Cars to Drive in a Lifetime: Alfa Romeo Tipo33 Stradale

Alfa Romeo Tipo33 Stradale (28)

Unfortunately, only 18 street versions of this superb Alfa Romeo were ever built. The automaker created this car in 1968 as its second-ever mid-engined model with a loud 2.0-liter V8 engine capable of 230-250 horsepower. Called the Tipo33 Stradale, the car boasted a lightweight body made of fiberglass and a tubular frame. It also flaunted enhanced aerodynamics and a maximum speed of up to 150 mph. Back in the late 1960s when it was produced, a new 33 Stradale cost approximately $17,000, but now, if anyone would be willing to give it up, the car could fetch at least $1 million.

  • Claim to Fame: It finished first, second and third in class at the 24 Hours of Daytona.
  • Where to Drive It: A lap around the Daytona road course, where else?
  • How to Get Behind the Wheel: You’ll just have to wait for someone to decide to give away its baby at a car auction. Be prepared with pots of money!
  • Did You Know? The V8 powering the Stradale was actually a detuned racing engine.

Alfa Romeo Tipo33 Stradale (20)