Giocattolo Group B: Rare Alfa Romeo Sprint V8 supercar offered

A rare Giocattolo Group B, an eccentric supercar based on the Alfa Romeo Sprint, is currently up for sale. Developed in Australia during the late 1980s by entrepreneur Paul Halstead, only 15 examples of this vehicle were ever produced, including prototypes.

The project was inspired by the Alfa Romeo Sprint 6C, a 1982 prototype designed for Group B rally regulations that featured a mid-mounted V6 engine. After Alfa Romeo cancelled the project due to financial difficulties, Halstead sought to realize a small-scale production version. Because Alfa Romeo would not provide bare chassis, Halstead imported complete Sprint models from New Zealand and repurposed the components.

Due to difficulties securing the original V6 engines, Halstead utilized a 5.0-liter Holden V8 instead. This engine, derived from the Holden Commodore SS Group A SV Walkinshaw, produces approximately 295 to 299 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. The power is delivered to the rear wheels via a five-speed ZF transaxle gearbox. To accommodate the large V8 engine behind the seats, significant modifications were made to the original Sprint bodywork.