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1955 ALFA ROMEO 1900 SUPER SPRINT
COACHWORK BY TOURING
Registration No. Not UK Registered
Chassis No. 1900C-02173
Engine No. 20326
Red with dark grey leather interior.
Engine: four-cylinder in-line, alloy cylinder head, twin overhead camshafts, 1975cc. Gearbox: five speed all synchromesh; Suspension: front, double A arm wishbones sway bars, rear, solid axle with two longitudinal radius arms; Brakes: Alfin four-wheel hydraulic drum. Left hand drive.
In 1950 Alfa Romeo announced a superb new four-cylinder twin overhead camshaft engine installed in a modern all-steel saloon monocoque bodyshell. The next year there appeared a short-wheelbase version, based on a modified saloon sheet-steel platform chassis. It was a period of great vitality in the Italian automobile industry, when body shops such as Touring, Vignale, Pinin Farina and Bertone created a stream of memorable designs that set the pattern for other makers across the world.
Available in stages of tune up to full race, the four-cylinder Alfa Romeo was seized on by great stylists. With its slender windscreen pillars, airy cabin and balanced proportions, this Touring Coupe is about as close to sculptural perfection as an automobile can be, decoration pared down to a minimum, every panel blending into the next with subtlety.
The Super Sprint Coupe was designed to provide a family size sporting two-door coupe with adequate interior space. The heart-shaped vertical front grille with similar sized horizontal air intakes was to become the trademark of future models. The engine was increased in capacity to 1975cc providing a healthy 115bhp and with its alloy bodywork the excellent power to weight ratio provided brisk acceleration and a top speed of 120mph. This model was campaigned with considerable success in rallies and road-racing events.
The example presented for sale is in good all round condition and appears complete in all major respects including chrome trim details. On recent inspection the Alfa started and ran well, and its attractive paintwork and interior livery suits the car well. Recently imported to the UK it is taxes paid and carries a current MoT certificate.
Today, this car should provide its new owner with exhilarating motoring which belies its age, and would be a competitive entrant in many of the well-known Retro long distance events such as the Mille Miglia and Coppa d'Italia. It is offered Without Reserve.
COACHWORK BY TOURING
Registration No. Not UK Registered
Chassis No. 1900C-02173
Engine No. 20326
Red with dark grey leather interior.
Engine: four-cylinder in-line, alloy cylinder head, twin overhead camshafts, 1975cc. Gearbox: five speed all synchromesh; Suspension: front, double A arm wishbones sway bars, rear, solid axle with two longitudinal radius arms; Brakes: Alfin four-wheel hydraulic drum. Left hand drive.
In 1950 Alfa Romeo announced a superb new four-cylinder twin overhead camshaft engine installed in a modern all-steel saloon monocoque bodyshell. The next year there appeared a short-wheelbase version, based on a modified saloon sheet-steel platform chassis. It was a period of great vitality in the Italian automobile industry, when body shops such as Touring, Vignale, Pinin Farina and Bertone created a stream of memorable designs that set the pattern for other makers across the world.
Available in stages of tune up to full race, the four-cylinder Alfa Romeo was seized on by great stylists. With its slender windscreen pillars, airy cabin and balanced proportions, this Touring Coupe is about as close to sculptural perfection as an automobile can be, decoration pared down to a minimum, every panel blending into the next with subtlety.
The Super Sprint Coupe was designed to provide a family size sporting two-door coupe with adequate interior space. The heart-shaped vertical front grille with similar sized horizontal air intakes was to become the trademark of future models. The engine was increased in capacity to 1975cc providing a healthy 115bhp and with its alloy bodywork the excellent power to weight ratio provided brisk acceleration and a top speed of 120mph. This model was campaigned with considerable success in rallies and road-racing events.
The example presented for sale is in good all round condition and appears complete in all major respects including chrome trim details. On recent inspection the Alfa started and ran well, and its attractive paintwork and interior livery suits the car well. Recently imported to the UK it is taxes paid and carries a current MoT certificate.
Today, this car should provide its new owner with exhilarating motoring which belies its age, and would be a competitive entrant in many of the well-known Retro long distance events such as the Mille Miglia and Coppa d'Italia. It is offered Without Reserve.
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The engine number is 1308-10311