1955 Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Coupe
This stunning 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Coupe with its superb example of Carrozzeria Touring is about to hit the auction block during the Scottsdale Sale though Gooding & Company for about $US 275,000.
History of the Alfa Romeo 1900
The Alfa Romeo 1900 was presented in 1950 at the Paris Motor Show. The production started in 1950 to terminate in 1959. The model was designed by Orazio Satta, Italian automobile designer working with Alfa Romeo.
In 1955, Alfa Romeo updated its model with a more powerful version thanks to dual overhead cam inline 4-cylinder motor. This example five-window Superleggera Coupe is competition version SS, Super Sprint, with a lightweight short-chassis thanks to Carrozzeria Touring.
Specification
With its 1,975 cc DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine and twin solex carburetors, the Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Coupe produces 115 hp at 5,500 rpm. You have also 5-speed manual gearbox with 4 wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
The car was restored in 90's in Japan, and upgraded for vintage racing. Nice model with this coachwork in red & black...
Lot Auction
Date : | 18-19 January 2019 |
Place : | Scottsdale, Arizona |
Price : | $US 275,000 - $US 350,000 |
Link : | Gooding & Company Scottsdale Sale |
Other lots during this auction sale :
Lamborghini Countach 25th | $US 275,000 | More |
Aston Martin DB2/4 | $US 250,000 | More |
Ferrari 250 GTE Series I | $US 300,000 | More |
Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible | $US 250,000 | More |
Sources
Gooding & Company Scottsdale Sale
Lot : Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Coupe
On Wiki :
Alfa Romeo 1900
Orazio Satta
Carrozzeria Touring
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Great looking car. Love the red and black paint job and the front grill
I like too the front grill's design...
Nice car, that's a pretty crazy colour scheme, cheers.
This livery brings out the Touring's coachwork.
Sweet car :)
Yeah, I like the front with this design for the headlights.
Bicolore :D Fantastic
Great color scheme for this Alfo Romeo