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Chassis no.
AR10126*00144
Engine no.
AR00120*01573*
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Zagato
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1961
Chassis no. ar10126*00144
Manufacturer: ALFA ROMEO S.P.A.
Note: Short-wheelbase Giulietta Tipo 101.26 platform, developed for the Sprint Zagato and fitted with lightweight aluminium Zagato bodywork.
1961
Engine no. ar00120*01573*
Manufacturer: ALFA ROMEO S.P.A.
Note: Alfa Romeo Tipo AR 00120 engine was derived from the AR 1315 unit fitted to the Giulietta Sprint Veloce and Spider Veloce. The cylinder block and liners were approximately 0.75 mm lower, increasing the compression ratio without machining the cylinder head and therefore preserving the original combustion-chamber geometry.
1961
Body no. 551
Coachbuilder: Zagato
Type: Fastback coupe
Colour: Red
Note: Hand-built lightweight aluminium body, belonging to the original "Coda Tonda" series. Design developed by Ercole Spada under Ugo Zagato's direction. The body was assembled on the Alfa Romeo Tipo 101.26 platform using aluminium outer panels over a steel structure.
1961
Interior
Material: Leatherette
Seats: Black
22nd March 1961
Manufacturing
1961
Engine update no. ar00120*01573*
Manufacturer: ALFA ROMEO S.P.A.
Note: According to Pierre Orsini, this engine was prepared by Virgilio Conrero in 1961 to produce approximately 100 hp/litre.
1961
Body update no. 551
Coachbuilder: Zagato
Type: Fastback coupe
Colour: Blue
Note: Hand-built lightweight aluminium body, belonging to the original "Coda Tonda" series. Design developed by Ercole Spada under Ugo Zagato's direction. The body was assembled on the Alfa Romeo Tipo 101.26 platform using aluminium outer panels over a steel structure.
From May 1961
to 1963
to 1963
Owner: Pierre "Pierrot" Orsini (FR)
Famous owner: Celebrated Corsican rally drivers of the post-war period
Note: The car was imported into France by Automobiles Renault of Billancourt. Alfa Romeo records confirm that it was sold in Billancourt on 7 April 1961.
From May 1961
to 1963
to 1963
Plate: 743-AK20
Country: FR
12th May 1961
Event: V Rallye della Sardegna
Locality: Cagliari (IT)
Number: #4
Driver: Pierre "Pierrot" Orsini (FR)
Co-Driver: Simon Pierre Quilici (FR)
Results / Prizes: 12th OA
Note: "Early May 1961, I finish my military service in Marseille. Finally... And then I return to Ajaccio. For a few months, my TR3 has been for sale in Nice. I really would like to own an Alfa Romeo Zagato 1300... I leave for Italy, buy my Zagato and, like all the other racers, get to meet the “Sorcerer”, Virgile Conrero. He prepares an engine for me with 100 HP/liter, bringing the total to 130 HP. Wonderful engine, but with a fragile cylinder head gasket (1st cylinder). I arrive in Ajaccio; all my buddies are going to participate in a rallye in Sardinia at the end of May 1961. I can’t wait to try my Zagato, taking with me co-pilot 'Little Simon', passionate about motorcycles and cars. We’ll finish 12th at scratch, but testing the car is the only interesting thing to me..." — Pierre Orsini, Mes 15 ans de rallyes: 1957–1970, 1981–1982, autobiographical book.
From 24th June 1961
to 28th June 1961
to 28th June 1961
Event: XXII° Criterium de la Montagne - Coupe des Alpes
Locality: Marsiglia (FR)
Number: #125
Driver: Pierre "Pierrot" Orsini (FR)
Co-Driver: Jean-Baptiste Canonici (FR)
Results / Prizes: DNF
23rd September 1961
Event: 10e Tour de France Automobile
Locality: Nizza (FR)
Number: #119
Driver: Pierre "Pierrot" Orsini (FR)
Co-Driver: Luiggi Francis (FR)
Results / Prizes: DNF
Note: "Gendebien, having no car to preview the circuit in Corsica, asks me for the Zagato, which I refuse. I then offer him my dad’s Citroën 2CV. Everybody makes fun of him, and he gets upset. The next day, he tells me: “This race is too dangerous. I am going to have it cancelled.” With the help of his political friends, this part of the race will not be cancelled but classified as a “promenade”. I will then never talk to him again... During the Le Mans part, I become friends with Jean Rolland. He has car number 118 and I have 119; both our cars are prepared by Conrero." — Pierre Orsini, Mes 15 ans de rallyes: 1957–1970, 1981–1982, autobiographical book. Engine failure at Le Mans.
May 1962
Event: Critérium Jean Behra
Circuit: Nevers Magny-Cours Circuit
Locality: Magny-Cours (FR)
Number: #48
Driver: Pierre "Pierrot" Orsini (FR)
Co-Driver: Simon Pierre Quilici (FR)
Results / Prizes: 2nd OA
From 12th May 1962
to 13th May 1962
to 13th May 1962
Event: VI Rallye della Sardegna
Locality: Cagliari (IT)
Number: #4
Category / Group: GT
Class: 1.3/1.6
Driver: Pierre "Pierrot" Orsini (FR)
Co-Driver: Quilico Raymond (FR)
Results / Prizes: 24th OA / 4th CL
From 7th June 1962
to 12th June 1962
to 12th June 1962
Event: XXIII° Criterium International de la Montagne - Coupe des Alpes
Locality: Marsiglia (FR)
Number: #17
Category / Group: GT
Class: 1.6
Driver: Pierre "Pierrot" Orsini (FR)
Co-Driver: Luiggi Francis (FR)
Results / Prizes: DNF
Note: "Rolland will break his gearbox at Monza. I will break mine at the Rolle Pass in Italy." — Pierre Orsini, Mes 15 ans de rallyes: 1957–1970, 1981–1982. Crash.
From 15th September 1962
to 23rd September 1962
to 23rd September 1962
Event: 11e Tour de France Automobile
Locality: Nizza (FR)
Number: #130
Driver: Pierre "Pierrot" Orsini (FR)
Co-Driver: Jean-Baptiste Canonici (FR)
Results / Prizes: DNF
Note: Rear axle failure.
From 23rd March 1963
to 24th March 1963
to 24th March 1963
Event: Rallye Fleur et Parfum Criterium International Alpin
Locality: Grassa (FR)
Number: #17
Driver: Pierre "Pierrot" Orsini (FR)
Note: "It will be the last race with the Zagato, which will remain in Nice and will now be for sale." — Pierre Orsini, Mes 15 ans de rallyes: 1957–1970, 1981–1982.
From April 1963
to 25th November 2004
to 25th November 2004
Owner: Unknown
1985
Bibliography: Minerbi Marcello, Alfa Romeo Zagato Sz & Tz , La Mille Miglia Editrice, n.p. 1985
July 1994
Bibliography: De Boer John, The Italian Car Registry - John Fulton De Boer , Unknown publisher, n.p. 1994
From 25th November 2004
to 23rd April 2008
to 23rd April 2008
Owner: Bruno Manfredini (FR)
Note: Alfa Romeo enthusiast and historic racing driver,
From 25th November 2004
to 23rd April 2008
to 23rd April 2008
Plate: 616 DVJ 95
Country: FR
2007
Bibliography: Tabucchi Maurizio, Alfa Romeo - Le Vetture Di Produzione Dal 1910 - 2 Volumi 1910-1962 E 1962-2007 , Giunti,giorgio Nada Editore S.r.l., n.p. 2007
From 2008
to 2018
to 2018
Owner: ALFAHOLICS (GB)
Famous owner: British Alfa Romeo specialist
Note: It was acquired by the Banks' family (Alfaholics) for their private collection after which it was put through a full restoration which completed in 2015.
September 2009
Bibliography: Louche Maurice, 1899-1986 L'epopèe Du Tour De France Automobile , Editions Maurice Louche, n.p. 2009
2011
Bibliography: Orsini Pierre "pierrot", Pierre Orsini Mes 15 Ans De Rallyes , Unknown publisher, n.p. 2011
November 2012
Bibliography: Alfano Nello, Il Rallye Della Sardegna 1957-1968 , Serra Editore, n.p. 2012
From 2014
to 2015
to 2015
Restoration: Car photos during restoration.
15th October 2014
Bibliography: Consten Bernard, Emotion Alfa Romeo 1950-1975 , Editions Maurice Louche, n.p. 2014
2015
Restoration: Car photo in Alfaholics.
2017
Event: Test session at Castle Combe
Circuit: Castle Combe Circuit
Locality: Yatton Keynell (GB)
Note: While still under Banks’ ownership, the car completed a 20-lap test session.
From 28th July 2017
to 30th July 2017
to 30th July 2017
Event: Silverstone Classic
Circuit: Silverstone Circuit
Locality: (GB)
Note: It reportedly beat the previous Giulietta SZ lap record by four seconds.
19th February 2018
Record: Letter from Museo Storico Alfa Romeo for Chassis Number Verification.
19th February 2018
Record: Letter from Alfa Romeo Owners Club to MR. Maxim Banks Esq from Alfaholics Ltd.
From 14th February 2019
to 17th February 2019
to 17th February 2019
Event: London Classic Car Show
Locality: Greater London (GB)
Note: Car displayed at Alfaholics stand.
31st July 2019
Record: Car photos.
From 2024
to January 2026
to January 2026
Owner: Howard Wise (GB)
From 2024
to 2026
to 2026
Record: Car on sale by Howard Wise for £799,995, having formed part of the Howard Wise Private collection.
From 21st June 2024
to 23rd June 2024
to 23rd June 2024
Event: XXVIII Vernasca Silver Flag
Locality: Vernasca (IT)
2025
Record: Car photos from when it was picked up.
2025
Restoration: Car photos after restoration.
From January 2026
to currently
to currently
Owner: COLLEZIONE IL MANEGGIO (CH)
2026
Record: Car photos.
2026
Record: Car photos.
2026
Record: Chassis and engine number photos.
2026
Restoration: Restoration made by Alfaholics.
2026
Restoration: Restoration made by Alfaholics.
9th July 1961