Beskrivning
The second of just three newly built Atalanta cars, this Sports Two-Seater, was built from the ground up, using entirely bespoke componentry, devised from a host of innovative methods; as per the original. Mr Corfield’s intention was to restore a motor company, and not just a motor car – therefore, during the build process, ensuring the upkeep of the company’s original ethos was paramount.
With the 1938 works Le Mans entrant serving as inspiration, every component on the new cars was reverse engineered, allowing for any weaknesses to be noted and consequently improved in order to update overall compliance.
At great expense, components were conceived using CAD (computer-aided design), with a number of elements also being stainless steel printed; not common practice in the early 2010s. The Atalantas of the 1930s used lightweight alloys, intended for the aerospace industry; forward-thinking that couldn’t to be ignored when reviving the name.
Power is delivered by a four-cylinder, Ford-sourced engine; with adjusted cams, variable valve timing, and a heavy flywheel, it boasts an output of 200hp and 215lb ft of torque. The engine is mated to a manual five-speed Borg Warner unit with a revised and updated Atalanta aluminium casing. The result? Paired with the short-wheel-base chassis, lightweight non-assisted rack and pinion steering, and fully independent suspension – akin to the original – we’re left with a car that out-performs, yet still retains the charm, of a 1930s sports car.
Not to be mistaken for a faithful continuation, but instead the result of a huge personal investment; both financially and emotionally, this Atalanta Two-Seat Sports represents the revival of one of the most advanced pre-war marques. Well-documented and used extensively in Atalanta Cars’ promotional and marketing material, the car presents in black over British Racing Green leather. The second of just three new-revived Atalantas, available to view at our showrooms just outside of London immediately.
