THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1939
- Body style
- Spider
- 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
- GBP 408,250 2019-09-14 · BonhamsChassis 813219
01 / THE STORY
History & context
The Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Spider (1939) was coachbuilt by Touring. Developed during a period marked by significant advancements in automotive design, the 6C 2300B Spider represents a synthesis of performance and aesthetic refinement. The coachbuilding process involved meticulous attention to proportions and construction methods, utilizing lightweight materials to achieve an optimal balance between form and function, which was characteristic of Touring’s design philosophy.
Mechanically, the Alfa Romeo 6C 2300B Spider is powered by an inline-six engine, providing robust performance with a focus on driving dynamics. The chassis, identified by its number 813.219 was engineered to support the vehicle’s sporting intentions, featuring advanced suspension systems that enhanced stability and responsiveness.
Production data indicates that the model was produced in limited quantities, a factor that contributes to its status among collectors and enthusiasts. Documentation suggests that surviving examples of the 6C 2300B Spider are recorded, showcasing the craftsmanship of both the manufacturer and coachbuilder.
Surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding. The Alfa Romeo 6C 2300B Spider remains a significant study in the evolution of automotive design and engineering during the late 1930s.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- Inline-6
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Alfa Romeo
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Touring
04 / INDIVIDUAL HISTORY
Chassis & provenance
Chassis 813219
- Chassis number
- 813219
- Engine number
- 823203
- Year
- 1939
05 / VALUE
Value & price history
Recorded sale history
GBP · 1 recorded sale
- Last sale
- GBP 408,25014 Sep 2019
- Highest sale
- GBP 408,2501 recorded sale
- Average sale
- GBP 408,250Completed sales only
RECORDED SALES
Recorded sale history
GBP
Recorded sale history
GBP · 2 dated salesEach point is a completed sale with its own date, in chronological order. Dates are positioned by calendar time, with approximate placement when only a year or month is documented. The connecting line shows observed sales prices in this currency, not an appreciation index: transactions may concern different chassis and specifications. Factory prices and unsold estimates are excluded.
USD · 1 recorded sale
- Last sale
- USD 440,00018 Jan 2013
- Highest sale
- USD 440,0001 recorded sale
- Average sale
- USD 440,000Completed sales only
RECORDED SALES
Recorded sale history
USD
Recorded sale history
USD · 4 dated salesEach point is a completed sale with its own date, in chronological order. Dates are positioned by calendar time, with approximate placement when only a year or month is documented. The connecting line shows observed sales prices in this currency, not an appreciation index: transactions may concern different chassis and specifications. Factory prices and unsold estimates are excluded. 2 undated sales are listed in the table only.
Auction & sale history
Showing 6 most recent of 9 market records. Expand to see the full history, including estimates and unsold lots.
| Date | Venue | Chassis | Record | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep 2019 | Bonhams | Chassis 813219 | Sale price | Sold | GBP 408,250 |
| 14 Sep 2019 | Chassis 813219 | Sale price | Candidate · Sold | GBP 408,250 | |
| 18 Jan 2013 | RM Auctions | Chassis 813219 | Sale price | Sold | USD 440,000 |
| 18 Jan 2013 | Chassis 813219 | Sale price | Candidate · Sold | USD 440,000 | |
| 2007-04-20/21 | Chassis 813219 | Sale price | Candidate · Sold | USD 924,000 | |
| 2007-04-20/21 | RM Auctions The Ponder Collection | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | USD 924,000 |
| 2007-04 | RM Auctions | Chassis 813219 | Sale price | Candidate · Sold | USD 924,000 |
| 2007-04 | RM Auctions | Model-level · chassis not verified | Sale price | Sold | USD 924,000 |
| 2004-05 | Bonhams | Chassis 813219 | Auction estimate | Candidate · Unsold | GBP 50,000–55,000 |
Market observations describe documented transactions, estimates or offers. They are not themselves a current valuation of the vehicle.
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 6 photographs
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
No publishable archival references are currently catalogued for this vehicle.











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