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- Body Type: Coupe
- Year Built: 1948
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- Fuel Type: Gas
Development of the prewar 6C 2300 and 2500, this 6C 2500 Super Sport is the ultimate variant of the old-style elegant, glamorous, and luxurious Alfa Romeos that were developed under the guidance of Vittorio Jano and Wilfredo Ricart. The specification is accordingly modern, including a dual overhead cam engine and independent suspension all around. Alfa Romeo ambitiously raced the 6C 2300 and 2500 following their introduction, amassing an impressive string of victories and podium finishes including 1-2 in the 1937 Mille Miglia, 1-2-3 in the 1937 6-hour Targa Abruzzo at Pescara backed up by another Pescara win in 1938. Successful races continued after the cessation of WWII hostilities, including an overall win in the 1950 Targa Florio.
The most technically potent of several 6C 2500 models was the Super Sport, built on the 2,700mm wheelbase. With three Weber carburetors, it gave 110hp even on the low-octane fuel available in Europe at the time. The 6C 2500’s relatively stiff frame and 4-wheel independent suspension delivered this power to the road much better than the typically cart-sprung solid axle cars of the day. The supple suspensions were easier on drivers and passengers, important both in preserving a competitor’s alertness at the end of the Mille Miglia and to the owner of a Gran Turismo Alfa at the end of a road trip to Cannes. Their combination of sophisticated engineering, durability, and attractive bodywork has ensured that they are, and have always been, highly sought after by collectors and performance-minded enthusiasts. Three variants were built postwar, including the two closed versions, one by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan, and one in house by Alfa Romeo.
This particular car is a matching numbers unit, bodied by the most prestigious “carrozziere” Touring with Touring number plate 3301.
The car comes with the FIVA registration providing originality.
This Super Sport coupe has been built on the desirable 2,700mm “short” chassis. It is a solid partially restored example requiring complete cosmetic restoration. The previous ownership period lasted for some 58 years.
The car was sold back in 1948 to the famous rally driver Eugenio Lubich of Trieste (Italy), who raced it very successfully in competition for the first years of its life. See the above-attached picture. Mr. Lubich raced with great success with the greatest Alfa, Ferrari, Maserati, Lancia, and other unique Italian cars of all times, like Alfa 6C, Maserati A6GCS, Ferrari 250 Monza, Ferrari 250 TdF, etc…
This is part of the score achieved by Mr Lubich with this vehicle:
17.09.1950 Vittorio Veneto- Cansiglio: 4. Classificato categoria GT
17.06.1951 Trento-Bondone: 2. Classificato categoria GT
24.06.1951 Coppa del Pasubio (VI):4. Classificato categoria GT
08.07.1954 Bolzano- Mendola: 4. Classificato categoria GT
23-26.08.1951 Stella Alpina : 3. Classificato categoria GT
02.09 1951 Vittorio Veneto-Cansiglio
23.09.1951 Trieste-Opicina 3. Classificato categoria GT
30.09.1551 Chiusaforte-Selle Nevea (UD): 3. Classificato categoria GT
22.03.1952 corsa sulle Torricelle (VR) 4. Classificato categoria GT
On 29/09/1953 the car got sold to an Italian personality and one of the most laureated rally drivers, Innocente Baggio, known in the rally world as “Dodo”. After Mr Baggio, this very special 6C was exported to France, when it was purchased by Mr. Milford back in 1957 by a U.S. Army Platoon Sergeant by the name of “Sergeant Stone” while stationed in France.
Milford brought the car home to Pennsylvania when he returned to the USA in 1957. The car was a dusty grey color when he got it. He drove the car for a while and then it sat for a time until he decided to go through the car completely. The car was then in storage from 1957 until 1999 when Milford purchased a new home property with a shop building and the car was moved at that time from one part to another part of that same town … which is where It was picked it up after 55 years of storage.
Most exclusive of the post-war 6C2500 line was the 6C2500 SS, built on a short 2.7-meter chassis and intended for exclusive coachbuilt bodywork. The total production of the 6C2500 SS was 458 units, of which 75 were built between 1939-1943 and 383 between 1947-1951.
This delightful coupe must be one of the most handsome post-war Alfa Romeos and would be a worthy addition to any connoisseur.
This unit underwent a nut and bolt restoration over a period of 10 years and it is now in a concourse condition. Proof of it is that it won a prize award for its category at the prestigious Autobello Concourse d’elegance 2022.
The last available unit got sold for approx € 850.000 and it was a street version and an old restoration without any period history in racing. At present, there isn’t any other unit available for sale.
See http://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1950-alfa-romeo-6c-2500-ss/
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