Yes, here in Australia I've bought bought Alpine parts with 'Chrysler' and
'Mitsubishi' on the packaging, and seen Rootes cars under both makes in parts
listings
Vic
Russell & Neola wrote:
> The reason they say "Talbot" on the packaging would be because after Peugeot
> took over Rootes/Chrysler UK, the company and all it's products were renamed
> Talbot. From this point on, most automotive component suppliers in Europe
> seem to catalogue Rootes models under Talbot - even if they were never
> badged as such.
>
> It's like finding parts for, say, a Morris Minor catalogued as Rover.
>
> As far as I can recall, the Alpine/Minx/Hunter-type engine was never used in
> a Talbot-badged car.
>
> Russ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ohan ." <yvrcanada@hotmail.com>
> To: <alpines@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2003 1:44 PM
> Subject: Gaskets
>
> > Hello All,
> >
> > Does anyone know if Talbot gaskets are compatible with Alpine 1725 engine.
> >
> > This one listed on E-bay states that it is for an alpine. However, a
> closer
> > look at the image shows Talbot.
> >
> >
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2412063115&cat
> egory=34202
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