Machinery A Rare Machine in Prague (or anywhere, really)

A Rare Machine in Prague (or anywhere, really) · **4 Likes**

This is a Weismann GT, which is a fairly rare German sports coupe. This one was parked in a street in Prague when I visited there 8 years ago. I'm uncertain which variant this one was, but the three-lamp headlight configuration suggests it's probably a MF4 or MF5. All were powered by BMW engines, originally the 3-litre six-cylinder, but later ones with a V8 and V10.

**blues_hawk** · 12-20-2020, 09:31 PM

Wow! What a great find!

Prince Harbinger · 12-20-2020, 09:59 PM

Sweet ride!

pentaxshooter89 · 12-21-2020, 12:53 AM

Sleek looking machine!

Benz3ne · 12-21-2020, 01:19 AM

That looks excellent, A motor I was unfamiliar with, truthfully.
I'd personally go for different wheels, but to each their own!

SimonC · 12-21-2020, 01:41 AM

It looks like a cross between a Jaguar and the Bat Mobile!

A bit to ostentatious for me but I can still admire it

**RobA_Oz** · 12-21-2020, 01:44 AM

Originally posted by SimonC

It looks like a cross between a Jaguar and the Bat Mobile!

A bit to ostentatious for me but I can still admire it

Yes, the similarity to the XK150 was fairly striking. I’m not sure I’d call it ostentatious, but nevertheless the finish was pretty impressive.

**RobA_Oz** · 12-21-2020, 01:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

That looks excellent, A motor I was unfamiliar with, truthfully.
I'd personally go for different wheels, but to each their own!

It was a new one on me at the time, too. From the specifications, its performance would likely be a good match for its looks.

gelokrol · 12-21-2020, 02:38 AM

nice car

kjfishman · 12-21-2020, 05:42 AM

Interesting styling.

**Sailor** · 12-21-2020, 07:12 AM

I dimly (very dimly) remember reading an article on the Weisman many years ago. I doubt more than a few hundred were built; you were lucky to come upon one!

Jer

**RobA_Oz** · 12-21-2020, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

I dimly (very dimly) remember reading an article on the Weisman many years ago. I doubt more than a few hundred were built; you were lucky to come upon one!

Jer

They ceased production in 2014. A couple of UK investors has revived the brand and was hoping to relaunch it this year with a BMW M-series V8, but, you know – 2020.

Urs · 12-21-2020, 07:11 PM

Wow awesome looking car! Thanks for sharing!

STARHUNTER94 · 12-21-2020, 07:40 PM

That's so cool. It reminds me of a futuristic gangster car.

lesmore49 · 12-21-2020, 08:56 PM

What a beautiful car. Not familiar with it. Looks like it has hints of Jaguar (font) and AC (rear fender treatment). Thx for sharing.

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Prince Harbinger Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 429	Sweet ride!

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pentaxshooter89 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 365	Sleek looking machine!

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Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	That looks excellent, A motor I was unfamiliar with, truthfully. I'd personally go for different wheels, but to each their own!

12-21-2020, 01:41 AM	#6
SimonC Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Trearddur Bay, Isle of Anglesey Posts: 466	It looks like a cross between a Jaguar and the Bat Mobile! A bit to ostentatious for me but I can still admire it

12-21-2020, 01:44 AM	#7
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197 Original Poster	Originally posted by SimonC It looks like a cross between a Jaguar and the Bat Mobile! A bit to ostentatious for me but I can still admire it Yes, the similarity to the XK150 was fairly striking. I’m not sure I’d call it ostentatious, but nevertheless the finish was pretty impressive.

12-21-2020, 01:46 AM - 1 Like	#8
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197 Original Poster	Originally posted by Benz3ne That looks excellent, A motor I was unfamiliar with, truthfully. I'd personally go for different wheels, but to each their own! It was a new one on me at the time, too. From the specifications, its performance would likely be a good match for its looks.

12-21-2020, 02:38 AM	#9
gelokrol Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Poland, Świdnik Photos: Gallery Posts: 464	nice car

12-21-2020, 05:42 AM	#10
kjfishman Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 705	Interesting styling.

12-21-2020, 07:12 AM	#11
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	I dimly (very dimly) remember reading an article on the Weisman many years ago. I doubt more than a few hundred were built; you were lucky to come upon one! Jer

12-21-2020, 02:24 PM	#12
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor I dimly (very dimly) remember reading an article on the Weisman many years ago. I doubt more than a few hundred were built; you were lucky to come upon one! Jer They ceased production in 2014. A couple of UK investors has revived the brand and was hoping to relaunch it this year with a BMW M-series V8, but, you know – 2020.

12-21-2020, 07:11 PM	#13
Urs Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Panama Posts: 804	Wow awesome looking car! Thanks for sharing!

12-21-2020, 07:40 PM	#14
STARHUNTER94 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 771	That's so cool. It reminds me of a futuristic gangster car.

12-21-2020, 08:56 PM	#15
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,342	What a beautiful car. Not familiar with it. Looks like it has hints of Jaguar (font) and AC (rear fender treatment). Thx for sharing.