The Passo always struck me as Tamborini explaining the problem caused by too much interference from the bean counters.
i know what you mean that 749/999 was an abomination and as for that pig ugly 916 well lets not talk about that.
Ain't it just - fabulous attention to detail and fine looking stance. Haven't got a clue what motor is in it mind although it does appear to have a reverse head.
All I can see is it’s a diesel, possibly from a small diesel powered piece of construction equipment made by Kubota.