1933 Alfa Romeo 6C 1900 Gran Turismo
- Engine
- 1.9L twin-cam inline-six with aluminium head and supercharger
The Alfa Romeo 6C 1900 Gran Turismo was the most technically advanced variant of the 6C 1500 lineage, sharing mechanical elements with the celebrated 8C 2300. This example, the 23rd of 197 Gran Turismo chassis built in 1933, was first registered in Milan in July of that year. It passed through Belgian and American ownership before receiving a comprehensive restoration, including a new supercharged engine and a bespoke Le Mans-style spider body built to an original period design, retaining the original bonnet and radiator cowling.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €522,500 (≈ $575K)
- 1962 →Private saleBart Loyenspartial documentation
Noted Belgian dealer who acquired the car in Belgium; the vehicle had apparently left Italy sometime before this purchase.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownJoseph Neumeierpartial documentation
Illinois-based enthusiast who held this car alongside two other Alfa Romeos; the vehicle was in the United States during this period.
- Date unknownPrivate salePat Heronpartial documentation
Belgian collector who acquired the car after it returned from the US; began a restoration project replacing the original saloon coachwork but died before the work was finished.
- Date unknownPrivate saleLongtime friend of Pat Heronpartial documentation
Completed the restoration to a high standard using Paul Jaye's workshop; work encompassed a new Le Mans-style spider body, engine rebuild, supercharger installation, and gearbox overhaul.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationPaul Jaye
Comprehensive restoration carried out at Paul Jaye's workshop after Pat Heron's passing. The original Touring saloon body was replaced with a Le Mans-style spider body constructed by Neil Twyman to an authentic period design; the original bonnet and radiator cowling were retained.
Restoration was initiated by Pat Heron and completed by a subsequent owner after Heron died with the project unfinished.
- —Engine rebuild
Engine rebuilt by Alfa Romeo specialist Paul Grist. A supercharger was located, overhauled by Derek Chinn, and fitted to the car.
Paul Grist is described as a well-known Alfa Romeo expert. Derek Chinn was responsible for rebuilding the supercharger specifically.
- —Mechanical
A new radiator was installed, and the suspension springs and shock absorbers were fully overhauled.
- —MechanicalSetford & Company
Gearbox rebuilt by Setford & Company, with replacement of rings, bearings, and bushings. Post-rebuild testing confirmed the car as an excellent running and driving example.
This work is described as having taken place more recently than the earlier restoration.
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