Classic car lovers are expected at the Chateau de
Chantilly, 50 km from Paris, France, on June 30, for the 2019th
edition of the local Concours d’Elegance. The event will see a number of old
timers on display, and one of the most impressive among them will be the Carabo
Concept.
Made in 1968 using the roots of the Alfa Romeo 33
Stradale, a ‘road-legal’ version of the 33/2 that came out in 18 units only, it
was designed by Marcello Gandini and features a breathtaking design. The sharp
yet clean lines flow across the body and see a flat nose, with pop-out
headlights, and a muscular rear end.
Finished in iridescent green and adorned with
florescent orange and grey highlights, the Carabo Concept sports scissor doors
that provide access to the cabin, which continues the edgy styling of the
exterior. Placed in the middle of the car is a 2.0-liter V8; and while the
capacity is small, its race-bred heritage allowed it to be revved to a whopping
10,000 rpm. Channeling its 230 HP to the rear wheels is a six-speed manual
gearbox, which alloes the 33 Stradale-based study to hit 96 km/h in
5.5 seconds and top out at 258 km/h.
Originally launched at the 1968 Paris Auto Show, the
Carabo is currently owned by FCA Heritage. It’s usually on display at the
‘Museo Storico Alfa Romeo – La macchina del tempo’, in Arese, Italy, so this
will be a great opportunity to check out in person under natural light.
