Attractive dark blue paintwork with two-tone interior
A very rare and beautifully finished example of the 2 Series
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Alfa Romeo has produced many attractive cars over the years and it would be very difficult to decide which is the best. But if there is one Alfa that deserves such distinction, it is surely the 1900 Super Sprint Touring coupé. Built for racing, the 'CSS' was a statement of intent, a car designed to show buyers that Alfa Romeo 1900s were both family-friendly cars and capable of excelling in competition.
Obviously, this sports car succeeded in its purpose. Designed by Alfa Romeo and built with Touring's lightweight Superleggera aluminium structure, the CSS regularly defeated all its competitors on the track. It was produced in two versions, and the Series 2 is recognisable by its more conventional floor-mounted gearbox. Only a few hundred were built and today they are highly sought after by collectors.
This '55 Series 2 was completely professionally restored to a very high standard some 20 years ago. It is evident that the greatest attention was paid to every detail - it even retains the double leather straps behind the seats to secure the luggage. The high quality of the restoration is confirmed by how well this car has been preserved in the intervening years, and today shows only a slight patina that gives it additional character. The work is verified by a series of independent certificates from ASI, CSAI, FIVA and CRS. It is also accompanied by an Alfa Romeo Certificate of Origin that confirms its provenance and verifies the serial numbers.
Presented in elegant dark blue with a two-tone interior, this car is definitely at the highest level a buyer could wish for.
Restored in the past in a dark blue colour that has been preserved very well
Car true to original specification
Great attention was paid to every detail during the restoration
Solid, correct and well-maintained bodywork
Equipped with chrome spoke wheels with quality Michelin tyres
Two-tone grey and blue interior true to original specification and in very good condition
Well-finished exterior and interior with many original features
Underbody looks good
Touring's modifications to the lines of the classic 1900 saloon have resulted in a car that is stylistically close to the production car but at the same time completely different. Built using the famous lightweight aluminium 'Superleggera' structure that was very much in vogue at the time, the Super Sprint is a masterpiece of design, characterised by clean, essential lines emphasised by refined styling solutions such as the slightly widened rear wings.
This car was restored 20 years ago and painted in dark blue, a rare and attractive alternative to the more common Alfa Red. It is a colour that suits the lines of this car particularly well and the paint finish is of a decidedly high standard.
The sensation of being in front of a very high level specimen is reinforced inside, where the blue and grey reupholstered cabin is carefully detailed. The quality is really high and the state of preservation is extraordinarily good, considering the age of the restoration.
Mechanics rebuilt during the restoration and little used since then
No operating or driving problems reported to us
Car with matching serial numbers verified by various independent certification bodies
Beneath the elegant Touring bodywork lies one of Alfa Romeo's greatest treasures, the famous 1,975cm³ 4-cylinder engine of the 'TI Super' delivering 115hp. Using the mechanics of the saloon, the company could in fact correctly claim that the 1900 was a family car capable of triumphing in competition.
Series 2 cars like this one had a standard floor gearbox and are therefore particularly prized by collectors, especially those who intend to use their cars for top-level road and track competitions. We have been informed that the mechanics of this Super Sprint were rebuilt during the restoration and that it is a car with matching serial numbers. The seller has informed us that it runs properly and drives well, has no problems and requires no intervention.
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Vehicle specification
Year1955
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model1900
ColourBlue
Odometer7,942 Kilometres
Engine size1975
Auction Details
Seller TypeTrade
Town
Perugia
CountryItaly
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