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1980 Alfa Romeo F1 179B "Formula One" - SOLD

F1 Authentics 12

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Description:


Great sounding Italian 12 cylinder F1 car. The Alfa V-12 is much more distinctive and rare than a Cosworth DFV powered car and because it is so unique the fans and organizers love to have it run. Giacomelli won Grand Prix points with this car with a fifth place at the Argentina GP in 1980. Eligible in HGP in US and TGP in Europe. Sister car sat on the pole and led most of the US-GP at Watkins Glen. Engine is freshly rebuilt by Bob Slade Engines and car is fully race prepped and sorted in excellent condition with spares (see below).


History

1/13/80 Argentinian GP Qualify 20, Finish 5 Giacomelli 1/27/80 Brazilian GP Qualify 17, Finish 13 Giacomelli 3/1/80 So. African GP Qualify 12, DNF(Engine)Giacomelli 3/30/80 USGP West (Long Beach) Qualify 6, DNF(Accident) Giacomelli 5/4/80 Belgian GP Qualify 18, DNF(Suspension) Giacomelli 5/18/80 Monaco GP Qualify 8, DNF(Accident) Giacomelli 6/1/80 Spanish GP Alfa, Ferrari, Renault all boycotted race over a dispute with FISA.Performance Data

  • F1
  • 1300 lbs
Engine
  • Alfa Romeo
  • 60 degree V-12
  • 3.0 Liter
  • 500
  • Lucas Fuel Injection
  • Fresh (one event) engine by Slade Engines
Fuel System


Transmission

  • Alfa case with Hewland internals
  • 5 speed
Rear End

  • New ring and pinion 400 miles ago
Body

  • Fiberglass and carbon fiber
  • Marlboro orange and white
  • Excellent
Chassis

  • Aluminum monocoque
  • Alfa Romeo
  • Excellent
  • Lower wishbones, top rockers, inboard shocks
  • Lower wishbones, parallel top links, inboard shocks
Spares

  • Many engine, gearbox and suspension spares.