Raiding the parts bin.

[shed driver]

One of the common traits of the motor industry has been using parts from other models (and manufacturers). Door handles from the Marina were used on the Lotus Esprit, the Jaguar XJ220 used Citroen CX mirrors. What other examples are there, and which was being used for the longest period after the original donor was discontinued?

SD.

[Bomma 996]

I believe the Pagani Zonda was fitted with a climate control unit from the Rover 45.

[Sebring440]

shed driver said:

One of the common traits of the motor industry has been using parts from other models (and manufacturers). Door handles from the Marina were used on the Lotus Esprit, the Jaguar XJ220 used Citroen CX mirrors. What other examples are there, and which was being used for the longest period after the original donor was discontinued?

In the industry, it's called "carry-over", and has been standard practice for decades.

So quite difficult to answer your question!

Here's an obscure one for you: the Jensen S-V8 also used Citroen door mirrors, and Corvette brake calipers! (And a Ford Cobra SVT engine...)

[MattsCar]

Ahhh not this again.

[Mr Tidy]

A Ferrari Daytona had the same handbrake lever as a Fiat 125.

[Sebring440]

MattsCar said:

Ahhh not this again.

Poor bd.

[richhead]

Bomma 996 said:

I believe the Pagani Zonda was fitted with a climate control unit from the Rover 45.

I had a rover 45, and it had a very good climate system

[rodericb]

Bomma 996 said:

I believe the Pagani Zonda was fitted with a climate control unit from the Rover 45.

The Lamborghini Diablo had it too yeah?