This Quiz #397 was a true challenge for the inner circle of insiders. We wanted to show this car primarily due to its refined 'out of the box' engine concept. This inspired by an article from the hand of Ivan Taylor which will appear tomorrow. Back to the quiz, when you are on the right track you will sooner or later land at the Fountainhead Museum in Alaska. They presumably own the last surviving Compound Car, said to be a 1906 Model. According to jurymember Ariejan Bos that must be a late 1906 model as it has the looks of a 1907 series. Now to avoid confusion the car depicted in the advert above is a 1905/1906 model, so slightly different from the sole survivor. We had seven participants (including jury members) who were at least correct in naming Compound car. Four of those were also correct in the type 'Model 3' and finally three were correct in the year 1905. Be sure to read what our expert competitors wrote which goes way beyond our own knowledge. Special mentioning for Ed La Bounty who in very few words explained the engine: "...3 cylinder, the center one used the exhaust from the other two for additional power like a compound steam engine." In the end two competitors remained very-very close to each other. Korneel Vanremoortel and Kevin Atkinson. So close that by exception we decided to honour both. Congratulations Korneel! Congratulations Kevin!
Next week a new chance to show your superior knowledge. Or try today's post-war challenge. Today's winners: please send us your mail address and T-shirt size S, M, L, XL, XXL or XXXL and your prize will come your way!
(photos courtesy Fountainhead Museum)