Alfa Romeo 158 is a legend in motor sports. It is widely considered as one of the most successful Grand Prix cars of all time.
The car made its debut in 1937 and was successful in the voiturette class until the outbreak of the Second World War. When Formula 1 started in 1950, the 158 won every race that year with a driver lineup of just eight cars. Finally, in 1951, Juan Manuel Fangio won the Drivers’ Championship in an upgraded version of the 158, the Alfa Romeo 159.
If you’re a fan of the 158 and you want one, you’ll have to spend a lot of money on a classic original racing car. And most importantly, it’s highly likely that you won’t be able to use it on public roads.
The Dowsetts Classic Cars company has found a way to make your classic car experience more affordable and reliable with their new Type 84 car. Based on the bones and powertrain of the legendary Alfa race car, the Type 84 is a tribute to the second-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata NB. With its affordable price and reliable performance, the Type 84 is the perfect car for anyone looking to experience the classic car lifestyle.
There are three ways to start building your Type 184. You can purchase a Type 184 starter kit from the Type 184 website and start building your own Mazda MX-5 Miata from a donor car. This will cost you around 12,075 £ (approx. 14,500 $) for a starter kit, plus the cost of a donor car and the next parts to be built.
You can buy the whole Tipo 184 set at once, which would net you £19,995 (approx. $24,000). If you don’t want to build the car yourself, you can order a turn-key car from Dowsetts for £50,000 (approx. $60,360).
Dowsetts Tipo 184 is the brainchild of experienced automotive engineer/builder Darren Collins and Wheeler dealer and TV mechanic Ant Anstead. And, in case you were wondering, the name was chosen to represent the Alfa 158, with its 1.5 litre eight cylinder engine. The Tipo 184, meanwhile, pays homage to the NB Miata 1.8L four cylinder mill.
Dowsetts talks about himself
We are a British automotive engineering company that creates bespoke cars that are unique works of art in their own right.
Every creation by Dowsetts has an quintessentially British heritage. We draw inspiration from the evocative design style and sensuous curves of sports and race cars of the 1950s and 1960s, blending it with modern engineering and drivetrain technology, and tailoring each car to the individual customer’s desire to create something truly unique.
Ever since the first car turned the wheel, drivers have wanted to show their personality and individuality through their choice of vehicle. Since the dawn of consumerism, the degree to which a customer receives a personalized service has been key to their satisfaction.
If you want to blend in with the crowd, go elsewhere. If you want to make a statement, go to Dowsetts. Wherever you want to go in the world.
