1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ (Tubolare Zagato)
- Engine
- 1.57L DOHC inline-four, 150 bhp
The Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ (chassis 750087), bodied in aluminium by Zagato over a tubular spaceframe, was constructed in August 1963 and is one of approximately 100 examples produced between 1963 and 1967. Developed by Autodelta under Carlo Chiti, it competed against Ferrari 250 GTOs and Porsche 904s at the highest level. This particular car was campaigned in Switzerland and Germany in 1968, finishing fifth in class at the Nürburgring 1000 KM, and has remained in just two owners' hands over the past three decades.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate €950,000 – €1,200,000
- 1963-08-01 →Factory deliveryKarl Foitekpartial documentation
First owner, based in Switzerland. A four-time Swiss motorsport champion with a strong preference for Italian sports cars.
- → 1983Various Swiss ownersnone documentation
The car passed through several undocumented Swiss hands during this period; the original engine was removed at some point in this interval.
- 1983 → 2000Acquisition unknownErnst Hugentoblerpartial documentation
Swiss owner who kept the car for approximately seventeen years before selling it on.
- 2000 →Private saleJ. Paspartial documentation
First non-Swiss custodian. Has participated in various club events and rallies across Europe and sourced a period-correct TZ engine from another chassis (number 750066).
- Date unknownPrivate salePeter Schettypartial documentation
Known for driving Shelby Mustangs with Scuderia Filipinetti and later working with Ferrari. He parted with the car in a part-exchange deal involving a Shelby GT350.
- Date unknownPrivate saleUli Maurerpartial documentation
Held the car for just over a year before passing it on. Acquired it as part of a part-exchange arrangement with Schetty.
- Date unknownPrivate saleJames Bernard Fortmannpartial documentation
Member of team Bardahl Switzerland. Dispatched the car to Autodelta for race preparation and entered it in several events. After a practice accident at Mugello, sent the car back to Autodelta for repairs.
Competition
- 19631963 FISA Monza CupFirst four positions in class
Debut competitive appearance for the Giulia TZ model; the car's tubular spaceframe and Zagato aluminium body were key design features highlighted at this event.
- 19641964 Targa Florio3rd and 4th overall (two TZs)
Porsche 904s claimed the top two spots while Ferrari GTOs were further back; the TZ result demonstrated the model's competitiveness against leading GT machinery.
- 19641964 SebringClass win
One of several major class victories that established the TZ's reputation that season.
- 19641964 Le Mans 24 HoursClass win
Part of the TZ model's strong 1964 season across major European and North American events.
- 19641964 NürburgringClass win
Further consolidated the TZ's standing in top-level GT competition that year.
- 19681968 Nürburgring 1000 KM5th in class (Prototype under 1600)
Car was prepared by Autodelta prior to the event. Notable non-finishers in the same race included the Siffert Porsche 908 and a Ferrari 250 LM.
- 1968ACS Swiss ChampionshipHockenheim ACS Swiss Championship round
Contested during the same active summer campaign under Fortmann's ownership, following the Nürburgring result.
- 1968Grand Prix of MugelloDNS — practice accident
Rear bodywork was damaged in a practice incident, preventing the car from taking the start. It was subsequently returned to Autodelta for repair.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1968ServiceAutodelta
Full race preparation carried out prior to the 1968 summer season campaign.
Commissioned by Fortmann ahead of planned race entries.
- 1968RepairAutodelta
Rear bodywork or structural damage repaired following an accident during practice at Mugello.
Car returned to Autodelta specifically to address damage sustained in the Mugello practice session.
- —Maintenance
Original engine removed from the car during the period when it passed through several Swiss owners.
Exact date and circumstances unknown; the engine was not present when the car reached subsequent owners.
- —Mechanical
A period-correct TZ engine sourced from chassis 750066 was fitted to replace the missing original unit.
Sourced and installed by or on behalf of J. Pas during his ownership.
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