1964 Bobsy SR2/3

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Frame Number: 6649 Engine Number: Alfa Romeo 4K01600 075713 Gearbox Number: Hewland H4 179 Logbook: CASC 2004-027 Condition: Very Good Price:  US $32,000  Currency_Convert Location: near Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Ground up restoration, with new jig-built aluminum tube frame, new body. Original frame included, plus some old bodywork. Proper period Alfa Romeo 1600 twin cam, All uprights and cast suspension arms are original, except left rear, which was fabricated. All brake and clutch lines are teflon braided stainless steel. All oil lines are braided steel with JIC fittings, rubber coated, NOT blue/red Aeroquip. All bolts, nuts and washers are new. One practice session, one race since restoration. Second car, must sell, moving, have no time to run one race car, let alone two. Needs some track tuning. Can deliver to either Buffalo or Detroit.

History

Performance Data

• Class: Vintage SR

Engine

• Manufacturer: Alfa Romeo
• Type: twin cam, all aluminum
• Displacement: 1600 cc
• Horsepower: unknown
• Torque: unknown
• Induction: twin Weber 40 DCOE
• Heads: Aluminum, hemispherical chamber, overhead cams
• Block: Aluminum
• Camshaft: stock
• Valves: oversize
• Clutch: single plate
• Exhaust: 4 into 1
• Total Time: 3
• Races: one

Fuel System

• Fuel Cell
• Manufacturer: ATL
• Fuel Pump: electric

Oil/Water System

• Water Rad Location: front
• Oil Cooler: 11 x 6 inches
• Oil Cooler Location: rear

Electrical System

• Ignition: MSD
• Battery: Yuasa

Transmission

• Manfacturer: Hewland
• Type: H4
• Gears: 4 plus reverse
• Shifter: manual
• Races: one

Rear End

• Manufacturer: Hewland

Body

• Construction: fibreglas
• Color: painted bright yellow
• Condition: good, some very tiny stress cracks, no accidents
• scratches on left door

Chassis

• Type: spaceframe
• Builder: Gerry Jones, various aircraft mechanics
• Material: aluminum tube, 1.25 inch
• Condition: excellent
• Front Suspension: original Bobsy, good condition
• Rear Suspension: original Bobsy except left upright, good condition
• Shocks: Armstrong adjustable
• Brakes: original Airheart 4-pots, finned
• Steering: rack
• Wheels: Bobsy, two sets
• Tires: treaded Dunlops, 2 sets, one new

Interior

• Color/Finish: aluminum, two seats
• Fire System: manual extinguisher
• Restraints: rear headrest, 6-point belts new in 2004
• Guages: tach, oil pressure, water temp
• Steering Wheel: aluminum, leather covered
• Condition: very good

Spares

• 4 Bobsy wheels, but too wide to fit under bodywork.
• various engine gaskets

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