THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1937
- Body style
- Berlinetta
- Engine
- Inline-6
- Type
- Limited
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
Pietro Navone
Model-level record · Chassis not independently verified
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
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
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
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08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
No publishable archival references are currently catalogued for this vehicle.













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