• Comprehensively restored
• Delivered new to its native Italy
• Mille Miglia eligible

Introduced as a sedan in 1950, the 1900 coupé was Alfa Romeo’s spearhead GT for privateers and gentlemen drivers. With the introduction of the ‘C’ (for Carrozzieri) chassis and of the potent Tipo 1308 engine, the 1900 became the car to beat in the 2.0-litre class.

While Touring handled the majority of coupé production, Pinin Farina created its own interpretation of the 1900, building a series of 100 vehicles between 1952 and 1953. By using steel panels of only 0.7-mm thickness, it was a more balanced and ‘touristic’ version of the blistering 1900 and weighed only 50 kg more than those with Touring coachwork.

This example was manufactured in October 1953, delivered new in November 1953, in Lecce, Italy, to Gesuino di Serafini and registered LE 12286 on 2 January 1954. It was finished in Celeste Bettula, a stunning colour unique to Pinin Farina. It was sold two years later to Ercole Mannella of Vicenza, registered VI 32825, who sold it to Giuseppe Corielli almost immediately. In 1958, Domenico Dalla Vecchia from Schio bought the car and it eventually moved to Rome with Giovanna Uccelli in 1963 and was re-registered Roma 673197.

Little is known about its history prior to being acquired in 2008 by a Swiss collector, who carried out a meticulous restoration. Three years ago, it was acquired by the consignor. Exceptionally rare and stunningly beautiful, this 1900 would be a gem of any collection.To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa19.