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Alfa Romeo 1900C Sprint Coupé Pinin Farina family

1953Coachwork by Pininfarina

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Manufacturer
Alfa Romeo
Base model
1900C Sprint Coupé
Coachbuilt version
Pinin Farina production family, 1952–1953
Coachbuilder
Pininfarina
Production period
1952–1953
Body style
Coupé
Type
Limited

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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 Coupé (1954) was coachbuilt by Pininfarina. Developed during a period of significant innovation in automotive design, the Alfa Romeo 1900 series was notable for its use of unibody construction, which contributed to weight savings and improved structural integrity. The design process involved careful attention to proportions and aerodynamics, characteristic of Pininfarina’s stylistic context at the time.

Mechanically, the Alfa Romeo 1900 Coupé was equipped with a robust chassis and suspension system designed to enhance driving dynamics. The vehicle was powered by a 1.9L inline-four engine, providing a balance of performance and efficiency suitable for its class. Production data indicates that only one unit of this model was produced, which highlights its exclusivity and the bespoke nature of the coachbuilding undertaken by Pininfarina.

Documentation indicates that the Alfa Romeo 1900 Coupé was presented at various exhibitions, where it attracted attention for its design and engineering. Surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding. The unique combination of Alfa Romeo’s engineering and Pininfarina’s design is of particular interest to automotive historians, as it reflects the collaborative efforts that defined the era.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Limited
Production from
1952
Production to
1953
Production notes
Legacy '1900TI Super Pininfarina' wording reconciled to the documented 1952–1953 Pinin Farina 1900C Sprint Coupé family. The 100-car family total is source-backed but is not duplicated on this preserved legacy route; this row remains non-additive.

Design & manufacture

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

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.

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
RM Sotheby's — 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 C Coupé by Pinin Farina rmsothebys.com Auction catalogue vehicle history
Bonhams — Alfa Romeo 1900C Sprint Pinin Farina history images1.bonhams.com Auction catalogue vehicle history

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