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This 1924 Alfa Romeo RLSS-TF was given the 'TF' designation for racing in the touring-car class of Grand Prix events such as the Targa Florio. The list of drivers who piloted this machine includes Enzo Ferrari and Alberto Ascari.
This boattail vehicle has a wheelbase that measures 113.5-inches and lying under the hood is a massive 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that has seven main bearings. It is the last engine of this type known to exist.
This car's history is impressive and so is the fact that it is the oldest Alfa Romeo in the United States. It spent some of its earlier life in Peru and Ecuador before being brought into the US. It is seen here at the 2007 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance and AROC meet.
The RL versions, a touring car designed by Giuseppe Merosi, featured a six-cylinder OHV pushrod engine. It was given a ladder frame chassis with drum brakes and semi-elliptic springs in both the front and the rear. The RL was offered in two forms, a sporty version and a normal touring edition. Many Sporty versions, known as the RLS, were used in competitions such as hill climbs and endurance races. Their shorter wheelbase and modified engine made them ideal candidates for this type of activity. By using twin carburetors, the engine's horsepower output was increased to over 70 horsepower.
The RLS proved their capabilities by winning the 1923 Targa Florio. In 1924, Alfa Romeo continued to improve upon their vehicle and created a vehicle that was shorter, lighter, and even more powerful. It was given the name 'RLSS' and featured a six-cylinder engine capable of producing over 80 horsepower.
In total there were 2640 examples of the RL including its various body styles.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2007
This boattail vehicle has a wheelbase that measures 113.5-inches and lying under the hood is a massive 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that has seven main bearings. It is the last engine of this type known to exist.
This car's history is impressive and so is the fact that it is the oldest Alfa Romeo in the United States. It spent some of its earlier life in Peru and Ecuador before being brought into the US. It is seen here at the 2007 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance and AROC meet.
The RL versions, a touring car designed by Giuseppe Merosi, featured a six-cylinder OHV pushrod engine. It was given a ladder frame chassis with drum brakes and semi-elliptic springs in both the front and the rear. The RL was offered in two forms, a sporty version and a normal touring edition. Many Sporty versions, known as the RLS, were used in competitions such as hill climbs and endurance races. Their shorter wheelbase and modified engine made them ideal candidates for this type of activity. By using twin carburetors, the engine's horsepower output was increased to over 70 horsepower.
The RLS proved their capabilities by winning the 1923 Targa Florio. In 1924, Alfa Romeo continued to improve upon their vehicle and created a vehicle that was shorter, lighter, and even more powerful. It was given the name 'RLSS' and featured a six-cylinder engine capable of producing over 80 horsepower.
In total there were 2640 examples of the RL including its various body styles.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2007
2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,200,000-USD $1,800,000
Lot was not sold
Recent Sales of the Alfa Romeo RLSS-TF
(Data based on Model Year 1924 sales)
Alfa Romeo RLSS-TFs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1924 Alfa Romeo RLSS-TF's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Alfa Romeo RLSS TF-15 | 8009 | 2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company | $1,200,000 | $1,800,000 |
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