I am currently in the process of rebuilding it. The motor is original. The car itself has had a very hard life. The only bit on the car that has not been run over by a truck is the glove box door. It seems that almost every bit has been molested in some way. There has been many a moment when I have almost given up.
Johnanas purchased the car about 12 years ago and kept it in his garage, the thought of restoring it. The car looked OK.....but.... it need to be put together. It had been painted re-sale red, the engine and all of the running gear were in it but all of trim bits and the seats were in boxes (headlights etc.)
After a closer inspection I realized that the entire car was made up of plastic filler and fiberglas. Some places up to 2" thick. I took out enough filler to fill up a 5 gallon bucket + not to mention what went into my lungs and eyes.

As of today I have replaced the floors, right front fender, left rear, two new doors, lots of patch panels not to mention the sills.

In regards to a history all I know is the car lived in the Oakland hills under a tree..didn't run for years. At the time it was dark blue. The car came black from the factory.

My plans are to paint it dark blue (again) and drive it. I have been vintage racing for the past 15 years and hope to continue with the Alfa. Not a flat out race car but drive it to events and (back).

FROM AN EMAIL 2007
Year: 1965
VIN: 390645
Engine: 00121.02372
Original Color: Black/Black
Previous Owners: Van Bagley, Oakland California, Johannas Hywler (AutoDino) in San Francisco.
Van:
I am currently in the process of rebuilding it. The motor is original. The car itself has had a very hard life. The only bit on the car that has not been run over by a truck is the glove box door. It seems that almost every bit has been molested in some way. There has been many a moment when I have almost given up. Johnanas purchased the car about 12 years ago and kept it in his garage, the thought of restoring it. The car looked OK.....but.... it need to be put together. It had been painted re-sale red, the engine and all of the running gear were in it but all of trim bits and the seats were in boxes (headlights etc.) After a closer inspection I realized that the entire car was made up of plastic filler and fiberglas. Some places up to 2" thick. I took out enough filler to fill up a 5 gallon bucket + not to mention what went into my lungs and eyes.
As of today I have replaced the floors, right front fender, left rear, two new doors, lots of patch panels not to mention the sills.
In regards to a history all I know is the car lived in the Oakland hills under a tree..didn't run for years. At the time it was dark blue. The car came black from the factory.
My plans are to paint it dark blue (again) and drive it. I have been vintage racing for the past 15 years and hope to continue with the Alfa. Not a flat out race car but drive it to events and (back).
Brian Williams:

Purchased from Van Bagley via ebay in late spring of '05. Car was set up to vintage race with CSRG in SF Bay area - Color: Yellow, CSRG #18. Car included basic (short) roll hoop with rear diagonal down- tube, welded-up - full locker differential, and Hoosier vintage TD's on original Boranni factory steel rims. Color: Yellow, SOVREN #18.

Modifications made prior to '06 SOVREN racing season: Extended existing basic roll-hoop to provide additional 3" of height, pelvic and shoulder protection for driver and stiffen center unibody section, installed RML racing electronic ignition and shift light, Alfaholics.co.uk limited slip differential, Firecharger AFFF fire suppression system, and fresh Hoosier Vintage TD's on Panasport Rally rims.

This car was extremely reliable for the '06 season (third racing season on the previous contracted engine rebuild) with only one DNF for the season (due to driver brain fart resulting in black flag on penultimate race lap). Raced in 7 of 9 SOVREN weekend events to take 14th place (out of 32 overall in SOVREN Group 2) in rookie year and participated in various NW Alfa Club lapping days. MANY compliments rec'd on general appearance and prep work.

Modifications made prior to '07 SOVREN racing season: Personally conducted full engine rebuild includes Carrillo racing rods, Paul Spruel lightweight aluminum flywheel, fresh Sachs clutch, 7/8" inch master cylinder replacement with correct 1" Girling unit, Orion Motorsport trailing arms, lightweight Odyssey racing battery, lightweight high-performance radiator, ceramic coated exhaust header, Hoosier Speedster tires and contracted head re-build,. Head re- builder said "Nicest prepared Alfa head he'd seen in a long time - little work but clean-up required".