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1951 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S Berlina (Pinin Farina)

917.122roadItaly
Engine
2.5L inline-six, original unit

A Pinin Farina-bodied Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S Berlina, delivered new in September 1951 to a buyer in Lugano and subsequently resident for most of its life in southern Italy. Believed to be one of only 17 survivors from an original production run of 80, the car retains its original engine and presents in well-preserved, patinated condition. Recent mechanical and restoration work by Dutch specialist Sebring Motors brings the total expenditure to over €18,000, leaving it well-placed for preservation-class eligibility at events such as the Mille Miglia and Le Mans Classic.

Ownership

  1. Auction sale
    Sold €143,750 (≈ $158K)

    RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →

  2. 1951-09-11 →Factory delivery
    First owner in Lugano
    partial documentation

    Vehicle delivered new to this owner in Lugano in September 1951; the car subsequently spent the majority of its life in southern Italy.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. Restoration
    Sebring Motors

    Recent restoration work carried out by Sebring Motors in the Netherlands, amounting to more than €18,000, bringing the car to a roadworthy and event-ready condition.

    Work was described as recent at the time of cataloguing; scope beyond general restoration is not detailed.

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