Christmas Quiz 2023
Discussion
I don’t know how much of an appetite there is for this - but I’ll give it a go. Between now and Christmas day a quiz (mainly pictorial) relating to classic cars and classic motorsport. I’ll lob in a couple of questions a day but feel free to make your own contributions.
I’ll start with a couple of easy questions on car design :
An early “lowlight” Morris Minor. What is the story behind the non-chromed middle section of the bumper blade ?
A dog of this breed was a notorious car designer. What was his name, his breed and what iconic British sports car did he have a hand (or bite) in designing ?
I’ll start with a couple of easy questions on car design :
An early “lowlight” Morris Minor. What is the story behind the non-chromed middle section of the bumper blade ?
A dog of this breed was a notorious car designer. What was his name, his breed and what iconic British sports car did he have a hand (or bite) in designing ?
moffspeed said:
Yes, but I’m a strict quiz-master.
For the benefit of those who are not in the know I’d like a bit more detail on the TVR answers please…
The dog allegedly went for the chief designer/sculptor when working on a clay model for the Chimaera, instead ending up taking lumps out of the front bumper on the model. The ensuing bitemarks are where the front indicators are from memory on the bottom corners. For the benefit of those who are not in the know I’d like a bit more detail on the TVR answers please…
Jader1973 said:
moffspeed said:
Same reason as the ridge down the centre of the bonnet. They widened the car by a few inches during development (I think).British car maker bodgery at its post war finest
aeropilot said:
Yep, Issigonis wasn't happy with the proportions of the built and running prototype, so ordered one of them to be cut in half and a 4 inch strip fitted in the join, which he was more pleased with, but the bumpers had already been through tooling and production, hence the very early production cars getting that painted joining plate fitted on the bumpers after they cut them in half and spliced them together.
British car maker bodgery at its post war finest
I guess the grille was later through the process, as that looks much more cohesive.British car maker bodgery at its post war finest
Thank you, Mr Moff: your quizzes always amuse and are clearly well-researched. I'm pleased to say I knew both of these answers but hadn't hit the forum anywhere near early enough to beat my fellow PHers. Keep it coming.
..many thanks, I'll keep them coming but please feel free to contribute your own questions.
Another picture question on the way shortly and we'll keep them relatively simple for the moment.
So, in the meantime, to keep you thinking :
Subject : French (endurance) sportscar racing of the 50's/60's.
One French circuit featured a purple light in the pitlane whilst trackside at another venue you would find a very large velvet curtain. They would both, respectively, be illuminated or raised during certain phases of the race.
Name the circuits please and, more importantly, their raison d'être.
Another picture question on the way shortly and we'll keep them relatively simple for the moment.
So, in the meantime, to keep you thinking :
Subject : French (endurance) sportscar racing of the 50's/60's.
One French circuit featured a purple light in the pitlane whilst trackside at another venue you would find a very large velvet curtain. They would both, respectively, be illuminated or raised during certain phases of the race.
Name the circuits please and, more importantly, their raison d'être.
CKY said:
moffspeed said:
Yes, but I’m a strict quiz-master.
For the benefit of those who are not in the know I’d like a bit more detail on the TVR answers please…
The dog allegedly went for the chief designer/sculptor when working on a clay model for the Chimaera, instead ending up taking lumps out of the front bumper on the model. The ensuing bitemarks are where the front indicators are from memory on the bottom corners. For the benefit of those who are not in the know I’d like a bit more detail on the TVR answers please…
Without wishing to be 'bah, humbug', it's a lovely myth. The designer, Damian McTaggart, has stated that the story was made-up. Chief engineer John Ravenscroft and parts manager Mike Williams also say it was a PR stunt by Ben Samuelson, later given credence by Peter Wheeler in interviews.
Enough detail?
Skyedriver said:
Little Red (sorry had to Google it, is that allowed?)
Apologies... I spoilt that one.I deleted It as it was a bit late, & thought that daytime would be more appropriate.
(Cheating
)So rewind: ‘Little Red’... What is it & what makes it so special.
Edited by Milkyway on Wednesday 13th December 08:38
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