THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Manufacturer
- Alfa Romeo
- Base model
- 6C 2500 Cabriolet
- Coachbuilt version
- 4 Posti
- Coachbuilder
- Boneschi
- Production period
- 1939
- Body style
- Cabriolet
- Chassis
- 913-009
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 Turismo Cabriolet by Carrozzeria Boneschi, chassis number 913.009, is an exceptional example of pre-war automotive craftsmanship, blending Italian luxury with innovative design. Commissioned in 1939 by A & L Rotondi, a prominent Alfa Romeo dealer in Milan, this car was intended to showcase the height of Alfa Romeo’s prestige and elegance. It features a 2,443 cc inline-six engine, part of the 6C 2500 series, which was known for its smooth, powerful performance and impressive engineering, setting a benchmark in the era for refined touring vehicles. The cabriolet was uniquely crafted by Carrozzeria Boneschi, a renowned Milan-based coachbuilder famous for its avant-garde designs and custom work. Known for pushing the boundaries of traditional coachwork, Carrozzeria Boneschi gave the 6C 2500 Turismo Cabriolet a distinctive, aerodynamic shape that perfectly complemented Alfa Romeo’s sporting pedigree. The design of chassis number 913.009 included graceful flowing lines, elegantly proportioned fenders, and a low, sweeping profile. Its long, open-top body could seat four passengers, offering both luxury and practicality for long-distance touring. The car’s aesthetics were equally matched by its performance. The 6C 2500 series was the final evolution of Alfa Romeo’s celebrated 6C line, which had a legacy of combining racing-inspired engineering with road-going elegance. With advanced mechanical specifications like independent front suspension and a fully synchronized four-speed manual transmission, the 6C 2500 provided a smooth, dynamic driving experience that was ahead of its time. Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 913.009, specifically commissioned for A & L Rotondi, reflects the dealer’s desire to highlight Alfa Romeo’s craftsmanship to discerning clients in Milan. The vehicle stood as a statement of both automotive excellence and Italian design innovation on the eve of World War II. Today, it remains a rare and exquisite example of Boneschi’s coachbuilding artistry and Alfa Romeo’s enduring legacy in luxury performance automobiles.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production
- 1
- Production type
- One-off
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- Inline-6
03 / DESIGN, BODY & SUPPLIERS
Design, body & suppliers
Design & manufacture
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Boneschi
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Alfa Romeo
Body form & construction
- Body style
- Cabriolet
04 / EVENTS & CHRONOLOGY
Events & chronology
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
06 / CHASSIS REGISTER
Chassis register
Chassis 913-009
- Chassis number
- 913-009
- Year
- 1939
08 / GALLERY
Photo gallery 4 photographs
09 / PERIOD ARCHIVE
Period photographs & advertising
The period archive gallery will show historical photographs, advertisements, brochures and press images once assets, provenance and usage rights have been recorded in the masterfile.











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