Jägerbomb

By the mid-1990s, the Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (DTM) and its concurrent international counterpart, the International Touring Car Series (ITC) had become the world’s premier touring car championships, boasting spectacular racing, state-of-the-art technology and manufacturer-backed multi-car teams from Alfa Romeo, Mercedes-Benz and Opel.

Originally constructed by Alfa Corse (née Autodelta), this stunning 155 V6 TI was originally delivered to Milan-based Alfa satellite squad, Euroteam, ahead of the 1995 DTM/ITC season, in which it was to be driven by Michael Bartels.

The campaign started encouragingly, with 6th place in the third DTM round at Avus and pole position in the inaugural ITC round in Helsinki underlining the new pairing’s competitiveness. The season’s high point was undoubtedly a remarkable weekend at Diepholz, in which Bartels took pole position and won both DTM races, although the remainder was blighted by poor reliability. Nevertheless, Bartels finished the year 10th in the DTM standings, significantly outscoring works Alfa Corse drivers Alessandro Nannini and Giancarlo Fisichella, in the process.

For 1996, preparation of the car was entrusted to J.A.S. Motorsport, with Bartels retained as its driver. However, the season proved to be a frustrating one; 4th place in Helsinki and two 8th places at Diepholz and Silverstone being the only notable results en route to a lowly 21st-placed finish in the newly combined DTM/ITC standings.

Now immaculately presented in its iconic 1996-spec Jägermeister livery, this Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI is available at RM Sotheby’s upcoming Paris auction held on 2nd February 2022. Photos: Stephan Bauer © RM Sotheby's