1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Replica
Chassis AR752501 is a Giulia Sprint GT-based GTA replica built to the specification of Alfa Romeo's celebrated lightweight competition model from 1965. Discovered in Italy during the mid-1990s, the car was subsequently registered in the Netherlands and later joined the collection of Sir Anthony Bamford. After UK registration in 2007 it passed through several noted historic-motorsport hands, completing the 2009 Tour Auto, and was issued FIA/HTP papers in 2016. The Furani-built engine currently produces 170 bhp on the dyno.
Ownership
- 2023-08-25Auction saleEstimate £80,000 – £100,000
- 1997 → 1998Acquisition unknownIrma Zanellafull documentation
Car was road-registered in Italy under this owner's name; Italian registration documents are retained in the history file.
- 1998 →Acquisition unknownCees Van Haverpartial documentation
Ownership transferred to the Netherlands; no specific exit date stated before the car moved to the Bamford collection.
- 2018 →Acquisition unknownCurrent custodianpartial documentation
Had the car mechanically overhauled by BGM before competing in CSCC and HRDC series; car professionally stored and maintained from 2020 onwards.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownSir Anthony Bamfordpartial documentation
Car formed part of an extensive personal collection; UK registration first recorded in 2007.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownWillie Greenpartial documentation
Described as a historic racing specialist; car passed through his hands between the Bamford collection and the next owners.
- Date unknownPrivate saleMichael Sexton and Paul Halfordpartial documentation
Joint owners who campaigned the car in the 2009 Tour Auto.
Competition
- 2009Tour Auto2009 Tour Auto
Completed by joint owners Michael Sexton and Paul Halford.
- —Historic Sports Car ClubHSCC events
Car competed in HSCC-sanctioned events following the issue of FIA/HTP papers in 2016.
- —EquipeEquipe events
Also participated in Equipe-organised events after FIA/HTP homologation.
- —Classic Sports Car ClubCSCC race seriesDriver: Current custodian
Entered under the current owner from 2018; serviced and maintained at race events throughout.
- —Historic Racing Drivers ClubHRDC race seriesDriver: Current custodian
Run concurrently with CSCC participation under the current owner.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2016Inspection
FIA/HTP papers first issued, certifying the car for circuit competition in historic events.
- 2018MechanicalBGM
Comprehensive mechanical overhaul and inspection carried out to prepare the car for circuit racing, including dyno setup confirming approximately 170 bhp from the Furani-built engine.
Work overseen by Ian Gwynne of BGM prior to the owner's racing campaign.
- 2020Service
Car placed into professional storage with ongoing maintenance to keep it in excellent condition.
Maintained to a high standard from this point; minor recommissioning may be needed depending on future use.
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