The competition cars were fitted with a sixcylinder engine tuned to produce around 120 horsepower. Buy on the website of the gilena international motor books. The car remained in naples until purchased by the present owner in 2009. In 2010, on the centenary of alfa romeo, he published alfa romeo 19102010 and, most recently, in 20, once again for giorgio nada editore, the book autodelta, lalfa romeo e le corse 19631983 was published. For this reason, the later 6c 2500s, and especially the elegant villa deste model were considered the end of an era for alfa, and some call them the last of the great alfas. With over 150 photographs, comprehensive diagrams and covering the peripheral modifications necessary to deal with the massive increase in power, this book is a musthave for any alfa owner. According the seminal book on the model alfa romeo 6c 2500 by angelo tito anselmi chassis number 915335 left the factory on 18th april 1947 and was then consigned to its first owner on 10th june 1947. Tipo 256 6c 2500 tipo 256 6c 2500 tipo 256 6c 2500 tipo 256 6c 2500 tipo 256 6c 2500. This beautifully printed three volume book is dedicated to the iconic alfa romeo 6c 2300 and 6c 2500 models. All the 6c 2500 examples are catalogued, together with chassis specifications, known fates, technical and race data and first owners, in the editoriale domus book alfa romeo 6c 2500. The answer came when i consulted the bible on alfa romeo 6c 2500 cars, tito anselmis book alfa romeo 6c 2500. Jan 15, 20 cuore sportivo sporting heart has long been alfa romeo s motto, a tradition of style and performance established by such cars as this 1947 6c 2500 ss.
The alfa romeo 6c 2500 was introduced in 1938 and most of the coachwork was created by touring or pinin farina and ranged from coupes and convertibles to fourseat saloons. The car was built on august 31, 1943, cabriolet coachwork by pinin farina. Alfa romeo 6c 2500 italian edition anselmi, angelo tito on. Finally a new book about alfa romeo 6c 2300 and lfa romeo 6c 2500. This fullcolor book documents the interesting and detailed. In merchandsing section are available keychains, pens, alfa romeo custom accessories. The last 6c was produced in 1952, and the model was replaced by the 1900. From the iconic 6c 2500 freccia doro to the latest generation models, alfa romeo offers a timeless beauty. Please note that the family of former owner phocion lellos has clarified that mr.
Alfa romeo classic cars 6c 2500 for sale car and classic. During this period he publishes the wonderful book alfa romeo 6c 2500 freccia doro, the freccia bible. Alfa romeos villa deste was the super sport version of the 6c 2500 touring, a triumph of classic lines. Solesurviving 1948 alfa romeo 6c 2500 competizione berlin. From there, the 6c 2500 competizione was sold to nicholas springer but eventually returned to mr. On page 110 there is a photo of a nearly identical car, and the text indicates that 46 examples of this model were built, each with different details such. Its origins are confirmed by angelo anselmis book alfa romeo 6c 2500 and morlacchi and salvettis alfa romeo 6c 23002500. More than twenty years after the edition of angelo tito anselmis book that obviously remains, with different characteristics and now almost impossible to find, an essential book of 6c. Alfa romeo 6c 2300, 6c 2500 by fabio morlacchi, 9788888269429, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Featured in season of restoration garage, this alfa romeo 6c 2500 pininfarinal cabriolet speciale is a. Its origins are confirmed by angelo anselmis book alfa romeo 6c 2500 and morlacchi and salvettis alfa romeo 6c 2300 2500. It has a wheelbase of 3,000 millimetres 120 in and it weighs 1,550 kilograms 3,420 lb. This car also marked the end of alfa romeos long history with the 6c road car lineage, following this model.
The 6c 2500 freccia doro golden arrow was the first postwar alfa romeo. An unmistakable and powerful design, able to catch the eye and steal the hearts of automobile enthusiasts. The book is a collected work in three volumes and really a mile stone on the 6c s alfa romeo. Sorry for the late upload we had some technical difficulties with our upload yesterday. Cuore sportivo sporting heart has long been alfa romeos motto, a tradition of style and performance established by such cars as this 1947 6c 2500 ss. Products are normally delivered within 3 working days from receiving the order in italy and the eu, and within 5 working days for all other destiinations.
He was responsible for the update of le alfa romeo di production 19102007 and, in 2009, published alfa romeo gta leggera e vincente. The car was a berlina bodystyle with 56 seats based on the 2500 sport. Lellos acquired this 6c 2500 ss cabriolet circa 1959, and not 1979 as stated in the catalogue. The number of the chassis and the engine are perfectly original and documented in the book anselmi alfa romeo 6c 2500 chassis number 916003, the 916001 and 916002 were destroyed. Buy them on shop official alfa romeo alfa romeo store. Beginning with the smaller of the two versions, workers cut the frame in front of the rear wheels, further reducing the wheelbase to 100 inches. Classic park cars alfa romeo 6c 2500 sport freccia doro.
Mar 10, 2012 in 1939 the alfa romeo 6c 2300 was replaced by the 6c 2500. Alfa romeo created the rolling chassis and commissioned coachbuilders to create the competition bodies. In 1954, alfa romeo giulietta proved that sporty design could coexist with sedan comfort. Autobild according to the latest info we got, alfa romeo is preparing a coupe which is supposed to be revealed at the end of this year or at the beginning of next, however, well still have to wait until 2020 to see a production version. It is hoped that no s have been unknowingly infringed by showing these pictures for the enjoyment of alfa romeo owners. The book is a collected work in three volumes and really a mile stone on the 6cs alfa romeo. Alfa romeo 6c 2500 competizione franco rol vincenzo richiero at targa florio. Fabio morlacchi stefano salvetti alfa romeo 6c 2300 6c. Superb and highly sought after 6c 2500 freccia doro finished in black with grey.
Completely restored between 1990 and 2010, the car is presented in beautiful condition the engine, gearbox, brakes, and suspension all working as they should. Dec 19, 2017 sorry for the late upload we had some technical difficulties with our upload yesterday. This was the last car built by alfa romeo before world war ii and the first built postwar, with engineering and designs evolving over time. The 2500 was one of the most expensive cars available in its time. History of the 1946 alfa romeo 6c 2500 speciale by. The alfa romeo 6c 2500 super sportthe 6c 2500 was a landmark model for alfa romeo, as it was both the end and start of two different chapters.
To underpin the new 6c 2500 competizione, alfa romeo turned to the already proven 8c 2900 frame, produced in both 118. In 1995, belgian alfa romeo specialist raoul san giorgi bought 920002, marking the first ownership transfer in over 40 years. The first 6c 2500 model, presented by alfa immediately after ww ii, was the 1946 freccia doro golden arrow, named after a rally. Fabio morlacchi stefano salvetti alfa romeo 6c 2300 6c 2500. Alfa romeo 6c 2500 italian edition italian paperback 1993 by angelo tito anselmi author. Its portello factory devastated by wartime bombing, alfa romeo did not resume car production until 1946 with, inevitably, a prewar carryover. All 6c 2500 vehicles are catalogued, together with chassis specifications, known fate, technical and race data and first owners, in the editoriale domus book alfa romeo 6c 2500 written by angelo tito anselmi. In 1939 the alfa romeo 6c 2300 was replaced by the 6c 2500. Its aim is to encourage the knowledge of as wella as the preservation and use of these vehicles. Although the basic engine design traced its roots to the great prewar racing machines, highly regarded automotive author and historian griffith borgeson characterized the 2500 as a bridge to postworld war ii production. I dont have a copy myself, but it looks very comprehensive and one volume includes all factory. Branderhorst searched for a freccia doro of his own and he asked his belgian friend for advice, the latter decided to sell him his alfa after participating in the 2009 alfa romeo 6c 23002500 register rally. Alfa romeo 6c 2500 ghia cabriolet 1947 143 matrixmatrix. Last of the separatechassis alfas, the 2500 had debuted in 1939 and was a development of the preceding 2300.
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