Official Guess the car Thread (Please see rules on first page!)

V-16 · 1st September 2007, 02:35

ID:308

Ram · 1st September 2007, 18:25

ID:308 is a 1952 Datsun DC-3 roadster.

It used the mechanicals of the Datsun 5147 pickup, notably the 860 cc Datsun D10 engine that pushed 20 bhp through a 3-speed gearbox.

1950 Datsun 5147 pickup

A forerunner of the Datsun Fairlady sports cars, the Datsun DC-3 roadster could reach 84 km/h.

V-16 · 1st September 2007, 22:27

Spot on Ram. ID:308 is indeed the 1952 Datsun Sports aka the Datsun DC-3. In 1952, Nissan gambled and came out with their first sports car. It was actually a sporty looking convertible with an 860cc engine churning out a modest 20bhp, slated to a three speed non-synchro gear box, barely creating a top speed of 44mph. It was made with Austin A40 parts which Nissan built in Japan under license. It had leaf springs all around and was made till 1957. This car can be called the origin of the Fairlady.

V-16 · 1st September 2007, 22:47

ID:309 This is one of my favourites.

Stratos · 1st September 2007, 23:09

ID309: Renault A610 ....

-GS- · 2nd September 2007, 15:12

ID:309 is Renault Alpine A310

Ram · 3rd September 2007, 09:11

Friends, this may be slightly tough for some.

This is a 10-inch long, 4-inch wide tinplate friction-powered toy.
It used to be made in India, by a company called Amar Toy who called the toy, "Minister Delux". Maybe ministers in India in the early sixties rode around in cars like this.

I played with one like this as a small boy in the early 1960s -- stuff little boy's dreams are made of.

ID:310 Any idea as to which real car, it was modeled on?

Hint: The turret-top aka greenhouse is inaccurate as it was intended to be a rugged li'l boy's toy, but the chrome identifies the car.

Ram

karlosdeville · 3rd September 2007, 09:40

ID 310.

I bought one as a kid from Mahabaleshwar, and I still have it somewhere, much to the amazement of the family.

Wish I had kept the box. I recall mine said Prime Minister, not Minister.

I cant be certain, but the ornametation on the bonnet and side tells me its a 1950 Pontiac Chieftan.

speedy · 3rd September 2007, 14:02

i had this toy too fianally one car i know.
it is a 51 pontiac chieftain deluxe

V-16 · 3rd September 2007, 14:06

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Originally Posted by -GS-

ID:309 is Renault Alpine A310

Right on G.S ....you got it to the T or should I say 'P'-icture!

iraghava · 3rd September 2007, 14:25

Yup, that toy is a Pontiac Chieftain! Here's one for sale in Delhi:

Big Toy, ain't it?!!

There's another one also for sale, fully restored & lime green in colour! Had posted the pictures somewhere else!

moralfibre · 3rd September 2007, 14:35

Ishan, is the dukkar next to the Pontiac for sale?

iraghava · 3rd September 2007, 14:41

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Originally Posted by moralfibre

Ishan, is the dukkar next to the Pontiac for sale?

Yes, but two people are already in line for that car! Aap kataar mein hain, kripya pratiksha kijiye!

V-16 · 3rd September 2007, 14:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by moralfibre

Ishan, is the dukkar next to the Pontiac for sale?

Back off!! Take a ticket and get in line like everyone else

moralfibre · 3rd September 2007, 14:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

Yes, but two people are already in line for that car! Aap kataar mein hain, kripya pratiksha kijiye!

Quote:

Originally Posted by V-16

Back off!! Take a ticket and get in line like everyone else

Hehehe I wasn't going to buy it either

. Just asking like the normal myself

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1st September 2007, 02:35	#1276
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	ID:308
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1st September 2007, 18:25	#1277
Ram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore, Mumbai, Nagpur Posts: 2,166 Thanked: 219 Times View My Garage	ID:308 is a 1952 Datsun DC-3 roadster. It used the mechanicals of the Datsun 5147 pickup, notably the 860 cc Datsun D10 engine that pushed 20 bhp through a 3-speed gearbox. 1950 Datsun 5147 pickup A forerunner of the Datsun Fairlady sports cars, the Datsun DC-3 roadster could reach 84 km/h.
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1st September 2007, 22:27	#1278
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	Spot on Ram. ID:308 is indeed the 1952 Datsun Sports aka the Datsun DC-3. In 1952, Nissan gambled and came out with their first sports car. It was actually a sporty looking convertible with an 860cc engine churning out a modest 20bhp, slated to a three speed non-synchro gear box, barely creating a top speed of 44mph. It was made with Austin A40 parts which Nissan built in Japan under license. It had leaf springs all around and was made till 1957. This car can be called the origin of the Fairlady.
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1st September 2007, 22:47	#1279
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	ID:309 This is one of my favourites.
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1st September 2007, 23:09	#1280
Stratos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,609 Thanked: 1,451 Times View My Garage	ID309: Renault A610 ....
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2nd September 2007, 15:12	#1281
-GS- BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 390 Thanked: 18 Times	Id:309 ID:309 is Renault Alpine A310 Last edited by -GS- : 2nd September 2007 at 15:20. Reason: Added another pic.
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3rd September 2007, 09:11	#1282
Ram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore, Mumbai, Nagpur Posts: 2,166 Thanked: 219 Times View My Garage	Id:310 Friends, this may be slightly tough for some. This is a 10-inch long, 4-inch wide tinplate friction-powered toy. It used to be made in India, by a company called Amar Toy who called the toy, "Minister Delux". Maybe ministers in India in the early sixties rode around in cars like this. I played with one like this as a small boy in the early 1960s -- stuff little boy's dreams are made of. ID:310 Any idea as to which real car, it was modeled on? Hint: The turret-top aka greenhouse is inaccurate as it was intended to be a rugged li'l boy's toy, but the chrome identifies the car. Ram
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3rd September 2007, 09:40	#1283
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,285 Times View My Garage	ID 310. I bought one as a kid from Mahabaleshwar, and I still have it somewhere, much to the amazement of the family. Wish I had kept the box. I recall mine said Prime Minister, not Minister. I cant be certain, but the ornametation on the bonnet and side tells me its a 1950 Pontiac Chieftan.
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3rd September 2007, 14:02	#1284
speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Meri Jaan Posts: 6,197 Thanked: 1,023 Times View My Garage	i had this toy too fianally one car i know. it is a 51 pontiac chieftain deluxe
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3rd September 2007, 14:25	#1286
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Yup, that toy is a Pontiac Chieftain! Here's one for sale in Delhi: Big Toy, ain't it?!! There's another one also for sale, fully restored & lime green in colour! Had posted the pictures somewhere else! Last edited by iraghava : 3rd September 2007 at 14:29.
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3rd September 2007, 14:35	#1287
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,452 Thanked: 13,975 Times	Ishan, is the dukkar next to the Pontiac for sale?
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