1966 De Tomaso Sport 5000 Spyder
- Engine
- 289 cubic inch Ford V8, competition specification, Shelby-prepared
The De Tomaso Sport 5000 Spyder (chassis SP5000-001) is a rare Italian sports prototype built in Modena in 1966 as a companion to the P70 project, sharing its steel backbone chassis and stressed-engine architecture. Constructed to FIA regulations for international competition, it made a single racing appearance at the Mugello 500 KM on 17 July 1966, driven by works Alfa Romeo driver Roberto Bussinello, before retiring with a mechanical failure. After returning to the De Tomaso factory, it remained there largely undisturbed for nearly four decades until Alejandro de Tomaso's death in 2003, surviving in a remarkable near-original state.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$445,000
- → 2003Factory deliveryAlejandro de Tomasopartial documentation
Car remained at the De Tomaso factory in Modena for nearly four decades after its sole race appearance, effectively in storage during this period.
- 2003 →Private saleBelgian enthusiastpartial documentation
Acquired directly from the de Tomaso estate following Alejandro's passing, subsequently transferred to a US-based owner.
- Date unknownPrivate saleUS-based custodianpartial documentation
Current owner; car described as being in well-preserved, near-original condition at time of consignment.
Competition
- 1966-07-17Mugello 500 KMDriver: Roberto BussinelloDNF — mechanical failure
Sole competitive outing for this chassis; Bussinello was a longtime De Tomaso associate and factory Alfa Romeo driver at the time.
Maintenance & restoration
No maintenance or restoration records.
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