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The property of David Howard Esq. and the 1932 Olympia Motor Show,1932 Alfa Romeo 6C-1750 Fifth Series Gran Turismo Three-Position Drophead Coupé Registration no. ETN 627 Chassis no. 10914713 Engine no. 10914713
United Kingdom • 15 Sept 2012
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AI Listing Summary
This 1932 Alfa Romeo 6C-1750 is a Fifth Series Gran Turismo Three-Position Drophead Coupé with coachwork by James Young. It features a rich history, including being displayed at the 1932 Olympia Motor Show and being owned twice by David Howard, a known collector. The car retains its original Gunmetal Grey coachwork and grey snakeskin leather interior, adding to its desirability.
Condition
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The car is described as highly original and well-documented, with the Gunmetal Grey coachwork and grey snakeskin leather interior remaining in 'as purchased' condition from the 1932 Motor Show. While it has undergone some restoration, such as an engine rebuild and a new hood, the listing emphasizes its originality and includes details like a 1932 half-crown found beneath the seat cushions, suggesting it's been preserved with care. The presence of a file containing the old-style logbook, period handbook, and registration document further supports its well-documented history.
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Chassis No:
10914713
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Reg Number:
ETN 627
RHD/LHD:
RHD
'The 1750, and for that matter the 1500...
must be among the finest ever made both from the point of view of engineering and driver satisfaction.' - Michael Frostick, 'Alfa-Romeo-Milano'.
It was in 1923 that Enzo Ferrari, no less, persuaded Vittorio Jano to leave FIAT's racing department and join him at Alfa Romeo.
One of the most gifted and influential automobile engineers of all time, Jano would not only supervise Alfa Romeo's Grand Prix racing programme but also design its road cars.
This happy state of affairs resulted in the latter emerging as some of the most exciting of their day, establishing the Milanese marque's reputation for producing sporting driver's cars second to none.
Logical derivative of the Tipo 6C 1500, itself directly descended from Jano's all-conquering P2 that had won the World Championship in 1925, the Tipo 6C 1750 arrived in 1929 boasting a derivative of the 1500's six-cylinder engine enlarged to 1,752cc.
Built in single-cam Turismo and twin-cam Sport (l...
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