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Alfa Romeo 1900S America

1955Coachwork by Ghia

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1955
Body style
Coupé
Type
Limited

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 1900S America was a rare and distinctive variation of the Alfa Romeo 1900S, featuring an exclusive body crafted by Carrozzeria Ghia. Produced in limited numbers, this elegant coupe showcased the renowned Italian coachbuilder’s expertise in blending aerodynamics, style, and performance. The model was first unveiled at the 1955 Turin Auto Salon, where it captivated audiences with its sleek design and advanced construction. The 1900S America distinguished itself with lightweight aluminum coachwork supported by a reinforced steel frame. Its sculpted body featured integrated fenders, a signature design element that enhanced both aesthetics and aerodynamics. The front cowl incorporated air intakes and built-in fog lights, giving the car a sporty yet refined appearance. The streamlined shape and flowing lines were a testament to Ghia’s ability to create visually striking automobiles without compromising functionality. Built on the high-performance 1900S platform, the America variant retained Alfa Romeo’s powerful 1.9-liter inline-four engine, delivering robust performance for its time. This combination of advanced engineering and bespoke craftsmanship positioned the 1900S America as an exclusive grand tourer, appealing to discerning customers who sought both style and driving dynamics. The unveiling at the 1955 Turin Auto Salon was a defining moment for the model, highlighting Alfa Romeo’s collaboration with Italy’s top coachbuilders. While produced in limited numbers, the 1900S America remains an important piece of automotive history, embodying the innovative spirit of mid-century Italian design. Today, surviving examples are highly prized by collectors, not only for their rarity but also for their distinctive styling and connection to Alfa Romeo’s legacy of performance-oriented luxury vehicles.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Limited

Engine & performance

Specification notes
Confidence detail moved from confidence: medium-high | medium

Individual vehicle

Documented chassis
2 chassis
  • 01078L
  • 01085L

Design & manufacture

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

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

37° Salone Internazionale dell'Automobile – Torino General · legacy_preserved
Date
1955
Chassis
General

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

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
Automotive Heritage — Ghia designs automotive-heritage.com Independent design registry
Alfa Romeo 1900 — model history it.wikipedia.org Independent model history

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history1 dated records

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