Amazing Preserved '57 Spider Racer

JoeCab · #1 (**permalink**) 03-20-2003, 12:19 PM

The history and condition of this car is amazing:

http://www.alfacentro.com/features/foundling/

**italcarguy** · #2 (**permalink**) 03-20-2003, 08:39 PM

that car has MONTEREY HISTORICS written all over it! I WANT IT, I WANT IT, I WANT IT!

super-racer · #3 (**permalink**) 03-20-2003, 09:23 PM

ya i saw that car at Concours Italiano in Monterey this past year. along with this one there were two other origianl spider race cars that were pretty bad ***. from what i recall however, this one was the coolest.

alvin moreno · #4 (**permalink**) 03-21-2003, 12:00 AM

Talking about Monterey, how about the location, event dates and tips on places to stay, events, etc.

super-racer · #5 (**permalink**) 03-21-2003, 09:44 AM

Hey Alvin, the Monterey weekend is from Friday, August 15 to Sunday, August 17. Friday is Concours Italiano which i believe is no longer at Qual Lodge and is at a new location is Seaside somewhere. Then Saturday and Sunday you can go to the Monterey Historics at Laguna Seca. If you aren't too much of a racing fan and wish to only go on one day, then you can go to the Pebble Beach Concours, which is on Sunday. Basically its a smart to drive up there on Thursday so that you can get to Concours Italiano early. It really an all day thing.

As for places to stay...START CALLING NOW! There are many many places to stay in Monterey, it's just a ***** getting reservations since so many people are in town that weekend. What my brother does is he makes his reservations a full year in advance as he checks out of our hotel. anyways i hope i was of some help.

Good Luck

velocealfa · #6 (**permalink**) 04-23-2007, 09:00 PM

I have a 58 original never been street legal racer that i bought last summer. I have a correct engine for my veloche but unfortunately it is not matching numbers. It will be running by the end of the summer cant wait to take out an original racer around the block!!! I was just wondering what an honest estimate on something like that goes for. And i was also wondering if you have any literature on late 50's early 60's racing history on the east coast of a red 58 veloche spider number 88? Keep in touch love the car.

Phil

PSB · #7 (**permalink**) 05-01-2007, 03:06 PM

We all had this post a long time ago and I posted a lot more info on the "Ring Car"
What happened to the posts?
Mods any Ideas?
Bummer. But nice to see the old girl up on the BB again.

A Few up dates sence it seems my posts are no longer here.
As she was @ Riverside and others and as she is now...
Thanks Crew
Peter Batagios

PSB · #8 (**permalink**) 02-20-2008, 04:15 PM

Hay Joe;
Now that the site is no longer there. Is there a way I can get that info back On the Old Girl?
Thanks

**Zunige** · #9 (**permalink**) 02-20-2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PSB

Hay Joe;
Now that the site is no longer there. Is there a way I can get that info back On the Old Girl?
Thanks

PSB · #10 (**permalink**) 02-20-2008, 04:51 PM

Enrique; Thanks, You rock!
I had not even clicked the link.
I know Joe has closed it down some years ago.
so Glad to have found it. I ma going to print it out this time.
Thanks
Peter batagios
this generations care Taker for the "ring Car"

**italcarguy** · #11 (**permalink**) 02-20-2008, 09:57 PM

That car is so, so, so awesome. I always love seeing pictures of this car. It's been my favorite Giulietta racer since I saw it for the first time at Concorso Italiano back when it was at Quail Lodge.

PSB, do you ever vintage race it with CSRG or HMSA?

PSB · #12 (**permalink**) 02-21-2008, 10:32 AM

Hello and Happy New Year to you and yours Anthony;
Thanks Man.. I have to say its my Favorite Giulietta too.
There something about this car. Its not up to modern competiveness on track as its set up 100% as it was in its hayDay Soft springs ect.. But what a feel she has. Truly finger tip steering and a all around Big joy to be in. Shes just a true Honest car. and here panels are so light. No repaints and extra body work.
Her AKA is the "Refresher" If I am down , all I have to do is Take out the old refresher.
A quick spin in the Hills and a few runs thrugh the old dentex close ratio gear box with a 750 1300+ in old SCCA trim is all it takes to love life again. My wife finds its amazing.
I am just Happy to be the " Ring cars" care taker.
Thanks again I better Shut up...
Take Care
Peter
The only change was her intake .

PSB · #13 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 09:36 PM

Thanks again Joe, Ps Love the new centerline mailer.
Peter "Ring car care taker"

PSB · #14 (**permalink**) 12-28-2008, 10:34 PM

Yet another Year or two goes by.
Happy new years Guys