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Re: Datsun Roadster Based Kit Car

To: sidney raper <spl310@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Datsun Roadster Based Kit Car
From: Thomas in Sweden <csp311@telia.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2001 00:36:46 +0200
>From about 1958 to 1965 there was a boat manufacturer
in Sweden who made a body based on the 1953 Ferrari
500 Mondial Spyder by Scaglietti. They made some 50-60
of these bodies for racing and about 40 of them are said
to exist today. This is a small car so the body would be
suitable for a Roadster frame. Wheelbase was 220 to 243 cm
and body weight was 34 kgs. I dont know if there is someone
who makes this body today. One exist in Australia.

See the real thing here.
http://www.carclassic.com/750MONDIAL.HTM

Thomas


sidney raper wrote:

> Hello,
>
> A couple of days ago, I posted a note and mentioned a Datsun Roadster based
> kit car.  A few folks asked for more information, so I dug it out.  This is
> from the September 2000 issue of Kit Kar magazine - page 58:
>
> Classic Antique Replicar Specialist
> Dept. KC
> 10712 N. May Ste. D
> Oklahoma City, OK  73120
> (405)755-5522
>
> Model: Dio Tipo 61
> Donor: Triumph TR-3, TR-4, TR-6, MGA, Datsun Roadster or Fairlady, VW or
> tube chassis.
> Length: Variable
> Width: 58"
> Height: 38"
> Wheel Base: 88 - 102"
> Weight: 1400 - 2000lbs
> Engine: Mazda rotary, small or big block Chevy V-8
> Kit: $2495 body only
> Turn Key: $32,500
> Comments: a wide range of donor vehicles and engines can be used to build
> this sporty kit.
>
> The picture shows a car that resembles a Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage, but the
> front end looks more like the Lister Jaguar imho.  Either way, it could be
> the ticket if you have a rustbucket and want something different!  In most
> states, since the chassis is registered as a Datsun, you can keep it that
> way.
>
> Sid
> _________________________________________________________________

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