1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Flying Star Spyder

This famous Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 known as 'The Flying Star' was built specially by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan, Italy, for the 1931 Concorso d'Eeganza Villa d'Este, where it was first shown by model Josette Pozzo and won the Coppa d'Oro. The Flying Star was a great triumph for Touring. The overall shape of the car is similar to that of the standard competition Alfa coachwork but it differs in many details. The car has repeating polished aluminum accents throughout, including a defining line beginning at the front hood, running the full length of the body, integrating with the door hinge and continuing up and back to emphasize the rear end and fender. Three louvers on the hood echo this line, reaching back to the door and giving the impression of a comet's tail, likely inspiring the name of 'Flying Star.' The running boards curve harmoniously to form the fenders. The windshield is a one-piece wonder. And the all-white body, interior and steering wheel contrast beautifully with the black dashboard with metal accents and a brass shift knob elaborately engraved with the first owner's initials. In more recent years, the car won the Elegance in Motion Award at the 2005 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the People's Choice Award at the 2007 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, and Best of Show at the Hampton Court Concours d'Elegance.