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1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 news, pictures, and information | ||
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 |  |  | Spyder Coachwork: Carrozzeria Sport SA |
This particular model was #3 in a series. The Spyder body was by Carrozzeria Sport SA of Milano, Italy. The car is one of only 64 produced without a blower and is the oldest unit in the United States.
The car was owned and raced by New York columnist and author Ralph Stein. He raced in early road races and hill climbs in the US.
 |  |  | Spyder Coachwork: Zagato |
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 |  |  | Spyder Coachwork: Touring Chassis Num: 0312901 Engine Num: 0312901 |
In the late 1930s, it was sold to a U.K. resident and received the coachwork that it wears today.
In the post-War era, the car was purchased by Hugh Gearing. Gearing continued its racing career, and on one occasion, it was loaned to Juan Manual Fangio to drive at a South African event.
The car has fully valanced front fenders and opening hood vents. Many of the mechanical components are original. The supercharger, however, has been replaced with another correct early version.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2009
 |  |  | Turismo Drophead Coupe Coachwork: James Young Chassis Num: 0412061 Engine Num: 0412294 |
| Sold for $143,000 at 2009 Gooding & Company. | |||
Between 1930 and the late 1960s, little is known about the vehicle's ownership history. It did remain in England and it appears to have been well cared for. In 1968, it was acquired by McEwen & Bell of Derbyshire who sold it to D.G.T. Russell of Northampton in 1970. It was sold two years later to William David Black, who retained the car until 1986. It was acquired by Usui Benzo at that time and exported to Japan, leaving the United Kingdom.
The car has gray paintwork and a burgundy interior which is believed to be original. There is a dark gray top which is easy to raise and lower.
As some point while the car was in Mr. Black's care, the original single-camshaft engine was replaced with a correct-type dual camshaft unit. The replacement Turismo engine was sourced from a 6C 1750 third series example from 1930. This switch gave the engine a 4 horsepower boost and a broader torque range. There is a three-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel drum brakes.
In 2009, This Alfa-Romeo was offered for sale by Gooding & Company at their Pebble Beach auction. The lot was estimated to sell for $300,000 - $400,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for the sum of $143,000, inclusive of buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2010
 |  |  | Spyder Coachwork: Zagato |
In 1929 the 6C 1750 was created as a replacement for the aging 6C 1500. The name, 6C 1750, was a combination of the six-cylinder engine and the 1752 cc engine displacement. The 1750 continued the strong racing legacy Alfa Romeo had established with their P2 Grand Prix car and the 1500. The design for the Sport editions were simply yet sophisticated. They used a light frame coupled with a small inline-six cylinder supercharged engine capable of producing nearly 100 horsepower.
The 1750 was created in 1929 and produced until 1933, during this time nearly 2500 examples were created. There were six series each achieving a higher level of sophistication over the prior series. As was the case with many manufacturers at the time, Alfa Romeo supplied the rolling chassis and commissioned coachbuilders such as Zagato, Touring, Stablimenti Farina, Castagna, and James Young to finish the body. The result was a wide range of specifications and creativity.
The design was handled by Vittorio Jano, an individual Enzo Ferrari, an employee of Alfa Romeo, had been able to lure from Fiat. Jano had been tasked with designing the 6C 1500 which had been powered by a six-cylinder engine. He was then tasked with designing the 6C 1750 which was debuted at the 1929 Rome Motorshow. It shared many similarities with its predecessor; the biggest difference being an enlarged engine. Because of the larger engine it was capable of being outfitted with larger, heavier bodies.
The first version of the 1750 was the Turismo. The second version was the Sport which sat atop a shorter wheelbase and was given an improved engine. The most powerful and competitive versions of the 1750 was the Super Sport or Gran Sport. In this form they were often campaigned by the factory and privateers in a plethora of sporting events. They were equipped with supercharged engines and sat atop a short wheelbase. Most of the 360 examples received coachwork courtesy of Zagato, mainly because of the lightweight design. Only 44 examples of the sixth series Gran Sport were produced. The Gran Sport was successfully campaigned at events like the Mille Miglia, Targa Florio, and Tourist Trophy where it emerged victorious.
In 1931 the 8C 2300 replaced the Gran Sport. The 1750 Gran Sport is one of the finest sporting examples of its time. The 1750 continued Alfa Romeo's reputation for fun-to-drive vehicles that were competitive and durable.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
For more information and related vehicles, click hereThe 1750 was created in 1929 and produced until 1933, during this time nearly 2500 examples were created. There were six series each achieving a higher level of sophistication over the prior series. As was the case with many manufacturers at the time, Alfa Romeo supplied the rolling chassis and commissioned coachbuilders such as Zagato, Touring, Stablimenti Farina, Castagna, and James Young to finish the body. The result was a wide range of specifications and creativity.
The design was handled by Vittorio Jano, an individual Enzo Ferrari, an employee of Alfa Romeo, had been able to lure from Fiat. Jano had been tasked with designing the 6C 1500 which had been powered by a six-cylinder engine. He was then tasked with designing the 6C 1750 which was debuted at the 1929 Rome Motorshow. It shared many similarities with its predecessor; the biggest difference being an enlarged engine. Because of the larger engine it was capable of being outfitted with larger, heavier bodies.
The first version of the 1750 was the Turismo. The second version was the Sport which sat atop a shorter wheelbase and was given an improved engine. The most powerful and competitive versions of the 1750 was the Super Sport or Gran Sport. In this form they were often campaigned by the factory and privateers in a plethora of sporting events. They were equipped with supercharged engines and sat atop a short wheelbase. Most of the 360 examples received coachwork courtesy of Zagato, mainly because of the lightweight design. Only 44 examples of the sixth series Gran Sport were produced. The Gran Sport was successfully campaigned at events like the Mille Miglia, Targa Florio, and Tourist Trophy where it emerged victorious.
In 1931 the 8C 2300 replaced the Gran Sport. The 1750 Gran Sport is one of the finest sporting examples of its time. The 1750 continued Alfa Romeo's reputation for fun-to-drive vehicles that were competitive and durable.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
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