"What's this car?" Official Thread

[McReis]

Piaggio Ape?

Exactly. Probably a 125.

[fisetdavid26]

Saw this today

Makes me think about a Daihatsu Midget.

[starsgoblue]

I'm new at this forum and I was wondering if you could help me with a thing I have on my mind for quite some time.

A friend of mine as a car on his garage and he doesn´t know the brand or model of the car he's got there. You are great at guessing cars, so I´m hoping you could help me, please.

Here are the photos he took at his garage:













The owner of the car would be very grateful if you could help us. If you can't could you please indicates where to find someone who can help us with this?


Thanks in advance

[henk4]

it looks like a strange version of an early Alpine (A106/A108) could it have been based on a Brazilian or mexican chassis? (It does have an Alpine oil filler cap) Where is the car located?

[starsgoblue]

it looks like a strange version of an early Alpine (A106/A108) could it have been based on a Brazilian or mexican chassis? (It does have an Alpine oil filler cap) Where is the car located?

The car is located in Portugal. My first guess was an Alpine too (oil filler cap). But I was googling and didn´t find anything that looks close to this.
Maybe the former owner as put that oil filler cap there. I think it's not an Alpine, that's why I'm here trying to know more about this car.

Thanks

[henk4]

The car is located in Portugal. My first guess was an Alpine too (oil filler cap). But I was googling and didn´t find anything that looks close to this.
Maybe the former owner as put that oil filler cap there. I think it's not an Alpine, that's why I'm here trying to know more about this car.

Thanks

but the engine looks renault too. what about the suspension parts?

[starsgoblue]

I haven´t got pictures here, but I'll try to get them.

I already googled for images of several french automakers and didn´t find anything that looks like this. The front and the rear of the car are quite uncommon, though the headlight disposition looks like a Renault 12 or 16.

The motor and the wheel rims are Alpine.

[starsgoblue]

Can anyone help me on this, please?

[Matra et Alpine]

It's difficult with what's there
The rear lines are certainly not Alpine or Redele design.
The front has a look of late Panhard or maybe Citroen.
It's possible it's one of many "special" created in the day utilising the R8 layou - so may be a low volume long dead kit

ANY chassis plate or VIN numbers ? What is the dash like ?

[Chelo_Spectra]

I got this vehicle from a local show @ my country but i never got to know what type or brand it is??? somebody can help?

[Revo]

I got this vehicle from a local show @ my country but i never got to know what type or brand it is??? somebody can help?

1954 Chevrolet 210.

[henk4]

1954 Chevrolet 210.

I have a feeling that it is an oldsmobile or pontiac. The arrow on the bonnet is not typically Chevy. I have no access to reference material at the momnet though

[Timothy (in VA)]

I have a feeling that it is an oldsmobile or pontiac. The arrow on the bonnet is not typically Chevy. I have no access to reference material at the momnet though

As much as I admire and respect you and your knowledge, I'm gonna have to go ahead and say you're wrong. The car in question is definitely a 1954 Chevrolet. Compare with this ad: the toothy chrome grille, the shape of the badge at the front of the hood, the side trim, and even the jet-like hood ornament are all consistent (there are some differences, but the yellow car is a 210 (with some bits missing) and the one in the ad is an uplevel Bel Air). Additionally, the second picture I've attached is a 1955 Chevrolet hood ornament.

[henk4]

As much as I admire and respect you and your knowledge, I'm gonna have to go ahead and say you're wrong. The car in question is definitely a 1954 Chevrolet. Compare with this ad: the toothy chrome grille, the shape of the badge at the front of the hood, the side trim, and even the jet-like hood ornament are all consistent (there are some differences, but the yellow car is a 210 (with some bits missing) and the one in the ad is an uplevel Bel Air). Additionally, the second picture I've attached is a 1955 Chevrolet hood ornament.

thanks for the update....and the correction

[Chelo_Spectra]

thanks for the help i appreciate it
nice car huh?