Classics by the Beach: Sunday the 4th of October, 2020

October 2020's Classics by the Beach featured lots of precipitation but not very many cars.  However, the quality of those few vehicles that did attend was actually pretty good, as shown by this fabulous Alfa 33 Quattro.


Hobart being the country town that it is, I have known about the car for a while now but hadn't yet clapped eyes on it.  My understanding is that its current owner sold it several years ago, then found it languishing, neglected, in a paddock, so he bought it back and restored it with his father.


The quality of the duco is first rate, as is the car's general presentation.  The white teledial wheels and yellow of the fog lights contrast beautifully with the rosso corse colour scheme, while the front is nicely complemented by what might (?) be a Zenda-style* front bumper / spoiler.  I'd hazard a guess that the rear bumper is an aftermarket item, too.


The interior looks to be standard Alfa of the era, although it does have a nice Momo Corse steering wheel.  It's difficult to tell what, if any, other mods and / or upgrades it may have had, but if it's finished to the same standard as the paint and panels, it'll be pretty darned nice. 


*Here's an update, kindly supplied by the car's owner:

It’s actually a veloce spec sportwagon imported from the U.K in 92, built in 89. This body kit was fitted to veloce edition 33’s.  It also has the 1.7 8v dual Weber engine as opposed to the 1.7 IE engines that were Australian delivered.






Thanks to the few hardy souls that braved the rain and brought along their beloved classics.  Until next time ... . 





U M P H


(uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com.au.)








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