Editing Alfa Romeo 6C/Chassis Registry/1500/0211459 (section)

== Phippen ownership and modifications ==

By 1939 the car had been acquired by Mr A. J. Phippen of Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol.

In 1943, while under Phippen’s ownership, the car (registration UL 1489) was featured in ''Autocar'' magazine (9 April edition).

Phippen converted the car into an open tourer and undertook substantial mechanical and structural modifications:

* Centre cross member moved rearward 8 inches to increase legroom
* Floor lowered beneath the front seats
* Autovac system removed and replaced with electric fuel pump
* Marelli dynamo, starter, switchboard and distributor replaced with Bosch equivalents
* Zeiss headlamps and Lucas spotlights fitted
* Fuel gauge and ammeter added to dashboard
* Twin SU carburettors installed in place of the original Zenith unit

Phippen noted that 4,500 rpm in top gear corresponded to approximately 80 mph, praising the car’s roadholding, steering and sustained high-speed capability.

The car was laid up during the Second World War.

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