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In 1929, Alfa Romeo sent this chassis and single-camshaft engine to coachbuilder James Young, Ltd, of Bromley, Kent. It had job order number 2074 and was given a drophead coupe body. The first owner of this completed vehicle took possession of the car on February 27th, 1930. The car was registered for road use and issued UK plates, GC 7266 which it still wears today.
Between 1930 and the late 1960s, little is known about the vehicle's ownership history. It did remain in England and it appears to have been well cared for. In 1968, it was acquired by McEwen & Bell of Derbyshire who sold it to D.G.T. Russell of Northampton in 1970. It was sold two years later to William David Black, who retained the car until 1986. It was acquired by Usui Benzo at that time and exported to Japan, leaving the United Kingdom.
The car has gray paintwork and a burgundy interior which is believed to be original. There is a dark gray top that is easy to raise and lower.
At some point, while the car was in Mr. Black's care, the original single-camshaft engine was replaced with a correct-type dual-camshaft unit. The replacement Turismo engine was sourced from a 6C 1750 third series example from 1930. This switch gave the engine a four horsepower boost and a broader torque range. There is a three-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel drum brakes.
In 2009, This Alfa-Romeo was offered for sale by Gooding & Company at their Pebble Beach auction. The lot was estimated to sell for $300,000 - $400,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for the sum of $143,000, inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2010
Between 1930 and the late 1960s, little is known about the vehicle's ownership history. It did remain in England and it appears to have been well cared for. In 1968, it was acquired by McEwen & Bell of Derbyshire who sold it to D.G.T. Russell of Northampton in 1970. It was sold two years later to William David Black, who retained the car until 1986. It was acquired by Usui Benzo at that time and exported to Japan, leaving the United Kingdom.
The car has gray paintwork and a burgundy interior which is believed to be original. There is a dark gray top that is easy to raise and lower.
At some point, while the car was in Mr. Black's care, the original single-camshaft engine was replaced with a correct-type dual-camshaft unit. The replacement Turismo engine was sourced from a 6C 1750 third series example from 1930. This switch gave the engine a four horsepower boost and a broader torque range. There is a three-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel drum brakes.
In 2009, This Alfa-Romeo was offered for sale by Gooding & Company at their Pebble Beach auction. The lot was estimated to sell for $300,000 - $400,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the lot had been sold for the sum of $143,000, inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2010
2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $300,000-USD $400,000
Sale Price :
USD $143,000
1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Alfa Romeo 6C 1750
(Data based on Model Year 1929 sales)
1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Super Sport Chassis#: 0312901 Sold for USD$692,500 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Turismo by James Young Chassis#: 0411875 Sold for USD$252,554 2015 Historics at Brookland | |
1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Spider Chassis#: 0312901 Sold for USD$836,000 2014 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | |
1929 Alfa Romeo 1750 SS Competition Tourer Chassis#: 0312906 Sold for USD$1,782,372 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Supercharged Spyder Chassis#: 0312897 Sold for USD$582,008 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia at Goodwood | |
1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Turismo Chassis#: 6C0412061 Sold for USD$171,304 2011 RM Auctions - London | |
1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Sold for USD$854,340 2009 RM Auctions - Automobiles of London | |
1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 3rd Series Turismo Drop Head Coupe Chassis#: 0412061 Sold for USD$143,000 2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company |
Alfa Romeo 6C 1750s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Supercharged Super Sport Spider | 0312931 | 2019 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | $800,000 | $1,200,000 | |
1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS 3e série Zagato | 0312955 | 2018 Artcurial : Retromobile | $900,000 | $1,300,000 | |
1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 3e série Turismo par James Young | 6C 0412061 | 2017 Artcurial : Retromobile | $210,000 | $250,000 | |
1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Super Sport Supercharged Spider | 0312861 | 2016 Bonhams : The Monaco Sale | $1,800,000 | $2,400,000 | |
1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Super Sport | 0312905 | 2016 Rétromobile 2016 by Artcurial Motorcars | $1,350,000 | $1,550,000 | |
1929 ALFA ROMEO 6C 1750 SS | 0312901 | 2015 BarrettJackson Scottsdale | |||
1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Spyder Supersport | 0312961 | 2011 Bonhams Automobilia, Motos de collection et Automobiles d'exception au Grand Palais | $750,000 | $950,000 | |
1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Super Sport Two Seater | 0312901 | 2009 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia |
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