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1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Coupe

  • Coachwork by Touring
  • Chassis Number: 915.831
  • Engine Number: 926.778
The 6C 2500 was Alfa's first new post-war car and used the same basic running gear as the pre-war models but with the addition of a column-mounted gear shift and more modern aerodynamic styling. Introduced in 1947, the new model was also the last Alfa Romeo to be delivered as a bare chassis to be bodied by the best carrozzeria of the post-war period.

This 6C 2500 SS Touring Coupe is a fixed-head Berlinetta coupe with Superleggera coachwork by Touring and fitted with the 110 horsepower, 2443cc six-cylinder Super Sport engine with dual overhead camshafts and triple Weber carburetors. The Super Sport was not just a touring car, it was also very successful in racing, highlighted by an overall win in the 1950 Targa Florio.
The Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 was introduced in 1939 and served as a replacement for the 6C 2300B. It had an increased bore of 72mm, resulting in a 2443cc six-cylinder engine. The 6C 2500 would be Alfa Romeo's first road-going car capable of reaching speeds of 100 miles per hour. In keeping with Alfa Romeo's tradition, there were several levels of performance available, starting with the 87-horsepower Turismo, moving up to the 110-horsepower Super Sport or SS, and culminating in the track-ready Tipo 256 with 120 horsepower.

The 6C 2500 was Alfa Romeo's first post-ware project, and it carried the same basic running gear as the pre-war models. It would be the final Alfa to use a separate body-on-frame construction. Four body styles were offered, with bodies from Pinin Farina, Stabilimenti Farina, Touring, and Boneschi.

This Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Coupe is one of just 413 examples built during a production run that began in 1947 and ended in 1951. It wore Superleggera, meaning super light, coachwork by Touring of Milan.

The current owner purchased the car in March 2005 from a German collector. Upon acquisition, the car was sent to a UK Alfa Romeo Specialist for a complete evaluation and mechanical rebuild. The car wears older black exterior paint with black painted center-lock wire wheels. Upon completion, it was imported to the United States.

In 2009, this 6C 2500 Super Sport Coupe was offered for sale at the Automobiles of Arizona auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was expected to sell for $225,000 - $275,000. As bidding came to a close the lot had been sold for the sum of $198,000 including buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009

2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $550,000-USD $750,000 
Lot was not sold

2017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $700,000-USD $800,000 
Lot was not sold

2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $550,000-USD $750,000 
Sale Price :
USD $539,000

2009 Automobiles of Arizona

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $225,000-USD $275,000 
Sale Price :
USD $198,000

1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500

(Data based on Model Year 1949 sales)
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet by Pinin Farina
Chassis#: 915683
Sold for USD$550,000
  2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  
1949 ALFA ROMEO 6C 2500 SUPER SPORT CABRIOLET
Chassis#: 915832
Sold for USD$434,000
  2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction
 
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Cabriolet
Sold for USD$308,000
  2023 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet by Pinin Farina
Chassis#: 915.811
Sold for USD$440,000
  2022 RM Sothebys : Gene Ponder Collection
 
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d'Este
Chassis#: 915.888
Sold for USD$912,500
  2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Cabriolet
Chassis#: 915.756
Sold for USD$329,019
  2019 Bonhams : The Bonmont Sale
 
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet
Chassis#: 915811
Sold for USD$417,500
  2019 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours
 
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet Coachwork by Pinin Farina
Chassis#: 915749
Sold for USD$423,000
  2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet
Chassis#: 915770
Sold for USD$825,000
  2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Freccia d'Oro
Chassis#: 916431
Sold for USD$167,776
  2016 RM Sothebys : Duemila Ruote
 
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d'Este Coupé by Touring
Chassis#: 915.882
Sold for USD$852,992
  2015 RM Sotheby's : Villa Erba
 
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS
Chassis#: 915831
Sold for USD$539,000
  2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Cabriolet by Pinin Farina
Chassis#: 915797
Sold for USD$508,588
  2014 RM Auctions : Monaco
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Coupe by Touring
Chassis#: 915.734
Sold for USD$324,500
  2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet
Chassis#: 915725
Sold for USD$294,324
  2010 Bonhams - Goodwood Revival, Chichester, Sussex
 
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet
Chassis#: 915808
Sold for USD$72,259
  2009 Bonhams - Beaulieu Autojumble, National Motor Museum
 
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500
Sold for USD$198,000
  2009 Automobiles of Arizona
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 image  
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Villa d'Este
Chassis#: 915 882
Sold for USD$158,598
  2008 Automobiles of London
 
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500SS Villa d Este
Chassis#: 915916
Sold for USD$372,813
  2005 Bonhams - Les Grandes Marques a Monaco
 
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Cabriolet
Sold for USD$126,500
  2002 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction
 

Alfa Romeo 6C 2500s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet9157252020 Silverstone Auctions Silverstone Classic Live Online   
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet9157252020 The Silverstone Classic Live Online Sale   
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Berlina9170112018 Bonhams : Pada Auction $100,000$130,000
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Coupe by Touring915.8312018 RM Sothebys : Monterey $550,000$750,000
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Coupe9158312017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach $700,000$800,000
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet by Pinin Farina915.7662016 RM Sotheby's : Monaco $550,000$800,000
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500S Freccia dOro Sports Saloon9164632015 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais $250,000$300,000
1949 ALFA ROMEO 6C 2500 SUPER SPORT CABRIOLET PININ FARINA 2013 ARTCURIAL MOTORCARS À RÉTROMOBILE   
1949 Alfa-Romeo 6C 2500 SS Pininfarina Cabriolet 2011 Mecum Auctions Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction$325,000  
1949 ALFA ROMEO 6C 2500 SPORT CABRIOLET PININFARINA 2011 Automobiles sur les Champs 2   
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500SS Cabriolet9155352003 Bonhams Goodwood Revival $75,000$90,000

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1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500

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1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 vehicle information
SS Cabriolet
Coachwork: Pininfarina
Chassis #: 915683
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 vehicle information
SS Villa dEste Coupe
Coachwork: Touring
Chassis #: 915.888
Engine #: 928.171
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 vehicle information
SS Cabriolet
Coachwork: Pininfarina
Chassis #: 915749
Engine #: 928062
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 vehicle information
SS Cabriolet
Coachwork: Pininfarina
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 vehicle information
SS Cabriolet
Coachwork: Pininfarina
Chassis #: 915770
Engine #: 928067
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 vehicle information
SS Cabriolet
Coachwork: Pininfarina
Chassis #: 915797
Engine #: 928109
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 vehicle information
Berlinetta
Coachwork: Pininfarina
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 vehicle information
SS Coupe
Coachwork: Touring
Chassis #: 915.831
Engine #: 926.778
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 vehicle information
SS Coupe
Coachwork: Touring
Chassis #: 915.734
Engine #: 928.105