THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1953
- Body style
- Coupé / Cabriolet
- Type
- One-off
- Production
- 1
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 Super Vignale Coupé (1955) was coachbuilt by Vignale and designed by Giovanni Michelotti. Developed during the mid-1950s, the Alfa Romeo 1900C represented a significant collaboration between Alfa Romeo and the Vignale coachbuilding firm, known for its bespoke automotive creations. The design process emphasized sleek proportions and a streamlined aesthetic, reflecting the era’s stylistic trends in automotive design.
The construction of the 1900C utilized advanced techniques for its time, integrating lightweight materials and precise craftsmanship. The chassis, identified as number 1849, served as the foundation for this singular vehicle, which was built to showcase the capabilities of both the Alfa Romeo brand and Vignale’s expertise in coachbuilding. Mechanically, the 1900C featured a robust configuration typical of Alfa Romeo, but specific engine details are not disclosed in the provided data.
In production terms, documentation indicates that only one unit of the Alfa Romeo 1900C Super Vignale Coupé was constructed, making it a unique example within automotive history. The vehicle has been exhibited in various automotive shows, highlighting its design and engineering. Surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding and the specific contributions of Vignale and Michelotti to the automotive design landscape.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production
- 1
- Production type
- One-off
- Production notes
- 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 Vignale Coupé one-off identity is source-backed. Individual authorship remains disputed: the exact CI archive favors Giovanni Michelotti, while CarStyling and Coachbuild attribute the car to Rodolfo Bonetto. Michelotti is therefore retained only as candidate; no winner is inferred.
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Alfa Romeo
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Vignale
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 2 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 |
|---|---|
| CarStyling — Vignale studio archive, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 SS carstyling.ru | Specialist design archive |
| Coachbuild — Vignale Alfa Romeo archive www.coachbuild.com | Specialist coachbuilder archive |












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