1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT (Tipo 105)
A 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT 'Stepfront' (Tipo 105), one of the earliest examples of Giorgetto Giugiaro's acclaimed body design, with a long and active motorsport career spanning both historic rallying and circuit racing. After winning the HRCR Safety Devices Historic Rally Challenge outright in the 1990s, the car was converted to full FIA Appendix K circuit specification and subsequently raced across the UK, Europe, and the United States over more than sixteen seasons, accumulating class wins in numerous prestigious historic events and appearing at the Goodwood Revival alongside noted drivers including Arturo Merzario.
Ownership
- 2024-02-23Auction saleSold £28,000 (≈ $35K)
- 2024-02-23Auction saleSold £28,000 (≈ $35K)
- 2024-02-24Auction saleSold £28,000 (≈ $35K)
- 2005 →Acquisition unknownCurrent vendorfull documentation
Had the car rebuilt to full FIA circuit-racing specification and campaigned it extensively across the UK, continental Europe, and the USA for over sixteen seasons. History file includes original registration documents, V5C, historic rally papers, competition log book, and expired FIA historic papers.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownNigel Shaplandpartial documentation
Shapland restored the car and it subsequently competed in the HRCR Safety Devices Historic Rally Challenge under his stewardship before passing to rally drivers Merryweather and Lewis.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownPaul Merryweather and Jeremy Lewispartial documentation
The pair used the car for historic rallying during the remainder of the 1990s following its restoration.
Competition
- —HRCR Safety Devices Historic Rally ChallengeHRCR Safety Devices Historic Rally ChallengeDriver: Paul MerryweatherOutright winner
Combined road and special stage disciplines for pre-1967 classics; co-driver Jeremy Lewis also involved. Campaign took place through the latter 1990s.
- —Masters Historic RacingMasters SeriesMultiple class wins
One of numerous events contested by the current vendor during a sixteen-season circuit-racing career.
- —U2TCU2TC
Contested as part of the vendor's extensive UK and European racing programme.
- —Historic Sports Car ClubHSCC events
- —Historic Racing Drivers ClubHRDC events
- —Classic Sports Car ClubCSCC events
- —Silverstone Festival
Previously known as the Silverstone Classic.
- —Alfa Revival CupAlfa Revival Cup
- —Donington Historic Festival
- —Coppa Intereuropa Monza
Entered on three separate occasions.
- —Rolex 24 at Daytona / Daytona Rolex ChampionshipDaytona Rolex Championship
Part of the car's USA racing programme.
- —Goodwood Revival
Appeared on multiple occasions; shared with Arturo Merzario, David Leslie, and Tom Shephard among others.
- —Goodwood Members Meetings
Competed at multiple Members Meetings, shared with noted drivers including Arturo Merzario, David Leslie, and Tom Shephard.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2005ModificationGTS Motorsport
Car was converted to full FIA Appendix K circuit-racing specification, including a 1,600cc race engine, Gripper differential, GKN Driveline race propshaft, 80-litre alloy foam-filled fuel tank, Safety Devices roll cage, Alfaholics stainless exhaust, lightweight battery and starter, Sparco Pro 200 seat, Lifeline Zero 360 extinguisher, and TRS harnesses.
FIA historic papers were obtained at this time but have since expired and require renewal.
- —RestorationNigel Shapland
Full restoration carried out by Nigel Shapland, after which the car was used for historic rallying through the 1990s.
- —MechanicalGTS Motorsport
Ongoing full race preparation, periodic rebuilds, and in-event race support carried out throughout the vendor's sixteen-season racing programme.
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