page_title: SSZ Stradale
section_title: Racing
hierarchical_section_title: SSZ Stradale / Racing
caption_attribution_description: English: Mark 1, Phil Hill autographed car, raced at Elkhart Lake's Road America on August 20, 1993.
context_page_description: The SSZ Stradale is an automobile developed by Tom Zatloukal, an Alfa Romeo racer and restorer, and produced between 1984 and 1999. SSZ stands for Sprint Speciale Zatloukal. Based on the Giulietta SS, the aim was to produce a high performance version with a lightweight and wider body than the standard production SS. The original intent had been to produce a one-off vehicle for personal use. The car was well received at Alfa club events and Alfa historian Pat Braden nicknamed the car "The Zatmobile" and published photos in Alfa Owner magazine. A second car was built for Joe Benson, author of the Alfa Romeo Buyers Guide. After several other people expressed interest in purchasing a car, SSZ Motorcars was born.
context_section_description: Stradales were campaigned in SCCA, USRRC, FIA GT, World Challenge, and Sports Car. Mark 1 and 2 cars won numerous events in SCCA club racing including the Continental Challenge and 5 track records. Elvira, the first Mk 3 auto, set three track records, had seven wins and placed fifth in the United States Road Racing Championship. Stradales have competed in oval track, drag race, rally racing and hill climb events with some success.
caption: Mark 1, Phil Hill autographed car, raced at Elkhart Lake's Road America on August 20, 1993
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