THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1942
- Body style
- Coupé
- Chassis
- 915516
- Engine
- Inline-6
- 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 6C 2500 SS Coupe Bertone is a truly exceptional piece of automotive history, featuring a design crafted by the talented Roman designer Mario Revelli di Beaumont. This stunning car, part of the Alfa Romeo 6C family, was produced in various displacements by the renowned Milanese car manufacturer between 1927 and 1950. The Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Coupe Bertone, however, stands out as a unique example with its timeless elegance and performance. Unfortunately, the traces of this particular car were lost for many years, leaving its whereabouts unknown until a few years ago when it was discovered in a barn in a small town in Massachusetts. After being brought back to Italy, the car underwent a meticulous restoration by the Lopreso Collection, which returned it to its original, breathtaking beauty. The craftsmanship involved in the restoration was focused on preserving the car’s authentic characteristics, ensuring that it regained the allure and refinement that made it such a special creation in its time. The design by Mario Revelli di Beaumont is a harmonious blend of sleek lines and sophisticated details, with an emphasis on aerodynamic efficiency and elegance. The Bertone coachwork, with its smooth, flowing contours, highlights the car’s sporty nature while maintaining an air of luxury. It’s a perfect example of the Italian design ethos of the era, combining functionality with artistic flair. Interestingly, the same design concept was also employed by Bertone on a Fiat 6C 1500 chassis, now housed in the Museo Nicolis. This serves as another testament to the versatility and timeless appeal of Revelli di Beaumont’s vision, showcasing the car’s adaptability to different platforms while retaining its signature elegance. Today, the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Coupé Bertone remains a rare and precious gem in the world of classic automobiles, admired not only for its historical significance but also for its unrivaled beauty and craftsmanship.
Photos courtesy of Lopresto Collection
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production
- 1
- Production type
- One-off
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- Inline-6
Design & manufacture
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Bertone
- Designer · Candidate
- Mario Revelli di Beaumont
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Alfa Romeo
04 / INDIVIDUAL HISTORY
Chassis & provenance
Ownership & provenance
- Ownership & history · Legacy attribution
- Car Collection
Chassis 915516
- Chassis number
- 915516
- Year
- 1942
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
Pebble Beach 915516 · legacy_preserved
- Date
- 2010
- Chassis
- 915516
Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events|list_of_awards_0_events. No award inferred.
Amelia Island 915516 · legacy_preserved
- Date
- 2011
- Chassis
- 915516
Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: list_of_awards_1_events. No award inferred.
Classic Gala 915516 · legacy_preserved
- Date
- 2011
- Chassis
- 915516
Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: list_of_awards_1_events. No award inferred.
Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 915516 · legacy_preserved
- Date
- 2011
- Chassis
- 915516
Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: list_of_awards_0_events. No award inferred.
Villa d’Este 915516 · From the historical archive
- Date
- 2011
- Chassis
- 915516
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 11 photographs
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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 |
|---|---|
| Lopresto Collection — Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Bertone www.lopresto.it | Collection archive exact chassis |













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