Skip to content
THE ITALIAN COACHBUILDER SITE

Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Coupé Bertone

1942Coachwork by Bertone

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Manufacturer
Alfa Romeo
Base model
6C 2500 Super Sport
Coachbuilt version
Bertone one-off Coupé
Coachbuilder
Bertone
Production period
1942
Body style
Coupé
Chassis
915516
Engine
Inline-6
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 Coupe Bertone is a truly exceptional piece of automotive history, featuring a design crafted by the talented Roman designer Mario Revelli di Beaumont. This stunning car, part of the Alfa Romeo 6C family, was produced in various displacements by the renowned Milanese car manufacturer between 1927 and 1950. The Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Coupe Bertone, however, stands out as a unique example with its timeless elegance and performance. Unfortunately, the traces of this particular car were lost for many years, leaving its whereabouts unknown until a few years ago when it was discovered in a barn in a small town in Massachusetts. After being brought back to Italy, the car underwent a meticulous restoration by the Lopreso Collection, which returned it to its original, breathtaking beauty. The craftsmanship involved in the restoration was focused on preserving the car’s authentic characteristics, ensuring that it regained the allure and refinement that made it such a special creation in its time. The design by Mario Revelli di Beaumont is a harmonious blend of sleek lines and sophisticated details, with an emphasis on aerodynamic efficiency and elegance. The Bertone coachwork, with its smooth, flowing contours, highlights the car’s sporty nature while maintaining an air of luxury. It’s a perfect example of the Italian design ethos of the era, combining functionality with artistic flair. Interestingly, the same design concept was also employed by Bertone on a Fiat 6C 1500 chassis, now housed in the Museo Nicolis. This serves as another testament to the versatility and timeless appeal of Revelli di Beaumont’s vision, showcasing the car’s adaptability to different platforms while retaining its signature elegance. Today, the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Coupé Bertone remains a rare and precious gem in the world of classic automobiles, admired not only for its historical significance but also for its unrivaled beauty and craftsmanship.

Photos courtesy of Lopresto Collection

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production
1
Production type
One-off

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
Inline-6

Design & manufacture

Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Bertone
Designer · Candidate
Mario Revelli di Beaumont
Manufacturer · Documented
Alfa Romeo

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

Pebble Beach 915516 · legacy_preserved
Date
2010
Chassis
915516

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events|list_of_awards_0_events. No award inferred.

Amelia Island 915516 · legacy_preserved
Date
2011
Chassis
915516

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

Classic Gala 915516 · legacy_preserved
Date
2011
Chassis
915516

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

Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 915516 · legacy_preserved
Date
2011
Chassis
915516

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: list_of_awards_0_events. No award inferred.

Villa d’Este 915516 · From the historical archive
Date
2011
Chassis
915516

04 / INDIVIDUAL HISTORY

Chassis & provenance

Ownership & provenance

Ownership & history · Legacy attribution
Car Collection
Chassis 915516
Chassis number
915516
Year
1942

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.

ReferenceSource type
Lopresto Collection — Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Bertone www.lopresto.it Collection archive exact chassis

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history5 dated records
  1. 915516 · Event

    Pebble Beach

  2. 915516 · Event

    Amelia Island

  3. 915516 · Event

    Classic Gala

  4. 915516 · Event

    Villa d’Este

THE CONVERSATION

Comments 0

Share a memory, a period photograph or a documented detail about this car.

Join the conversation