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| chassis = 0211.412
| chassis = 0211.412
| engine = 0211.412
| engine = 0211.412
| gearbox = Unknown
| body = Unknown
| coachbuilder = Stabilimenti Farina
| coachbuilder = Stabilimenti Farina
| engine_size_original = 1,487 cc
| engine_size_current  = 1,487 cc
| body_style_original = Spider (two-seater)
| body_style_current  = Spider (two-seater)
| colour_original = Red
| colour_current  = Red
| interior_original = Brown
| interior_current  = Brown
| first_completed = 1928
| first_completed = 1928
| first_delivered = 28/09/1928
| first_delivered = 28/09/1928
| original_colour = Red
| first_destination = Torino, Italy
| original_interior = Brown
| original_registration = 12907TO
| factory_notes = Zagato badges added at a later stage.
 
| notes_short = Later addition of Zagato badges; documented period competition history; continuous known provenance within Italian historic motoring circles.
 
| blurb = The car has documented competition history in period Italian hillclimbs and road races and has remained continuously known within Italian historic motoring circles.
| blurb = The car has documented competition history in period Italian hillclimbs and road races and has remained continuously known within Italian historic motoring circles.
| registry_page = Alfa Romeo 6C/Chassis Registry
| registry_page = Alfa Romeo 6C/Chassis Registry
}}
}}
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* Continuous maintenance throughout period ownership.
* Continuous maintenance throughout period ownership.
* No documented major rebodying.
* No documented major rebodying.
* Later addition of Zagato badges (see Factory notes).
* Later addition of Zagato badges.
* Mechanically retained original 1,487 cc specification.


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== Sources ==
== Sources ==


* Period registration archives
* Period registration archives
* Italian hillclimb results records
* Italian hillclimb results records
* Lurani family documentation
* Lurani family documentation
* Private archive material
* Private archive material

Revision as of 15:01, 14 February 2026

Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 MMS chassis 0211.412

Alfa Romeo 6C chassis 0211.412 is a 1928 6C 1500 Mille Miglia Speciale (MMS) bodied by Stabilimenti Farina.

The car has documented competition history in period Italian hillclimbs and road races and has remained continuously known within Italian historic motoring circles.

Factory specification

  • Chassis number: 0211.412
  • Engine number: 0211.412
  • Gearbox number: Unknown
  • Body number: Unknown
  • Coachbuilder: Stabilimenti Farina
  • Engine size (as built): 1,487 cc
  • Engine size (current): 1,487 cc
  • Body style / type (as built): Spider (two-seater)
  • Body style / type (current): Spider (two-seater)
  • Colour (as built): Red
  • Colour (current): Red
  • Interior colour (as built): Brown
  • Interior colour (current): Brown
  • First completed: 1928
  • First delivered: 28/09/1928
  • First dealer / destination: Torino, Italy
  • Original registration: 12907TO
  • Notes: Later addition of Zagato badges; documented period competition history; continuous known provenance within Italian historic motoring circles.

Registry: Alfa Romeo 6C/Chassis Registry

Ownership history

No. Owner Location Occupation / Notes From To
1 Gaspare Bona Turin, Italy Businessman, racing driver, pilot, musician 28/09/1928 01/04/1930
2 Emilio Gola Cuneo, Italy 01/04/1930 13/03/1934
3 Carlo Felice Buzio Varese, Italy Engineer, aviator, racing driver 13/03/1934 29/05/1935
4 Eugenia Andreoli Verona, Italy Wife of Giuseppe Girelli 29/05/1935 14/05/1947
5 Franco, Sergio & Egidio Girelli Verona, Italy Heirs of G. Girelli 14/05/1947 23/07/1947
6 Ditta Ind. Avolio Giorgio Milan, Italy Fashion business 23/07/1947 15/12/1950
7 Automobile Club Milano Milan, Italy Acquired for Lire 17,136.00 15/12/1950 02/12/1960
8 Count Giovanni Lurani Cernuschi Cernusco Lombardone, Italy Racing driver, engineer, author 02/12/1960 15/01/1995
9 Francisca Lurani Cernuschi Milan, Italy Daughter of Count Lurani 15/01/1995 01/01/2017
10 Federico Göttsche Bebert Milan, Italy Current owner 01/01/2017 Present

Registration history

Registration Location From To Notes
12907TO Torino 28/09/1928 05/04/1930
4226CN Cuneo 05/04/1930 30/03/1934
VA8765 Varese 30/03/1934 01/06/1935
VR8506 Verona 01/06/1935 27/08/1947
MI104526 Milano 27/08/1947 12/12/1960
CO94027 Como 12/12/1960 Present

Competition history (period)

Year Event Driver(s) Race No. Result Notes
1928 Biella – Oropa Gaspare Bona — 2nd overall, 1st in class Participation possibly confused with chassis 0211310
1928 Coppa Acerbo Gaspare Bona / Giulio Ramponi — 6th overall, 2nd in class Car handed to Ramponi due to injury
1928 Coppa Abruzzo Gaspare Bona — 2nd overall, 1st in class Participation uncertain
1930 Cuneo – Colle della Maddalena Emilio Gola 74 12th overall, 2nd in class
1930 Vittorio Veneto – Cansiglio Emilio Gola — 20th overall, 2nd in class
1930 Aosta – Gran San Bernardo Emilio Gola 8 2nd overall, 1st in class
1930 Abbazia – Montemaggiore Emilio Gola — 7th overall, 2nd in class
1931 Biella – Oropa Emilio Gola — 15th overall, 4th in class
1931 Pontedecimo – Giovi Emilio Gola 24 29th overall, 4th in class
1933 Corsa Internazionale dello Stelvio Carlo Felice Buzio 26 32nd overall, 20th in class
1933 Como – Brunate – S. Maurizio Carlo Felice Buzio 10 11th overall, 1st in class
1935 Grossglockner Bergrennen Giuseppe Girelli 63 3rd in class Overall result unknown

Appearances and non-competitive events

Year Event Driver(s) / Exhibitor Notes
1968 Rievocazione Mille Miglia Storica Giovanni Lurani First MM Storica organised by Lurani
1968 International Rally Antika Cica Lurani / Rosadele Facetti Rally in Greece organised by Shell
1975 50th anniversary Alfa Romeo World Championship — Held at Monza
1985 Sotheby's & Cresta Run event — St. Moritz
2002 Rievocazione Mille Miglia Storica Cica Lurani / Iria Cornaggia Medici Entry no. 247
2008 Rievocazione Mille Miglia Storica Paul Klotz Entry no. 8
2011 Ennstal Classic Paul Klotz / Klotz Entry no. 4
2011 Trofeo Milano Federico Göttsche / Michael Göttsche Entry no. 5
2015 RAC 1000 Mile Trial Federico Göttsche / Michael Göttsche Entry no. 5
2019 Vintage Revival Montlhéry Federico Göttsche / Sofia Mellander Entry no. 216
2019 Vernasca Silver Flag Federico Göttsche / Michael Göttsche Entry no. 206

Restoration and mechanical history

  • Continuous maintenance throughout period ownership.
  • No documented major rebodying.
  • Later addition of Zagato badges.
  • Mechanically retained original 1,487 cc specification.

Historical significance

Chassis 0211.412 represents a documented Mille Miglia Speciale with continuous traceable ownership and confirmed period competition activity. Its association with Count Giovanni Lurani Cernuschi further strengthens its historical standing within Italian motorsport culture.

Notes

  • Some period competition entries may be confused in contemporary sources with nearby chassis numbers.
  • Archival confirmation ongoing for certain 1928 entries.

Sources

  • Period registration archives
  • Italian hillclimb results records
  • Lurani family documentation
  • Private archive material
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