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The ex- Leonard Headlam, Tourist Trophy and Irish Grand Prix Team Car,1929 Alfa Romeo 1750 SS Competition Tourer Registration no. VN 397 Chassis no. 0312906 Engine no. 0312906
United Kingdom • 15 Sept 2012
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1929 Alfa Romeo 1750 SS Competition Tourer, chassis number 0312906, with a rich racing history, including participation in the Tourist Trophy and Irish Grand Prix. The car was restored between 2005 and 2007 and is in excellent condition, retaining its original racing configuration.
Condition
8
The car has been sympathetically restored to its original racing configuration and green livery, while retaining the original red leather interior. The engine was stripped down revealing the original factory number stamping on the cylinder block and virtually no traces of internal wear.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
0312906
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
VN 397
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Chassis number '0312906' was ordered in rolling chassis form by the sole Alfa British agent, F W Stiles of Baker Street, London and fitted with a four-seater body by Carlton, in style reminiscent of a 'blower' Bentley.
The design incorporated a large fuel tank, in order for the car to compete in long distance races in England.
Sold to the enthusiastic and wealthy amateur driver from Leeds, Leonard Headlam, the Alfa was one of two supposed to compete in the inaugural 'Double Twelve' race at Brooklands (shared with 'Bentley Boy' J D Benjafield) on the 10th/11th May 1929 but failed to be ready in time.
In its April 16th 1929 edition, The Motor had reported that the cars were on their way from Italy: 'The first of the two-litre Alfa Romeo cars which will compete in British events this arrived at the depot of Alfa Romeo British Sales last week...
the outstanding feature, which will be invaluable in long-distance races is the fitting of a big petrol tank.
This feature was a very importa...
Points of note
£298,660
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£450,432
Median Price (Since 2020)
£588,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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