Story by Johan Dillen• Photos by Dirk de Jager

Even though it inherited one of Alfa Romeo’s most famous race engines (the V8 from the 33 prototypo), few remember the Montreal as a race car. This one, built to Group 4 specs, was destined to sh…

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wspohn
wspohn Dork
6/8/19 10:58 a.m.

A friend owns one of these. The engine is impressive looking on the shop floor (where it was last time I saw it) but once installed they must be a real (literal) pain to work on!

 

ktisdale
ktisdale New Reader
8/30/23 5:09 p.m.

But beautiful to look at and hear!!!

Kreb (Forum Supporter)
Kreb (Forum Supporter) PowerDork
9/15/23 9:41 a.m.

A friend has one. The sound is truly gorgeous, and the car has a great feel to it, but it just isn't very fast in a chassis that isn't particularly light. Funny story: When my friend was having heart issues his doctor banned him from driving the Montreal. Said that much stimulation could kill him. 

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