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1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Cabriolet

  • Coachwork by Pininfarina
  • Chassis Number: 915770
  • Engine Number: 928067
  • Registration Number: 434189 PE
The final variant of Alfa Romeo's 6C engine, the 2500, was introduced in 1938 and remained in production until 1952. The origins of the 6C date back to 1925 as the newly developed twin-cam 6C engine, which would power many formidable race cars and refined road-going cars, achieving numerous racing victories, including a 1st and 2nd Place finish at the 1937 Mille Miglia. It also placed 1st at the 1950 Targa Florio, among numerous other victories.

This desirable short-wheelbase chassis features the most powerful SS or Super Sport version of the 2500. This Cabriolet, built on chassis 915770, was ordered by Alberto Segal, who specified that it be painted a custom light blue metallic color with a red leather interior. Mr. Segal of Pescara, Italy, placed the order on April 22nd, 1949. It was further optioned with a multi-band radio and heavy tool kit. Mr. Segal took delivery in November of 1949 and drove the Alfa Romeo for nearly a decade in Italy.

The car remained in Italy until 1959, when Segal took his car to Los Angeles to use on a four-month sightseeing trip. While driving through Hollywood, the car was spotted by the Hollywood film costumiers Robert Frisbie and Roy Nunnally, and after some negotiations, Segal agreed to sell them the car. They showed it at many events in California before embarking on a restoration that they never finished. The work began in the late 1960s, but it would remain in partially disassembled condition until the current owner's purchase in 2011. A comprehensive and detailed restoration began in 2014. Upon completion in late 2016, the Alfa Romeo 6C was shown at California concours events, winning several awards, including Best in Show in 2017 at the Danville Concours d'Elegance, and Ferndale Concours on Main, and Best in Class in 2018 at the La Jolla Concours d'Elegance.

2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $800,000-USD $1,000,000 
Sale Price :
USD $825,000

1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500

(Data based on Model Year 1949 sales)
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet by Pinin Farina
Chassis#: 915683
Sold for USD$550,000
  2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  
1949 ALFA ROMEO 6C 2500 SUPER SPORT CABRIOLET
Chassis#: 915832
Sold for USD$434,000
  2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction
 
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Cabriolet
Sold for USD$308,000
  2023 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet by Pinin Farina
Chassis#: 915.811
Sold for USD$440,000
  2022 RM Sothebys : Gene Ponder Collection
 
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d'Este
Chassis#: 915.888
Sold for USD$912,500
  2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Cabriolet
Chassis#: 915.756
Sold for USD$329,019
  2019 Bonhams : The Bonmont Sale
 
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet
Chassis#: 915811
Sold for USD$417,500
  2019 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours
 
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet Coachwork by Pinin Farina
Chassis#: 915749
Sold for USD$423,000
  2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet
Chassis#: 915770
Sold for USD$825,000
  2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Freccia d'Oro
Chassis#: 916431
Sold for USD$167,776
  2016 RM Sothebys : Duemila Ruote
 
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d'Este Coupé by Touring
Chassis#: 915.882
Sold for USD$852,992
  2015 RM Sotheby's : Villa Erba
 
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS
Chassis#: 915831
Sold for USD$539,000
  2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Cabriolet by Pinin Farina
Chassis#: 915797
Sold for USD$508,588
  2014 RM Auctions : Monaco
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Coupe by Touring
Chassis#: 915.734
Sold for USD$324,500
  2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet
Chassis#: 915725
Sold for USD$294,324
  2010 Bonhams - Goodwood Revival, Chichester, Sussex
 
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet
Chassis#: 915808
Sold for USD$72,259
  2009 Bonhams - Beaulieu Autojumble, National Motor Museum
 
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500
Sold for USD$198,000
  2009 Automobiles of Arizona
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d'Este
Chassis#: 915 882
Sold for USD$158,598
  2008 Automobiles of London
 
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500SS Villa d Este
Chassis#: 915916
Sold for USD$372,813
  2005 Bonhams - Les Grandes Marques a Monaco
 
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Cabriolet
Sold for USD$126,500
  2002 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction
 

Alfa Romeo 6C 2500s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet9157252020 Silverstone Auctions Silverstone Classic Live Online   
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet9157252020 The Silverstone Classic Live Online Sale   
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Berlina9170112018 Bonhams : Pada Auction $100,000$130,000
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Coupe by Touring915.8312018 RM Sothebys : Monterey $550,000$750,000
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Coupe9158312017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach $700,000$800,000
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet by Pinin Farina915.7662016 RM Sotheby's : Monaco $550,000$800,000
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500S Freccia dOro Sports Saloon9164632015 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais $250,000$300,000
1949 ALFA ROMEO 6C 2500 SUPER SPORT CABRIOLET PININ FARINA 2013 ARTCURIAL MOTORCARS À RÉTROMOBILE   
1949 Alfa-Romeo 6C 2500 SS Pininfarina Cabriolet 2011 Mecum Auctions Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction$325,000  
1949 ALFA ROMEO 6C 2500 SPORT CABRIOLET PININFARINA 2011 Automobiles sur les Champs 2   
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500SS Cabriolet9155352003 Bonhams Goodwood Revival $75,000$90,000

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1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500

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1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 vehicle information
SS Cabriolet
Coachwork: Pininfarina
Chassis #: 915683
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 vehicle information
SS Villa dEste Coupe
Coachwork: Touring
Chassis #: 915.888
Engine #: 928.171
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 vehicle information
SS Cabriolet
Coachwork: Pininfarina
Chassis #: 915749
Engine #: 928062
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 vehicle information
SS Cabriolet
Coachwork: Pininfarina
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 vehicle information
SS Cabriolet
Coachwork: Pininfarina
Chassis #: 915770
Engine #: 928067
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 vehicle information
SS Cabriolet
Coachwork: Pininfarina
Chassis #: 915797
Engine #: 928109
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 vehicle information
Berlinetta
Coachwork: Pininfarina
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 vehicle information
SS Coupe
Coachwork: Touring
Chassis #: 915.831
Engine #: 926.778
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 vehicle information
SS Coupe
Coachwork: Touring
Chassis #: 915.734
Engine #: 928.105