With a color scheme very reminiscent of the 1991 Alfa Romeo Indy car, this 1974 Titan Mk. 9 features an unusual Alfa engine as well. The car was modified to meet Formula B regulations and still carries those modifications today. It seems like a bargain compared to some of these other recent Formula B sales, so be sure and use the form at the bottom of this post if you’d like to contact reader Mark E about buying it. He’s asking $20,000 for the car and it’s located in San Luis Obispo, California.
I’ll let Mark tell you the story: The history of Titan race cars dates back to the 1960’s when Charles Lucas teamed up with Roy Thomas to form Charles Lucas Engineering, Limited. While the duo had success in a variety of racecars including F2 and F3, it was the later Formula Fords that delivered considerable success. During its 4 year production life the Titan won eleven SCCA divisional championships along with the National Formula Ford Championship in 1971 with Jim Harrell at the wheel, and in the 1972 season the team won 35 races between two drivers. Later model Titan’s continued to benefit from a number of improvements and the MK 9 offered here was the final development of the series. Titan Motorsports and manufacturing continues with a thriving race car business at their site in St. Neots, England. With an extremely successful history in Formula car racing, the company is one of the top manufacturers of racing components with customers including Lola, Dallara, Caterham, Cosworth and Morgan. Titan hasn’t forgotten its roots and still is in the business of manufacturing Formula Ford engines, steering racks and suspension components.
This wonderful example has been upgraded to Formula B specifications and is powered by an all alloy, Alfa Romeo 1500cc, horizontally opposed (boxer style) engine with downdraft Dellorto carburetors, producing 175+ horsepower. The engine is mated to a fully synchronized 4 speed gear box, and additionally has inboard brakes, ground effects, new (zero miles) Avon Tires, and a fire suppression system. The car has logged two events on a fresh motor rebuild, but has not been raced in a few years. Prior to my purchase, this well prepared car was invited to attend the Quail Motorsports Gathering during the Pebble Beach Concours weekend, where it was displayed among some of the finest historic racing cars in the world. The car has been a static display in my collection for the last 7 years. It just underwent a complete $2,750.00 service in November 2017. Please note that since the car is a race car, it is sold on a Bill of Sale and not a title. The original Technical Inspection Booklet accompanies the car. I will assist in shipping to any location at the buyer’s expense. Prior to shipping, the car will undergo a show ready detail at my cost.
Can you imagine yourself behind this wheel? This is a car that you can both show and go with! Mark also wanted to make sure you knew he’d be happy to arrange a preview if you contact him.
Since this is a flat four, I’m thinking this is a derivation of the Alfasud engine — but perhaps an Alfa enthusiast can tell us more? In any case, I want to see a Barn Finds decal on the side of this car at it’s next vintage race!
If you’re interested in this Titan/Alfa, contact Mark through the form below!
Location: San Luis Obispo, California
Asking Price: $20,000
Mileage: n/a
Title: Bill of Sale
That is one bad azz racecar.
The flat four started as a 1200 8-valve and ended as a 1700 16-valve.
Art. A model car company would do well to create a scale model of this bygone era in racing. Pure art.
I don’t care much for static displays; they remind me of the fact that there are so many machines that I didn’t get to enjoy with so little time allowed. Aircraft, cars, motorcycles, and boats reinforce the fact that you don’t want to be born poor. Of course, we all can’t be Rob Walker, Lord Hesketh or Zuckerberg now can we?
Being born into a family with less than optimum finances allowed me to achieve my ‘days in the sun’ through hard work. Maybe I should fake my own death for the insurance money. Then I could race for a year or two in this one. Only problem; I probably won’t fit into the cockpit.
How long would it take to make this street legal? :)
I’m liking your thought process!
As much Miller Genuine Draft that I drank in late 80’s and early 90’s, I should get a free test drive. Lol
It’s been for sale on local craigslist for years.
FILs drink of choice, looks like a blast and I live near Portland International Raceway, But alas, I cant even get my street car projects all done let alone spend all my (Small amounts of money) racing. Sigh………………….