2026 |
Amelia Island Auctions1954 Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Coupe
Coachwork by Touring
Estimate
$250,000 - $300,000
Chassis
AR1900*01678*
Engine
AR1308*00792*
Car Highlights
An Elegant, Refined, and Event-Eligible Postwar Alfa Romeo
Retains Rare and Desirable Tipo 1308 Engine
Presented in Its Original Paint Color of Verde Ortico
Former Ownership by Dedicated Collectors of European Rarities
Offered with Factory Build Records and Restoration Photos
Technical Specs
1,975 CC DOHC Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
Two Twin-Choke Solex Carburetors
115 BHP at 5,500 RPM
5-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Front Independent Suspension with Coil Springs
Rear Live Axle with Trailing Arms and Coil Springs
In the mid-1950s, Alfa Romeo updated its successful 1900 model line with the dual overhead cam four-cylinder 1308-series engine that was rated at 115 hp. For the short-chassis 1900C, this upgrade resulted in the competition-worthy Super Sprint, which has evolved into one of the most collectible of the 1900 iterations, and a popular choice for top driving events.
This beautifully restored example of the Touring-bodied 1900C benefits from factory documentation and is presented in its original paint color of Verde Ortico (Nettle Green). Built in March 1954, it was sold to the Società per il Commercio dei Prodotti Alfa Romeo in Lugano, Switzerland. By 1990, the car was acquired by Swiss collector Carlo Vögele, who had the car restored following 20 years of storage. Over the ensuing two decades, the 1900C was maintained in a number of distinguished European collections. In July 2017, the car was acquired by the respected Italian coachbuilt-car collector Stephen Bruno, who had Rizza Classic in Rome refinish the Millenove in its factory paint color, and the interior was beautifully retrimmed.
Recently acquired by the consignor, a noted enthusiast, the Coupe is accompanied by an owner’s manual, jack, tool kit, registrations, restoration photos, and invoices. Eligible for major touring events and ideal for concours presentation, this elegant Alfa Romeo is poised for a host of new adventures.


