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1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 Coupe

  • Coachwork by Ghia
  • Chassis Number: AR 1900C 01838
Alfa Romeo's first post-war production model was the 1900 and the company's first car to utilize unit-body construction. It was smaller and more compact than the pre-war designed 6C 2500. The unit-body construction made it more difficult for Italy's coachbuilders to create custom coachwork. Power was from an iron-block and aluminum-head four-cylinder engine with chain-driven dual overhead camshafts. They were introduced as a sedan in 1950, followed by a more sporting 1900C Sprint Coupe. Alfa Romeo continued to extract power from the two-liter engine, which culminated into 115 horsepower for the SS (Super Sprint).

Bertone, Ghia, Touring and Pinin Farina created a variety of one-off and limited-production designs for the Alfa Romeo 1900. This particular example was designed by Giovanni Savonuzzia for Ghia.

This particular Ghia-bodied example features headlights that 'hang' inside a larger fender opening that resembles an air intake. Savonuzzi and Ghia would continue this theme and design style for Chrysler's Turbine car. The front bumper on this car is also believed to be unique, as it was a design proposed by Ghia for the original Karmann Ghia Type 3 Coupe. Inside, there is a Nardi steering wheel and floor-shift linkage. It also rides on lightweight Borrani alloy-rim wire wheels.

Around 1995, this 1900 SS was given a restoration. More recently, it has been given a comprehensive engine overhaul, which included new brakes, radiator, and clutch.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2014

2014 RM Auctions at Monterey

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $350,000-USD $500,000 
Sale Price :
USD $330,000

2004 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $140,000 
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $67,000

1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Alfa Romeo 1900

(Data based on Model Year 1954 sales)
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 CSS Touring Coupe
Chassis#: AR190001678
Sold for USD$300,000
  2023 Broad Arrow Group : Amelia Island
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 image  1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 image  
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900C Super Sprint Series 2 Coupe
Chassis#: AR1900C01713
Sold for USD$215,515
  2021 Silverstone Auctions : The Classic Sale at Silverstone
 
1954 ALFA ROMEO 1900C SS COUPE
Chassis#: AR1900C*01823
Sold for USD$220,000
  2020 Gooding : Geared Online
 
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Coupe by Touring
Chassis#: AR1900 01678
Sold for USD$225,500
  2020 RM Sothebys : Shift/Monterey
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 image  1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 image  
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900C Super Sprint Coupé by Touring
Chassis#: AR 1900C 01788
Sold for USD$261,718
  2019 RM Sothebys : Paris
 
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900C Coupe
Chassis#: AR1900C.01647
Sold for USD$330,000
  2018 Bonhams : Scottsdale
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 image  1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 image  
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Coupe
Chassis#: AR1900C*01801*
Sold for USD$357,500
  2017 Gooding & Co. : Scottsdale, AZ
 
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900C Coupe
Chassis#: 01647
Sold for USD$412,500
  2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 image  1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 image  
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900C Super Sprint Coupe by Ghia
Chassis#: AR 1900C 01838
Sold for USD$330,000
  2014 RM Auctions at Monterey
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 image  1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 image  
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 C SS Coupe
Chassis#: AR1900C *01742*
Sold for USD$649,000
  2014 Gooding & Company - The Scottsdale Auction
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 image  1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 image  
1954 ALFA ROMEO 1900C SPRINT SERIES 2 COUPÉ
Chassis#: AR1900C 01880
Sold for USD$219,143
  2013 The Zoute Sale
 
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900C Series 2 Sprint Coupé
Chassis#: 130800894
Sold for USD$184,742
  2011 Bonhams - Automobilia, Motos de collection et Automobiles d'exception au Grand Palais
 
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900C Super Sprint Coupé
Chassis#: AR1900C 01804
Sold for USD$92,794
  2009 Bonhams - Fine Vintage and Collectors' Motorcars at Reims
 
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 Coupe By Ghia
Chassis#: AR1900.01089
Sold for USD$170,500
  2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 image  1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 image  
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 C SS
Chassis#: AR130800690
Sold for USD$209,000
  2005 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 image  1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 image  
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 SS LWB Special
Chassis#: AR190001089
Sold for USD$92,400
  2005 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona
 
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 CSS Coupe
Chassis#: AR190001678
Sold for USD$91,360
  2004 Coys - Légende et Passion
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 image  1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 image  
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 SS Barchetta
Chassis#: 09322
Sold for USD$101,695
  2004 Coys Auction - Autosport 2004
 

Alfa Romeo 1900s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1954 Alfa Romeo 1900's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 C Super Sprint Coupé By TouringAR1900C 018042023 RM Sothebys : Paris   
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900C Super Sprint Series 2 CoupéAR1900C 017132020 Bonhams : Goodwood Speedweek $175,000$225,000
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900C SS CoupeAR1900*01678*2019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island $350,000$425,000
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 CSS Touring Série 21900C018282019 Artcurial : Retroobile $250,000$300,000
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 Super Sprint 2e Série Touring1900C.020112017 Artcurial : Retromobile $210,000$260,000
1955 Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Berlinetta by ZagatoAR1900C 019092016 RM Sothebys : Arizona$1,250,000$1,400,000$1,800,000
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900SS GhiaAR1900C018382004 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction$67,000$100,000$140,000

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1954 Alfa Romeo 1900

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1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 Vehicle Profiles

1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vehicle information
Cabriolet
Coachwork: Worblaufen
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vehicle information
SS Coupe
Coachwork: Touring
Chassis #: AR190001678
Engine #: AR130800792
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vehicle information
SS Coupe
Coachwork: Zagato
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vehicle information
Coupe
Coachwork: Pininfarina
Chassis #: AR1900C.01647
Engine #: AR1308.00648
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vehicle information
Coupe
Coachwork: Ghia
Chassis #: AR 1900C 01838
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vehicle information
SS Coupe
Coachwork: Zagato
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vehicle information
SS Coupe
Coachwork: Zagato
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vehicle information
SS Coupe
Coachwork: Zagato
Chassis #: AR1900C *01742*
Engine #: AR1308 00690
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vehicle information
SS Coupe
Coachwork: Zagato
Chassis #: AR1900C 01909
Engine #: AR1308 10480
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vehicle information
Coupe
Coachwork: Ghia
Chassis #: AR1900.01089
Engine #: AR1306.09615