Romeo and Romeo 2 vans

dretceterini · #1 (**permalink**) 12-31-2004, 08:57 PM

Some of these were built with passenger seats to be used as taxis and for other commercial purposes. Any one have any idea how many of that version were built?

81gtv6 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-20-2005, 12:48 PM

I would also like some info on the alfa trucks. I saw a alfa tow truck that would make an awesome alfa transporter!

dretceterini · #3 (**permalink**) 01-20-2005, 05:21 PM

It seems that there was many variation on the Romeo and Romeo 2 vans, but none were built in large numbers. There is a tall roof passenger version for sale in Holland, but he is asking 60,000 Euros for it!

**tubut** · #4 (**permalink**) 01-20-2005, 08:02 PM

Tony Stevens has some information about Romeos (although without production numbers) on his Alfastop web site at: http://www.alfastop.co.uk/english/romeo.html

Fritzi · #5 (**permalink**) 01-20-2005, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dretceterini

It seems that there was many variation on the Romeo and Romeo 2 vans, but none were built in large numbers. There is a tall roof passenger version for sale in Holland, but he is asking 60,000 Euros for it!

dretceterini · #6 (**permalink**) 01-21-2005, 08:34 AM

I realize that the Romeo vans are rare; especially the passenger versions, but 60,000 Euros for one is absurd.

81gtv6 · #7 (**permalink**) 01-23-2005, 09:18 AM

Is that red towtruck a romeo van converted or is it a diffrent model entirely? I want one of those to move my alfas!!

alfasudinusa · #8 (**permalink**) 01-23-2005, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 81gtv6

Is that red towtruck a romeo van converted or is it a diffrent model entirely? I want one of those to move my alfas!!

Fritzi · #9 (**permalink**) 01-23-2005, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 81gtv6

Is that red towtruck a romeo van converted or is it a diffrent model entirely? I want one of those to move my alfas!!

nino1969 · #10 (**permalink**) 01-24-2005, 10:03 PM

And here is another pic from 1972.
F12 van, road assistance vehicle of the Greek importer MOTOR HELLAS SA.

dretceterini · #11 (**permalink**) 01-25-2005, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Fritzi

Built by different coach builders based on Alfa truck chassis.

Problem with those is a) underpowered and b) you can put in a 1600 (single carb - no space for double webers) but the joints are the weak part - one too quick clutch release and you're stranded.

Fritzi

Tubolare Zagato · #12 (**permalink**) 01-26-2005, 11:23 AM

BTW, this A12 van is for sale at Monza, Italy for 1500 Euros (there is no engine though)

gtv2000 · #13 (**permalink**) 02-01-2005, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fritzi

Built by different coach builders based on Alfa truck chassis.

Problem with those is a) underpowered and b) you can put in a 1600 (single carb - no space for double webers) but the joints are the weak part - one too quick clutch release and you're stranded.

Fritzi

dretceterini · #14 (**permalink**) 02-01-2005, 10:41 AM

Mike-Harper Smith has one of the long wheelbase versions, without windows, here in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. It is in nice shape, but he doesn't want to sell it.

K_Dijkhuizen · #15 (**permalink**) 02-20-2005, 02:12 PM

The Romeo van and its successor, the A12/F12 were also made in Spain.

In 1956 the FADISA company (Fabricacion de Automoviles Diesel S.A.) was founded in Madrid with the aim to start production of light vans and trucks under license of Alfa Romeo, at the time an important Italian manufacturer of commercial vehicles. A factory was built in Avila and the first vehicle left the assembly line in 1959. It was the Romeo van, called Romeo 2 in Spain. Petrol as well as Perkins Diesel engines were offered in a variety of coach-work options. In 1965, part of the production was moved to Colombia. Plans to produce American-Motors based luxury cars failed.

In 1967 FADISA was taken over by Motor Ibérica. Motor Ibérica also began in 1956, with license-built Ford Thames models. Just as the UK trucks took the name of a major English river, the Thames, so the Spanish-built Fords were called Ebro. The FADISA vans proved a welcome addition to the Ebro trucks program.

The successor to the Romeo van, the F12, was called Ebro F-100 in Spain. From 1971, slightly face-lifted, it was renamed the F-108.

Ebro continued the development of the van, with new modernised bodywork. In 1980 Motor Ibérica was taken over by the Nissan Motor Co.

The Ebro brand was discontinued, and the Ebro van was renamed Nissan Trade. It continued to be built in the Avila works until about 2002, when it was replaced by a Renault-based model. Take a look at the last incarnation of the Alfa Romeo F12 van, the Nissan Trade, and you'll notice that some F12 characteristics such as the boxy look and the typical wheels have been kept till the end.