if you have a whole load of money there is an adapter plate for the 235 to bolt an automatic up to it.
https://transmissionadapters.com/pro...hev-auto-trans
and install instructions
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/00...000301.pdf?262
not easy for South Africa to get a hold of I don't suppose. just info. possibly a local machine shop can also fab one up.