24622 1953 ALFA ROMEO 1900C SPRINT (Astoria, NY)

24622 1953 ALFA ROMEO 1900C SPRINT

953 ALFA ROMEO 1900C SPRINT Presented 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 marque s 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 1951 1953 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 d Elegance 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 Touring Chassis AR1900C.01320Engine AR1308.00321One 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 d Elegance Eligible for Numerous Pre-1958 Driving Events Including the Mille Miglia Accompanied by Tool Kit Jack Italian Libretto and Documentation File Price 195 000