1935 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Le Mans Tourer

First registered custodian in Como; early paperwork describes the vehicle as a cabriolet. Theory suggests the car may have briefly left Italy before returning for registration.

Zurich-based enthusiast who acquired the car via dealer Massimo Colombo; immediately commissioned a full rebuild replacing the earlier coachwork with a stretched Touring-style Spider body, completed just before the 1984 Mille Miglia.

Swiss classic-car workshop owner who used the Alfa as everyday transport to his business premises.

Swiss owner who had the engine rebuilt; the car was regularly driven at events and featured in automotive press during his time with it.

Repurchased the car from Kampfer before selling it on within approximately one year.

Commissioned a substantial engine rebuild by Neil Twyman, increasing displacement to 2.6 litres using new crankshaft and other parts from Jim Stokes Engineering; the original block number was retained.

Engaged The Regent Garage (Neil Twyman) for a comprehensive restoration costing in excess of £500,000, documented by invoices on file; the car emerged in white with a green interior and made its public debut at the 2023 Concours of Elegance.

A brief chain of unidentified custodians in northern Italy prior to the car's pre-war export.

Grand Prix driver who is believed to have taken the car out of Italy to Belgium before the Second World War began.

Found the car in a salvage yard in Antwerp with the original engine disassembled and wrapped in newspaper; used it as personal transport during their studies.

New York-based collector and racing driver who brought the car to the United States in the late 1950s or early 1960s; period photographs on file show the car still wearing its angular, American-influenced body style during his tenure.

Took the car on a Tunisian rally in 1997; the engine was subsequently rebuilt following that demanding outing.

During this ownership the car received its current Le Mans Tourer coachwork, constructed by Rod Jolley Coachbuilding using Mike Hawthorn's 8C (chassis 2311204) as a reference for dimensions.

The restoration by Wildbolz was completed the day before the event; the car participated the following day.

Described as an adventurous outing; the engine required a rebuild afterwards.

First public appearance after the major restoration; the car was reported to have been received with considerable enthusiasm.

Full restoration commissioned by Jost Wildbolz, removing the earlier coachwork and fitting a stretched Touring-style Spider body; completed one day before the 1984 Mille Miglia.

Engine overhauled on the instruction of Heinrich Kampfer while the car was in Switzerland.

Engine rebuilt following the demanding Tunisia rally outing with Peter Agg.

Major engine rebuild during Lord Laidlaw's ownership, with displacement enlarged to 2.6 litres using a new crankshaft and additional components; the original numbered block was retained.

Components supplied by Jim Stokes Engineering; work carried out by Neil Twyman.

Comprehensive restoration encompassing a full repaint in white with a green interior and revision of the pedal layout, with total invoiced costs exceeding £500,000; all invoices are on file.

Work carried out by Neil Twyman trading under his current business name.

Le Mans Tourer coachwork constructed and fitted during American ownership in the early 2000s, referencing the proportions of Mike Hawthorn's 8C chassis 2311204.