Alfa Romeo TZ2

Peter G suggested I take a look at the TZ2 and consider whether I thought Bolwell took some inspiration from it when designing the Mark 7. Hmmm......maybe I guess.

However, take a look at this shot below of a derivative of the TZ2, the Alfa Canguro (Italian for "Kangaroo" would you believe?). It was built in 1964 and was due for production but a mechanic wrote off the prototype so they abandoned it (somebody rebuilt the wreck decades later). I can see Bolwell in that, even the wheels in a way.Remember, Kevin Bartlett raced a TZ2. You'll find pictures of it in Autopics or Old Race Photos I'm sure.