This Horny Alfa Romeo Was Voted The ‘Greatest In Present’ At Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2019
A beautiful 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Berlinetta Touring has gained the ‘Greatest In Present’ and ‘Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este’ awards at this yr’s Concorso d’Eleganza.
For yet one more yr, lake Como welcomed probably the most valuable and distinctive traditional automobiles for the world’s most conventional heritage magnificence contest.
Alfa Romeo solely made 30 of those stunning two-door coupes between 1937 and 1940. Primarily based on the identical platform with the corporate’s immensely profitable racing automobile, the 8C 2900B is powered by an all-alloy straight-eight engine with two overhead camshafts and twin superchargers, making 180hp.
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Different options embody impartial suspension and a rear-mounted transmission, showcasing simply how superior the design of this Alfa Romeo was for its period. This specific instance is the primary of simply 5 automobiles with an extended wheelbase, carrying an extremely elegant Superleggera coachwork created by Carrozzeria Touring.
It’s the mixture of high-end engineering with timeless design that set this Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B other than the competitors.
“I’ve gained lots of prizes with my cars, however this automobile actually fulfills all my needs. The Better of Present right here at Villa d’Este is like receiving a knighthood,” stated David Sydorick, the proprietor of this treasured traditional. “My spouse and I wish to categorical our heartfelt thanks for this award.”
The identical automobile has additionally gained ‘Better of Present’ finally yr’s Pebble Seashore Concours d’Class, with many consultants evaluating it to Ralph Lauren’s Bugatti Kind 57SC Atlantic.
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