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Alfa Romeo 6C 2300B Spider Touring

1939Coachwork by Touring

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
Price details & sale history ↗

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 sales
Scatter plot of completed auction sales. Every point has its own date. The gold line connects recorded prices for the selected currency only; different chassis may be represented. Horizontal positions represent calendar time. Year-only and month-only dates use approximate plotting positions. 469,488 408,250 347,013 2019 GBP 408,250 · 2019-09-14 · Chassis 813219 · Bonhams GBP 408,250 · 2019-09-14 · Chassis 813219
14 Sep 2019
Recorded sale · Chassis 813219
GBP 408,250

Each 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 sales
Scatter plot of completed auction sales. Every point has its own date. The gold line connects recorded prices for the selected currency only; different chassis may be represented. Horizontal positions represent calendar time. Year-only and month-only dates use approximate plotting positions. 996,600 682,000 367,400 2007 2008 2010 2012 2013 USD 924,000 · 2007-04 · Chassis 813219 · RM Auctions USD 924,000 · 2007-04 · RM Auctions USD 440,000 · 2013-01-18 · Chassis 813219 · RM Auctions USD 440,000 · 2013-01-18 · Chassis 813219
18 Jan 2013
Recorded sale · Chassis 813219
USD 440,000

Each 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.

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

No publishable archival references are currently catalogued for this vehicle.

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history9 dated records
  1. 813219 · Auction

    Bonhams · Unsold

  2. 813219 · Auction

    RM Auctions · Sold · USD 924,000

  3. 813219 · Auction

    Auction · Sold · USD 924,000

  4. Unassigned chassis · Auction

    RM Auctions · Sold · USD 924,000

  5. Unassigned chassis · Auction

    RM Auctions The Ponder Collection · Sold · USD 924,000

  6. 813219 · Auction

    RM Auctions · Sold · USD 440,000

  7. 813219 · Auction

    Auction · Sold · USD 440,000

  8. 813219 · Auction

    Bonhams · Sold · GBP 408,250

  9. 813219 · Auction

    Auction · Sold · GBP 408,250

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