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Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Here offering for sale a very beautiful rust free original California black license plate 1965 Alfa Rome vantage Giulietta Sprint model/chassis #101.02.38563 This is a European model first sold in France and later imported to the U S California by its original owner. This Alfa built at the end of the Giulietta model line alongside the new Giulia line, the car was delivered with option from the new Giulia : front disc brakes, a five speed transmission and special high lift cams. This Alfa was purchased from its original owner about 1969 by Richard Gephardt Alfas of the late 60’s to mid 70’s. Mr. Gephardt incorporated many of the shankel racing engine improvements into this car. Starting as normale, Mr. Gephardt installed a Mondial kit with moly pistons and rings, twin Weber DCOE (bearing throttle shafts) carburetors with a custom air intake. Breathing is improved with high lift velocity cams with a custom oversize intake valves running in silicon bronze valve guides. Exhaust was through standard valves in silicone bronze valve guides and a veloce exhaust manifold (the shankel GTV manifold was tried, but was not as good). All this resulted in a dyno rating exceeding 112 HP (the 112 HP was before the more radical veloce cams were installed). Additional changes included a custom rectangular steering wheel, electronic assisted ignition (disconnected for HMSA) and oil pressure relief from the pump and a GTV oil cap for oil pressure relief from the overhead valves. In 1998 this car Alfa was purchased by Wayne Hanson and converted for racing in historical venues as a group FP -1. Significant changes made between 1999 and 2001 were. Mechanical: Transmission rebuild (3/01) with new synchros. New heavy duty clutch and pressure plate (3/01) Lower gear (5.13) rear end (3/01) New axle seals and pinion seals (3/01) All new hoses (USCG approved) and stainless steel base clamps. Balanced drive shaft Installation of aluminum water catch tank. New high-tension spark plug and distribute wiring Programmable MSP rev limiter (set at 7800 RPM) Installation of racing (22-24 #) radiator cap replace by lower pressure Installation of new VDO oil pressure and water temperature gauges. Rebuild brakes with Porterfield racing linings and pads. New armored brake lines .New racing springs front and rear. New oversize front anti sway bar, new rear axle retainer straps. New extended wheel lugs and new nuts with 3/8” wheel spacers. New battery tray , battery holder down, battery wiring and external battery emergency switch. Safety: Installed phoenix 10# Halon fire system (feet, engine, trunk) Installed custom auto safe fuel cell in original fuel tank position Installed custom auto power SCCA spec roll bar, powder coated with leather headrest. Built and installed two Zagatto-style lightweight seats covered in leather. Installed new auto power 5 pt safety belts for passenger. Installed two Ray dot aluminum fender mirrors. Installed full width wink mirror above windshield, and also installed quick disconnect tow hooks, front and back. Alloy race wheels with racing tires also new break master cylinder and water pump. 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