1965 Ford Falcon Sprint

Frits Campagne, Ford Falcon Sprint, Dijon Motors Cup 2016, NKHGT race.

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Ford, Edison, USA.   This was the second version of the Ford Falcon and predates the Mustang by a few months. The Mustang was a sexier package for not much more and thus the Sprint version of the Falcon was not the success it might have been.   Compared to the base model of the Falcon, the Sprint had a 4.3 litre and then in 1965 a 4.7 litre V8, stiffer suspension and a louder exhaust.   Slightly larger and roomier than a Mustang, it is still a compact 2 door four seater with some power.   They were raced in era both in the US and Europe but without any conspicuous success.  They are still raced today in series such as the Dutch Historic GT and Touring car championship.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint

Dominique Geoffray and Agnès Bonnet, Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint, Tour Auto 2016.

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Alfa Romeo, Milan, Italy.  The Giulietta was produced from 1954 to 1965 and normally had a twin cam straight four 1,300cc engine.  The sprint model was a two door Coupé instead of the 4 door saloon or convertible Spyder version.  Like all Alfas these were raced and rallied successfully including in the last Mille Miglia.

Note:  On the Tour Auto entry list this is described as a 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300GT but surely it is a Giulietta Sprint.  Comments please.