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Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Turismo Cabriolet Boneschi

1939Coachwork by Boneschi

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

09 / PERIOD ARCHIVE

Period photographs & advertising

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