THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Manufacturer
- Alfa Romeo
- Base model
- 1900 C Super Sprint
- Coachbuilt version
- SS Tipo 55 'Ginevra' Spider prototype
- Coachbuilder
- Touring
- Production period
- 1955
- Body style
- Spider
- Engine
- Inline-4 DOHC
- Type
- Prototype
- Production
- 1
- Designer
- Federico Formenti
- Displacement
- 1,975 cc
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 1900C SS Spider Ginevra (1955) was coachbuilt by Touring and designed by Federico Formenti. The model was developed during a period when Alfa Romeo sought to enhance its presence in the sportier segment of the automotive market, resulting in a vehicle that combined performance with stylistic elegance. The design process involved meticulous attention to proportions and construction methods, utilizing lightweight materials that were characteristic of Touring’s approach to coachbuilding. The body was crafted to achieve an aerodynamic profile, reflecting the design trends of the mid-20th century.
Mechanically, the 1900C Spider features a well-engineered chassis that was optimized for both performance and handling. Documentation indicates that the vehicle was equipped with an innovative suspension system that contributed to its dynamic capabilities on the road. The Alfa Romeo 1900C was powered by a robust engine configuration that underscored the brand’s commitment to performance; however, specific details regarding the engine type are not documented in this entry.
In production terms, the Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Spider Ginevra was produced in a limited quantity, with only one documented unit. This rarity enhances its significance among collectors and automotive historians. Surviving examples of this model are recorded in private collections, providing valuable reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding. The vehicle was also exhibited at various automotive events, highlighting its unique design and engineering. Overall, the Alfa Romeo 1900C spider Touring stands as an example of the collaborative efforts between manufacturers and coachbuilders in the automotive industry.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production
- 1
- Production type
- Prototype
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- Inline-4 DOHC
- Displacement
- 1,975 cc
- Power (hp)
- 115 hp
- Specification notes
- The registry explicitly places the Spider within the SS Tipo 55 Ginevra prototype pair and provides the shared 1975 cc / 115 HP Super Sprint mechanical baseline. Production coupé body dimensions are not inherited.
03 / DESIGN, BODY & SUPPLIERS
Design, body & suppliers
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Alfa Romeo
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Touring
- Designer · Documented
- Federico Formenti
Body form & construction
- Body style
- Spider
04 / EVENTS & CHRONOLOGY
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 / GALLERY
Photo gallery
No publishable photographs are currently catalogued for this vehicle.
10 / CONNECTED HISTORY
Timeline
Chronological history1 dated records
- Unassigned chassis · Event
37° Salone Internazionale dell'Automobile – Torino
09 / PERIOD ARCHIVE
Period photographs & advertising
The period archive gallery will show historical photographs, advertisements, brochures and press images once assets, provenance and usage rights have been recorded in the masterfile.












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