THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1953
- Body style
- Berlina
- Engine
- Inline-4 DOHC
- Type
- One-off
- Production
- 1
- Displacement
- 1,884 cc
- Power
- 100 hp
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 1900 Bertone, an exquisite one-off creation unveiled at the 1953 Turin Auto Salon, stands as a testament to the collaborative genius of Bertone and the visionary designer Franco Scaglione. Crafted on the 1900 chassis by the esteemed Carrozzeria Bertone, this exclusive 2-door luxury sedan is a captivating blend of elegance, innovation, and the iconic Alfa Romeo “family feeling.” Draped in a sophisticated night blue paintjob, the Alfa Romeo 1900 Bertone exudes an aura of refined luxury. The front fascia, adorned with the distinctive Scudetto grille, showcases elements that resonate with Alfa Romeo’s design heritage. The air intakes, strategically placed, not only contribute to the car’s aerodynamic efficiency but also echo the brand’s familial traits seen in both in-house models and other coachbuilt versions by renowned names such as Castagna, Touring, Pininfarina, and Boneschi. The attention to detail in the 1900 Bertone extends beyond its exterior aesthetics. As a product of Carrozzeria Bertone’s craftsmanship, the interior undoubtedly reflects a harmonious marriage of comfort and sophistication. The sleek lines and contours of the sedan, guided by Franco Scaglione’s design expertise, create a timeless silhouette that captures the essence of mid-20th-century automotive opulence. While the 1900L Bertone may have been a singular creation, it serves as a testament to the creative synergy between Alfa Romeo and the visionary mind of Franco Scaglione. This unique sedan not only pays homage to the brand’s design language but also stands as an exceptional example of bespoke automotive craftsmanship, leaving an indelible mark on the history of Alfa Romeo and the legacy of Italian automotive design.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production
- 1
- Production type
- One-off
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- Inline-4 DOHC
- Displacement
- 1,884 cc
- Power (hp)
- 100 hp
- Transmission
- 4-speed manual
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Specification notes
- Variant-specific Bertone 1900L technical data added; no later 1900 Super Sprint displacement or gearbox specification is inherited.
Design & manufacture
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Bertone
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Alfa Romeo
- Designer · Candidate
- Franco Scaglione
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
35° Salone Internazionale dell'Automobile – Torino General · legacy_preserved
- Date
- 1953
- Chassis
- General
Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events. No award inferred.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 3 photographs
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.
| Reference | Source type |
|---|---|
| Coachbuild Encyclopedia — Franco Scaglione encyclopedia.coachbuild.com | Specialist coachbuilding reference |
| MotorsDB — Alfa Romeo 1900L Berlina Bertone 1953 www.motorsdb.com | Specialist technical reference |











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