1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport

The vehicle was sold directly to a government ministry in Rome upon or shortly after its production.

Ferraguti served as Director of a horticultural research institute near Rome and entered the car in multiple Mille Miglia events; he also had the vehicle converted to run on gasogeno fuel and operated it under his company, Societa Autogasogeni Ferraguti.

The car was held in this prominent private collection prior to being consigned for auction; the collection is described as renowned.

Ferraguti drove alongside co-driver Femminini; the car ran in standard (non-gasogeno) form and failed to reach the finish.

Car entered as a demonstration of gasogeno alternative fuel technology; co-driver was Augusto Agostini, a Forestry Militia general. Average speed was roughly 32 mph versus the winner's near 68 mph; reportedly required three attempts to climb a hill between Perugia and Gubbio.

Entered in a special alternative-fuel class alongside five other gasogeno or non-standard-fuel cars; co-driver was Vacchini. Of the six alternative-fuel entrants, only one Fiat managed to complete the course.

The car was converted to operate on gasogeno — a wood or coal gas fuel system — requiring significant modifications to the fuel and intake systems. The conversion apparatus was incorporated into the bodywork, typical of the period practice of using a large rear blister or trailer unit.

Conversion took place sometime after the 1931 Mille Miglia and before the 1933 entry, driven by fuel scarcity during the economic depression.

The car was fitted with its current period-style body featuring pontoon fenders, cut-down doors, and a dark red finish with pleated leather interior. The precise date of this coachwork change is not recorded, though it is consistent with period design.

The styling bears resemblance to both the Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 and the Squire sports car; the change may relate to work Ferraguti was undertaking on a separate 8C 2300 around 1936.