Super rare Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale up for sale

The 33 Stradale was powered by a detuned version of the racing Tipo 33’s 2-litre V8. Featuring twin overhead camshafts and fuel injection, this dry-sump motor was capable of revving up to 10,000rpm producing 230hp (down from the 270hp of the race car’s) and was mated to a six-speed Colotti gearbox. With a kerb weight of just 700kg, the 33 Stradale could accelerate from zero to 60mph (0-96km/h) in 5.5 seconds and a top speed of 160mph (262km/h).

The car will be offered at COYS ‘Legend et Passion’ auction in Monaco on Saturday, May 14. Alfa Romeo’s unicorn comes straight from an age where Alfa Romeos were teaching a few tricks to Ferraris on how it’s done. Do we smell a serious bidding war here?