1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 Berlina
Highlights
- An early Alfa Romeo 1900 Berlina with right-hand drive
- Found in a Tuscan castle
- Solid restoration project with correct serial numbers
- The engine received € 3,000 worth of work two years ago
- Fascinating history
- Ideal for taking part in classic events or the Mille Miglia
The Attractions
The post-war 1900 Alfa Romeo had an understated appearance, but its success on the track reflected its illustrious DNA. The company summed up its dual personality with the slogan: 'the family car that wins races.'
It was the first Alfa Romeo available in both left- and right-hand drive. This is one of the first right-hand-drive Series 1 cars, from 1952, with a single-carburettor 1884 cc engine and a fascinating history involving a castle, a count, a politician and 40 years of garage rest.
This is a restoration project with correct serial numbers, in very solid condition and free of rust. It would be relatively easy to complete, to make it into a practical and capable classic suitable for rallies, races or even the Mille Miglia.
With its extraordinary provenance and great potential, it is a rare and attractive opportunity for the most creative collectors.
History and Documentation
- 1952 cars
- Chassis 3332 of the 7,611 Series 1 cars
- Right-hand drive car as standard
- Seller claims 63,000 km
- Kept for 40 years until January 2019
- Seller informs us that this is a car with correct serial numbers
- Original factory documentation and registration included
This 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 Series 1 right-hand drive is a standard 1884 cc single carburettor model that left the factory in 1952. Its first owner, who kept it with him for most of his life, was an Italian count, an influential politician and social innovator in the 1950s and 1960s. He ordered the car with right-hand drive probably to facilitate driving on dirt roads.
The car was driven regularly until 1960 before being stored in a stable in the count's Tuscan castle for 40 years. It was discovered in January 2019, when work began on restoring it. These included 3,000 euro work on the engine that made it work again.
The car has not been started for two years, so the seller recommends some checks and a tune-up. We are told that it is complete and an easy, rust-free project.
The Condition
- Original right-hand drive car
- Looks largely complete and painted in the original grey
- The bodywork is solid and rust-free, with no obvious damage
- Paintwork is original and in found condition
- Chrome parts are original but incomplete
- Fitted with cream-coloured steel wheels with original chrome hubcaps and steel spare wheel
- Original but deteriorated interior in need of restoration
- Underbody is solid, with no visible rust or structural problems
The Mechanics
- Alfa Romeo twin-camshaft engine of 1,884 cc
- 85 hp single carburettor model
- Engine serviced for 3,000 euro two years ago
- We have been informed that the engine runs freely and is in working order
- The seller reports that the engine has not been used for two years and will need checking
- Manual steering gearbox
- We have been informed that the car has correct serial numbers
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1952
- Make Alfa Romeo
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 66,000 Miles
- Engine size 1884
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Lombardia
- Location International
- Country Italy
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