Must have been an odd kind of logic that led building not just one but two of these.
Not too simple either, since none of the 700 series transmissions bolt into a gasser 200 series, and the V6 mounting (trans crossmember etc) is quite different from the 4cyl engines let alone the diesels. V6 transmission is much further forward, driveshaft and shift linkages much longer, etc. Realistically for each of these, to do it easily would probably have required taking apart two different parts cars for each Bertone -- an NA 200 series diesel donor for mounting, cooling, transmission, driveline parts, oil pan and ancillaries, etc and a 700 series TD (or the engine at very least) to donate the turbo engine. Quite a commitment to do even one car let alone two. His/Hers??
The VIN callup saying 2.1L 4cyl is off too, to my knowledge these chop-top Bertones only ever came with the PRV V6.
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