[Anthony B]

Who knew???


I have always known about the 6 wheel Tyrell, and the 6 wheel Williams.  But I never knew about the 1970 Alfa 33 and Porsche 917.

These photos are credited to Louis Gallianos.

   

   


   


Typical FIA - they promptly changed the rules in 1970, and all development stopped.

[CMOTD]

You have been fooled by the 6 wheel Alfa Anthony. This is the press report about it - the clue is in the date!
 
                                                          Never Before Seen Six-wheel Alfa Project - April 1,1970

                                                                           
"In secret testing almost two weeks (April 1 to be exact) after the 1970 Sebring race Alfa Romeo arrived at Sebring with their one-of-a-kind six-wheeled, twelve cylinder Alfa-Romeo T33/6/12. It sported a 5-liter V12/60 degrees/4v engine. It was designed to give the Porsche 917 a run for its money. The six-wheel Alfa project was cancelled abruptly after teens from a local high school snuck onto the raceway at night and stole the car from its hanger/garage. The chassis was found two weeks later in a nearby orange grove minus the engine. For several years after this incident rumors circulated about a V12 hot rod that was blowing away all comers in the Sebring area. Not to be outdone by Alfa, other race constructors jumped on the six-wheel bandwagon. Ferrari had their 312/T6, Tyrrell had the P34, March had the 2-4-0 and Williams had the FW08B. In both the WSC and Formula 1 these cars were soon outlawed. How did I get the photo? I worked the 1970 Sebring race and left a piece of camera equipment behind. I drove down two weeks later and made my way onto the course without anyone knowing. As I was looking for my equipment the car came by for several runs and I managed to get this photo. I had a feeling I wasn't supposed to do this so I hightailed it out of there."

There was however a genuine 6 wheeled Ferrari 312T6 though LINK:
                                                  
Try overtaking that at Monaco!

[Anthony B]

Didnt see that 

[Gordon Steadman]

I was thinking that the Porsche would make a great slot car but I wonder about that too although there is a report of it being tested by Jo Siffert. That too is related to the photos by the same guy.

A search doesn't bring up anything about it that I can see so I suspect the Porsche is a hoax too - shame. Anyone know different?

Real?

Just noticed it's also dated 1st April but 2018

[Fluff]

Come on Gordon ,just make a model of both ,think about the talking point when you attempt to race them at Bordo 
Steve

[Gordon Steadman]

Come on Gordon ,just make a model of both ,think about the talking point when you attempt to race them at Bordo 
Steve

Tempting!

[Anthony B]

Still cannot believe I did not see the April 1st date .........

Brilliant photos though!!!

[Gordon Steadman]

Brilliant photos though!!!

I thought they were well done too. The Alfa was a bit obvious in fairness but that Porsche......rats!