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Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Pescara

1937Coachwork by Pininfarina

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1937
Body style
Berlinetta
Engine
Inline-6
Type
Limited

AWARDS AT A GLANCE

1 1 1
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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 6C 2300 Pescara by Pininfarina, a rare gem, emerges as a captivating relic of automotive history, a testament to the ingenuity of its era. Unveiled at the illustrious 1937 Salone dell’Automobile in Milan, this exquisite masterpiece is revered for its unique and elegantly streamlined berlinetta coachwork crafted by Pinin Farina. Combining elements of Art Deco with a sleek and aerodynamic profile, it boasts a timeless allure, accentuated by a subtle yet distinctive rear fin—a nod to the prevailing design sensibilities of the time. Following the tumult of war, the Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Pescara embarked on a remarkable journey, etching its name into the annals of motorsport history. Believed to have participated in the prestigious 1949 edition of the ‘Coppa delle Dolomiti’ and the challenging Bolzano-Mendola hill climb, it showcased its prowess on the track before undergoing a transformative metamorphosis in 1954. In a surprising turn of events, this automotive gem was reborn as a pickup truck, undergoing modifications that included the installation of an Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 single-carburetor engine, ingeniously converted to run on methane gas — a testament to the innovative spirit of its custodians. Despite these alterations, fragments of its original glory remained intact, with the forward section of the original body and rear wings preserving a link to its storied past. Rediscovered in 1992, the Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Pescara Pininfarina emerged from obscurity, a phoenix rising from the ashes of neglect. Its subsequent restoration breathed new life into its weathered frame, rekindling the flames of admiration for its timeless design and storied legacy. Today, as it graces the automotive stage once more, the Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Pescara stands as a testament to the enduring allure of vintage automobiles, capturing the imagination of enthusiasts with its blend of elegance, history, and sheer resilience.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Limited

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
Inline-6

Design & manufacture

Designer · Candidate
Mario Revelli di Beaumont
Manufacturer · Documented
Alfa Romeo
Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Pininfarina

Additional features

Recorded features
Aerodinamica

04 / INDIVIDUAL HISTORY

Chassis & provenance

Chassis 8138121 history records
Chassis number
813812
Engine number
26324
Year
1937
  1. Pietro Navone

    Model-level record · Chassis not independently verified

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

1Class wins1Class placings1Awards

3 documented awards Verified CI records with attributable sources

Concorso d'Eleganza di Torino General · Class Winner · Verified award
Date
1937
Chassis
General
Verified award
1° premio di classe / primo premio di categoria
Result
1st in class
Turin Concours d'Elegance / Parco del Valentino 813812 · 1st in class · Unregistered · Unreviewed
Date
1937
Chassis
813812
Award / result
1st in class
Kuwait Concours d'Elegance 813812 · 2nd in Class B · Best Restored Car · Verified award
Date
2012
Chassis
813812
Verified award
Second in Class B 1931-1945
Class
B 1931-1945
Result
2nd Place
Verified award
Best Restored Car
Result
winner
Other historical event result
2nd Class B; Best Restored Car

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

No publishable archival references are currently catalogued for this vehicle.

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history4 dated records
  1. Unassigned chassis · Event

    Concorso d'Eleganza di Torino · Class Winner

  2. 813812 · Event

    Turin Concours d'Elegance / Parco del Valentino · 1st in class

  3. Unassigned chassis · Ownership

    Pietro Navone

  4. 813812 · Event

    Kuwait Concours d'Elegance · 2nd in Class B · Best Restored Car

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