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Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Cabriolet Boneschi

1950Coachwork by Boneschi

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Manufacturer
Alfa Romeo
Base model
6C 2500 SS
Coachbuilt version
Cabriolet Boneschi
Coachbuilder
Boneschi
Production period
1950
Body style
Cabriolet
Chassis
915.866
Type
One-off
Production
1

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR

Coachbuilding, design & conversions

PRICE & SALES RECORD

Vehicle value

Original price
Not documented
Latest recorded sale
Not documented

01 / THE STORY

History & context

The Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Cabriolet by Boneschi is a remarkable one-off creation that showcases the artistry and innovation of post-war Italian coachbuilding. Built on chassis 915.866, this exquisite cabriolet was crafted by the renowned Milanese coachbuilder Boneschi, a name synonymous with bold and unconventional designs. In 1950, the car was presented at the prestigious Nervi and Venezia concours d’elegance, where it captivated audiences and judges alike, earning top honors at both events. What sets this particular 6C 2500 SS apart is its striking design, which deviates significantly from Alfa Romeo’s traditional styling cues. Most notably, it features a large oval-shaped front grille, a radical departure from the brand’s signature heart-shaped scudetto. This bold design choice gives the car an imposing and avant-garde presence, reinforcing its status as a true coachbuilt masterpiece. The long, flowing lines of the body are further accentuated by luxurious chrome adornments on the hood, adding a touch of opulence to its already distinguished aesthetic. Another defining characteristic of this stunning cabriolet is its use of large white-wall tires, which enhance its grand and elegant stance. The combination of these refined design elements with Alfa Romeo’s legendary engineering results in a vehicle that is as captivating as it is sophisticated. As a one-off creation, the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Cabriolet by Boneschi remains a rare and highly sought-after piece of automotive history. It embodies a unique moment in time when Italian coachbuilders experimented with daring and artistic expressions of luxury.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production
1
Production type
One-off

Design & manufacture

Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Boneschi
Manufacturer · Documented
Alfa Romeo

04 / INDIVIDUAL HISTORY

Chassis & provenance

Chassis 915.866
Chassis number
915.866
Engine number
918179
Year
1950

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

Historical awards to researchRecorded results awaiting reconciliation
Event
1950 Concorso d'Eleganza Roma Pincio
Date
1950
Recorded award / result
Class Winner
Event
1950 Concorso d'Eleganza Nervi
Date
1950
Recorded award / result
Class Winner
Verification status
To be verified — this historical result has not yet been accepted as a confirmed CI 2.0 Award. The event, recipient and evidence require reconciliation.
2° Concorso Internazionale di Eleganza per Autovetture – Lido di Venezia 915.866 · legacy_preserved
Date
1950
Chassis
915.866

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: list_of_awards_1_events. No award inferred.

Concorso d'Eleganza di Nervi 915.866 · verified
Date
1950
Chassis
915.866

Knowledge event_record_key ALF-915866-1950-NERVI

IV Concorso Internazionale di Eleganza – Pincio 915.866 · verified
Date
1950
Chassis
915.866

Knowledge event_record_key ALF-915866-1950-ROMA

XXXII Salone Internazionale dell'Automobile – Torino 915.866 · legacy_preserved
Date
1950
Chassis
915.866

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events. No award inferred.

Concorso d'Eleganza Roma Pincio 915.866 · Class Winner · Unregistered · Unreviewed
Date
1950
Chassis
915.866
Award / result
Class Winner

Carrozzieri-Italiani event data records chassis 915.866, Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Cabriolet Boneschi, as a class winner at the 1950 Concorso d'Eleganza Roma Pincio.

Concorso d'Eleganza Nervi 915.866 · Class Winner · Unregistered · Unreviewed
Date
1950
Chassis
915.866
Award / result
Class Winner

CI records chassis 915.866 as the category/class winner at Nervi 1950. Paolo Giusti (PG1964) independently identifies the same exact chassis and states it was exhibited at the Nervi and Venezia elegance concours in 1950 and awarded at both.

Torino 915.866 · From the historical archive
Date
1950
Chassis
915.866
IV Concorso internazionale di eleganza della carrozzeria – Pincio 915.866 · From the historical archive
Date
27 May 1950
Chassis
915.866
Venue
Pincio · Roma

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

No publishable archival references are currently catalogued for this vehicle.

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history8 dated records

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