{"product_id":"alfa-romeo-t33","title":"Alfa Romeo T33","description":"The Alfa Romeo T33\/TT\/3 was produced by Alfa’s Autodelta racing department, under the guidance of Carlo Chiti, to compete in the 1972 World Championship for Makes. Hopes were high, as the previously dominant Group 5 racers (including the Porsche 917s and Ferrari 512s) had been outlawed in favour of 3-litre Group 6 cars, such as the Alfa. However, the Alfas struggled to take the fight to the well-developed and reliable Ferrari 312PBs, though scored regular podium positions. The highlight was a second place in the epic Targa Florio Sicilian road race, where Helmut Marko put in a stirring drive to come within seconds of victory. Marko was driving chassis 115.72.002, the most successful of the T33\/TT\/3 chassis \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlfa Romeo T33\/TT\/3\u003c\/i\u003e tells the full story of the T33\/TT\/3, with an emphasis on the fascinating history of chassis 115.72.002, which competed in seven world championship rounds in 1972. The car would later have a unique second career on the race circuits and hill climbs of Greece, before racing in Japan and South Africa prior to an eventual return to Europe, where it is still a frequent competitor in historic events. The unique history and success of 115.72.002 makes it a worthy addition to Porter Press’s acclaimed \u003ci\u003eExceptional Cars\u003c\/i\u003e series.\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57315563667838,"sku":"NW9781907085345","price":24.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781907085345.jpg?v=1778638870","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/alfa-romeo-t33","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}