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Title: SOLVED: Djetset #347 - Alfa Romeo Torpedo military vehicle (more info still sought)
Post by: Djetset on April 19, 2010, 05:56:19 PM
Please excuse the grill being covered, but I don't want to give too much away, so what it this for a point?
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: Djetset on May 05, 2010, 01:50:36 PM
Any ideas Experts?
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: guido66 on May 05, 2010, 03:32:56 PM
European?
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: Djetset on May 05, 2010, 03:34:47 PM
Yes.
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: guido66 on May 05, 2010, 03:36:45 PM
from southern Europe?
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: Djetset on May 05, 2010, 03:37:24 PM
Yes.
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: DeAutogids.nl on May 05, 2010, 03:41:17 PM
Could it be an Aro (doorline looks similar)
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: Djetset on May 05, 2010, 03:54:05 PM
I shot an Aro in the air, it fell to earth, I know not where!  :)   No, it's not an Aro.
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: DeAutogids.nl on May 05, 2010, 03:56:16 PM
Iberia?
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: Djetset on May 05, 2010, 03:58:53 PM
No.
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: guido66 on May 05, 2010, 04:00:03 PM
Iberian from former Yugoslavia?
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: Djetset on May 05, 2010, 04:00:52 PM
No.
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: guido66 on May 05, 2010, 04:02:24 PM
French?
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: Djetset on May 05, 2010, 04:04:54 PM
No.
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: guido66 on May 05, 2010, 04:07:47 PM
from the boot-shaped country?
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: Djetset on May 05, 2010, 04:08:59 PM
Si !
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: DeAutogids.nl on May 05, 2010, 04:10:46 PM
A shot-in-the-dark Rayton Fissore?
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: guido66 on May 05, 2010, 04:13:00 PM
Iveco?
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: Amsterdam on May 05, 2010, 04:49:33 PM
Some kind of military vehicle by Alfa Romeo?
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: Djetset on May 05, 2010, 06:00:00 PM
No, no, and yes.  Amsterdam is on to something.  Locked to you for 24 hours to tell me more.
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: Amsterdam on May 06, 2010, 04:15:42 PM
Well I can't seem to find any kind of conformation on this one.
I don't believe this was a production model. Looking at Alfa Romeo's history on these type of vehicles it must be some kind op follow up proposal of the 1952/54 "Matta'' 1900M the AR51 and the AR52.
Most likley early ninties or so, but I am affraid that will be all for me on this one.

Thanks for the lock :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: DeAutogids.nl on May 06, 2010, 05:29:05 PM
Alfa Romeo by Repetti & Montiglio?
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: guido66 on May 06, 2010, 05:31:49 PM
I was looking for that topic too  ;)

I think it's the Alfa/Nissan project that Djetset mentioned there
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: DeAutogids.nl on May 06, 2010, 05:33:47 PM
I was looking for that topic too  ;)

I think it's the Alfa/Nissan project that Djetset mentioned there
Alfa/Nissan? What the Arna?
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: guido66 on May 06, 2010, 05:37:08 PM
Q267
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: DeAutogids.nl on May 06, 2010, 05:46:59 PM
Q267
It does not look Nissan Cherry-based...
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: Djetset on May 07, 2010, 03:01:59 PM
It's not from the Arna project that I mentioned some time ago in a previous puzzle, so the mystery remains.  I have decided to award Amsterdam a point though, because he correctly identified the basic facts I was looking for (e.g. marque, era, etc.).

If any one can find the name fo this rare Alfa, an extra point awaits.  To help, here's a photo of it undisguised.
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: Amsterdam on May 07, 2010, 04:04:37 PM
 (http://www.cosgan.de/images/midi/froehlich/a040.gif) Thank you, I am curious on the answer on this one.
Still I am sure I have seen it before otherwise I would not have recognized it, but unfortunately I can't remember where (http://www.cosgan.de/images/midi/konfus/a015.gif)
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: max_pershin on May 08, 2010, 05:41:53 AM
It's very simply ;)

Its project of the AR 4x4 with 33 boxer engine. 148 Magnaghina (military with grey-green color) and 149 Magnagona (civil with yellow color) - project curator Ing. Bruno Magnaghi

But its new design for me. I've seen photo 2 versions of with car. This is third version

FIAT stopped development after purchasing Alfa

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2480/4013501444_768e59572d.jpg)
According the information available the engine is a 1.7 boxer - Elvira Ruocco, alfasport.net

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2438/4013501566_3e8634b458.jpg)

Additional info
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2609/4278611170_0f5623dd55_o.jpg)
Source: Quattroruote 09.1986, page 77

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2718/4277937759_6a7d6c5800.jpg)
Source: Wheels magazine, November 1985

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4278611520_6d04512e9f_o.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4278611482_55bd8ebb38_o.jpg)
Source: European Patent Office, application number 87200172.2, applicant Alfa Lancia Industriale S.r.l
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: max_pershin on May 09, 2010, 06:27:36 AM
The little 148 Magnaghino (military) should be based on 33 4x4 parts. The bigger 149 Magnagone (civil) should use Nissan parts.

And I think its the same car

(http://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12138.0;id=15198;image)

(http://home.planet.nl/~evdbeek/rzspeeda.jpg)
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: Djetset on May 11, 2010, 05:31:27 PM
Wow, nice work Max, as you shown some photos of the Alfa 148 that I've never seen before.  However, I don't believe that this car is not that one, so any ideas what it's called, as I don't have it as the 149.
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: Bugace on July 20, 2010, 12:51:13 PM
Could it be a AR 79?
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: Djetset on July 20, 2010, 12:56:50 PM
AR 79 is not the name I have, but even Alfa Romeo can't seem to decide what to call this one it seems.  Any proof that can be provided on t he name of this Alfa will get a well-deserved point.
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: Oguerrerob on August 14, 2010, 02:56:40 PM
The name that I've found is Alfa Romeo Kamal
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: Djetset on August 15, 2010, 04:01:22 AM
Sorry, the Kamal was a later Alfa Romeo concept.
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: Oguerrerob on August 15, 2010, 05:39:37 AM
Yes, the source that I've found is Wrong! first called Alfa AR90 and then Kamal.
Maybe this new one is wrong too, but.....     Repetti & Monteglio Alfa Panda 4x4????
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: Oguerrerob on August 26, 2010, 12:49:04 PM
I bought a book about Alfa Romeo today, where shows this vehicle.  Appears as Alfa Romeo AR 146, in two versions one civilian and the other, the picture you post. 
The military version called  Torpedo. It was design by Engineer Magnaghi.
Title: Re: Djetset #347
Post by: Djetset on August 28, 2010, 06:49:36 AM
Alfa Romeo Torpedo was that name I had as well, so I will give you the point, although I am still not 100% certain this is correct!  Well done anyway.

BTW, could you please send me a PM on which Alfa book these appear in as this will be incredibly useful or a project I am currently working on.  Thanks. ;)
Title: Re: SOLVED: Djetset #347 - Alfa Romeo Torpedo military vehicle (more info still sought)
Post by: Allemano on August 28, 2010, 06:52:42 AM
would be nice to know the title of the book!
Title: Re: SOLVED: Djetset #347 - Alfa Romeo Torpedo military vehicle (more info still sought)
Post by: 75america on September 01, 2010, 05:15:36 PM
This car is also known as the Alfa Romeo AR 146 "Magnagona"

In 1981 the engineer Magnaghi was contracted to design an off-road vehicle to be made in both civilian and military versions.
Two versions of the 146 -with wheelbase of 235 cm and 275 cm - were planned with a load capacity of about 1000 kg.  It had a load-bearing chassis and bolted-on framework, rear-wheel drive, with optional four-wheel drive, five standard plus reduced gears, a fully laden weight of approx. 1750 kg and maximum tilt of 60%.  The axis are rigid and mounted on leaf springs, steering is power-assisted, disk brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.  A civilian work version (the puzzle car) was also made, as a modified version of the military "torpedo".  5 versions based on standard vehicles were planned: 2 VM 4 cilinder 2400 cc diesels (normally aspired and turbocharged) and 3 normally aspired versions running on petrol - 2 with 2000 cc a 4-cylinder and a V6) and a 3000 cc V6.  Oto-Melara, also a part of Finmeccanica group (like ALfa Romeo back then) provided the transmissions.
Title: Re: SOLVED: Djetset #347 - Alfa Romeo Torpedo military vehicle (more info still sought)
Post by: Carnut on September 02, 2010, 04:38:24 AM
would be nice to know the title of the book!

He's not going to tell us, is he?!
Title: Re: SOLVED: Djetset #347 - Alfa Romeo Torpedo military vehicle (more info still sought)
Post by: Oguerrerob on September 02, 2010, 06:44:34 AM
If I'm allowed. I'll be pleased!!!!!
Title: Re: SOLVED: Djetset #347 - Alfa Romeo Torpedo military vehicle (more info still sought)
Post by: Alfa_Japan on January 27, 2021, 05:23:51 AM
More information and images can be found in the book "Alfavelate" by author Gippo Salvetti published by Fucina Editore. ISBN 978-88-88269-31-3. 160 page book in Italian and English with very interesting content.