Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 GT Freccia di Belzebu

The Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 GT Freccia di Belzebu was a singular, closed-body grand touring automobile designed and constructed in 1933 by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan. Built on the Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 GT chassis, the model was named “Freccia di Belzebu,” or “Arrow of Beelzebub,” by its coachbuilder, referencing both its aerodynamic profile and competitive character. The designation was informal and not part of Alfa Romeo’s factory nomenclature. The 6C 2300 GT chassis formed part of the broader 6C 2300 series, introduced in 1934 and positioned as a refined evolution of the earlier 6C 1900 platform. The engine was an inline six-cylinder, single overhead camshaft unit with a displacement of 2,309 cubic centimetres. Standard output ranged between 68 and 76 horsepower, with modified versions prepared for competition capable of achieving up to 95 horsepower. Power was delivered to the rear axle via a four-speed manual gearbox. The chassis employed independent front suspension with wishbones and a transverse leaf spring, and a live rear axle. Four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes were fitted. The berlinetta body was executed using Touring’s patented Superleggera construction method, comprising lightweight aluminium panels fixed over a structural framework. The design featured a streamlined fastback profile, integrated rear wheel covers, and pronounced lateral vents. The doors were rear-hinged, and the frontal aspect displayed a narrow vertical radiator grille. The body was fully enclosed, with a two-seat interior and limited luggage space. The car was intended for high-speed touring and competition use. Only one example of the 6C 2300 GT Berlinetta “Freccia di Belzebù” was produced. No official production beyond this unit is recorded. The chassis and engine numbers have not been published in factory or registry records, and no continuous ownership documentation is known. The vehicle is referenced in period photographic sources and design archives. This example represents an intersection of Alfa Romeo’s mechanical development and Touring’s aerodynamic experimentation in the early 1930s. While the 6C 2300 platform saw broader use in both road and competition variants, the Freccia di Belzebù configuration remained unique, embodying a transitional form in the evolution of enclosed grand touring bodies prior to the widespread adoption of fastback berlinetta styling.