Haven't done one of these for a long time. That's mainly because our readers are just too good and guessed every one right away but this one, sent in by Axis Justin, is a tough one!
That wheel is definitely British. I'll narrow down my previous guess; it's a 1955 Bristol 450.
If I recall properly, the Bristol works team had a specially designed power wrench that could simultaneously unfasten/refasten all six bolts securing the rim to the spyder. And with the correct torque!
George Booth again. Apologies for not having a proper signature!
Sorry for the translation, I not very comfortable in discussing mecanics in english, I'm french.
There is something strange inside the wheel. 2 devices (1 on the right, 1 on the left) which seem to be the brake pads, ok. But what surprises me is the disc. Doesn't look normal...
HA, I can't believe I finally have you Axis readers stumped (well Justin has anyway)... More hints: It is a british car, and it had a twin cam engine...only 3 were made...
jaguar.. lister... 1958?
ReplyDeleteI though Jaguar too at first because of the shape and color, but the Jags had knock offs
ReplyDeleteI was originally thinking Jag too, but perhaps MG MGA?
ReplyDeleteI'm saying Lotus because a) BRG in colour and b) the post before was LotusF1 . Probably had AC looking at past Lotus liveries ;)
ReplyDeleteI thought Lotus as well...not sure what model, though.
ReplyDeleteNot a Lotus, Not a MG....
ReplyDeleteHmm AC ace?
ReplyDeleteAustin Healey 100-6 ?
ReplyDeleteIt should be a Ginetta, probably a G4.
ReplyDeleteNo, sorry, not a Ginetta or a Healey! The clue is in the wheels...
ReplyDeleteAustin Martin
ReplyDeleteooops should have been Aston Martin
ReplyDeleteCooper or Bristol
ReplyDeleteNot Anon. George Booth
im going to guess the racing green is a trick, and the car isnt british.
ReplyDelete1952 glasspar g2... ?
That wheel is definitely British. I'll narrow down my previous guess; it's a 1955 Bristol 450.
ReplyDeleteIf I recall properly, the Bristol works team had a specially designed power wrench that could simultaneously unfasten/refasten all six bolts securing the rim to the spyder. And with the correct torque!
George Booth again. Apologies for not having a proper signature!
Okay I checked the library. I knew it was a '50 "special", but the name eluded me.
ReplyDeleteI was close with my Bristol guess.
It's a Keift-Bristol.
George Booth again.
keift briston it is..
ReplyDeletehttp://www.motorsnaps.com/v/Cars+K/Kieft/Kieft_Bristol.jpg.html
not an Aston, not a Bristol. This car is so rare I don't think anyone can guess! Bwahahahah!
ReplyDeleteAlpine Renault?
ReplyDeleteSaab Sonett?
ReplyDeleteSorry for the translation, I not very comfortable in discussing mecanics in english, I'm french.
ReplyDeleteThere is something strange inside the wheel.
2 devices (1 on the right, 1 on the left) which seem to be the brake pads, ok.
But what surprises me is the disc. Doesn't look normal...
It is like the brake disc is part of the wheel rim.
ReplyDeleteWild guess: Scarab?
ReplyDeleteBMW 507
ReplyDeleteGinetta-Zytek?
ReplyDeleteI wanted to say Jaguar XKSS, but then I remembered how the wheel archs cover half the rim on an XKSS.
ReplyDeleteHA, I can't believe I finally have you Axis readers stumped (well Justin has anyway)... More hints: It is a british car, and it had a twin cam engine...only 3 were made...
ReplyDeleteAC, was it the F1 car England tried to enter but failed miserably at?
ReplyDeleteH.R.G. 1500 Twin Cam
ReplyDelete1954 H.R.G. Twin Cam Sports Racer
ReplyDelete1954 H.R.G. Twin Cam Sports Racer
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Yep, HRG 1500.
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haha. the hint made it too easy. Typing "twin cam, british, 1 of 3" into google brings it up as the 4th entry :P
ReplyDeleteAnon delivers as usual. Thanks 4chan.
ReplyDeleteI consider you stumped but Marmot wins :)
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