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Alfa Romeo C43 F1 Show Car

$ POR

1979 March 79B Formula Atlantic - SOLD

F1 Authentics 13

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Description:


This car underwent a complete go-through in 1996. Plating which was tatty was redone, all
hardware was replace with new aircraft spec, all new wheel bearings, uprights cracked-checked and
re-chromated, rod ends replaced as needed with NMBs. The car has a polished tub, all subframes and brackets are
plated.


History

Steve Shelton's pro car, ran 2 years in Canadian/American pro series. Nearly complete history,
approx 5 owners since new.


Competition History

Last 2 seasons of Monoposto Formula 70s, numerous poles and fastest laps.

Engine

  • Cosworth BDD
  • 3 hours on 4-bolt head
  • Moldex crank, Carillo rods
  • standard valves
  • Electromotive
  • HPC coated header
Fuel System

  • new fuel cell (Fuel Safe)
Oil/Water System

  • standard systems, good condition
Electrical System

  • Jones tach
Body

  • good condition, painted black, not concours but presentable

Chassis

  • ding and damage free Bahner re-skin from early 80s
  • double wishbone, rebuilt Koni 8212s
  • top link, lower reversed a-arm, trailing arm (all new by Pat Prince), Konis 8221s
  • proprietary rack, rebuilt winter 1997
  • full rebuilt Jan 97, new front rotors, all calipers rebuilt
  • March wheels on car, highly polished
Interior

  • 11 lb fire system (elec.)
  • removable Momo wheel
  • March shift knob
  • New Willans 3" belts
Spares

  • 2nd set March wheels
  • 2 rear lower a-arms
  • 10 gearsets
  • front upper and lower a-arms