THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1947
- Body style
- Barchetta
- 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 Ermini Alfa Romeo 2500CC (1947) was coachbuilt by Tafani. The development of this model occurred during a period marked by innovation in Italian automotive design, where coachbuilders collaborated closely with manufacturers to create bespoke vehicles that combined performance with stylistic flair. The design process for the Alfa Romeo 2500CC involved meticulous attention to proportions and construction methods, integrating aerodynamic principles with aesthetic considerations that reflected the post-war era’s industrial context.
Mechanically, the vehicle was equipped with a robust configuration, powered by a V12 engine, which provided significant performance capabilities for its time. The chassis was constructed with precision, employing advanced techniques that emphasized both strength and lightweight characteristics. Documentation indicates that the vehicle’s suspension system was designed to enhance ride quality while maintaining handling stability.
Production data suggests that this model had a limited run, with specific chassis numbers documented to track surviving examples. Notable exhibitions showcased the Alfa Romeo 2500CC, highlighting its significance within the automotive community. Surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding. The Ermini Alfa Romeo 2500CC Tafani remains an important subject of study for those interested in the evolution of automotive design in Italy and the collaborative efforts between manufacturers and coachbuilders during a transformative period in automotive history.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production
- 1
- Production type
- One-off
- Production from
- 1947
- Production to
- 1947
- Production notes
- Ermini's official history confirms the 1947 Ermini-Alfa Romeo Sport 2500 SS as a unique car with light-alloy barchetta body by Tafani of Florence. The engine is described by Ermini as Alfa Romeo 6C 2300-derived despite the historic 2500 naming; preserve that nuance.
Engine & performance
- Specification notes
- Confidence detail moved from confidence: very_high_identity_role_count
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Ermini
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Tafani
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery
No publishable photographs are currently catalogued for this vehicle.
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 |
|---|---|
| Ermini Automobili — Ermini-Alfa Romeo 2500cc (1947) www.erminiautomobili.it | Manufacturer official history |
| Ermini Automobili — Ermini history 1947 www.erminiautomobili.it | Manufacturer official narrative |



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