Aren't these the same as Dodge Omnis in the US? They look real similar.
Chris
Russell & Neola wrote:
> I probably should clarify for the benefit of US listers, since they never
> received the Alpine hatchback. The fourth generation Alpine (following on
> from the "Mark" Alpine, "Series" Alpine and "fastback" Alpine) was a five
> door hatchback - a family car this time with no real sporting pretensions.
> Unlike its predecessors, it was never sold with Sunbeam badges (except
> possibly in export markets). They were Chrysler Alpines up until Chrysler
> sold the Rootes Group to Peugeot, and then they became Talbot Alpines.
>
> It won the European Car of the Year award at its launch, but unfortunately
> doesn't seem to be held in high regard anymore. This is a shame since I
> owned one up until a few months ago and found it to be quite a nice car,
> although not terribly exciting.
>
> Russ Maddock
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Russell & Neola <rmaddock(at)petrie.hotkey.net.au>
> To: Alpines <alpines(at)autox.team.net>; R.Helm(at)tesco.net <R.Helm(at)tesco.net>
> Date: Tuesday, 19 October 1999 7:48
> Subject: Re: proper alpine tailgate needed (fwd)
>
> >Ummm, is this really for a "proper" Alpine or for the 1975-1986 hatchback
> >Alpine? Use of the term "tailgate" would indicate to me the latter.
> >
> >If it is the hatchback Alpine, the following site lists panels for these
> >cars - not sure if they have complete tailgates though.
> >http://www.carpanels.co.uk/hillman.htm
> >
> >You could also try RJ Grimes, just in case.
> >http://www.btinternet.com/~r.j.grimesuk
> >
> >Russ Maddock
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