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Title: Another rarity turns up Post by: Gremlino on December 25, 2009, 12:03:45 AM http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DETOMASO-Innocenti-Mini-1275-GT-Unique-Barn-Find_W0QQitemZ190359572553QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item2c52509049 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DETOMASO-Innocenti-Mini-1275-GT-Unique-Barn-Find_W0QQitemZ190359572553QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item2c52509049)
These never were that common in the UK. I worked with a guy that had 2, first a red 1000 and when that was written off he got a kermit green 1275. Good alternative to a 127.....even if it uses Mini running gear :D Title: Re: Another rarity turns up Post by: djape1977 on December 25, 2009, 11:52:15 AM is it a mini or fiat engine?
Title: Re: Another rarity turns up Post by: Thotos on December 25, 2009, 09:25:24 PM It's a Mini engine. These were essentially Minis built under licence with updated Italian designed bodywork and interiors.
Title: Re: Another rarity turns up Post by: Gremlino on December 26, 2009, 02:04:10 AM They're quite a mix match of manufacturers parts having the Mini front subframe with standard Mini engine/box arrangement and the rear suspension of the Fiat 127.
The later De Tomaso Turbo had the same engine as the Diahatsu Charade Turbo....weird association to find in the early 80's. Title: Re: Another rarity turns up Post by: italianxrays on December 26, 2009, 08:06:41 AM ;)
This was also a an unusual De Tomaso by Daihatsu I know of only one locally and very quick. Happy Xmas all http://www.japan-partner.com/Auto/914/Daihatsu/Charade/car-for-sale.html (http://www.japan-partner.com/Auto/914/Daihatsu/Charade/car-for-sale.html) Title: Re: Another rarity turns up Post by: jasonh131 on December 26, 2009, 09:21:14 AM there was one in a garden near me years ago just like the one at the top but with the cherade turbo engine , i offered to take it away for him , but he said it was very rare and worth a fortune ::) even though it was cover in mould ;D
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