Here’s an amazing car. It’s not what it first seems… High profile British mechanic, creator and television presenter Ant Anstead is best known for his appearances in Master Mechanic and Wheeler Dealers shows.

Anstead developed a car using proven modern mechanicals capturing the style and aura of the iconic prewar Alfa Romeo Grand Prix cars.

Put into production by Anstead’s Dowsett Cars available in a series of kits, designed around the running gear of a Mazda MX5, the Tipo 184 received rapturous reviews when announced.

It is a very thoroughly designed and developed design, with many clever and well thought out details and features.

In certain jurisdictions these can be registered. There are three in the Southern Hemisphere, and the one in New Zealand has been licensed. One in NSW has been built up as a competition car.

Purchased as a “Complete Package” with all new kits as detailed at Tipo184.com with the current cost of around $75,000 (plus shipping, GST and import duties). In addition to this a donor car is required. For the builder of this car, buying his brother’s low mileage MX5 NB.

For the experienced builder and restorer, this Tipo presented an exciting challenge – and the result is unquestionably impressive.

His original intention was to do hill climbs and Round the Houses events with the car, which has been finished to a very high standard. Given the change of circumstances of the owner’s ability to use the car, he is selling it in its finished, but not tested state. The car starts, runs very well and drives, but has not been taken to a track yet.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a car suited to club level motorsport, with proven mechanicals and thus low running costs, but with an iconic look from an era long ago.

Please request an email with full details and more photos from paul@classicrally.com.au

Paul Blank Classic Car Broker MD28413

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