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Ermini Alfa Romeo 2500CC

1947Coachwork by Tafani

Ermini Alfa Romeo 2500CC

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
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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.

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.

ReferenceSource 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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