Alfa Romeo 6C/Chassis Registry/1500/0211462
Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 chassis 0211.462
[edit]Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 chassis 0211.462 is a 1928 Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 fitted with coachwork by Zagato. The car is notable for its Tre Posti configuration and documented concours and historic racing appearances.
Factory specification
[edit]- Year: 1928
- Model: Alfa Romeo 6C 1500
- Chassis number: 0211.462
- Engine type: 1487cc DOHC inline-six (senza compressore)
- Coachbuilder: Zagato
- Configuration: Tre Posti
- Exterior colour: Red
- Interior: Black
Registration
[edit]| Registration | Country |
|---|---|
| HOU267 | United Kingdom |
Early history
[edit]The car was delivered to the United Kingdom by F.W. “Fred” Stiles' British Sales Ltd of London.
It is recorded as being advertised by D. White in Motorsport magazine (May 1954).
The car remained in the United Kingdom and Europe until the early 1970s.
North American ownership
[edit]| Owner | Location | Ownership period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Burschinger | San Marino, California | c.1973–1975 | Imported to United States |
| Jack Becronis | California | 1975–1993 | Restored by Hill & Vaughn; campaigned extensively |
| Thomas Milton | United States | c.1993 | Acquired via auction |
| Mr. Yamaguchi | United States | –2002 | |
| Martin Swig | California | 2002– | California Mille co-organizer |
Earlier ownership includes F.W. Stiles British Sales Ltd and Peter Harper (Stretton, Cheshire, UK; Rolls-Royce/Bentley dealer).
Restoration and concours history
[edit]The car was restored by Hill & Vaughn in 1977–1978.
It was shown at:
- Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance (1978 and 1982)
- Monterey Historics (late 1970s)
It underwent a subsequent restoration following track use.
Auction history
[edit]Recorded auction appearances include:
- Brooks Monterey – August 1998
- RM Amelia Island – March 2001
- RM Monterey – August 2001
It was offered for sale by Copley Motorcars (USA) in February 2019.
Historical significance
[edit]Fewer than 200 6C 1500 racing variants were built using the 1487cc DOHC six-cylinder engine in non-supercharged form. Chassis 0211.462 is one of a limited number in Zagato-bodied Tre Posti configuration.
The car represents a well-documented example of a competition-oriented 6C 1500 that has remained active in historic racing and concours events.
Documentary references
[edit]- Motorsport, May 1954 (advertisement)
- European Car, November 1994 (feature article)
Registry classification
[edit]In registry terms, chassis 0211.462 is classified as:
- Zagato-bodied example
- Tre Posti configuration
- Documented historic racing use
- Multiple concours appearances
- Restored