Thomas,
Any time! I was very surprised that the Roadster was listed as a donor car.
That is a very unusual occurance. I know of another replica (much more
accurate) that will fit on the Roadster chassis with very little work. In
fact, project car #3 will (God willing) get that body!
Sid
>From: Thomas in Sweden <csp311@telia.com>
>Reply-To: Thomas in Sweden <csp311@telia.com>
>To: sidney raper <spl310@hotmail.com>
>CC: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Datsun Roadster Based Kit Car
>Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2001 19:56:58 +0200
>
>Thanks for the info Sid. I would say it's more a mix of many
>cars rather than a Maserati Tipo 61 replica.
>
>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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