1955 Alfa Romeo 1900C Ghia Sprint


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The first car made by Alfa after the war was the 1900. It was the first Alfa Romeo to have a monocoque construction devoid of any frame.

First versions of the 1900 a had a twin-cam, 1885cc liter engine producing 90 hp. This model was updated the follwing year and sold as a 1900C rolling chassis. It featured a shorter wheelbase and was made available to tuners such as Zagato, Touring, Pininfarina, Stabilimento Farina, Boano, Ghia & Bertone.

Carrozzera Ghia was responsible for styling of this particular car. At the time of development, Giovanni Micheliotti, Pietro Frua, Mario Boano and the designer of the Ghia Sprint, Giovanni Savonuzzi were working for the firm.

This particular example was displayed at the Paris Motor Show in 1955. It was sold at that show to the Spanish Royal Familly.