin radiator, long cowl and A pillar shape (along with the window shapes)
are good clues. A clear shot of the grill would cinch it.

This sounds good. I hadn't thought of Singer. This is the only picture of the car I have, so no shot of the radiator, but you can just about make out the radiator mascot, and I'll follow up your suggestion and do a bit of Googling. Thanks for your help.

[leroy]

Could be a 1929-30 Singer saloon, maybe the Senior 6. Tall thin radiator, long cowl and A pillar shape (along with the window shapes)
are good clues. A clear shot of the grill would cinch it.

Well, you were close, insofar as it came from another company that eventually became part of the Rootes Group. I've had it identified by a fellow-reader of the newsgroup alt.binaries.pictures.autos as a Sunbeam, and I then managed to find another picture of the same car on the web. It's actually a 1929 Sunbeam 25 hp Saloon. Thanks for the suggestion.

[juanelo242]

The only photo i have.

[NSXType-R]

What Alfa is this?

I talked to the owner really quickly and he said it is from 1959, but I forgot what model it is.

Nevermind- Alfa Romeo 2000.

[csl177]

The only photo i have.

Looks like it could be something by Tempo, and being in SA there are probably 2 or 3 other possibilities.
That's a tall roof... delivery van or camper?

What Alfa is this?

I talked to the owner really quickly and he said it is from 1959, but I forgot what model it is.

Nevermind- Alfa Romeo 2000.

More specifically with body by Touring, also available in 2600 I-6 form. Very pretty if somewhat heavy cars.

[NSXType-R]

At around 33 seconds into the video, what is that yellow car next to that forest green Ferrari FF?

I thought it was that Pininfarina Cadillac, but I don't think so. Looks very kit-car ish anyway.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?src_vid...482&feature=iv

The color on that Ferrari is very nice, the car... not so much.