1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S
- Engine
- 2.4L DOHC inline-six, Weber carburettor, 95 bhp
The Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S, often called 'The Last Great Alfa', marks the conclusion of the marque's celebrated six-cylinder lineage dating to 1928. This 1948 example was ordered in late 1947 and delivered new in Spain via importer Ruiz Jimenez, passing to its first owner — a senior Madrid financial figure — who gifted it to his companion. It remained in that original ownership for nearly four decades before changing hands in 1987, subsequently receiving a restoration. The body was found to be largely original, free of rust or accident damage.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €224,000 (≈ $246K)
- 1948-03-09 → 1987Private saleEmilia Sierrafull documentation
Vehicle was gifted to her by Mr Dioniso, head of Madrid Stock Exchange agents, who had initially purchased it. A supplementary Spanish data plate records her as the delivery recipient. She retained the car for nearly four decades.
- 1987 →Acquisition unknownSecond Spanish ownerpartial documentation
Commissioned a restoration of the car after acquisition and kept it in good condition before transferring it to a subsequent owner. Body was found to be largely original, with no rust or accident damage, though it had been resprayed.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownThird owner prior to auctionpartial documentation
Received the car from the second owner; the car is offered with Swiss tax already settled, suggesting this owner is based in Switzerland.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
A full restoration was carried out during the second owner's tenure, after acquisition in 1987. The body was confirmed to be largely original — having only been repainted — with no rust or damage found.
The car was also kept in well-maintained condition by this owner following the restoration.
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