To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Paris event, 6 February
2019.
Estimate:
�330.000 - �360.000
- Comprehensively restored
- Delivered new to its native Italy
- Mille Miglia eligible
Introduced as a sedan in 1950, the 1900 coup� was Alfa Romeo's
spearhead GT for privateers and gentlemen drivers. With the
introduction of the �C' (for Carrozzieri) chassis and of the potent
Tipo 1308 engine, the 1900 became the car to beat in the 2.0-litre
class.
While Touring handled the majority of coup� production, Pinin
Farina created its own interpretation of the 1900, building a
series of 100 vehicles between 1952 and 1953. By using steel panels
of only 0.7-mm thickness, it was a more balanced and �touristic'
version of the blistering 1900 and weighed only 50 kg more than
those with Touring coachwork.
This example was manufactured in October 1953, delivered new in
November 1953, in Lecce, Italy, to Gesuino di Serafini and
registered LE 12286 on 2 January 1954. It was finished in Celeste
Bettula, a stunning colour unique to Pinin Farina. It was sold two
years later to Ercole Mannella of Vicenza, registered VI 32825, who
sold it to Giuseppe Corielli almost immediately. In 1958, Domenico
Dalla Vecchia from Schio bought the car and it eventually moved to
Rome with Giovanna Uccelli in 1963 and was re-registered Roma
673197.
Little is known about its history prior to being acquired in 2008
by a Swiss collector, who carried out a meticulous restoration.
Three years ago, it was acquired by the consignor. Exceptionally
rare and stunningly beautiful, this 1900 would be a gem of any
collection.To view this car and others currently consigned to this
auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa19.