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1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud Race Car
Lot Number: 101
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud Race Car
A well prepared, period Alfasud racer, recommissioned and ready for club motorsport or classic track day events, offered without reserve.
- ESTIMATE: £6,000 - £10,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Friday 22nd August, 2025 at 2.00pm BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN
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BODY COLOUR
Blue/Silver -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
JGO 857T -
ODOMETER READING
56222 Miles
SUMMARY
A well prepared, period Alfasud racer, recommissioned and ready for club motorsport or classic track day events, offered without reserve.
DESCRIPTION
Unveiled at the 1971 Turin Motor Show, the Alfasud was a slightly off-piste submission by Alfa Romeo, throwing their hat in the ring for an affordable, practical hatchback that maintained their Italian flair. Designed by Rudolf Hruska and built in Pomigliano d'Arco near Naples, it was Alfa’s first front-wheel drive car, powered by a flat-four boxer engine. Praised for its sharp handling and engineering, the Alfasud brought Alfa performance to the compact family car market. Fondly loved, yet known for chronic rust issues, the humble Alfasud remains a cult classic with so few still remaining.
As a very well proven and developed entry level race car with period history, this 1979 Alfasud has lived a far more exciting life than most. Originally registered in the summer of 1979, this example began life as a standard 1,186cc Alfasud before being converted into a club-spec race car in the late 1980s or early 1990s for entry into the Chris Knott Alfa Romeo Championship, a long standing and well regarded, UK-based, one-make series.
During its competition transformation, the original engine was replaced with a more powerful 'Green Cloverleaf' 1,490cc flat-four unit, the performance version of the Alfasud known for its lively response and rev-happy nature. The engine and suspension set up were entrusted to marque specialist BLS (Benalfa Lincolnshire Services), a respected name in the Alfa Romeo sphere, particularly in motorsport circles. Their expertise ensured that the car was built with the reliability and balance necessary for competition.
In addition to the uprated powerplant and running gear, the car has been fitted with a full roll cage, bucket seat, harnesses and other mandatory safety modifications for its class at the time. The build quality and set-up meant the car was competitive in period and while precise race history is not documented in detail, the vendor informs us that it last saw competitive action in 1994 before being taken off the track and placed into long term storage.
It remained off the road until late 2020, when recommissioning began with sympathetic care to preserve its originality while ensuring operational integrity. The cambelt was changed, all fluids replaced, a new battery installed and the braking system was fully overhauled, receiving new seals and front pads. Since then, it has been run-up and checked but not truly used in anger. It offers an excellent starting point as an entry level race car.
The appeal of this Alfasud lies in its authenticity and useability as a genuine period 'club' racer rather than a more modern track day build or replica. Its simplicity, balance and character make it an excellent candidate for classic racing with the likes of CSCC, 750MC and others, as well as hill climbs or track days.
With some final preparation, this charming little Alfa could return to active duty as the perfect embodiment of grassroots motorsport, offered without reserve.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 101
- Make
- ALFA ROMEO
- Model
- ALFASUD RACE CAR
- Registration Number
- JGO 857T
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 5037652
- Engine Number
- AS30124/043917
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Blue/Silver
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Harry Fox-Edwards
- Car Specialist
- 07398 872032
- harryfe@iconicauctioneers.com
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Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 25th August. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.
If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before 9am on 25th August, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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