The Car Challenge

[Bristolian]

I agree, it's a Gilbern but no idea of the model.

Made in S. Wales, originally from Pontypridd, I think!

[Dannie Boy]

I agree, it's a Gilbern but no idea of the model.

Made in S. Wales, originally from Pontypridd, I think!

I did use google to find the answer and the next model was the Invader that was introduced in 1969 which would have been a G registration not the F plate as in the photo. They looked the same but the engine had been upgraded using the engine from the Capri 3000 GT.

[magnum]

Yes gilbern invader,The British made some stunning cars back in the 60s/70s.
Try this one a bit easier.But no clues now I think I have got the hang of sending pics.

[STEVE G]

Is that a Marcos?

[magnum]

Yes Marcos,that was quick.

[JW]

Probably a big Buick V8 under that long snout!

[magnum]

Early cars used Volvo 1800,later Ford V6 then Rover V8 which I believe was based on a yank engine.No doubt other engine makes were used at some point.

[tuktukmike]

Much like the Reliant scimitar they used amongst others the ford essex v6, when I was a young un I worked at a ford dealership and an elderly gent used to bring his scimitar in for service.

All fibreglass it seemed to go like a rocket in them days,

Ttm.

[Ginjaninja]

Looks like this one has taken some gunfire......
Any idea?

GN.

[caller]

I think its a Messerschmitt KR200?

I knew that, well I didn't know the KR200 bit, but knew the car, the German alternative to the bubble car! But that photo looks as if it has 4 wheels?

[JW]

Cool motor that Mesher!

[Ginjaninja]

I think its a Messerschmitt KR200?

I knew that, well I didn't know the KR200 bit, but knew the car, the German alternative to the bubble car! But that photo looks as if it has 4 wheels?

Well done Caller. Must have been too easy this one...
Only reason I know them is my uncle collects bubble cars and has refurbished several model to pristine condition.
I was told that all the Messerschmitt were built using original cockpits post WWII.


GN.

[caller]

Okay, I'll have a go.

What car is this and where was it made?

[magnum]

Looks like AC Cobra, made in Britain.

[STEVE G]

Yes Marcos,that was quick.

I remember that someone had one where I was based back in the eighties and it looked very similar to that one, although I think much older.