Identify the car and win!*

[michiel]

What the? by Michiel V, on Flickr

 

Aargh! Found this 1971 photo in an image bank last night and I don't know what it is... somehow looks Berkeley-ish with those hinges, but I've got the feeling it's bigger than a Berk. Then again it might be a homebuilt car. Anyone any idea what it might be?

 

*a virtual voucher for a nice pint if we ever meet in person.

[M'coli]

Hmmm...one thinks this is a case for Barrett...

[messerschmitt owner]

wheel trim looks right for a Berkeley - but that front end is all wrong! Too long, wrong wheel arch shape, wrong headlamp area.

 

I'd suggest though that it may be a QB Berkeley (one of the extended four seat ones) but with a modified front end. The hump at the back would fit with the spare wheel cover on a QB90.

 

Campbell

[michiel]

Cheers!

[messerschmitt owner]

the QB or foursome was wider and longer than standard - available in B90, B95 and B105 specs (Excelsior triple, RE Super Meteor or Constellation spec)

[barrett]

Whilst the trim looks like a Berkeley item on first glance, I think the hubcap is off a Beetle. The long rear deck with the hump suggests it's rear engined too. I'd put money on this being a one-off homebrew based on a Beetle floorpan and running gear... beyond that, unless you have a time machine I doubt we'll ever be absolutely certain

[michiel]

unless you have a time machine I doubt we'll ever be absolutely certain

 

I'm still saving for a DeLorean.

[Cheggers]

Whilst the trim looks like a Berkeley item on first glance, I think the hubcap is off a Beetle. The long rear deck with the hump suggests it's rear engined too. I'd put money on this being a one-off homebrew based on a Beetle floorpan and running gear... beyond that, unless you have a time machine I doubt we'll ever be absolutely certain

 

I gotta admire your eyesight...I can't even see a hubcap

[dollywobbler]

You have to click it to open in Flickr for a full view. Says Berkeley to me as well I must admit.

[michiel]

Ah yes, sorry... my silly widescreen monitor only just shows the whole thing.