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1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Supercharged Super Sport Spider by Zagato

Richard Edmonds • United Kingdom • 23 May 2021

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This 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Supercharged Super Sport Spider by Zagato, chassis number 0312931, boasts a rich history and long-term enthusiast ownership. Despite an engine replacement in its early years, the car has been restored with a correct 1750 SS unit and retains its original Zagato body, confirmed by Alfa Romeo.

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The car is described as being in very good condition, befitting a much-loved car from long-term enthusiast ownership. It retains its original Zagato body, and the engine is identified as a proper 1750 SS unit that has been in the car for the majority of its life. While little used in recent years, it is still in a very good state.

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0312931

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JYH 98

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1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Supercharged Super Sport Spider by ZagatoReg.

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JYH 98Chassis no.

0312931For 1929, as a natural development, the 1750 6C replaced the 1500; the increase in displacement brought an increase in power, with upwards of 75mph within reach for most versions.

The most potent of the 1929 models was the ‘Super Sport Compressore’ – of which JYH 98 is an example.

These cars were supercharged – ‘compressore’ being the Italian for supercharger – and with their lightweight construction, 85bhp output, and sporty bodies, were good for 90mph.

Indeed, such was the success of the new model that in that year’s Mille Miglia, six of the top ten finishers were 6Cs, the race being won by Giuseppe Campari and Giulio Ramponi in a 1750 Super Sport.

Other notable victories followed, with the 24 Hours of Spa Francorchamps, the 12 Hours of San Sebastian and Grand Prix of Ireland all being conquered in 1929, while the RAC Tourist Trophy and another Spa success followed in 1930.

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