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Not Sold (Est: £28,000 - £34,000)
1954 Alfa Romeo AR51 Matta
United Kingdom • 1 Mar 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1954 Alfa Romeo AR51 Matta, one of three believed to be in the UK, is a rare and wonderfully over-engineered 4x4. Featured in Auto Italia Magazine and reported to be in excellent mechanical condition, this unique vehicle presents a potential entry to the modern Mille Miglia, making it a fantastic addition to any collection.
Condition
7
The car is reported to be in excellent mechanical condition and has been featured in a magazine, suggesting it's well-maintained. However, being a 1954 vehicle, it's unlikely to be in pristine or near-perfect condition without extensive restoration, which isn't mentioned.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
AR5101526
Odometer:
1,473 miles
Reg Number:
924 XUA
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Year: 1954 Make: Alfa Romeo Model: AR51 Matta Registration: 924 XUA Chassis No: AR5101526 Engine No: AR1307 01633 Mileage: 1,473 The Matta or AR51 was developed in the late 1940s to the government specification for a light jeep and was first produced in 1951, hence the 51 in the title.
However, AR does not stand for Alfa Romeo, but for Auto-Veicolo Ricognitivo or reconnaissance vehicle.
As with most 4x4's the AR51 has a separate ladder chassis and the body was mounted on this.
The suspension consisted of a live rear axle with independent front suspension consisting of double unequal length wishbones, this very advanced design gave the Matta unsurpassed off-road ability.
The independent front suspension was the key to this ability and in order to give the suspension maximum travel, the lower wishbones are huge with the inner pivot point being as close as possible to the centre line of the vehicle.
Power was, in typical Alfa Romeo style, from a 1900 twin overhead cam petrol engine, ...
Points of note
£21,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£21,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£32,168
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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