Shipping & Logistics: For UK-based buyers, the vendor has secured competitive, fixed-rate shipping via VA Auto Traders: £1,295 for cars and £595 for motorcycles. This offer applies to all vehicles sold by this vendor during the current ‘Blaauwbank Collection’ auctions.

Global Shipping: International delivery options are also available. Please contact [email protected] for a bespoke expert quote.

Highlights

Freshly built race car prepared for historic racing and Alfa Trofeo
Built by Bobby Scott, described by the vendor as one of the most respected figures in South African motorsport
High-performance 1,750cc engine built by Allan Y. Brink Engineering
Has completed 9-hour and 12-hour endurance races
Road-legal despite full race preparation

The Appeal

This 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 Berlina forms part of the carefully curated Blaauwbank Collection, which includes an eclectic mix of multi-generational cars, stored in purpose-built, climate-controlled dry-storage hangars in the arid climate of Central South Africa.

This is an often-overlooked gem in the Alfa Romeo lineage; a four-door saloon that shares its twin-cam heart with the more celebrated GTV coupé.

This particular example has been freshly built to race specification by Bobby Scott, who the vendor describes as one of the most respected figures in South African motorsport. The high-performance 1,750cc engine was assembled by Allan Y. Brink Engineering, with the cylinder head prepared by the much-respected Johann Coetzee. A close-ratio 1300 Junior gearbox is paired with a 10.43 limited-slip differential, fully adjustable Koni front suspension, and four-pot front brake callipers.

The body shell has been stripped to bare metal with all excess weight and damping removed, and fitted with plexiglass side windows, a roll cage, a new racing seat, and a safety harness. The car has reportedly already proved itself in endurance competition, completing 9-hour and 12-hour races, and receiving a special award. Despite its racing focus, it remains road-legal.

Key Information

Mileage: 56,795 miles (unwarranted)
Country of registration: South Africa
Technical inspection status: Not provided
Technical specs: 1,750cc twin-cam four-cylinder petrol, close-ratio manual gearbox
Paperwork: Not provided

The Detail

Body shell stripped to bare metal with all excess weight and damping removed
High-performance 1,750cc engine built by Allan Y. Brink Engineering
Cylinder head prepared by Johann Coetzee
Close-ratio 1300 Junior gearbox, refreshed and revised
10.43 limited-slip differential fitted
Fully adjustable Koni front suspension
Four-pot front brake callipers
Roll cage fitted with new racing seat and harness
Plexiglass side windows installed
New Bridgestone semi-slick tyres
Has completed one 9-hour and one 12-hour endurance race
Received a special award in competition
Road-legal

BEFORE YOU BUY

This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:

✓ The seller is registered as a private seller which means consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not come into effect. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic’s own Terms and Conditions..

✓ We request that a non-refundable fee be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates.

✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.

✓ VAT is included in the buyer's fee. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.

✓ We want a smooth transaction just as much as you do and as such we run all UK-registered cars and motorbikes for sale on Car & Classic through an online HPI check to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing, allowing you to bid with confidence.

✓ We also check whether vehicles are recorded as being written off as part of an insurance total loss claim at the time an advert is placed on Car & Classic and we helpfully provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) for your assistance. However, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle’s status and it is always worthwhile carrying out your own full vehicle history check before making an offer on a vehicle.

✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection

or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes so it's worth checking beforehand. It is the bidders responsibility to confirm import eligibility prior to purchase.