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73 — Originally commissioned and campaigned by Sir Ronald Stewart and Captain George Eyston of Thunderbolt Land Speed Record fame 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Fourth Series 'Testa Fissa' Two Seater Sports
United States • 19 Aug 2022
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AI Listing Summary
This 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport, chassis number 8513025, was originally commissioned and campaigned by Sir Ronald Stewart and Captain George Eyston, famous for their Thunderbolt Land Speed Record. It features a rare 'Testa Fissa' engine and has a rich racing history at Brooklands, with extensive documentation, a comprehensive restoration, and eligibility for events like the Mille Miglia.
Condition
8
The car has undergone a comprehensive restoration, returning it to its original form with meticulously copied coachwork. While the restoration is sympathetic and practical, and the car retains its period components, firewall, radiator, and hood, it is not in perfect original condition, thus affecting the condition rating.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
8513025
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
GF 5733
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
1,752cc DOHC Supercharged Inline 6-Cylinder Engine Single Dual-Throat Memini Carburetor 102bhp at 4,500rpm in period, 140bhp today (see text) 4-Speed Manual Transmission 4-Wheel Drum Brakes * Period Brooklands Racing History by Stewart/Eyston * Established Speed Records British Class E records up to 12 hrs * Formerly owned by Ian Gunn for 55 years * Comprehensive restoration performed * Potentially eligible for a multitude of events including Mille Miglia * FIVA Certified THE ALFAROMEO 6C 1750 'On May 1st, 1930, Captain George Eyston and myself attacked various records at Brooklands and obtained the British record, 3 hours, at 96.30MPH and five International class records (E) average 95.05 MPH for 12 hours.' – Sir Ronald Stewart.
It was in 1923 that Enzo Ferrari, 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 prog...
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£318,997
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£972,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£1,532,492
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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