1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ (Tubolare Zagato)
- Engine
- Inline-four with Weber carburetors, ~112 bhp street tune / ~170 bhp racing tune
- Colour
- Red (rosso)
The Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ (Tubolare Zagato), chassis 750097, is a 1965 example of the rare 117-car production run built through 1966. Assembled in March 1965 and delivered to Nassau before being brought to Canada, it was raced by Canadian Motorsport Hall of Famer Al Pease and others during the 1965 season, likely making it the only TZ to have competed in Canada in period. After decades of storage, it underwent a comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration to its original rosso finish, retaining its original bodywork and competition-specification engine.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$819,000
- 1965 → 1966Factory deliveryCanadian Motor Industriespartial documentation
Alfa Romeo importer operating in Canada, later restructured as Toyota Canada. Campaigned the car in multiple races during the 1965 season before selling it through an intermediary.
- 1966 → 1966Private saleIntermediary partypartial documentation
Acquired the car directly from Canadian Motor Industries and promptly resold it to the long-term couple owners.
- 1966 →Private saleCanadian married couple, long-term ownersfull documentation
Retained the car for roughly 58 years, nicknaming it 'Tizzy'. Had it repainted green in the late 1960s, then stored it for decades before commissioning a full restoration first at Sebert Motors in the late 1980s and later at RM Auto Restoration through early 2024.
Competition
- 1963-11-01TZ racing debut at MonzaDriver: Lorenzo Bandini1st in class
One of the earliest TZ examples driven to a class victory; this was the model's competitive debut, not specifically chassis 750097.
- 196412 Hours of Sebring 1964Class victory
Referenced as part of the TZ model's 1964 winning streak; no specific chassis or driver identified for this car.
- 19641964 Targa FlorioClass victory
Part of the TZ model's broader 1964 competition record; not specific to chassis 750097.
- 19641964 Nürburgring 1000 KMClass victory
Part of the TZ model's broader 1964 competition record; not specific to chassis 750097.
- 19641964 Le Mans 24 HoursClass victory
Part of the TZ model's broader 1964 competition record; not specific to chassis 750097.
- 19641964 Tour de France AutomobileClass victory
Part of the TZ model's broader 1964 competition record; not specific to chassis 750097.
- 19651965 Canadian racing seasonSundown GP 6 Hours at Mosport
Mentioned in a contemporary road-test article as one of the season's appearances; no driver or result specified.
- 19651965 Canadian racing seasonPepsi Cola 50-Lap Feature at Mont-Tremblant
Noted in the same road-test article as another 1965 season outing; no driver or result given.
- 1965-07-011965 Canadian racing seasonLabatt 50Driver: Al Pease
One of at least eight races entered by Canadian Motor Industries during the 1965 season; no finishing position recorded for this specific event.
- 1965-07-011965 Canadian racing seasonHarewood Acres raceDriver: Al PeaseDNF — early retirement
Took place approximately six days after the Labatt 50; the car did not complete the race.
- 1965-09-011965 Canadian racing seasonPlayer's Mont-TremblantDriver: Al Pease18th
Described as a more encouraging result compared to the earlier retirement at Harewood Acres.
- 1965-09-011965 Canadian racing seasonGP Mosport Production RaceDNS
Car was entered but never arrived at the venue; considered the end of CMI's competitive campaign with this car.
- 1965-11-01Mosport timed lap sessionDriver: Craig Fisher1 min 43.1 sec lap time
Conducted as part of a road test published in the November 1965 edition of Canada Track and Traffic; Fisher praised the car's handling, braking, and drivetrain.
- 1967-02-01AROC Meeting at Knauz Continental Autosports
Car was exhibited on the showroom floor in Lake Forest, Illinois, alongside an ex-Sebring factory TZ; organized by the Alfa Romeo Owner's Club.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1966Bodywork
Chassis work performed and coachwork refinished in candy-apple green, departing from the original rosso.
Carried out after the couple acquired the car; timing is circa 1966–1967 based on narrative context.
- 2024RestorationRM Auto Restoration
Final outstanding restoration work completed to bring the car to a finished state.
Commissioned to complete the remaining tasks left from the long-running Sebert Motors restoration.
- —RestorationSebert Motors
Full nut-and-bolt restoration commissioned, encompassing a complete engine rebuild and a bare-metal repaint back to the correct rosso colour. Work progressed incrementally due to funding constraints.
Begun in the late 1980s; progressed slowly and steadily over several decades.
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