1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS (Super Sport) Pinin Farina Cabriolet, short-wheelbase
- Engine
- 2.5L inline-six, twin-cam, Super Sport tune
- Colour
- Bordeaux (dark red)
A 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet with two-seat open coachwork by Carrozzeria Pinin Farina, this short-wheelbase example was first registered in September 1949 to the Eridania sugar company of Genoa. One of a limited number of Pinin Farina cabriolets built on the rare SS chassis, it retains its original interior and has passed through a documented chain of Italian owners. Offered with RIAR and ASI homologation, it remains in highly original, good running condition.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate €400,000 – €500,000
- 2022-11-18Auction saleEstimate €450,000 – €550,000
- 1949-09-05 → 1957-09-25Factory deliveryEridania (Italian sugar company, Genova)full documentation
First registered owner; paid 4,400,000 lire for the vehicle. Registration plate GE 46353 remains with the car.
- 1957-09-25 → 1971-03-24Private saleSRL Fidia, Genovafull documentation
Purchased for 300,000 lire; company owned by Mr Luscardo Antonio.
- 1971-03-24 → 1989Private saleGinocchio Arnaldofull documentation
Acquired from Luscardo Antonio for 100,000 lire; retained the car for approximately 18 years.
- 1989 → 1995-03-30Private saleMondo VI SpAfull documentation
Purchased for 700,000 lire.
- 1995-03-30 → 1996Private saleUgo Isgròfull documentation
Paid the equivalent of approximately €6,300; sold approximately one year later for around €15,493.
- 2019 →Private saleAlfa Romeo collector in north-east Italypartial documentation
Acquired after a roughly 23-year gap following the previous sale; described as an enthusiastic Alfa Romeo collector.
Competition
- 19491949 Villa d'Este Concours1st place award
The prose attributes this win to a Pinin Farina 6C 2500 SS but does not explicitly confirm it was this specific chassis; mentioned as context for the model's design prestige.
Maintenance & restoration
No maintenance or restoration records.
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