1961 Alfa Romeo Sprint Zagato (SZ) Coda Tronca
- Engine
- 1.6L inline-four Veloce tune, twin sidedraft dual-choke Weber 40 DCOE/2 carburetors
- Colour
- Alfa Red
Chassis 0200 is one of only 41 'Coda Tronca' Alfa Romeo Sprint Zagatos built, distinguished by its truncated Kamm tail and front disc brakes. Delivered in October 1961, it was among the first two cars fielded by the Martini & Rossi Racing Team in the United States, competing at Daytona, Sebring, Bridgehampton, and the New York Auto Show in 1962. After American club ownership spanning several decades, the car was comprehensively restored and now carries a correct AR00120-series engine with twin Weber carburetors.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$280,000
- 1961-10-01 → 1963Factory deliveryMartini & Rossi Racing Team via Alfa Romeo US subsidiaryfull documentation
Shipped to the Newark, New Jersey US subsidiary for competition use; one of two SZ examples used to establish what became a historically significant motorsport sponsorship. Original engine replaced with larger-displacement unit ahead of a 1963 race entry that did not materialise.
- → 2016Acquisition unknownSequence of American private collectorspartial documentation
Approximately six successive US-based enthusiast owners between Amato and the 2016 acquisition; prior owner notes on file.
- 2016 →Private saleCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Oversaw a proper restoration returning the car to correct specification, including a period-correct engine family and re-trimmed interior; approximately 1,000 miles accumulated since completion.
- Date unknownPrivate saleJoe Amatopartial documentation
Former Alfa Romeo US employee who acquired the car after its competition career concluded.
Competition
- 19621962 Bahamas Speed Week
Likely one of two Sprint Zagatos entered by Kolb and Richards; attribution is probable rather than confirmed.
- 1962-02-011962 Daytona Continental 3 HoursDriver: Paul Richards2nd in class
Entered under the Martini & Rossi Racing Team banner; teammate Charlie Kolb won the 1.3-litre class in the sister chassis.
- 1962-03-011962 Sebring 12 HoursFinisher
Car completed the full race distance approximately one month after the Daytona outing.
- 1962-04-011962 New York International Automobile ShowDisplayed
Exhibited by Hoffman Motors following its Sebring appearance.
- 1962-09-011962 Bridgehampton 400 KM3rd in class, 5th overall
Competed in the under-2-litre category at this event.
- 19631963 Sebring 12 HoursDNS
Engine was upgraded to 1600 Veloce specification in preparation for this race, but the car apparently never reached the event.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1963Engine rebuild
Original Facetti-prepared 1300cc engine was swapped for a 1600 Veloce-specification motor in anticipation of the 1963 Sebring race, though the car apparently never competed there.
Information drawn from earlier model registers and former owner notes in the file.
- —Restoration
Full restoration carried out under the current owner's supervision; car was refitted with a correct AR00120-series engine breathing through twin sidedraft Weber 40 DCOE/2 carburettors and received correctly retrimmed seats.
Approximately 1,000 miles accumulated since the restoration was completed.
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