Competizione Coupe
Chassis #: 920.002
Engine #: 921.002
Sold for $3,525,000 at 2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge.
Following the end of the Second World War, Alfa Romeo, like most other car companies, was in a bit of a crisis, and aspirations of racing glory would be quickly tempered by harsh reality. Costs needed to be kept under strict control and Alfa had lost the influence of its racing team—Scuderia Ferrari. Therefore, the company needed to learn to make do with production-based elements and make them work together to fashion a truly competitive sportscar. Alfa Romeo would still have a very important relative in the family from which it could draw much inspiration and guidance. It had carried the company to great success in the decades following the First World War. Who's to say the 8C 2900 couldn't help to do it all over again following the Second?Because of costs and other issues Alfa Romeo would be forced to focus on building nimble sportscars. This meant building cars that were lightweight, aerodynamic and very stable. Thankfully, there would be many 8C 2900 automobiles in existence from the pre-war days. This would be important as the 8C chassis would serve as the backbone of what would become the 6C 2500 Competizione.Using an 8C 2900B chassis, engineers would shorten the chassis but would still use the original suspension mounting points and engine mounts. Since weight savings would be very important the 8C 2900B chassis would be drilled numerous times in an effort to rid the chassis of as much weight as possible.
The 2900 would continue to play a part in the new design. The fuel delivery system would be the same as would the steering box. Many of the suspension members, including the front forks, trailing arms, kingpins and transverse rear spring, would all come from remaining 2900 parts. All of these components had seen service and many of them had even found use in pre-war races. Therefore, these components were tried and tested.
Meant for competition, 920.002 would make its debut in one of the most difficult events. Partnering with Alessandro Gaboardi, Rol would enter the Competizione Berlinetta in the 1948 Mille Miglia. Not surprisingly, the 6C 2500 would be considered a favorite for the overall victory. Unfortunately, it was not to be as the car failed to make it to the finish of the race.
Competizione Coupe
Chassis #: 920.002
Engine #: 921.002
Sold for $3,525,000 at 2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge.
Designed and built by the Alfa Romeo racing department, this is the second of the three competition racecars that were completed in 1948. It placed 2nd overall in the 1949 Targa Florio (No. 335), third in 1950 and fifth in 1951 Targa Florio. This car has an extensive racing career, competing in eighteen races, and winning three outright. #002 is the only car to have competed in four successive Mille Miglias, from 1948 through 1951. It was restored after four years of successful racing and was pulled out of storage in 1984 to run the retrospective Mille Miglia. The car now resided in the United States and has just been correctly restored to its 1948 racing specification.
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500
Alfa Romeo
2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $3,000,000-USD $3,500,000
Sale Price :
USD $3,525,000
2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $2,800,000-USD $3,500,000
Sale Price :
USD $4,840,000
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500
(Data based on Model Year 1948 sales)
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Cabriolet Chassis#: 916419 Sold for USD$103,500 2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Cabriolet by Pinin Farina Chassis#: 915251 Sold for USD$265,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey | ![]() ![]() |
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Competizione Chassis#: 920002 Sold for USD$3,525,000 2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | ![]() ![]() |
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S Cabriolet by Pinin Farina Chassis#: 916.009 Sold for USD$239,680 2017 RM Sotheby's : Paris | |
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet Chassis#: 915670 Sold for USD$1,012,000 2016 Gooding & Company : The Scottsdale Auction | |
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet Chassis#: 915566 Sold for USD$423,902 2015 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | |
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Coupé by Touring Chassis#: 915.681 Sold for USD$484,485 2014 RM Auctions - Paris | |
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Competizione Chassis#: 920.002 Sold for USD$4,840,000 2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach | ![]() ![]() |
1948 Alfa Romeo 2500 SS Villa d'Este Chassis#: 915828 Sold for USD$485,355 2013 Coys - Techno Classica | |
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S Cabriolet Chassis#: 916009 Sold for USD$293,601 2012 RM Auctions - London | |
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C SuperSport Cabriolet By Pininfarina Chassis#: 915637 Sold for USD$181,143 2005 Coys Auction - Fine Motor Cars & The Jaguar Legend | |
1948 ALFA ROMEO 6C 2500 FRECCIA D'ORO Sold for USD$34,100 2002 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2002 |
Alfa Romeo 6C 2500s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet | 915566 | 2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | $300,000 | $400,000 | |
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet by Pinin Farina | 915.566 | 2020 RM : The European Sale featuring the Petitjean Collection | $450,000 | $500,000 | |
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Coupé by Touring | 915.697 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Villa Erba | $650,000 | $750,000 | |
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500S Cabriolet | 916009 | 2018 Coys : Legende et Passion Monaco 2018 | $250,000 | $290,000 | |
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500S Pinin Farina Cabriolet | 916139 | 2014 Silverstone Auction NEC Classic Motor Show 2014 | $225,000 | $275,000 | |
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet | 915612 | 2009 Bonham Les Grandes Marques à Monaco | $240,000 | $300,000 | |
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport | 915.647 | 2008 Bonhams Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles Automobiles d'Exception | $180,000 | $220,000 |
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