Vehicle Description
Stunning and Extremely Rare 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Pinin
Farina Cabriolet Retaining its Original Matching Numbers
EngineChassis No. 915.417 Engine No. 926.235 Alfa Romeo's 6C 2500
was the last inline six-cylinder model developed by the great
Vittorio Jano and was both the company's last prewar and first
postwar model, and the last true coachbuilt Alfa. A modern car for
its era it boasted four-wheel independent suspension with parallel
trailing arms and coil springs in the front, and swing axles with
torsion bars in the rear, and could achieve 160 km/h. The 6C 2500
Sport offered here is one of the most classic and desirable
examples of coachwork on the standard-wheelbase chassis, the svelte
cabriolet by Pinin Farina. Like the chassis itself an elegant
evolution of prewar design, the body is steel with aluminum doors,
hood and rear deck, and features smooth lines with covered
headlamps but no bumpers. Pinin Farina coachwork in this era was a
literal moveable feast of fine detailing, witnessed in this car's
original Bakelite dashboard fittings, color-coordinated to the
headliner of the top; delicate tinted glass sun visors; an elegant
ashtray in the back of the front seat; and braided leather grab
handles. Even the map pockets on the door are lovingly tailored.
The interior features an unusual layout with a two-passenger seat
and 60/40 front bench seat. Borrani wire wheels with two-bar
knock-offs are the finishing touch. Retaining its original chassis
tag and original engine, chassis no. 912.417 was originally sold in
its home country. A British registration document in the file
indicates it was imported from Italy in 1959 by Frank Everast Ford
of Surrey, and went on to change hands several times among
enthusiasts there, registered as 'XLP 61,' a plate still present
today. It is believed to have been in the United States since the
early 1970s, and for many years was owned by longtime Alfa
enthusiast, Jerry McAlevey of Palos Verdes Estates, California.
Late in Mr. McAlevey's ownership the car, already cosmetically
refinished to its present color scheme, was featured in Dennis
Adler's 2000 book, The Art of the Automobile, as one of the 100
greatest cars ever built. Jim Taylor acquired the Alfa from Mr.
McAlevey in January 2001, having long admired the style, and it has
been one of his longest-term possessions, remaining with him for
over two decades. During that time it has been widely shown all
over the country, including at The Amelia Island Concours
d'Elegance, and was the feature of an episode of My Classic Car in
which Dennis Gage visited Mr. Taylor's automobiles. It was also the
basis for a Chris Osborne painting depicting Rita Hayworth with her
own blue 6C 2500 Super Sport. Older in presentation but still very
attractive and retaining many original features, it's accompanied
by a small history file as well as a full-size Borrani spare and
top boot with bag. The last true coachbuilt Alfa Retains its
original engine Stunning Pinin Farina coachwork Featured in Dennis
Adler's 2000 book, The Art of the Automobile, as one of the 100
greatest cars ever built Shown at Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
and was the feature of an episode of My Classic Car The basis for a
Chris Osborne painting depicting Rita Hayworth with her own blue 6C
2500 Super Sport Accompanied by a small history file as well as a
full-size Borrani spare and top boot with bag
