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| 1924 P2 8C/2000 : The P2 is along with the Bugatti T35, one of the iconic grand prix cars of the 1920's. Racing against contemporaries from Bugatti, Delage, Sunbeam and Fiat, the P2 won 14 Grand Prix events from its introduction in 1924, through 1930. The P2 was designed by Vittorio Jano and featured a 2.0L supercharged straight-eight engine producing 155hp. Alfa Romeo won the inaugural Automobile World Championship based on the racing success of the P2. In its inaugural season of 1924, this P2 was raced by Giuseppe Campari to victory in the French GP, which was designated as the European GP that year. Tragically, a year later at the French GP, Antonio Ascari, Alfa's lead driver was killed in his P2. Ascari was father of future World Champion Alberto Ascari. Model by MINICHAMPS 1/43 |
1930 6C 1750 GS: Tazio Nuvolari won the 1930 Mille Miglia in this car. Having started after his team-mate and rival Achille Varzi, Nuvolari was comfortably leading the race but was still behind Varzi on the road. In the early dawn Nuvolari tailed Varzi with his headlights off. Not being visible, he overtook Varzi on the straight roads approaching the finish at Brescia. Model by METRO 1/43 |
1931 8C 2300 LM (LE MANS WINNER): Lord Howe and Sir Tim Birkin (from Bentley fame) drove Howe's 8C 2300 LM to victory at Le Mans in 1931. It would be the first of four consecutive victories for Alfa Romeo with the 8C 2300 LM. The '8C 2300 tipo Le Mans' was doing in sports car racing what the 8C 2300 was doing in Monoposto racing, winning! Model by METRO 1/43 |
1932 6C 1750: This is the touring car version of the 1750 roadsters. With its supercharged performance, and elegant coachwork, the 1750 could be described as the ancestor of every GT car ever made. All 6C 1750's had a 1752 cc, 6-cyl. super-charged, producing a whopping 95 hp for its time. Certainly beats a '32 Chevy in looks and performance! Model by RIO 1/43 |
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| 1930 P2 (Targa Florio, 1930 - Winner): The 21st Targa Florio in 1930 was one of the most epic races around the island of Sicily in the history of the event. It was a battle for supremacy between Alfa Romeo, Maserati. Bugatti had dominated the event the past three years. It was also a battle within the Alfa Romeo team between Achille Varzi and Tazio Nuvolari, intense rivals that almost make the Senna and Prost rivalry sixty-years later look like kindergarten. The odds on favorite to win the race was Louis Chiron in his Bugatti Type 35B. To counter the Bugatti and new Maserati challengers, Alfa had modified a pair of older P2's for the race with a revised chassis and rear axles, which gave the powerful car a lower center of gravity. Model by FB MODELS 1/43 |
1930 P2 (Targa Florio, 1930 - Winner): Before the race, one of the P2's was withdrawn and the rest of the Scuderia Ferrari team consisted of four 6C 1750 GS', including one piloted by Nuvolari. Varzi in his first TF set a blistering pace, opening up a minute and a half lead over Nuvolari and Chiron. Driving too hard to catch him, Nuvolari's car developed steering problems, which took him out of serious contention for the victory. Nuvolari was not the only one who developed problems however. Disaster struck when Varzi's spare wheel worked itself loose on the jarring mountain roads, puncturing the fuel tank. This caused Varzi to have to stop for fuel more often and his lead dwindled with Chiron in hot pursuit. Model by FB MODELS 1/43 |
1930 P2 (Targa Florio, 1930 - Winner): By the time Varzi made his last pit stop for new tires and fuel, his lead was a slim 30 seconds. Knowing that they could not stop again for fuel, his riding mechanic grabbed a spare can of gas before they set off again. On the fifth and final 67 mile (108 Km) lap, refueling at speed, without the aid of a funnel, fuel spilled on the hot exhaust and started the car on fire. Knowing that if he stopped the car would be engulfed in flames, Varzi sped on, his mechanic trying to beat out the flames with his seat cushion. Model by FB MODELS 1/43 |
1930 P2 (Targa Florio, 1930 - Winner): With victory in sight, as he could see Varzi's flaming car, that victory was taken from Chiron when he over compensated and hit a bridge trying to catch and overtake Varzi. He ended up finishing in second, over a minute and a half behind Varzi who just made it over the finish line. This gave Alfa Romeo an epic win on home soil, with three Alfa's in the top five, including Nuvolari in 5th. As much as they hated each other, Varzi and Nuvolari who had been teammates at Bugatti the year before, found themselves teammates again in 1931 at Maserati. Model by FB MODELS 1/43 |
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| 1932 8C 2300 Spider Corsa: Borzacchini and Bignami drove to a victory at the 1932 Mille Miglia, 2.3 L (2336 cc) Vitorio Jano designed supercharged straight eight engine, 165 hp produced the ultimate sports car of its day. Nuvolari drove to victory in the Targa Florio twice in one of these cars (1931 & 32) making three victories there in a row!. Model by BRUMM 1/43 |
1932 8C 2300 LM (LE MANS WINNER): Raymond Sommer and Luigi Chinetti drove to a victory at Le Mans, to cap a great year for Alfa in 1932, with wins in the Mille Miglia, Targa Florio and Italian GP. This car entered by Sommer, beat the factory team car at Le Mans, which finished second. Sommer drove for over 20 hours of the race after Chinetti fell ill and could no longer race. Model by IXO 1/43 |
1932 P3: The Alfa Romeo P3, or Tipo B was designed by Vittorio Jano,based on the Alfa Romeo 8C. Designed to last longer race distances than its predessor the P2, the P3 was the first single seat grand prix car. The P3 was powered by a 2.7L straight-eight cylinder, super-charged engine. Tazio Nuvolari drove the P3 to victory in its first race, the Italian GP at Monza in 1932 and won the championship for Alfa that year. Model by RIO 1/43 |
1933 8C 2300 MM-LM (LE MANS WINNER): An Alfa Romeo won Le Mans for the third consecutive year in 1933, with Raymond Sommer repeating as a winning driver from the prior year. Teamed with Sommer was Tazio Nuvolari, in what was the "Flying Mantuan's first and only victory at Le Mans. As Alfa concentrated on Grand Prix racing, all Alfa entries were private teams with eight 8C 2300's contesting the race. In an epic battle, it came down to the final lap of the race as Nuvolari had battled back from mechanical setbacks to reclaim the lead from Luigi Chinetti also in a Alfa. It stood as the closest Le Mans finish (401 meters) until 1969. Alfa's finished 1-2-3. Sommer and Nuvolari won despite a cracked exhaust box and radiator mount and badly fading brakes. Perhaps their biggest obstacle was a split in the petrol tank which was fixed by a chewing gum patch. Their crew furiously chewed gum during the last three hours of the race to regularly re-apply gum to the leak. Ingenuity! Model by SPARK 1/43 |
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| 1934 8C 2300 MM-LM (LE MANS WINNER): Luigi Chinetti, who would go on to give Ferrari its first win at Le Mans in 1949 and found the North American Racing Team (NART), won at Le Mans in 1934 again driving an Alfa (first win 1932) with co-driver/owner Phiippe Etacelin. Their 2.4L inline eight-cylinder, supercharged 8C 2300 was based on the newer short chassis MM. After the Alfa 2300 LM eneterd by Lord Howe and co-driven by Tim Rose-Richards dropped out, they coasted to a comfortable 13 lap lead at the checkered flag. It was not without drama however. A hole in their fuel tank was patched with chewing gum and more gum was applied at each pit stop to keep the leak in check. Model by SPARK 1/43 |
1934 8C 2300 LM: Earl Francis Howe bought this conventional long-wheelbase 8C 2300 in 1933 to contest Le Mans, but had to withdraw due to an eye injury. At Le Mans in 1934 Howe entered the car again, to be co-driven by Tim Rose-Richards. The car had been fitted with a Touring body and was distinguished by the small fin on its tail section. Rose-Richards led the race at the start, with Howe regaining the lead in the early evening after dropping to second after pitting to have the shock absorbers tightened. Not long after, the car lost its electrics on the Mulsanne straight, but Rose-Richards was able to get it going again, but lost an hour in the pits. After working their way back to 6th place, the car's electrics failed again, got going again, but then retired after 1 am with a terminal clutch problem on Lap 85. Model by SPARK 1/43 |
1936 Alfa Romeo Tipo C (12C-36) : The 12C-36 made its debut at the Tripoli Grand Prix, fitted with the new V12 instead of the 3.8 litre straight-eight of the 8C-35. The supercharged 4.1L V12 engine produced 370 bhp. Designed to compete with the might of the German Silver Arrows of Mercedes and Auto Union, the Alfa was competitive, but scored victory in only two major Grand Prix races in 1936, the Vanderbuilt Cup and at Barcelona. This is the car that Tazio Nulovari drove to victory at the Vanderbuilt Cup races. Model by FDS 1/43 |
1936 8C 2900A Touring: One of the most elegant and proven supercars to arise out of the 1930s was the 8C, which was produced from 1931-39 in three different straight-eight engine displacements (2.3L, 2.6L, 2.9L) .This 2.9L example bodied by Touring, was perhaps influenced by Alfa Romeo's 1-2-3 sweep of the Mille Miglia in 2900A roadsters. Model by SPARK 1/43 |
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| 1936 8C 2900A Coupe: Six 8C 2900A's were built for racing, basically cycle fendered Grand Prix cars. This car is chassis number 412004, but it was not the first 8C 2900A to have this chassis number. It was originally issued to one of the three Scuderia Ferrari cars entered in the 1936 Mille Miglia and in fact was the winning car. At the end of the season, the car was rebodied with a road car (spyder) body. For reasons only known to Alfa Romeo and Ferrari, that car was assigned a new chassis number (412006) as was sold on as a "new" car; despite its known life as a competition car. Model by KLAXON 1/43 |
1936 8C 2900A Coupe: For the Mille Miglia in 1937, Ferrari again brought three cars and this car, now with the chassis number of the 1936 winner was one of the three entered. It was driven by Carlo Pintacuda and Pande Mambelli to first place. The car was subsequently sold, and was rebodied as a spyder bodied road car by Pininfarina. In 1947, its owner for whatever reason had the car rebodied again by the Swiss coachbuilder Martin as a coupe, which closely resembles the Lungo 2900B's. It was subsequently purchased by the Schlumph's for their collection, where the car still resides today. Model by KLAXON 1/43 |
1936 8C 2900A Coupe: Alfa Romeo produced the 8C 2900A for racing and they were campaigned by Enzo Ferrari's Scuderia on the behalf of Alfa Romeo. All 2900A's were originally clad in two-seater, grand prix bodies and were powered by a 2.9L straight-eight cylinder engine with twin superchargers and could produce 220 hp; good for a top speed of 110 mph. Success of the 2900A, notably 1-2-3 finishes at both the 1936 and 1937 Mille Miglia, encouraged Alfa Romeo to produce road going versions of the 2900A, with a slightly detuned engine. Those cars were designated the 2900B and came in two chassis sizes. 2900B's would also see competition work, notably at Le Mans in the "Lungo" or long wheel base version. Model by KLAXON 1/43 |
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| 1938 6C 2300B MM Spyder Corsa (Targa Abruzzi, 1938 - Winner): Alfa Romeo introduced the 6C, the lower cost alternative to the 8C, in 1934 at the Milan Auto Show. The 6C 2300B was introduced the following year with its improved chassis and suspension. In 1938, Touring built for Count Lurani and his Scuderia Ambrosiana a special 6C to compete in the Italian Sports Car Championship, which would be driven by Italian ace Franco Cortese. Cortese won seven of the eight rounds, including a class win on the Mille Miglia in 1938. The seventh round of the Championship was the Targa Abruzzi held on the brutal Pescara Circuit, which was held on open roads totaling 16 miles (25.8 Km) per lap. Cortese , with co-driver Pietro Ghersi won this prestigious race covering 416 miles (669 Km) at an average speed of 111.5 mph. This is the car in its Targa Abruzzi livery. Model by BBR 1/43 |
1938 6C 2300B MM Spyder Corsa (Targa Abruzzi, 1938 - Winner): The 6C 2300B MM Spyder Corsa was powered by the 6C's 2.3L straight-six DOHC engine. This particular car had its engine tuned to produce 105 bhp. Touring used the first MM chassis (#815001) to body this special spyder. After its competition life, it was rebodied after WWII by Pinin Farina into a cabriolet. Purchased by John Coombs (of Jaguar fame) in the 1970's, it was rebodied to its original Touring body style. The car exists today in its MM livery and has been a regular concours winner, as well as used in the Mille Miglia retro and other vintage motorsport events. Model by BBR 1/43 |
1938 6C 2300B Lungo Touring Berlinetta: Only ten 8C 2900B's were fitted with Touring's Superleggera Berlinetta bodywork from 1937-38, on the long-wheelbase (Lungo) chassis. The lightweight body kept the weight down so that the big car only weighed 2,889 lbs. (1250 Kg). The chassis with a wheelbase of 118.1" (3,000 mm) contained a detuned 2.9L DOHC eight-cylinder competition engine with twin superchargers, produced 180 hp and propelled the car to a top speed of 110 mph (175 kph). Designed by Vittorio Jano, these elegant touring cars were well suited for continental touring by their lucky owners. This car resides in the Alfa Romeo Museum. Model by MINICHAMPS 1/43 |
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| 1937 8C 2900B Spyder: The 2900B used a twin-supercharged 2.9L straight-eight cylinder engine (180 HP/120 MPH), which sat behind the front axle for better weight distribution. Intended for racing, the 2900B The 2900B design made some concessions to comfort and reliability, but arrival in one of the most beautiful cars of its time must have been worth it! It was also one of the worlds fastest cars at the time, adding to its appeal. Model by Metal 43 1/43 |
1938 8C 2900B Le Mans Speciale: While leading the 1938 Le Mans race by over 100 miles, this car driven by Raymond Sommer and Clemente Biondetti was forced to retire due to a dropped valve, which had been preceded by a punctured tire. This streamlined coupe was unique among Le Mans race cars, because in 1938 most race cars were still open. The body had designed by Touring proved to have a very low drag coefficient, allowing the coupe to achieve greater speeds on the Mulsanne Straight and allow the drivers better protection from the unpredictable Le Mans weather. Owned by the Alfa Romeo museum, it is dispalyed today at many concours and historic racing events. Model by TSM 1/43 |
1938 8C 2900B Touring Spyder: The 2900B was Alfa Romeo's most prestigious grand touring car and was based on their successful motor sport engineering. Touring of Milan was responsible for almost the entire production of 2900B bodies and his flowing designs on the 2900B were his masterworks.Engine is a twin-supercharged, 180 hp, 2.9L. Model by ALTAYA/IXO 1/43 |
1939 6C 2500S: Introduced in 1938, the 2500 (2.5L six-cylinder) was the last 6C road car, with the last 6C being produced in 1952. It was replaced by the 1900. The "S" stands for Sport and this car is an early Pinninfarina Cabriolet fitted on a Sport chassis. Breaking with the tradition of delivering rolling chassis for coachbuilders to body, the Pinninfarina Sport Cabriolet was offered as a complete car by Alfa Romeo. Model by ALTAYA/IXO 1/43 |
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Pre-War Replicas
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| 1968 Spider 4R Zagato Quattroroute: It could be described as a factory kit car, or a modern reminiscence of a prewar Alfa jewel, the 6C 1750 from the 30's. Based on the Giulia floor plan and mechanicals, it sports a body built by Zagato in the old manner. Only 92 were produced from 1966 to 1968. Model by POLITOYS 1/43 |
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1968 Spider 4R Zagato Quattroroute: These are the two color variations this model came in. It was unique in its day as being the only diecast car with working rack and pinion steering, especially in 1/43 scale! Model by POLITOYS 1/43 |
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| 1950 158 Alfetta: Giuseppe 'Nino' Farina piloted this car to victory at the 1950 GP of Britain on his way to becoming the first Drivers World Champion in the new Formula One. The 158 Alfetta was powered by a super-charged, eight-cylinder-in-line 1.5-litre engine that pumped out around 370 bhp. These cars dominated F1 racing after the war and with Juan Manuel Fangio joining the Alfa team in 1950, they made a formidible pair few could match.. Model by BRUMM 1/43 |
1950 158 Alfetta: The Alfa Romeo 158 Alfetta was one of the most successful race cars built. Combined with its successor the 159, Alfa's took 47 wins of the 54 races entered! This is Nino Farina's Brtish GP winning 158 from 1950. Farina won three races in 1950 as did his teammate Fangio. However, Farina had more points with fewer retirements, taking the first World Drivers Championship. The 158 won all F1 races entered in 1950. Model by ALTAYA (PW) 1/43 |
1951 159M Alfetta: Juan Manuel Fangio won the 1951 World Drivers Championship, his first of five. Fangio won Championships driving for Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Mercedes and Maserati. Considering that when he came to Grand Prix racing at the age of 37 in 1948, one can only speculate how many other championship titles may have been his had war not interrupted racing for so long. Model by MINICHAMPS 1/43 |
1951 159M Alfetta: The great Fangio took first place at 1951 Spanish GP, the last race for the 159, beating Ascari in his Ferrari for the World Championship. The 159 was the successor to the 158 and continued Alfa's F1 domination. Having won the race and the championship with a thirteen-year old car stretched to its utter limits, Alfa Romeo rightfully decided to call it quits. Model by MEBETOYS 1/24 |
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| 1951 159M Alfetta: I built this model for a friends collection, replicating the 1951 Spanish GP winner at the hands of Juan Manuel Fangio. I was going for the "as raced" look and think that these photos show a patena of a Grand Prix car of the day that had seen a lot of racing action. Model by REVIVAL 1/20 |
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| 1949 6C 2500 Super Sport Pinin Farina Cabriolet: Alfa Romeo produced the 6C 2500 from 1938-1952 in several variations. The top of the line was the 6C 2500 Super Sport Pinin Farina Cabriolet, which at the time was one of the most expensive cars in the world. The last Alfa model made before WWII, it was superseded by the 1900 in 1950, which was a close of an era for Alfa. The aluminum bodied cabriolets made by Pinin Farina were powered by a 2443cc DOHC six-cylinder engine, with twin Weber carburetors which produced 110bhp and could propel the car along at over 100 mph. 25-30 Pinin Farina Cabriolets were built. A legendary continental touring car. Model by BBR 1/43 |
1950 6C 2500 Villa d'Este: Introduced in 1938, the 2500 (2443 cc) was the last 6C road car and was produced again after the war until 1952. The classic Villa d'Este version of the 6C 2500 introduced in 1949 was named after its triumph in the concours d'elegance of the same name and is a perfect example of how the lines of a truly successful car are timeless. Villa d'Este was Alfa's last hand built model, only 36 examples were made. Model by METRO 1/43 |
1951 1900 TI (Giro d'Italia, 1954): The 1900 was offered in two door or four door models, with a new 1884 cc, 90 bhp, 4 cylinder twin cam engine. It was spacious and simple, yet quick and sporty. The 1900TI with a more powerful 100 bhp engine, had bigger valves, compression ratio was higher and it had double carburetor and a top speed of 106 mph. The slogan Alfa used when selling it was "The family car that wins races", not-so-subtly alluding to the car's success in the Targa Florio and other competitions, such as the Giro d'Italia where Bruno Martignoni and Maria Favero drove to 5th overall and 1st in class.. Model by M4 1/43 |
1953 C52 Disco Volante: The aerodynamic Disco Volante, or "flying saucer" was a revolutionary styling exercise by Touring that they built both spyder and coupe versions built upon the 1900 mechanicals, but using a tubular space frame chassis. A car was entered at Le Mans for Juan Manuel Fangio and Froilan Gonzales to drive, but the Alfa entry never showed up, with no explanation ever given. Subsequently, none of the three Disco Volantes were ever raced Model by M4 1/43 |
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| Alfa Romeo Factory Team - Le Mans 1953: Alfa Romeo, having won the F1 World Championship in 1950 & 51, turned its attention to Sportscar racing. They had developed the 6C 3000 in 1950 as a 3.0L race car which was a continuation of the pre-war 6C 1750 & 6C 2500 SS. Using that car as a basis, In 1952, Alfa enlarged the engine capacity to 3.5L and had Colli create four coupe and two spyder bodied cars to contest long distance events such as the Mille Miglia and Le Mans. Juan Manuel Fangio who led most of the race and despite broken steering, placed second at the Mille Miglia in 1953 in one of the spyders. All four coupes were sent to Le Mans, where three competed in the race and one was a reserve car. Their purpose complete, after Le Mans Alfa Romeo withdrew from motorsports and most of the cars were sold. All of the coupes were rebodied and used for development and/or show car work. Model by GILA MODELLI & PROVENCE MOULAGE 1/43 |
Alfa Romeo Factory Team - Le Mans 1953: The 6C 3000 CM (Competizione Maggioratta) had a DOHC engine with an aluminum head. It could be tuned to produce 275 bhp, but ran at Le Mans at 270 bhp maximum power output. With six Weber carbs, it couldn't have been a fuel thrifty engine, but since speed was what was needed, its 154 mph top-speed out classed its contemporary competition from Jaguar and Ferrari. Power was channeled through a five-speed gear box and the car was hauled down at the end of the Mulsanne Straight by big drum brakes. With three fast cars, Alfa had a great shot at Le Mans victory. Despite being the fastest cars in the race, all three failed to finish. Model by GILA MODELLI & PROVENCE MOULAGE 1/43 |
1953 Alfa Romeo 6C/3000 CM (Le Mans 1953): Chassis #1361.00123 arrived at Le Mans in 1953, having been rebuilt after its retiremet due to an accident on the Mille Miglia. It was assigned to Alfa Corse team driver Consalvo Sanesi and Piero Carini, a noted Italian driver for Osca and Fiat, as well as privately entered Ferrari's. Sanesi had set the fastest race lap before his car succumbed to a broken gearbox in the 12th hour after 125 laps. The pair had been running as high as third before their race ended. After Le Mans, Alfa Romeo retained this car, rebodied it as a spyder ad today sits in the ALFA Romeo museum. Model by PROVENCE MOULAGE 1/43 |
1953 Alfa Romeo 6C/3000 CM (Le Mans 1953): Chassis 1361.00125 was sold to Jo Bonnier after Le Mans and rebodied as a coupe by Borano, only to later be converted to a spyder. Raced by Bonnier, it is thought the coupe was converted to a spyder for better cockpit cooling. At Le Mans in 1953, the Master, Juan Manuel Fangio was behind the wheel, along with Onofre Marimon, Fangio's countryman. He never got a turn behind the wheel during the race though as in the third hour after 22 laps, the engine burnt a piston and retired. No lover of Le Mans, it is uncertain if Fangio felt disappointment, or relief. The car has subsequently been rebodied back to a copy of its original Colli coupe body and is used extensively in premier vintage racing events. Model by PROVENCE MOULAGE 1/43 |
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| 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C/3000 CM (Le Mans 1953): Chassis 1361.00126 had a German connection during the race at Le Mans. Alfred Neubauer had "lent" his Mercedes Benz team drivers Karl Kling and Fritz Riess to Alfa for the race. Neubauer was a noted presence in the Alfa pits during the race. Taking everything in for a future Mercedes bid at Le Mans? While running 3rd and content to let the Jaguar/Ferrari duel ahead of them play out, the car's rear suspension and axle failed just after 3 a.m. and were the last of the Alfa Romeo's running. After Le Mans, this car was also rebodied as a spyder and gifted to Argentine dictator Juan Peron. Model by PROVENCE MOULAGE 1/43 |
1953 Alfa Romeo 6C/3000 CM (Le Mans 1953: Chassis 1361.00128 was likely the last of the 6C 3000 CM's built. At Le Mans, it was taken along as a reserve car and assigned to Italian drivers Antonio Stagnoli and Pietro Palmieri. While it didn't make the show as one of the seventy entries vying for sixty-two spots, it was a valuable source of spares if needed and to provide additional feedback to the other drivers during practice. After Le Mans, this car was retained by Alfa and rebodied by Pininfarina as a coupe. It is famously known as the Superflow for the 1954 Turnin Motor Show and then rebodied again as the Superflow II for Paris in 1956, which it remains today. Model by PROVENCE MOULAGE 1/43 |
Alfa Romeo Factory Team - Le Mans 1953: Model by GILA MODELLI & PROVENCE MOULAGE 1/43 |
Alfa Romeo Factory Team - Le Mans 1953: Model by GILA MODELLI & PROVENCE MOULAGE 1/43 |
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| 1952 Alfa Romeo 900 Biscara: The models from GILA Modelli are the work of Roberto Gilardoni, who from the late 1990's up until his untimely death in 2012 made exquisite 1/43 scale models and kits of Italian trucks and buses. Limited edition, high-end models of great detail, GILA models are much sought after and continue to command high prices. This is a model I have lusted after for a long time and was finally able to acquire one. With it came a set of the Alfa Romeo 6C 3000 CM cars from Le Mans in 1953. It is one of the "holy grails" for my collection. Model by GILA MODELLI & PROVENCE MOULAGE 1/43 |
Alfa Romeo Factory Team - Le Mans 1953: I am continuing to research GILA Modelli, trying to uncover more information about the company and its creator. This is #21 of 275 pieces, however, being produced shortly before Gillardoni's death, it's uncertain how many were made. It's believed Tron (IV Models too?) may have bought the molds and/or finished incomplete GILA models or kits and then sold them under their brand. The Tron produced models have a different base and are not numbered editions. Otherwise, they appear to be identical. Tron has also sold some other GILA produced models under their brand (i.e. Ferrari's Alfa Romeo 800 transporter). This transporter no longer shows in their online catalog. Model by GILA MODELLI & PROVENCE MOULAGE 1/43 |
Alfa Romeo Factory Team - Le Mans 1953: This was advertised as a "set" from GILA, but I don't think the cars were built by GILA. While great quality builds of Provence Moulage models, they don't appear to be of the same level of quality. Definitely older kits and builds, they needed (and still do) some further TLC/restoration which they will get in time. With Spark set to release these cars soon (finally) it may be tempting to replace them, but feel they belong with the transporter. I've made the "spares" loads from pieces that came with the transporter, as well as from my own spares box. At some point I will probably redo the tarping, but for now…. Model by GILA MODELLI & PROVENCE MOULAGE 1/43 |
1952 Alfa Romeo 900 Biscara: The Alfa Romeo 900 Biscara is a heavy duty truck produced by Alfa from 1947 to 1954. Powered by a 9.5L six-cylinder diesel engine producing 128 hp. It is almost identical to the pre-war 800 it replaced, but with a larger engine for increased payload capacity. It was a popular heavy truck with long distance carriers, the military and even as the basis for bus bodies. The transporter used by Alfa Romeo was bodied by Bartoletti, noted for producing the Ferrari and Maserati transporters of the same era. Loading of the truck was accomplished by using ramps to the top deck. It could easily carry four race cars to Le Mans, as well as the teams spares, wheels, air cylinders, etc., although all were exposed to the elements, with no workshop for mechanics to use out of the weather. Model by GILA MODELLI 1/43 |
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| 1954 Alfa Romeo-Abarth 2000 Ghia Coupe: This beautiful coupe is the result of a collaboration between an emerging designer, an established design house, specialist tuner and a classic Italian automaker. In 1954, Ghia stylist Gian Palo Boano penned the lines for two berlinettas based on Alfa Romeo 1900 Super Sprint chassis and drive trains. This coupe which was assembled by Abarth, also received mechanical tuning by the Turin based firm. Abarth increased the displacement of the DOHC four-cylinder engine to 2.0L, obtaining 133hp and a top speed of 125 mph for the three door coupe. The Abarth Coupe was one of six cars displayed on the Ghia stand at the 1954 Turin Auto Show and later again in Paris. Model by KESS 1/43 |
1954 Alfa Romeo-Abarth 2000 Ghia Coupe: The Abarth 2000 Coupe was one of six cars displayed on the Ghia stand at the 1954 Turin Auto Show and later again in Paris. The car is distinctive in its two-tone paint scheme, something that sets it apart from the very similar Alfa Romeo 1900 CSS also penned by Boano. Shortly after this car was completed, Boano joined his father's carrozzeria, where the pair would collaborate on the design of the Ferrari 250 GT. |
1954 B.A.T. 7: Franco Scaglione at Bertone designed three Berlinetta Aerodinamica Tecnica (BAT) concept cars for Alfa Romeo to test low aerodynamic drag theories. Built over three years, they were displayed at the Turin Auto Show in 1953, 1954 and 1955 and all had jet age styling influences. The BAT 7 was the second of the three cars, built in 1954, it was based on an Alfa Romeo 1900 chassis with a 2.0L four-cyl. engine of 90 hp and capable of 125 mph. The car was raced once by Ray McLaughlin in a SCCA National race at Glendale in 1955. He finished 9th overall and 5th in class. McLaughlin had cut part of the rear wings off for greater visibility. Model by BIZARRE 1/43 |
1955 B.A.T. 9: BAT 9 is the final one of the three BAT concept cars built as a collaboration between Alfa Romeo and Bertone. Like its predecessors, it was first presented at the Turin Auto Show in 1955. The Berlinetta Aerodinamica Tecnica (BAT) cars were built on Alfa Romeo's 1900 Sprint chassis and powered by its 2.0L four-cylinder engine; which produced 155hp and its aerodynamic shape gave it a top speed of 125 mph. Unlike the first two BAT cars, the BAT 9 did not have fins as large as its sister cars, along with a front end which hints strongly at its Alfa heritage. Beautiful cars from the early age of jets, rockets and outer space! Model by BIZARRE 1/43 |
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| 1954 1900 TI (1954 Carrera Panamericana): Driven by Sergio Mantovani and Bruno Chiappa, this 1900 placed 18th overall on the 1954 Carrera Panamericana road race. Alfa Romeo entered this car as a works entry, and closely supported a brace of 1900's in the race, competing for the European Touringt Class of 1900 cc, in which this car placed 2nd to another Alfa. Model by BRUMM 1/43 |
1954 1900 SS Zagato (1955 Mille Miglia): Giovanni Rota and Luigi Martelli drove this car in the 1955 Mille Miglia, finishing 82nd overall, 23rd in class.. A sister car finished 7th in class, beaten by both Mercedes 300 SL and Aston Martin DB2's. Probably the most sought after versions of the 1900 are the Zagato bodied Super Sprints. These were raced with great success against the two litre Ferraris and Lancias of the day.Rota drove the car on the Mille Miglia again in 1956 (44th) and 1957 (DNF.) Model by METRO 1/43 |
1956 Giulietta Spider Veloce (1956 Mille Miglia): The Alfa Romeo Giulietta was manufactured by Alfa Romeo from 1954 to 1965. The first Giulietta model was a coupé, the Giulietta Sprint, introduced in late 1954. This was followed by a sedan in spring 1955 and in mid 1955, the open two-seat Giulietta Spyder, featuring convertible bodywork by Pininfarina. Consalvo Sanesi drove this car in the 1956 Mille Miglia, but failed to finish. Model by METRO 1/43 |
1957 Giulietta Sprint Speciale (Targa Florio, 1960): The first Giulietta model was the Giulietta Sprint, introduced in late 1954. The Giulietta used an Alfa Romeo Twin Cam engine of 1290 cc straight-4, with a light alloy cylinder block and an alloy cylinder head with twin overhead camshafts. The engine produced a power output of 80 bhp. Vincenzo Riolo and Alessandro Federico drove this car to 13th overall and 1st in clsas on the Targa Florio in 1960. Model by SOLIDO 1/43 |
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| 1957 Giulietta Berlina TI: The Giulietta used a dual overhead cam, four cylinder engine of 1290cc capacity. On the TI this engine was tuned so that the car could reach nearly 100mph. Lucky was the salesman that had this for his company car, selling Abarth exhaust systems to the specialist garages in Italy. Nice company car! Model by RIO 1/43 |
1957 1900 Berlina TI: Alfa Romeo built the 1900 in two (Sprint) and four door (Berlina) variants from 1950-1959. Powered by a 1.9L twin cam four-cylinder engine, the TI version of the 1900 had twin carburetors, larger valves and a higher compression ratio, producing 100 bhp. Alfa advertised these cars as "The Family Car That Wins Races", based on the success of these cars on the Targa Florio and international rally competition. This car placed first on the Geneva Rally in 1957, part of the European Rally Championship and was driven by Italians Leto Massimo and Lero Dore. The pair had also placed 6th on the Acropolis Rally that year. Model by M4 1/43 |
1957 Giulietta Sprint Speciale: The Sprint Speciale (SS) was offered as a more luxurious Giulietta that was made with light weight construction and competition in mind. Powered by a 1750cc DOHC 4-cyl. engine producing 125 bhp, the SS was capable of a top speed of 120 mph. In 1957, this car was driven to first in its class on the Targa Florio driven by Riolo and Frederico. Model by M4 1/43 |
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1962 Giulietta T.I. (Aspern 1962): Jochen Rindt started racing in 1961 using his grandmother's Simca sedan. The racing bug having firmly bitten, for 1962 he bought this semi works prepared (by Doc Conrero) Giulietta. In his firs race with the car at Aspern/Wien in his native Austria, he won the race against a grid of more powerful Jaguar Mk2's. He caught the attention of a local dealer who agreed to provide service and race prep on his car. This eventually led to Rindt running a faster Alfa Romeo GT 1300 (GTV) during the season. Between the two cars he won eight races that season. The following season he began his open wheel career in Formula Junior and eight years later would be F1 World Champion, albeit posthumously. The Giulietta T.I. introduced in 1957, was part of the series of Giulietta sedans and coupes Alfa Romeo built from 1954-1965. Redesigned in 1961, the T.I. sedan was powered by a 1.3L DOHC four-cylinder engine with an aluminum block. The engine in standard trim produced 78bhp and close to 100bhp race tuned and a top speed of 110 mph. Popular, just over 93,000 of these deft handling sedans were produced. Model by RIO 1/43 |
1962 2600 Sprint (Bologna-della Raticosa, 1962): In 1962 Alfa Romeo introduced a new six cylinder coupe based on the new 2600 Saloon and Spider, the 2600 Sprint. Powering the new coupe was Alfa Romeo's new alloy 2584cc, twin overhead cam, six cylinder unit. The 2.6 litre engine came with triple carburetors and produced over 145bhp and could do up to 130 mph. This car was driven by Moreno Balidi to a class win at the famous Bologna-della Raticosa hill climb. Not too bad for a big heavy car that was never designed for competition. Model by M4 1/43 |
1963 Giulietta SZ (Le Mans 1963): The Sprint Zagato (SZ) was the racing version of the Giulietta. The cars were specially built and prepared by Zagato, styled on a car Zagato built in 1956. Using the Giulietta convertible chassis as a basis, it used the 1.3L 4-cylinder engine from the Sprint Veloce (100 bhp), the aluminium bodied SZ was good for 120 mph. This car is a 'Coda Tronca', or long tail and was one of the last 30 of the 200 SZ's built. It ran at Le Mans in 1963 with Giampiero Biscaldi and Sergio Pedretti driving for Scuderia St. Ambroeus. It was DQ for taking on oil too soon. Model by M4 1/43 |
1963 Giulietta SZ (Le Mans 1963): One of three Sprint Zagato's that contested Le Mans in 1963, this car was entered by Scuderia Fillipinetti, with Swiss drivers Karl Foitek and Armand Schafer driving for the Switzerland based Scuderia. They retired in the 2nd hour after 7 laps due to broken valve gear. The other two SZ cars at Le Mans that year were entered by Scuderia St. Ambroeus and neither car completed the race, a bad year at Le Mans for Alfa. Introduced in 1960, these space frame chassis cars based on the short Giulietta Spider chassis, were made by Zagato under an agreement with Alfa Romeo. They had the mechanicals from the Sprint Veloce which allowed the 100 bhp cars to reach 120 mph. This car is one of the last 30 cars built with the longer Coda Tronca (long tail) alloy bodywork. They were replaced in 1964 with the newer TZ. Model by SPARK 1/43 |
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1964 Giulia TZ: Tubolare Zagato (TZ) with a radical tubular space frame chassis and lightweight Zagato body, was a purpose built race car designed to replace the SZ. Jean Rolland driving with Gabriel Augias, took first place overall on the 1964 Coupe des Alpes (Alpine) Rally in this car. Rolland drove this car extensively to many rally victories between 1964-1966. Model by ALTAYA/IXO 1/43 |
1964 Giulia TZ: This entry at Le Mans in 1964 by Scuderia St. Ambroeus finished 13th overall and 1st in the under 1600 cc class. It was driven by Roberto Bussinello and Bruno Deserti, who broke a class distance record set by Porsche in 1958. The Scuderia based in Italy fielded three entries at Le Mans in 1964 for the factory and the then new Autodelta competition arm of Alfa. The sister car to this entry finished 15th overall and 2nd in class. Model by BEST 1/43 |
1964 Giulia TZ: Lucien Bianchi and Jean Rolland finished in 7th place, 1st in Class in the 1965 Targa Florio. The TZ was powered by 1.6L twin cam engine and other mechanical components shared with the Alfa Romeo Giulia. A purpose built sports racing car, with a tubular space frame chassis, light all-aluminum bodywork, disc brakes and independent suspension. The result was a lightweight coupé with a top speed of 134 mph. Model by BEST 1/43 |
1964 Giulia TZ: Fernand Masoreo and Jean Rolland, private entry of Scuderia St. Ambroeus did not finish the 1964 Le Mans due to an accident. The TZ was actively raced by many privateers, as well as Autodelta, Alfa's racing arm. The twin plug head from the TZ would also be used in the GTA. Scuderia St. Ambroeus was a regular Alfa entrant at endurance races such as Le Mans and the Targa Florio. Model by BEST 1/43 |
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| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super Colli Giardiniera: Between eleven and sixteen Alfa Giulia Super sedans were converted to wagons by Carrozzeria Colli of Milan at the request of Alfa Romeo. Some such as this vehicle were used as race and rally support vehicles by Alfa Romeo in the period when new, as well as parts wagons for Alfa distributors in Europe. With a 1.6L four-cylinder twin cam engine using two Weber carbs and producing 97 hp, one can see this car chasing GTV's at rally events across the Alps, or in the pits at Monza or Spa providing service back-up for racing teams. Model by PROGETTO K 1/43 |
1966 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider: Based on the Giulia 105 series chassis, the Duetto Spider was launched in the 36th Geneva Motor Show in 1966. With a body designed by Pininfarina, it was powered by a 1570 cc variant of the Alfa Romeo twin cam four cylinder engine, and produced 109 hp. With a beautiful body, respectable performance and thoroughbred handling. the Duetto is all that's right with fine Italian sports cars. Model by EDISON 1/43 |
1967 1750 Berlina: The Berlina sedan was introduced in 1967, together with the 1750 GTV coupe and 2000 Spider. The 1750 was meant to be the top of the sedan range, the sedan's body shape, designed by Bertone, resembled the Giulia it replaced, but with some of that vehicle's distinctive creases smoothed out, and with significant changes to the trim details. Powered by a 1.8L engine, which produced 116 hp, for USA markets the 1750 was equipped with SPICA fuel injection, instead of twin side-draught carburetors. Model by STARLINE 1/43 |
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| 1965 Alfa Romeo 1600 GTA: One of the early GTA's, this one was raced to a win at the Coppa Carri Race at Monza in the hands Carlo Benelli in 1967. One of the many cup races which Alfa featured predominantly in over the mid-60's raced by both Autodelta and privateers. This is one of my favorite livery combinations on a GTA and believe it is an Autodelta entered car. Model by M4 1/43 |
1965 Giulia Sprint GTA: Produced from 1965 to 1971, the GTA was made primarily for Group 2 racing. Autodelta, the racing division of Alfa, developed a car for competition that closely resembled to the road going model. These cars were named GTA instead of GT, the 'A' standing for "Alleggerita", Italian for lightweight. Model by TAMIYA 1/10 |
1966 Giulia Sprint GTA: Autodelta supplied private teams such as Monzeglio EC Squadra Corse with cars to compete in events across Europe and in the USA. This car was driven by Cesare Poretti and Gianpaolo Benedini to 3rd place in class (22nd OA) in the 1970 Targa Florio. An early Autodelta campaigned GTA, the GTA had aluminum body panels rather than steel. Model by PROGETTO K 1/43 |
1966 Giulia Sprint GTA (Nurburgring 6-Hour, 1967): An early Autodelta campaigned GTA. Produced from 1965 to 1971, the GTA was made primarily for Group 2 racing. Autodelta, the racing division of Alfa, developed a car for competition that closely resembled to the road going model. The GTA automobiles were manufactured in either street (Stradale) or pure race (Corsa) trim. Andrea de Adamich drove this car to 4th place in the 1967 Nurburgring 6-Hour. Model by PROGETTO K 1/43 |
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| 1965 Giulia GTC: With a total production run of 1,000 units between 1965, when it was launched at the Geneva Salon, and 1966, the Giulia GTC Alfa was an exclusive 2+2 convertible derivative of the Bertone Giulia Sprint GT coupe. Model by PROGETTO K 1/43 |
1965 Giulia GTC: Top down fun! Perfect in red. The convertible conversion was carried out by Carrozzeria Touring and the GTC was one of the last cars to be built by Touring. Model by SCHUCO 1/43 |
1965 Guilia Sprint GTA 1600: Autodelta prepared for Jolly Club a GTA for the 1965 season, the first racing season for the then new GTA. This car was entered in the Jolly Hotels Rallye in Italy and finished 3rd overall, 1st in class with Roberto Bussinello & Riccardo di Bona. Model by M4 1/43 |
1966 Giulia Sprint GTA: Another privateer entry of a Corsa model in the livery of Squadra Angelini raced at Vallelunga in 1967 by Ignazio Giunti who went on to drive for Ferrari in 1970, winning at Sebring. Model by PROGETTO K 1/43 |
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| 1966 Giulia Sprint GTA: Stradale version of the GTA. Model by ROAD SIGNATURE 1/18 |
1967 Giulia Sprint GTA: An Autodelta entry driven by Ignazio Giunti at Monza in 1967. Model by PROGETTO K 1/43 |
1967 Giulia Sprint GTA: Horst Kwech ran this GTA in the Trans-AM series under his Ausca Racing Team banner. He had four class wins that season as Alfa battled n the 2.0 under division to repeat as Champions, but lost the Manufacturers Championship to Porsche. Model by PROGETTO K 1/43 |
1968 Giulia Sprint GTV Junior: Entered in the Spa 24 Hours, reliability over speed was needed to finish the grueling race on public roads through the Ardennes countryside of Belgium. Clemens Schickentanz and Hans-Dieter Dutzi drove to a 12th place finish overall and 1st place in the Group 5 1.3L class at Spa in 1968. The GTV Junior had a 1.3L displacement. Model by PROGETTO K 1/43 |
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| 1968 Giulia Sprint GTA SA: Only ten examples of the supercharged SA were built. Using the 1.6L four-cylinder twinspark engine with two superchargers, it could produce up to 250 hp. Built for Group 5 racing in Europe, it was raced at the Daytona 24 Hours in 1968 by Autodelta as Daytona was the first round of the World Championship of makes. Leo Cella, Teodoro Zeccoli and Giampiero Biscaldi drove to a 20th place finish overall and sixth in class. Model by PROGETTO K 1/43 |
1970 2000 GTAm: Produced in 1970-71, the 200 GTAm delivered up to 237 hp in the 2000 cc version Unlike the GTA, the GTAm derived from the GTV 1750, the GTAm was created in 1968 with the base being a GTV 1750 with SPICA fuel injection. The 1750 (actually 1779 cc) was bored to 1985 cc to meet the 2000 cc limitation of its class to the maximum. the "m" stands for "maggiorata" or enlarged. The GTAm was raced successfully in the early TransAm series in the under 2 liter class. Model by PROGETTO K 1/43 |
1970 Giulia Sprint GTV: GTV's also were successful in the rally world. Entered by SOFAR for the 1973 Monte Carlo Rally, it was driven by famed Le Mans racer Gerard Larrouse and co-driven by Delferier Christian. They finished in 19th place overall and 1st in their Group. The car was previously raced on the 1972 Tour de France Auto, but failed to finish.. Model by PROGETTO K 1/43 |
1970 Giulia Sprint GTA: This Autodelta 2000 GTV was sponsored by the Martini Racing Team and is one of the many Alfa's the team has campaigned over the years. Unfortunately, Roger Dubos lost his life drivng this car at the Spa 24 hrs round of the ETCC in 1973. In the 7th hour he was unable to avoid a wrecked BMW. The Autodelta team withdrew the remaining cars from the race out of mourning and respect. Model by PROGETTO K 1/43 |
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| 1968 1300 GTAJ: The smaller displacement 1300cc "Junior" engine that was based on the 1600, but with a short stroke crankshaft powered the 450 GTA Juniors were produced. The Stradale version such as this one, did not have many of the same lightweight features of the cars destined exclusively for the race track. Model by PROGETTO K 1/43 |
1970 1750 GTAm: Toine Hezemans won the first of two consecutive Monza 4 hour races in 1970 in this car. Both the 1750 and 2000 GTAm's won hundreds of races before competition grew stronger in 1971. But the Giulia sometimes kept up with much bigger engined cars such as the 3 litre BMW CSL. Wish I would have bought one when I could have! Model by M4 1/43 |
1970 2000 GTAm: While in America the Alfa GTAm cars were fighting it out in the Trans Am series with Datsun and Porsche; in Europe they also contested with BMW in sedan racing. Alfa took the top two spots at the Zandvoort Trophy race in 1970, with this car of Rob Slotemaker of Racing Team Transavia Holland placing 5th behind two BMW 2000 TI's. Model by M4 1/43 |
1971 2000 GTAm: The 2000 GTAm was powered by a 2.0L DOHC engine producing 237 hp. Toine Hezemans and Carlo Facetti finished 3rd overall and 1st in class at the 24 heures de Francorchamps at Spa in 1971 in this car. Its sister car in the Autodelta team finished in 5th place. Alfa Romeo won the ETTC Championship. Model by M4 1/43 |
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| 1971 2000 GTAm: Autodelta prepared and driven by Toine Hezemans in the 1971 Monza 4-hour to a 1st Place finish. Hezemans was the European Touring Car Championship (ETCC) champion in 1970, Alfa the Champions in 1971 & 1972. Model by FLY 1/32 |
1971 2000 GTAm: Toine Hezemans was successful at the 1971 Zandvoort ETCC race with a 1st in class and 4th OA. Chassis #1530952 was a very successful car with wins in the 24 hour Francorchamps, 4-hour Jarama, 4-hour Monza and was raced through 1973. Model by PROGETTO K 1/43 |
1972 1300 GTA Junior: This car was raced at the Jarama 4-hour, a round of the European 2-Litre Sports Car Championship for Makes in 1972. This car was driven to 7th place (3rd in class) by Colzani "Pooky"Venturi. Model by FLY 1/32 |
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| 1966 Giulia TZ2: The TZ2 was an updated version of the original Giulia TZ using fiberglass panels on the Zagato body, which gave it lower drag and weight. Powered by a twin-plug 1.6L DOHC four-cylinder engine developed by Autodelta, it produced around 170 bhp and the TZ2 had a top speed of just over 150 mph. Only 12 TZ2's had been built by the end of 1965, when further development was stopped in favor of the Giulia GTA racing program. This didn't detour Autodelta from entering three cars in Group 4 S2 class at Sebring in 1966 for cars up to 2.0L. This car driven by Lucien Bianchi and Bernard Costen failed to finish, retiring after 61 laps. Its sister team car finished 14th and 1st in class. When Alfa re-entered sports prototype racing, they used the TZ2 as the basis, with the T33 being originally powered by a TZ2 engine. Model by BEST 1/43 |
1966 Giulia TZ2 (Sebring 1966): Autodelta campaigned this car during the 1966 season, beginning at Sebring where it finished 14th and 1st in class. It was raced at Targa Florio, Monza Spa and finally at the Nurburgring 1000 Km where it placed 13th and 1st in class with Lucien Bianchi and Herbert Schultze driving. The 1.6L four-cyl. engine of the TZ2 produced 170 bhp, good for 152 mph. Model by Alfa Romeo Collection 1/43 |
1967 Giulia TZ2 : The duo of Serge Trosch and Teddy Pilette drove the Racing Team VDS TZ2 at the Nürburgring 1000 KMS in late May 1967. The race was a sweeping victory for Porsche, running away with the first four places with the 910. Unlike some other rounds of the International Championship of Makes that year, the prototypes for this race were divided into four classes, with the VDS running in the 1.6L class. They qualified 19th and finished 15th overall and 1st in class (only class finisher). The team was slowed by overheating issues, otherwise they would have easily finished in the top ten. The race was one of attrition, with the Mirage. Chaparral Lola and Ford GT's exited the seven hour race over the 14.2 mile course. Of the 69 cars entered, 32 finished. Earlier in the month, the VDS duo finished 9th at the Spa 1000 KMS, third in the prototype class. The Nürburgring race appears to have been the last for this TZ2 in VDS colors after having run in three 1000 KMS races in 1967. The team moved on to the Alfa Romeo T33/2 in 1968. Model by BEST 1/43 |
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| 1967 T33.2 Stradale Freiburg Hillclimb, 1967: The Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 (T33) was a sports racing prototype raced by the Alfa Romeo factory-backed team between 1967 and 1977. The different T33 variants took part in the Sport Cars World Championship, Interserie and Can-Am series. The 2000 cc (122ci) Tipo 33 mid-engined prototype debuted on 12 March 1967. This car wasa driven by Anton Fischaber,one of Europe's best hillclimbers at the 123 corner Freiburg-Schauinsland in 1967. Model by M4 1/43 |
1967 T33 (Targa Florio 1967): With a completely new 2.0L V8 designed by Autodelta and mated to a Colotti 6-speed gearbox, the 33 made its debut in 1967. The first four 33's are easily distinguishable from later models because of the airbox style intake, which also gave it is 'Pericopica' nick-name. In the T33's first major race, this car was raced at the Targa Florio by Andrea de Adamich and Jean Rolland. While leading the race, they retired due to suspension problems. Model by M4 1/43 |
1967 T33 Fléron (Sebring 1967): Shortly after the winning debut of the T33 at the Fléron hill climb in Belgium with Teodoro Zeccoli at the wheel, he teamed up with Andrea de Adamich at Sebring. The car retired with suspension problems. The original T33 proved unreliable and uncompetitive in the 1967 World Sportscar Championship. Model by M4 1/43 |
1968 T33/2 Daytona (Daytona 1968): Mario Andretti and Lucien Bianchi drove to 6th place finish at 1968 Daytona in Chassis #75033-15. These are beautiful race cars powered by 1995 cc V8's producing 270 bhp, named Daytona for their success there. They set the stage for the world beating T33 cars yet to come. Model by BEST 1/43 |
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| 1968 T33/2 Spyder (Targa Florio 1969): Autodelta entered three T33/2 cars for the 1969 Targa Florio, two cars in the S5.0 class with 2.0L V8 engines and this 2.5L car which was entered into P3.0, against the might of the factory Porsches. Backing up the lone factory Alfa in the prototype class was a privately entered 2.0L car in P2.0. Alfa had elected not to run the newer T33/3 cars, the Targa being better suited for the older cars. In practice, one of the S5.0 crashed and could not make the start. This car piloted by Nino Vaccarella and Andrea de Adamich was sixth fastest qualifier. Model by BEST 1/43 |
1968 T33/2 Spyder (Targa Florio 1969): Waived off the start first, Vaccarella had conceded the lead to Elford's Porsche by half distance of the first lap. A hot contest for position ensued, with Giunti in the other Autodelta car was taken out of the race while in second, by Elford coming out of the pits a few laps later. This car the remaining Autodelta entry, had its engine which had been sounding progressively worse, expire on the 7th of the 10 laps of the 45-mile course while in second place. Vaccarella and de Adamich would end up being classified 39th. Model by BEST 1/43 |
1968 T33/2 Spyder (Targa Florio 1969): Porsche made an all-out effort for the 1969 Targa Florio, entering six 908's. Dr. Ferry Porsche making his first visit to the Targa was given the honor of waiving off the first car, a Porsche 907. However, due to a mix-up (intentional or not) the Vaccarella T33/2 was waived off first. It was Porsche's day however, taking the first four places after the T33/2 retired. The private T33/2 entry finished 5th overall and first in class, preserving some pride for the shield and serpent. Model by BEST 1/43 |
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| 1968 T33B/2 LM Coda Lunga (Le Mans 1968): Coda Lunga means "long tail" and like other makes, Alfa discovered that a longer tail was beneficial at high speed circuits such as Le Mans. Ignazio Giunti and Giovanni 'Nanni' Galli drove to 4th place overall and 1st in the 2.0L prototype class at Le Mans in 1968. This is one of the four Autodelta entries at Le Mans in 1968. Model by METRO 1/43 |
1968 T33B/2 LM Coda Lunga (Le Mans 1968): Serge Trosch and Freiherr Karl von Wendt drove this entry for VDS racing at Le Mans in 1968, one of two cars entered by VDS as back-up to the factory Autodelta cars. They retired after two hours due to engine failure. In competition trim the quad-cam 2.0L V8 was good for at least 270 bhp and 186 mph. Model by M4 1/43 |
1968 T33B/2 LM Coda Lunga (Le Mans 1968): Nino Vaccarella and Giancarlo Baghetti drove one of four Autodelta factory entry at Le Mans in 1968. They were eliminated in the 12th hour due to fuel pump failure after having run as high as seventh place overall. Autodelta, the motorsports arm on Alfa Romeo, originally was designed to used a 2.5L fuel-injected, aluminum V8 capable of producing 260bhp in the T33B. Carlo Chitti saw an opportunity in the 2.0L class, so for Le Mans, the engine size was reduced to 2.0L, but the power increased to 270 bhp. Model by BEST 1/43 |
1968 T33B/2 LM Coda Lunga (Le Mans 1968): Autodelta, under the leadership of Carlo Chitti, began a program to build 2.0L Group 6 prototypes in 1967. This culminated in Autodelta entering four T33B/2's at Le Mans in 1968. These cars had titanium frames and had been significantly lightened and improved. While a 2.5L V8 was available, Chitti saw an opportunity to run at Le Mans with the 2.0L V8. Driven by Carlo Facetti and Spartaco Dini, this car, delayed early by wet electrics finished 5th overall and second in class behind its sister car. Model by SPARK 1/43 |
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| 1968 T33B/2 LM Coda Lunga (Le Mans 1968): Mario Casoni and Giampiero Biscaldi finished Le Mans in 1968 in sixth position and third in class behind the two other team cars entered by Autodelta which finished in fourth and fifth positions. This 4-5-6 overall finish and 1-2-3 in class was the best Alfa Romeo and Autodelta would do in the modern era at Le Mans. Model by TOP MODEL 1/43 |
1968 T33B/2 LM Coda Lunga (Le Mans 1968): Count Rudi van der Straten's Racing Team VDS entered two T33B's at Le Mans in 1968. Both cars were prepared by Autodelta and shared the new uprated engines, six speed gearbox and titanium chassis as the works car. Like the other VDS entry, this one driven by Teddy Pilette and Rob Slotemaker suffered engine failure, ending their race in the 9th hour. Model by BEST 1/43 |
1969 T33B/2 LM (Le Mans 1969): It was not a good year at Le Mans for Alfa Romeo in 1969. Autodelta withdrew their race entries after Lucien Bianchi who had won Le Mans in 1968 was killed in practice. That left the two Alfa's T33B/2's run by the Belgian V.D.S. Racing Team to carry the flag. Neither car received the 3.0L V8 Alfa had promised to deliver; and instead one had the 2.5L V8 with longtail body work, and this car iwith a standard body had the 2.0L V8. This car driven by Gustave Gosselin and Claude Burgoigne led the 2.0L class until lap 76, when Gosselin missed the Ford Chicane and put the car out of the race just before midnight. Model by SPARK 1/43 |
1969 T33B/2 LM Coda Lunga (Le Mans 1969): With no factory team presence at Le Mans in 1969, Racing Team VDS ran their two T33/B2's from the prior year, with factory support by Autodelta. Seasoned Alfa driver Teddy Pilette was joined by Rob Slotemaker in this car, which they qualified 23rd, four places ahead of their teammates. They gained ten places in the first hour and were doing well until lap 37 in the 5th hour, when the right rear tire delaminated on the Mulsanne Straight, rupturing an oil line and subsequently blowing the engine. Its sister car would go out of the race due to an accident before midnight. It was the swan song for the T33/2 at Le Mans. The T33/3 was launched in 1969 with its advancements in chassis design and larger engine. Alfa and Autodelta would be back at Le Mans in 1970, to make an all out assault for overall victory. Model by SPARK 1/43 |
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| 1970 T33/3 Coda Lunga (Le Mans 1970): After an absence in 1969, the Autodelta team was back at Le Mans in 1970. This car driven by Nanni Galli and Rolf Stommelen was disqualified after receiving an illegal push start. Le Mans in 1970 was dominated by Porsche and the 917 in the 5.0L class. Alfa's fortunes would improve for 1971. Model by M4 1/43 |
1970 T33/3 Coda Lunga (Le Mans 1970): The T33/3 made its debut at the 1969 12 Hours of Sebring. The V8 engine was enlarged from the T33/2 to 3.0L, producing 400 hp, which put the 33/3 in the same class as the Porsche 908 and the Ferrari 312P. Teodoro Zeccoli and Carlo Facetti drove this car in the 1970 Le Mans but DNF'd due to an accident. Model by TSM 1/43 |
1970 T33/3 Coda Lunga (Le Mans 1970): Andrea de Adamich and Piers Courage drove this car at Le Mans in 1970. Part of the Autodelta entry of four 3.0L cars, this entry was eliminated in the 20th hour due to piston failure. It was not a great Le Mans for Alfa with all four cars retiring (only 7 cars finished the race in 1970). Model by M4 1/43 |
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| 1970 T33/3 Coda Lunga (Le Mans 1970): The fourth Autodelta team car at Le Mans in 1970, unfortunately for drivers Toine Hezemans and Maston Gregory, they would be the first car out of the race in the second hour due to a holed piston. Four DNF's, a disappointing end to Alfa's 1970 effort. Model by M4 1/43 |
1971 T33/3 (Targa Florio 1971): Andrea de Adamich and Gijs van Lennep took 2nd place in the 1971 Targa Florio behind another Autodelta team car. This is the short tailed version of the 33/3, used when aerodynamics for the long straights at Le Mans were not needed. Model by M4 1/43 |
1971 T33/3 (Can Am 1972): Scooter Patrick drove this Otto Zipper sponsored car in the 1972 Can Am at Leguna Seca for 7th place. In T33/3 was up against stiff competition in the Porsche 917 which would soon dominate everything and the 33/3's star was declining. Model by SLOT.IT 1/32 |
1971 T33/3 (Sebring 1971): Autodelta entered three cars for the 12 Hours of Sebring, the second round of the International Championship of Makes in 1971. Porsche was there in force with both the Gulf and Martini teams fielding 917's and Ferrari was there with their new 312P. The fastest car in practice was Roger Penske's Ferrari 512M driven by Donohue/Hobbs, which was the car favored to win and led the opening laps. Disaster struck early for Gulf and Penske as their two cars tangled and both lost considerable time in the pits. Taking over the lead was Elford's Martini 917, which tangled with a Lola and gave the Andretti/Ickx 312P the lead until the gearbox broke in the 5th hour. That gave this Alfa driven by Nanni Gali and Rolf Stommelen the lead, followed closely in second by its sister car. In the 6th hour however, Elford had caught up in the 917 and claimed the lead for good. Starting fifth, this car hung onto 2nd place and the sister car of deAdamich and Pescarolo finished 3rd. Model by TSM MODEL 1/43 |
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| 1971 T33/3 (Sebring 1971): Amidst rising competition, 1971 was still a great year for Alfa. DeAdamich and Pescarolo drove this car to 3rd place at the 1971 Sebring 12 hour. Its Autodelta sister car finished 2nd. Model by SLOT.IT 1/32 |
1971 T33/3 (Buenos Aires 1000 Km 1972): This car was a private entry by Giovanni Alberti in the 1972 Buenos Aires 1000 Km, where teamed with Carlo Facetti they finished third. Alberti sponsored Alfa entries on a periodic basis. Model by M4 1/43 |
1971 T33/3 (TARGA FLORIO WINNER - 1971): The Targa Florio round of the World Sportscar Championship has always perhaps been the most important to Alfa Romeo and after having come so close the year before, were out for the win in 1971 with four T33/2s entered. They were without Ferrari competition this year but did face stiff competition from Porsche with the 908/03. Toine Hezemans and local favorite Nino Vaccarela teamed up in this Autodelta entry, setting fastest qualifying lap on the 44.7 mi course at 34 m 14.2 s. An early race dual between Alfa an Porsche ended when the Martini 908/03 crashed out, giving this car the win, its sister car finishing 2nd. Model by TSM 1/43 |
1972 T33/3 (TARGA FLORIO - 1972): Nanni Galli and Helmut Marko finished 2nd overall at the 1972 Targa Florio behind the Ferrari 312PB in the Autodelta entry. Its sister car finished 3rd. Model by EDISON 1/43 |
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| 1972 33TT3 (Le Mans 1972): In 1972, with a talented slate of drivers, Autodelta fielded three cars at Le Mans. This car driven by Vic Elford and Helmut Marko lasted until the 20th hour when it lost its clutch, a disappointing end. Model by M4 1/43 |
1972 33TT3 (Le Mans 1972): Andrea de Adamich and Nino Vaccarella finished 4th behind two Matra Simcas and a Porsche 908 at Le Mans in 1972. The next five places were taken by Ferrari Daytonas. The GT cars were catching up to the 3.0L prototypes at Le Mans in terms of power and speed. Model by M4 1/43 |
1972 33TT3 (Le Mans 1972): At Le Mans in 1972, Rolf Stommelen and Nanni Galli retired after 19 hours due to gearbox issues. The 'TT' meant Tellaio Tubulare - meaning tubular chassis for the vehicles space frame type chassis. Model by M4 1/43 |
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| 1973 33TT12: 1973 saw the introduction of the Telaio Tubolare (tubular chassis) which has a Carlo Chiti-designed 12 cylinder 3.0L flat engine (500 bhp). This car appeared at the 1974 Le Mans test (2nd) & 4 Hr race (1st), But did not arrive at the 24hr. Model by BRUMM 1/43 |
1975 33TT12: 1975 Watkins Glen - 2nd place driven by Arturo Merzario and Mario Andretti. In 1975 when after years of trying Alfa Romeo won the sport cars world championship. The season was almost total domination, seven wins in eight races. Model by METRO 1/43 |
1975 33TT12: 1975 Spa 1000km, driven by Derick Bell and Henri Pescarolo to first place, entered by the Willi Kauhsen Racing, which was the quasi-factory team. Alfa Romeo repeated winning the World Sports Car Championship in 1976 with the T33SC12. Model by BRUMM 1/43 |
1977 33SC12: As a successor of the 33TT12 in 1976, the 33SC12's, (SC referring for SCatolato a boxed chassis) 3.0 L flat-12 engine now produced 520 bhp. Alfa Romeo won again the sports car world championship in 1977, the SC12 winnin every race that season. This car was driven to victory at Monza by Vittorio Brambilla. Model by METRO 1/43 |
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| 1974 Montreal: Produced from 1970-77 the Montreal was first a concept car at the Montreal World's Fair in 1967. Powered by a 2593 cc 90° dry-sump lubricated V8 engine with SPICA fuel injection that produced around 200 bhp, coupled to a five-speed ZF gearbox and a limited-slip differential. This engine was derived from the V8 used in the T33 Stradale and in the T33/3 sports prototype racer. Model by EDISON 1/43 |
1973 Montreal: Alfa Romeo Deutschland entered this Montreal in the 1973 Nurburgring 1000 km, owned and driven by Dieter Gleich along with Dieter Weizinger, where they failed to finish. The Montreal was powered by a dry-sump 2.6L V8 engine that was derived from the 2.0L V8 used in the Tipo 33 race cars. In race trim it was capable of 150 mph. The Montreal borrowed styling from the Lamborghini Miura and while not particulalry successful on the track, it was one of the best looking race cars in its day. A Montreal was raced in the Trans-Am and IMSA in 1973-74 by BobCor Racing, piloted by Bert Everett. Model by M4 1/43 |
1981 179C F1: Alfa Romeo made a return to F1 as a constructor with the 177 in 1979. A newly designed 525 bhp 3.0L V12 engine debuted after 3 races and became the 179, which continued through the 1981 season. The 179 suffered from poor reliability and a rarely matched the speed of its competition. Bruno Giacomelli put this car on pole at the '80 USGP at Watkins Glen and placed 3rd at the '81 Caesars Palace Grand Prix. Model by EDISON 1/43 |
Alfa Romeo powered F1: Alfa Romeo provided the power to Brabham cars at various times. Here are: Brabham BT45A (1976); Brabham BT46 (1978) and Brabham BT46B (1978). Although competitive when they held together, none of these cars proved to be overly successful> Niki Lauda won two races in the BT46 and one in the BT46B before the 'fan' car was banned from F1. Transporter Model by LOUIS SURBER 1/43 |
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| 1995 155 V6 TI: This 155 was driven by former F1 pilot Alessandro Nannini in the 1995 DTM (German Touring Car Championship), where he finished 3rd overall in the 1996 ITC (International Touring Car) which replaced the DTM. Teammate to 1993 champion Nicola Larini, they were formidable competition in the 155's. Model by ONYX 1/43 |
1996 155 V6 TI: Stefano Modena drove for Alfa Corse in the 1996 ITC, the last year for Alfa involvement. Powered by a four valve per cylinder V6 engine delivering some 480 bhp via a six speed sequential gearbox to a four wheel drive chassis, this car also boasted carbon-fibre body panels. Model by ONYX 1/43 |
1996 155 V6 TI: The Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI was first raced in 1993. With a top speed of 190 mph, the Alfa was a dominating force in touring car racing. This car driven by former F1 driver Stefano Modena in the ITC in 1995. The 155 scored 38 victories in DTM/ITC from 1993-96. Model by ONYX 1/43 |
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| 2007 8C Competizione : The Alfa Romeo Competizione was first presented as a concept car at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show. The name refers to the 8 Cylinder engine of 4.7L (8C) and Alfa Romeo's racing pedigree (Competizione, Italian for 'Competition'). The car was styled to hint at Alfa's of the 60's and 70's. The engine assembled by Ferrari, produces 444 hp and the car has a top speed of 181 mph. A total of 500 cars were built between 2007-2009. Model by MODELRAMA 1/43 |
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| 1968 Molivio - Alfa Romeo: 3-point hydroplane racing was big in Italy in the 60's and 70's and has made a resurgence in recent years as old boats have been restored and put back on the water to race in vintage events. There were many small boat makers at the time and among them was Molivio and its master boat builder Livion Molinari; who built approximately 39 boats. Molinari is a famous name in Italian boat racing, with at least four Molinari boat builders, including Renato Molinari who was three times Power Boat World Champion. The 3-point boats contained a variety of power from Alfa Romeo, BMW, Fiat, Ferrari, Lancia, Maserati and American power from Chevy and Chrysler as well. Autodelta converted and tuned Alfa Romeo engines for marine use. This boat, built in 1968 started out with a 1.3L Alfa Giuletta engine under its original pilot Enzo Neri. Up graded to a 2.5L Alfa L6, the same engine in the Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint. It sold at auction in 2016 for almost 41,000 Euro and is piloted today in vintage events by Enrico Penno. Model by RACER WAKE 1/43 |
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