Vehicle Description
1953 ALFA ROMEO 1900C SPRINTPresented at the 1950 Paris Motor Show,
the Alfa Romeo 1900 was designed by Orazio Satta, a one-time
understudy to 1930s Grand Prix engineer Wilfredo Ricart. The
marques first assembly line-built model, the 1900 utilized unitary
construction that specifically allowed coachbuilders to re-body it.
Advertised as the family car that wins races, the 1900 was
underpinned by an independent front suspension, live rear axle, and
a sprightly twin-cam, inline four-cylinder engine. Finished in
silver over a striking two-tone interior, this 1953 Alfa Romeo
1900C Sprint is one of 650 first-series examples built from
19511953 featuring the C for corto or short (wheelbase) chassis and
elegant 2+2 coupe bodywork from Carrozzeria Touring. Sold new in
Torino, with a well-documented chain of owners in its native Italy,
this 1900C Sprint was sold to Dutch car collector Dr. Paul F.
Schouwenburg circa 2009, and acquired by well-known Florida-based
collector Leo Schigiel in 2019. Understood to have been maintained
in largely well-preserved, original condition, this car was
subsequently sent to specialist MCW van der Meij for sympathetic
mechanical and cosmetic work with invoices and correspondence on
file. A participant in the 2019 Pebble Beach Concours dElegance
Postwar Preservation Class, this car is accompanied by its tool
kit, jack, knock-off hammer, and a plethora of historical
documentation, including the original Italian libretto and FIVA
Identity Card. Displaying a lovely unrestored patina, this 1900C
Sprint is eligible for an array of driving and concours events,
including the Mille Miglia, and is ready to be enjoyed by its next
caretaker.Coachwork by TouringChassis: AR1900C.01320Engine:
AR1308.00321 One of Approximately 650 First-Series Sprint Coupes
Bodied by Touring Well-Preserved Example Benefiting from Recent
Mechanical Restoration Work Displayed in the Postwar Preservation
Class at the Pebble Beach Concours dElegance Eligible for Numerous
Pre-1958 Driving Events Including the Mille Miglia Accompanied by
Tool Kit, Jack, Italian Libretto, and Documentation File
