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Alfa Romeo 1900L Bertone

1953Coachwork by Bertone

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.

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
Coachbuild Encyclopedia — Franco Scaglione encyclopedia.coachbuild.com Specialist coachbuilding reference
MotorsDB — Alfa Romeo 1900L Berlina Bertone 1953 www.motorsdb.com Specialist technical reference

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history1 dated records

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