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A new arrival to Oldtimer Australia is this magnificent 1933 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport in the style of Zagato.
Alfa Romeo introduced the legendary 6C 1750 Gran Sport in 1930 and it is understood 257 examples were built over three series of production (Series 4, 5 & 6) through until 1933. This chassis is one of the very last of the 44 6th Series built in 1933.
We are still piecing together the early history of the car, however, we have French registration information from 1934 noting Michel Dassonville as the car’s then owner. There is another French document noting the period from 1948 – 1954, listing Parisian Georges Lavignie as the owner. It also noted the ‘carrossierie’ (body) as a Tourist Cabriolet. Interestingly, the later document notes the ‘Puissance admise pour l’import en CV’ (a measure of power for tax purposes) as 13CV, compared to 10CV on the previous document.
The car is then understood to have passed through ownership in Belgium and then found its way to North America. It was acquired in New York by Joe Neumayer from Illinois in 1972. At the time of purchase, the car was in poor condition and Neumayer embarked on a restoration that took the next 20 years to complete. It is understood that the current Zagato style aluminium body was fitted to the car during the restoration. The original coachbuilder is not known.
The car was sold through respected classic car dealers Manny & George Dragone of Dragone Classic Cars in New Hampshire, who are one of America’s oldest classic car dealers to William (Bill) Binnie around 1996. Binnie, was a respected businessman, well-known historic racer and collector. He used and enjoyed his classic Alfa Romeo for the next three years. During Binnie’s ownership, the car was maintained by David George an Alfa Romeo Specialist & Restorer based in New Hampshire. It was also displayed at the Castle Hill Concours in Ipswich, Massachusetts.
Binnie then consigned the car to Barrett Jackson/ Coys’ Monaco auction held on the 30th November 1999. The car was acquired by a Brazilian collector Alberto Pamos, who kept it stored in Los Angeles. The current owner acquired the car from him on the 21st November 2002 and subsequently imported it into Australia.
After a few years of slumber this fabulous Alfa Romeo has been recommissioned by highly respected vintage car specialists HVR (Historic & Vintage Restorations) in Melbourne.
Today this car presents superbly. It also runs and drives exceptionally well.
The engine in the car is from a 1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Tourismo (Supercharged). It was most likely fitted very early in the car’s life, noting the information above from the French registration documents.
Rarely does a prewar supercharged Alfa Romeo come up for sale in Australia, making this an extremely unique opportunity.
More information following soon.
Preliminary enquiries welcome.
Price AUD $749, 950
