Cabriolet Sportivo
Coachwork: Pininfarina
Chassis #: 915026
In many respects, a true sportscar is something of a wolf in sheep's clothing. From the outside they can appear merely elegant, luxury-based, sophisticated, even a bit docile at times. But, the heart that rests within beats with the passion and drive of a fearsome war horse ready to charge into the fray. This balance certainly reflects the enigma that is the 1939 Alfa Romeo Tipo 256 Cabriolet Sportivo.Being an Alfa, a pre-war one at that, chassis 915026 started out life as one of the factory's racing Tipo 256s. In fact, the car would start out its life with coachwork designed and built by Carrozzeria Touring. Being that it is described as a Tipo 256, it means this particular car represents one of the last collaborations between Alfa Romeo and Scuderia Ferrari. Enzo's outfit in Modena prepared and outfitted the Tipo 256s which boasted of Alfa's 2.5-liter six-cylinder engine producing upwards of 125hp at nearly 5,000rpms. The Tipo 256 was produced in response to new regulations. Not only would these new regulations see the supercharged Alfa Romeo's come to an end, but it would also be the last collaboration between Ferrari and Alfa since the Second World War was right around the corner.
Because it would be the final time Scuderia Ferrari and Alfa Romeo would be working together very few Tipo 256s would ever be built. In fact, just a total of about 20 would be produced in which 915026 would be one.
Joining an already impressive Alfa Romeo collection, 915026 would undergo some refinishing, which includes its current Gunmetal Grey livery and new tan soft-top. Despite these updates, the car remains highly original and, obviously, truly something extraordinary to behold. Gorgeous from nose to tail and overflowing with that Alfa Romeo mystique, this car is undoubtedly an exceptional and significant piece of mechanical art.
1939 Alfa Romeo Tipo 256
Alfa Romeo
2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $5,000,000-USD $7,000,000
Sale Price :
USD $4,000,000
Recent Sales of the Alfa Romeo Tipo 256
(Data based on Model Year 1939 sales)
1939 Alfa Romeo Tipo 256 Coupe Chassis#: 915014 Sold for USD$2,755,000 2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | ![]() ![]() |
1939 Alfa Romeo Tipo 256 Cabriolet Sportivo Chassis#: 915026 Sold for USD$4,000,000 2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | ![]() ![]() |
Alfa Romeo Tipo 256s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1939 Alfa Romeo Tipo 256's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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