Volkswagen Weiffenback Kit Cars Alfa Romeo Grand Prix Roadster

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Huntsville, Alabama — or “Rocket City,” as we know it — is home to NASA rocket-propulsion research and development. Nothing quite encapsulates the launch and excitement of the region as this out-of-world collection of cars including movie cars and tributes, desirable classics, and a rocket truck itself. 3… 2… 1… These cars are ready for blastoff, and all will be launched to new homes and garages as all lots are presented with NO RESERVE.     *  *  *     Bill May’s Alfa Romeo Grand Prix Roadster replicar, built on a 1968 VW chassis, was assembled in 1970 as a prototype for a kit car line. This project aimed to create a series of kit cars that enthusiasts could build themselves, and May’s Weiffenback Kit Cars was even featured in a 1974 New York Times article. But success never fully materialized, with only five Alfa Romeo Grand Prix Roadsters ever produced by the company. 

The replicar was designed to emulate the classic 1932-36 Alfa Romeo Tipo B P3 Grand Prix racer. The P3 made its winning debut at Monza, in the 1932 Italian Grand Prix. Tazio Nuvolari dominated the race, starting a long series of victories which were to make the P3 one of the most successful Alfas of all time. Enzo Ferrari and his Scuderia Ferrari campaigned these racers for Alfa Romeo. Only a handful were built, and one recently sold for $4,000,000. 

The Weiffenback Kit Cars Alfa Romeo Grand Prix was designed to emulate the historic look of the historic Tipo B P3 but based on common Volkswagen Beetle chassis and powertrain. The fiberglass kit offered excellent handling and a wind-in-the-hair experience—without the million-dollar price tag. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Rocket City Collection   

• Rare Alfa Romeo Tipo B P3 replica by Weiffenback Kit Cars  

• Originally purchased in 1974 and constructed in 1976  

• 1650 cc EMPI VW flat-four engine 

• Four-speed manual transmission  

• Flat black paint over brown leather interior 

Features 

• New carburetor 

• New clutch 

• Wood instrument panel and VDO gauge cluster 

• Alfa Romeo and Ferrari race team side badges  

• Custom single-tip exhaust  

• 21-inch spoked wheels with Excelsior size tires that were used in one race  

• Leather straps across top of butterfly hood 

• EMPI 8-ball shifter knob 

• Steering wheel with Alfa Romeo badge 

Known Imperfections 

• Paint chipping on steering wheel  

• Scrapes on seat  

• Paint chips around latches in rear  

• Headlights are not connected to an electrical source and therefore non-operational

Included 

• Keys 

 Ownership History 

This Weiffenback Kit Cars Alfa Romeo Grand Prix Roadster joined The Rocket City Collection in 2024. 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Ramsey Potts   Phone: 912.508.4096   email: rpotts@hagerty.com