Chassis No. AR1900C.01678

Engine No. AR1308.00792

Body No. 4105

Alfa Romeo debuted the 1900 at the 1950 Paris Motor Show-the firm's first post-war design and its first to employ unitary construction. Orazio Satta Puliga was responsible for the car's sophisticated underpinnings, which incorporated independent front suspension utilizing wishbones and coil springs, paired with a live rear axle that provided exceptional handling characteristics. The heart of the 1900 was a technically advanced four-cylinder engine featuring twin overhead camshafts in keeping with Alfa Romeo's rich motorsport heritage.

While conceived as a volume production model, the 1900 platform proved ideally suited for specialized variants. In 1951, Alfa Romeo introduced the 1900 C (Corto), built on a shortened wheelbase of 2,500 mm. These special chassis received bespoke coachwork from Italy's premier carrozzerie. Pinin Farina was contracted to body the elegant Cabriolet and Coupe, while Carrozzeria Touring was chosen to dress the sporting Sprint Coupe using their patented Superleggera construction method. The latter, with its lightweight aluminum panels and refined aerodynamic profile, established a design language that would characterize Alfa Romeo's GT cars for years to come. In June 1954, Alfa Romeo enhanced the Sprint's performance credentials with the introduction of the Super Sprint variant. The Tipo 1308 engine was enlarged to 1,975 cc and output increased to 115 horsepower.

According to documentation included in the history file from Centro Documentazione Alfa Romeo, 1900 C SS chassis number 01678 was completed 22 March 1954 finished in exquisite Verde Ortica, or Nettle Green. On 9 July 1954, it was sold to its first owner just across the border in Lugano, Switzerland. Today, this striking 1900 C SS Coupe presents in very much the same manner it arrived in Switzerland almost 70 years ago. Restored by RizzaClassic of Rome, it was taken to bare metal and expertly refinished in its original shade of Verde Ortica. The interior is reupholstered in an attractively coordinated tan leather and wool carpet combination with seating and door panels in oatmeal-colored fabric. Centro Documentazione Alfa Romeo confirm it is equipped with its matching numbers engine paired to its five-speed manual transmission. Additional restoration highlights include a high level of fit and finish, attention to detail, beautifully re-chromed brightwork, and the fitment of chrome Borrani knock-off wire wheels with period-correct Pirelli Cinturato CA67 tires.

In current ownership, the Alfa qualified for the famous Mille Miglia Storica at the 1000 Miglia Warm Up USA rally in Middleburg, Virginia, in October 2023. Shortly thereafter, the car was entrusted to D.L. George Historic Motorcars for further restoration work and a thorough mechanical sorting, with over $14,000 invested between December 2023 and April 2024. Today, the car remains eligible for the finest vintage touring events around the world, including the Mille Miglia Storica and Colorado Grand, and is sure to be welcomed with open arms wherever it goes. Exuding style and a sporting pedigree synonymous with this legendary marque, this example is completed with a history file that includes photos during its restoration at RizzaClassic, a trunk mounted spare, and a tool roll.