Vehicle Description
Ultra Rare 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900C Cabriolet with Coachwork by Pinin
Farina and Matching Numbers: One of 88 ProducedThis 1952 Alfa Romeo
1900C Cabriolet with Coachwork by Pinin Farina is one of just 88
Cabriolets built on the 1900C platform. These limited production
Cabriolets possessed elegant lines, attractive proportions, fine
detailing, and superb build quality. In terms of overall design,
the Cabriolets built by Pinin Farina for Alfa Romeo were quite
similar to those fitted to Lancia, Fiat, and Ferrari chassis of the
same period. Chassis 01063 is a truly remarkable discovery a rare
coachbuilt Alfa Romeo that has spent the past three decades hidden
in a New Hampshire garage. The ideal restoration candidate that's
been under the same ownership for the last 55 years. Eligible for
Numerous Driving Events and Exclusive Concours dElegance. The first
recorded owner of this Pinin Farina Cabriolet was Leroy Bell Jr., a
US Army Sergeant stationed at the 7th Evacuation Hospital in
Darmstadt, Germany. In September 1964, he sold the Alfa Romeo to
Barbara Urbielonis, a teacher working at the bases American
Elementary School. Records on file indicate that at the time of her
purchase, the Cabriolet was painted blue and had already accrued
nearly 90,000 km. Over the next two years, Ms. Urbielonis had
Auto-Friedrich, the local Alfa Romeo agent in Frankfurt, maintain
the 1900C. When returning home to New Hampshire in 1966, she
brought the prized Pinin Farina Cabriolet with her. Back in the US,
the Alfa Romeo was driven occasionally until 1983, when it was
finally parked in her home garage.Today, the unrestored 1900C shows
98,615 km on the odometer about 10,000 km more than it had in the
mid-1960s. Although the Cabriolet is in need of a comprehensive
restoration, the distinctive Pinin Farina bodywork now finished in
off-white with red upholstery remains largely intact, with most of
its important components and trim in place. Notably, this 1900C
retains its original and highly sought-after tipo 1308 engine, as
well as its original US Forces in Germany registration plate and
more recent New Hampshire vanity plates complete with matching key
chain tag. In addition to these notable features, this Alfa Romeo
is offered with a file of records dating from its time in Germany,
including paperwork relating to insurance, registration, and
mechanical repairs. Just out of 56 year ownership, this unrestored
Alfa Romeo is a most exciting find. Chassis no. AR1900C*01063Engine
no. AR1308*00132* A Rare Coachbuilt Alfa Romeo: One of Only 88
Pinin Farina 1900C Cabriolets Retains Original and Highly
Sought-After *Tipo* 1308 Engine One Owner for over 55 Years Ideal
Restoration Candidate Eligible for Numerous Driving Events and
Exclusive Concours dElegance
