Giulia (Type 105) 1962-1993

Impulse ebay purchase 1977 Lhd car originally from Holland but acquired from a damp garage in Warrington, originally unsure what the end goal would be , the decision was made to create a fun car which would have an increased level of performance from standard

Plenty of bracing added to support shell , I needed to ensure all rot was uncovered 

Stripping out body panels revealed a reasonable core shell structure to work from

Ensuring a clean start for restoration and a key for paint

Decided to convert the shell to “Step front” , trial panel fitment which is always time consuming 

Tig welding used for this process, low heat low distortion.

Scary moments 

Trying to avoid excessive body filler 

Decided to go for a full weld in roll cage, had to get my welding certified to obtain the required paperwork for motorsport.

Details count

Painted at home with the help of a couple of talented friends 

Stencils used to apply the white over red then flatted back and lacquered to a perfectly smooth finish

Always intended to have bodyshell painted to high standard on all surfaces 

Other cars in pic , 2000 gtv Bertone previous restoration and Terry Davies 33 lightweight racecar

Projected 24 month build time to complete the car .

Lots of details that won’t be seen again

Upgrade commenced with sound protection and new bespoke wiring at Alfaholics’s 

Including heated front and rear screens with new seals

Alfaholics’s installing Titanium suspension , race springs and double adjustable dampers , rose joints everywhere and six pot super lightweight brakes 

Rear suspension upgrade to Titanium trailing arms deep diff pan rifle drilled halfshafts and stainless steel brake lines

Close ratio super polished gear set and synchro rings installed together with racing clutch

Twin spark unit with Motec engine management and fuel injection 

just a different view of the engine bay detail 

Seat fitting prior to leather trim selection and trimming 

New interior, woven Italian leather and luxurious carpets 

All supplied and fitted at Alfaholics’s workshop.

Extensive road testing, final setup adjustment of Motec engine management and damper settings prior to build sign off.

23 and a half months later  a first test drive , expectations met and exceeded to say the least, very grateful to all the Alfaholics’s team  especially Max And Andrew Banks.

The Sardinian roads help highlight the enhancements to the car during its Alfaholics upgrade

Quick pit stop on the way to Prescott Hill Climb, Wing mirrors fitted courtesy of my good friend Mr Ian Jephcott who has an eye for detail and leaves nothing to chance , even produced the factory measurements to guarantee a top Job. I have driven the car for six months but decided on safety grounds wing mirrors are now a must.

Passenger ride for Ian Whitwell

Fun times with Friends , just one of the many excellent events the AROC organise every year.