1946 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Cabriolet (Pinin Farina)

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Engine: 2.5L inline-six, ~95 bhp (Sport configuration)
Colour: Blue

A 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Cabriolet with coachwork by Pinin Farina, one of only 680 postwar examples of the model. The chassis was completed in October 1946 and the body finished by May 1947; as an export model it was delivered to Argentina via Buenos Aires. Subsequently restored to a blue finish with dark red leather interior, and subjected to a comprehensive mechanical overhaul between 2017 and 2020 totalling nearly $176,000 in work.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$265,000
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
1947-05-30 →Factory delivery
Argentine buyer via Buenos Aires dealership or agent
partial documentation
Vehicle was an export model delivered to Argentina, sold through Buenos Aires. Subsequent history after this initial sale is not documented.
Date unknown
Unknown prior owner who commissioned restoration
none documentation
At some point in the car's history an owner had it refinished in blue, with matching interior details; timing and identity unknown.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Current consignor
partial documentation
Commissioned extensive mechanical work between 2017 and 2020 totaling nearly $176,000, covering engine, transmission, carburetor, suspension, and brakes; invoices on file.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

2017
Mechanical
Extensive mechanical overhaul spanning powertrain, driveline, suspension, and brakes, including an engine and transmission overhaul and rebuilding of ancillaries such as the carburettor; work continued through to 2020 at a total cost approaching $176,000.
Itemised invoices for all work performed are included with the car.
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Restoration
Full restoration carried out at an unknown date, resulting in the current blue exterior finish carried through to the dashboard; dark red leather upholstery fitted.
Timing and location of this restoration are not recorded in the catalogue.

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