Gran Toros / Sputafuoco Alfa Romeo 33/3

The Alfa Romeo Type 33 race cars were made between 1969 and 1972 and featured rear-mounted 2998 cc (183 cubic inch) V8 engines and a tubular aluminum chassis. The Alfa 33/3 (Type 33 / 3-Litre) appeared in 1969 and began racing on the international racing scene in 1970. The 33/3 had a 3-litre engine that generated up to 400 horsepower, a 6-speed transmission, and 15-inch rear wheels.

A replica of the Alfa Romeo 33/3 racing car, this Gran Toros model, Mattel # 6612, was created for the Gran Toros Hot Wheels Super Racers series and never released in the "Mebetoys" series. One of the original Gran Toros, it was part of the Sputafuoco and Heisse Räder Supergorss series and first appeared on the bottom of the North American Gran Toros box, the 1970 Mattel Toyfair catalog, the 1970 Mattel Italian Dealer catalog and the 1970 Hot Wheels International catalog. This Gran Toros model featured opening doors and compartments, different wheel hubs from the other Gran Toros models, and white and yellow/gold chrome plated engine. The Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3 was one of the most common models in the series and was issued in the metallic red color.


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Side view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3 in a 2nd generation Italian display box.
Side view of the 2nd generation Italian display box with the cover removed. Note the protective soft plastic cage to reduce strain on the elastic cord that holds the model down.
Side view of the 2nd generation Italian display box with the cover and plastic cage removed.
 
 
Side view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3 in a 3rd generation european display box.
Side view of the 3rd generation european display box with the cover removed.
Side view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3 in a 3rd generation european display box. This model has the stickers (decals) removed.
 
 
Front quater view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3.
Head-on view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3.
Rear quater view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3.
 
 
Bottom view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3 showing the logos and markings.
Side view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3 with all doors and compartments open.
Top view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3 with open doors.
 
 
Top rear view of Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3 showing the engine.
Another view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3 with open doors.
Right front quater view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3.
 
 
Top view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3 with open front compartment.
Top rear view of Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3 showing the engine.
Top view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3.
 
 
Side view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3.
Rear view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3.
Rear quater view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3.
 
 
Left rear quater view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3.
Rear view of Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3 showing the engine.
Top view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3
with all doors and compartments open.
 
 
Side view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3 in a 3rd generation european display box with the cover removed. Model has stickers (decals) removed.
Front quater view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3 with stickers (decals) removed. Note the non-factory "customized" painted grill and "fog lights."
Top quater view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3 with stickers (decals) removed.
 
 
Left rear quater view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3 with stickers (decals) removed.
Right rear quater view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3 with stickers (decals) removed.
Front right quater view of a Gran Toros Alfa Romeo 33/3 with stickers (decals) removed.