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The Ultimate Lipstick on a Pig?

Discussion in 'Other Italian' started by AbarthDave1, Jun 14, 2017.

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  1. NEP

    NEP F1 Rookie

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    Alfa's 1900 M (AR 51/52).

    Nicknamed "La Matta" (Mad Woman).

    2000# built for the Defense Ministry for assignment to the Army and Police.
    50# built for civilian use.

    1884 cc I4 Twin Cam
    65 BHP @ 4400 RPM
    1 inverted Carburettor
    4-Speed Manual AWD
    Top Speed: 105 Km/h / 65 MPH
     
  2. Skidkid

    Skidkid F1 Veteran
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    Looks like a lot of fun.
     
  3. energy88

    energy88 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Had to laugh- the Seller calls it a "jeep."
     
  4. william

    william Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Same sort of vehicle really.

    JEEP became a brand name well after WWII; until then it was called a Willys.

    The Alfa Matta was also a "general purpose" vehicle, and therefore a Jeep.

    But European had no chance selling home made 4x4 when the Allies abandoned so many alongside the roads.

    Broken down Jeeps and GMC trucks littered France, Italy after the invasion and could be "liberated" for next to nothing.
     
  5. DGS

    DGS Six Time F1 World Champ
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    Considering the Willys was sometimes nicknamed "kidney buster",
    calling the Italian equivalent "Mad Woman" might say something about dating Italian women. :p
     
  6. NEP

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    The nickname evolved due to its seemingly "Crazy Off-Road Capabilities".
     
  7. damian in nj

    damian in nj Formula Junior
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    Eligible for the Mille Miglia, at least one ran in period, and noted car guy/appraiser/TV personality/author Donald Osborne just bought one.
     
  8. Mang

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    Right? I'm loving the old Alfa and Fiat 'jeeps' as a fan of both marques.
     

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