Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Spider in the Style of Zagato 1930, Itália

Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Spider in the Style of Zagato 1930, Itália
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The Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport presented here, chassis no. 8513034, is a fourth-series example of the vaunted model. Unfortunately, nothing is known of its pre-war history. The car was discovered in February 1956 by Kurt Miska in a wrecking yard on Long Island, NY, where it had been abandoned by an insurance company in November 1955, possibly due to the outcome of an insurance claim. In March 1956, it was reportedly acquired by Tom Powel. It may have been fitted with a two-seat coupé or drophead coupé body when found, or such a body may have been fitted by Powel during his ownership in the 1960s. This body was possibly cream coloured and, according to Gordon Barrett, possibly by Zagato.

In the mid-1970s, the Alfa was returned to Turin, where it was rebodied by the Carrozzeria Pettenella as a lovely Gran Sport Spider in the style of Zagato, a body that 8513034 wears to this day. Carrozzeria Pettenella existed from 1973 to 1976 and were highly regarded as experts in the field of Zagato coachwork. Not only did the company fit high-quality re-created coachwork on original chassis, it also engaged in the manufacture of a very small series of 6C 1750 Gran Sport Zagato Spider replicas that were constructed from the ground up. Quality and accuracy were magnificent on all Pettenella projects, and 8513034 is no exception. Now, more than 40 years after its construction, the coachwork has mellowed wonderfully.

It is believed that the car was without its gearbox and other parts when it was discovered in 1956. For this reason, the gearbox as well as the front axle and steering box have been replaced. It is likely that this took place when the car was restored and reconstructed in the 1970s. In the 1980s it was acquired by the Hoyle Collection, which was a private collection based in the North of England.

In 1999, chassis 8513034 was purchased by its current owner, who has participated four times in the Mille Miglia as well as many other classic car events, such as the Ennstal Classic and Kitzbüheler Alpen Rallye. It is believed that the car has had five owners, at the most, from new. It has a FIVA category B4 identity card and has been maintained by marque specialists Feierabend in Würzburg, Germany.

Presented in traditional red with dark maroon leather upholstery, chassis 8513034 presents very well throughout. Coupled with superb performance and drivability, this is an irresistible car with a near perfect vintage sports car design. It has been driven enthusiastically in classic car events and is ready to provide its new custodian with exciting new adventures behind the wheel.