1952 Alfa Romeo 1900C

Make

Alfa Romeo

Model

1900C

Year

1952

Listed price

$167,500

Location

Astoria, New York

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

0 miles

The Alfa Romeo 1900, introduced in 1950, marked a radical departure for the Milanese marque. It was Alfa's first all-new postwar model, their first with a unibody construction, and crucially, their first mass-produced car. With the slogan "The family car that wins races," the 1900 was designed to be both practical and sporting, powered by a lively twin-cam inline-four engine. While the vast majority were factory-bodied sedans, Alfa Romeo, in a nod to tradition, supplied rolling chassis to Italy's finest coachbuilders. Among the most elegant interpretations was the 1900C (for *corto*, or short-wheelbase) Cabriolet by Pinin Farina, a truly exclusive machine that blended Alfa's engineering prowess with the master coachbuilder's artistic touch. Only 88 examples of the Pinin Farina Cabriolet were ever produced, making them highly sought after today. This particular 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900C Cabriolet, bearing VIN 23473, stands as a testament to that golden age of Italian design and craftsmanship. As one of the exceedingly rare Pinin Farina-bodied cabriolets, it embodies the exquisite lines, perfectly balanced proportions, and fine detailing for which the coachbuilder was renowned. This matching-numbers example, finished in a captivating hue befitting its era, has traveled 0 miles since its restoration, presenting as a pristine canvas for its next custodian. While the original engine specifications are not detailed, the 1900C chassis was inherently sporting, promising an engaging driving experience. This represents a singular opportunity to acquire a piece of Alfa Romeo's illustrious postwar history, cloaked in the timeless elegance of Pinin Farina.