Just for Fun - Name that car !

[wheel_of_steel]

Puma? I'm beyond even wild guesses now dude.

[larrybuck]

So!!! I'll end the torture today; and come up with an easier one.

It is a Champion CH-400. 398cc., originally developed in '48, (this is a '50) faded out last year was '54 under different management with 200cc. rear mounted 2 stroke lawnmower eng.

[larrybuck]

What is it? What years was it in production?
What are the 4 things that make it different from the regular model?

[tortoise]

I'll give you just the stuff I know off the top of my head.
Chevy Cameo Carrier -- first year was I think '55. The first smooth side bed .Rear bodywork was fiberglass.

[larrybuck]

You got it! Can you still tell me 2 more unique features found at the rear of the truck, that are different from the regular Chevy? What was the last year for these?

[larrybuck]

Please somebody answer the 3 easy questions so we can move on!

[larrybuck]

The 2 items I was waiting to be told about were the car quality taillights with extra chrome
slats in the back like a Nomad, and also the fold out area in the back hiding the spare tire like in a cave! I thought that was pretty cool!

[larrybuck]

I'm thinking of a hybrid exotic sports car that was sold here years ago, that can travel near to 200mph. (225mph potential with ground effects added) that only costs around $40,000. in great condition these days.

Hint! The term hybrid was used in a different way; like hybrid flowers. This car has nothing to do with electric motors, batteries, or plugging in! (as a mindset)

[wofse]

Originally Posted by darcane

This comment actually threw me off track... I don't believe the Simca was ever available here in the States other than an occasional gray market import. Was this specific car listed for sale over here?

Hi,


FYI- I have a SIMCA sittin' in my yard here in Virgina. It's a model 1204 and I have the service info from it's welping to-date so they sure were importing some models.

I gotta either sell my lil simcabuddy or fix it (both?).

[larrybuck]

Thought I'd throw in this pic. Many younger people may have never heard of a Simca.

Today, in the USA; I'd say you could easily find 50 Yugo's before you'd come close to finding a Simca.

Looks somewhat similiar to its comtemporary Fiat's.

When I was a kid, my Mother became a school teacher, and was looking for a good used car to replace her '47 Ford. She considered a mid 50's Fiat that a school band teacher offered, but instead thankfully ended up w a '56 VW bug which of course was much more practical.

It was bronze color with a black mini sunroof, and olive interior. Pretty cool!
Sunroof was literal vinyl like manual pull back. I'm surprised it never leaked
in Oregon's rainy weather!