was a alfa romeo engine ever put into a datsun sunny an sold on the general market

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bruce

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? 1890's models? Were Datsun sunny motor cars ever fitted with an alfa romeo engine that was then sold commercilally in the UK.
 
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Mike L

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Yes, the car was an Alfa Romeo Arna-it was produced for a short run in the early-mid eighties, a sort of tie up between Datsun & Alfa. It was bloody awful, and I speak as an Alfa enthusiast. It had the worst traits of both marques-the temperamental nature of an 80's Alfa and the boring looks of a Datsun! Haven't seen one in years, hopefully they have all been scrapped...
 
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Mike L

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Yes, the car was an Alfa Romeo Arna-it was produced for a short run in the early-mid eighties, a sort of tie up between Datsun & Alfa. It was bloody awful, and I speak as an Alfa enthusiast. It had the worst traits of both marques-the temperamental nature of an 80's Alfa and the boring looks of a Datsun! Haven't seen one in years, hopefully they have all been scrapped...
 
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Glen nelg

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If it was it would have broke the speed records for the 1890's---- don't you mean 1980's?
Was it made as an Arbaath special ( from turin?) They did some very nice sports versions, like the cooper factory did for the mini, good luck. The Fiat owners club might be able to tell you.
 
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