About What is it? Puzzle #188: FSO Ogar

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As it is sunny in our part of the world, we thought this car would fit perfectly in last weeks quiz. And we were happy to see 3 good answers. The first one was from Fritz Hegemann, who emailed us from China. He was unable to add a comment there so an email gave us the right solution. "FSO Ogar, concept car by Cezary Nawrot from 1977, based on a Polski Fiat 125p with typical ESV (=Experimental Safety Vehicle)-design-elements of the seventies. 4-cyl.-ohv-engine with 1481cc and 82 hp, overall wheight around 900 kg. The Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych (= Factory for the Production of Cars), Warsaw, built cars from 1951-2011."
After that, regular contributor Fried Stol gave some extra info: "a second attempt to create a sportscar by Cezary Nawrot using the chassis and drive-train of a Polski Fiat 125P. Body was made of fiberglass, and everything else to meet USA safety regulations, like large bumpers, side lights etc. In order to be able to export this car. Although more than 70.000 succesfull test km’s were made, the communist regime didn’t appreciate fancy cars, which is why this Ogar shared Polski Fiat Coupé 1100’s fate of never being produced. Luckily this only Ogar ever made wasn’t destroyed like Nawrot’s other one of, 1960 Syrena Sport."
And Gerd Klioba added: ". The car, powered by a 75 hp engine can be seen in the Technical Museum in Warsaw. It remained a one-off."

This weeks winner is Fried Stol, as he gave us most information in exactly 100 words! Well done to all of you and we do hope you will enjoy some bright sunshine this weekend

Source: wikipedia 

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