The alfa romeo 8c 2900 mille miglia remains one of the most soughtafter prewar cars of all time. Fortunately, the 2900a has been weli documented in the superb book le vetture alf a romeo clal 1910, by luigi fusi, who also contributed considerable information on the 29008. The name was formed by following alfa romeos naming convention. Samochody typu 8c 2900 zajely trzy pierwsze miejsca w mille miglia. Alfa romeo ballantines illustrated history of the car. The alfa romeo 8c 2900 b lungo weighs 1250 kg 2756 lbs. Find 1987 alfa romeo cars for sale on oodle classifieds. This alfa romeo 8c 2900b is a jewel of italian beauty and. The alfa romeo 8c was originally a range of alfa romeo road, race and sports cars of the 1930s. Alfa romeo of bakersfield 2900 cattle dr bakersfield, ca auto. Alfa romeo 8c 2900b speciale tipo le mans simanaitis says. The alfa romeo 8c 2900 b lungo top speed is 175 kmh 109 mph. As seen on pictures, the underbody is absolutely sound and uncorroded. Could this 1939 alfa romeo 8c 2900b touring berlinetta set.
Alfa romeo 8c 2900, it is the recipient of an awardwinning restoration by 2. Looking at this car, i cannot be certain which model this is. A handful more than thirty of the roadgoing 2900bs were produced from 19371939 in two versions. Alfa romeo 8c 2900, first published in 1986 and revised with his latest findings in 2008. The vittorio jano designed 8c was alfa romeos primary racing engine from its introduction in.
Jan 22, 2019 1939 alfa romeo 8c 2900b touring berlinetta, chassis 412024. The immortal 2 9 alfa romeo by simon moore abebooks. Nevertheless, there is no denying that the alfa romeo 8c 2900 was fitted with a highlyadvanced chassis and running gear with features that were absolutely revolutionary for the era and that the touring bodies on the 2. This books gives an illustrated overview of that history. First published in 1986, the original edition became an instant classic and established simon moore as the worlds foremost authority on the history of alfa romeos famous prewar eightcylinder cars. Autobild according to the latest info we got, alfa romeo is preparing a coupe which is supposed to be revealed at the end of this year or at the beginning of next, however, well still have to wait until 2020 to see a production version. The 1938 alfa romeo 8c 2900 b lungo has 180 ps 178 bhp 2 kw horsepower. If you dont know how to do that, here is a useful checklist for you. Alfa romeo makes a triumphant return to the american market with their drop dead gorgeous 8c competizione. The vittorio jano designed 8c was alfa romeo s primary racing engine from its introduction in. The book is extensively illustrated with black and white and colour photographs. The alfa romeo headlines a selection of five extraordinary cars from the sam and emily mann collection set for rm sothebys monterey auction. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 1 4c spider models nationwide.
In addition to alfa romeo manuals, we have manuals and books for all cars for all years. A 1939 alfa romeo touring spider and a 1956 ferrari 250 gt. Could this 1939 alfa romeo 8c 2900b touring berlinetta set a. In 2001, an early production 1937 alfa romeo 8c 2900b touring. The alfa romeo 6c 1900 was the final derivative of the original 6c 1500, produced in 197 examples during 1933 as a transitional model, before the new 6c 2300 was introduced the following year.
The cars most significant problem was the financial trouble overrunning the company that built it. All of this info comes from pogea racing which is wellknown tuning house that has been working on alfa romeo cars for over 20 years. This model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the cooperation and assistance of the manufacturer regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. Only 2,500 copies of the first edition were printed and the book has not been. The 2900 chassis was that of alfas most recent grand prix car, the supercharged engine gp derived as well. Back to the 1970s for the next one on the list and the immensely fun alfasud. Its powered courtesy of a supercharged engine of 2. Obviously the alfa romeo 8c 2900 shown above is not red. Szosty raz z rzedu samochody alfa romeo wygraly slynny, wloski wyscig mille miglia. Raymond sommers strawhatted participation in the 1938 le mans race was cited two days ago. It is one of the earliest additions to our collection and is the ultimate prewar racing sports car. Alfa romeo 8c 2900b spider carenatoaerodinamica, 1937. Alfa romeo 8c 2900 b lungo technical specs, dimensions. I went to the science museum in london in early 2002 when the factory brought her over and i have never seen a machine in which form follows function.
This car has the original matching numbers veloce engine with the double weber dc03 carburettors as featured in the alfa romeo fusi book. Three 10 x 10 leather bound volumes in an 11 x 11 x 4. The p3 had first started competing in 1932 winning the monza grand prix, and then taking. Moore has known almost all of the surviving examples and their owners through the decades and has compiled his research in the immortal 2. Alfa is spelled with an f as it is in most european languages because the. The alfa romeo 8c name was used on road, race and sports cars of the 1930s. Alfa romeo legends the definitive list of the best alfa. Today i am delighted to follow up with an essay on the car he drove, an alfa romeo 8c 2900b specifically built for le mans.
The alfa romeo 8c 2900b lungo spider by touring of milan one of the classic italian coachbuilders of the period was said to be one of the most advanced, modern and compelling sports cars of its generation. Alfa romeo 8c 2900 b speciale le mans, alfa romeo museum. With double overhead cams and valves, two superchargers, a transaxle, independent fourwheel suspension adjustable from the seat, and a magnificent styling, automotive experts believe that these cars were unbeatable on the track or on the road. Keep in mind that your budget is not only for the car price, but also for tax, registration fee, and any maintenance fees afterward. Aug 03, 2016 the alfa romeo 8c name was used on road, race and sports cars of the 1930s. The 8c 2900 b lungo is a rear wheel drive touring designed coupe car with a front located engine, manufactured by alfa romeo. I understood that the alfa romeo 8c 2900 that won the 1947 mille miglia was a red color. The 2900b design made some concessions to comfort and reliability. Its design is closely based on that of the unusual tipo a monoposto a twin engined car with twin gearboxes that proved overly complex and unreliable. Alfa romeo built only a handful of its masterpiece, the 8c 2900, in the late 1930s. On the track, the 2900 competition cars benefited from a.
Alfa romeo club luxembourg asbl public group facebook. Front, longitudinal vertical straighteight, dual blocks and heads in light alloy, two valves per cylinder, two gear. Just five alfa romeo 8c 2900b models were ever built with carrozzeria touring berlinetta bodies on the lungo long wheelbase platform, and two of these have taken best in show honors at the pebble beach concours delegance, in 2008 and 2018. The most important part of buying a used alfa romeo for sale is ensuring the price is fair. They are some of the most purposefully beautiful sports cars of the era and, by all reports, far and away the best driving automobiles of the period. This offer applies to ownerslessees of all fca us llc brands. Alfa romeo 8c 2900b many cars are stunning to look at but the 8c 2900 b is the most beautiful car in the world, without any doubt at all, even more stunning than the 8c competzione which i adore. As you are looking at a list of used alfa romeo for sale page and trying to find your next car, we want to help you with some related information in this section. The bodywork is simply stunning with perfect fitted body panels. I do not know if this is the actual car that won the 1947 mille miglia race.
The 1938 racing season was transformational both for alfa romeo s racing participation, and for the development of the cars themselves. A rare alfa romeo roadster and ferrari racer go under the. Alfa romeo 1937 6c 2300b 8c 2900b nowy model italy. Documented by renowned alfa romeo authority simon moore in his book, the immortal 2. The book is from the personal library of the motoring historian and writer, jonathan wood, and is signed by him. We have all the alfa romeo books for all your alfa romeo cars. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading romeo alpha book 1 the romeo alpha bbw paranormal shifter romance series. Find a list of alfa romeo manuals and books for sale. Could this 1939 alfa romeo 8c 2900b touring berlinetta set a new. By the time nuvolari reentered the race, he was already seven laps down. Just five alfa romeo 8c 2900b models were ever built with carrozzeria touring berlinetta bodies on the lungo long wheelbase. Shop alfa romeo 4c spider vehicles for sale at cars. Romeo alpha book 1 the romeo alpha bbw paranormal shifter romance series kindle edition by dunbar, darla.
According to the latest info we got, alfa romeo is preparing a coupe which is supposed to be revealed at the end of this year or at the beginning of next, however, well still have to wait until 2020 to see a production version. Nuvolaris alfa romeo tipo c 12c36 suffered a broken transaxle after only two laps. Join us as we put it to the test for the first time on american soil. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. By the time the race concluded, nuvolari was in first place. Weighing just 701 kilograms 1545 pounds and producing 255bhp, the alfa romeo p3 was an exceptionally quick grand prix car in the early to mid 1930s. A new edition of this classic motoring book has been anxiously awaited by automotive enthusiasts for many years. Front, longitudinal vertical straighteight, dual blocks and heads in light alloy, two valves per cylinder, two geardriven overhead camshafts. Alfa romeo 8c 2900 1938 mille miglia winner amalgam. The stelvio is a new breed of highperformance suv that was designed to reinvent a connection with the road.
Dear alfista, welcome to the official homepage of the alfa rome club luxembourg a. Since there are so few about 40 built, and because once they come into a collection they tend to become favorites that never leave, the appearance of an 8c 2900 for public sale is a historic event. Three cars were entered in the 1936 mille miglia and finished in order. The name was formed by following alfa romeo s naming convention. The 8c means 8 cylinders, and originally referred to a straight 8cylinder engine. The 8c designates 8 cylinders, and originally a straight 8cylinder engine. Whether you need a 1925 owners manual or a 2005 service manual we have what you need. The color family album alfaromeo is truly one of the greatest automotive marques, from their early history of exclusive convertibles and coupes, and their astonishing success at the track, to the postwar period of more accessible, yet still memorable cars. Only built in gran turismo guise with a 2,920 mm 115. The nato phonetic alphabet is the most widely used radiotelephone spelling alphabet. The paintwork and chrome elements are as good as new.
Given that alfa had no experience in small front wheel drive cars, the sheer dynamic ability of the flatfour powered sud was a shock to the motoring. Oct 01, 20 the alfa romeo 8c 2900 came in three versions over the years. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. What is the top speed of a alfa romeo 8c 2900 b lungo. The alfa romeo tipo b p3 is remembered today as the first genuine singleseat grand prix racing car. In 2004 alfa romeo revived the 8c name for a v8engined concept car which made it into production for 2007, the 8c competizione the 8c designates 8 cylinders, and originally a straight 8cylinder engine. The alfasud was the first frontwheel drive car made by alfa romeo, and made its debut in 1972. First published in 1986, the original edition became an instant classic and established simon moore as the worlds foremost authority on the history of alfa romeos famous prewar eightcylinder c. The alfa romeo 8c 2900 b lungo is one of the 8c 2900 model family from alfa romeo.
He was the first to adopt inclined windscreens, more aerodynamic headlights, firstly enclosing them in hemispheres and. Calling the model a holy grail for alfa romeo collectors is no exaggeration, and when a largely unrestored 1939 8c 2900b touring. But the most arresting features of the book are its size nearly 600 pages, heft 6. Eleven 8c 2900as were built for racing during 193536, and may be regarded as development. Alfa romeo would only produce five of these automobiles ever. The 1938 alfa romeo 8c 2900 b lungo berlinetta with coachwork by carrozzeria touring of milan is described as the fastest car in the world. The most advanced sports car of the last half of the 1930s was the alfa romeo 8c 2900. We have alfa romeo factory shop manuals, service manuals, repair manuals, history books, owners manuals, maintenance manuals, parts manuals, repair books, parts catalogs, historical books, overhaul manuals, restoration guides, sales brochures, and any other type of automotive. In 2004 alfa romeo revived the 8c name for a v8engined concept car which made it into production for 2007, the 8c competizione. With its 2,902cc engine producing 180bhp, the 8c 2900 was capable to speeds of 110mph. This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 8 cylinder layout, and 2. These models were visually very similar, but had different engines. Oscar, papa, quebec, romeo, sierra, tango, uniform, victor, whiskey, xray.