The rear wings ( Fenders ) are the correct shape for a Nippy as is the Scuttle section. The front wings ( Fenders ) look to be from an Austin Bantam.
You can see the original outline of the under bonnet scuttle side which has been extented forwards.
It would have started life as either a Nippy or US built version. There is enough of the original bodywork left to be recognisable.
The cockpit has been cut back, the spare wheel compartment made larger, the door openings have been opened out at the front. ( anyone that owns a Nippy will know why ) the scuttle forwards has been lengthened as well.
Its a great Hybrid Bitsa which has been well thought out but not so well finished off.
What else do you do with a knackered old sportscar that has broken its back with a broken engine. and probably a crashed Healey Sprite.
You have a great basis for finishing as you wish and making an Austin Special. A lot worse has been done to these little cars in the past.
It might be the chassis and engine went into a 750 motor club special and you have got the bodywork which was saved from the scrap man.
Can you post a photo or two of the underneathe of the car to see if any original chassis remains.
You can see the original outline of the under bonnet scuttle side which has been extented forwards.
It would have started life as either a Nippy or US built version. There is enough of the original bodywork left to be recognisable.
The cockpit has been cut back, the spare wheel compartment made larger, the door openings have been opened out at the front. ( anyone that owns a Nippy will know why ) the scuttle forwards has been lengthened as well.
Its a great Hybrid Bitsa which has been well thought out but not so well finished off.
What else do you do with a knackered old sportscar that has broken its back with a broken engine. and probably a crashed Healey Sprite.
You have a great basis for finishing as you wish and making an Austin Special. A lot worse has been done to these little cars in the past.
It might be the chassis and engine went into a 750 motor club special and you have got the bodywork which was saved from the scrap man.
Can you post a photo or two of the underneathe of the car to see if any original chassis remains.