This books gives an illustrated overview of that history. Alfa romeo 8c 2900, it is the recipient of an awardwinning restoration by 2. Looking at this car, i cannot be certain which model this is. The alfa romeo 8c 2900 b lungo is one of the 8c 2900 model family from alfa romeo. Front, longitudinal vertical straighteight, dual blocks and heads in light alloy, two valves per cylinder, two geardriven overhead camshafts. Alfa romeo 8c 2900, first published in 1986 and revised with his latest findings in 2008. With its 2,902cc engine producing 180bhp, the 8c 2900 was capable to speeds of 110mph. As you are looking at a list of used alfa romeo for sale page and trying to find your next car, we want to help you with some related information in this section.
Samochody typu 8c 2900 zajely trzy pierwsze miejsca w mille miglia. Jan 22, 2019 1939 alfa romeo 8c 2900b touring berlinetta, chassis 412024. The immortal 2 9 alfa romeo by simon moore abebooks. Alfa romeo 8c 2900 b speciale le mans, alfa romeo museum.
Alfa romeo ballantines illustrated history of the car. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. A 1939 alfa romeo touring spider and a 1956 ferrari 250 gt. The alfa romeo tipo b p3 is remembered today as the first genuine singleseat grand prix racing car. The book is from the personal library of the motoring historian and writer, jonathan wood, and is signed by him. First published in 1986, the original edition became an instant classic and established simon moore as the worlds foremost authority on the history of alfa romeos famous prewar eightcylinder cars. Given that alfa had no experience in small front wheel drive cars, the sheer dynamic ability of the flatfour powered sud was a shock to the motoring. Find a list of alfa romeo manuals and books for sale. What is the top speed of a alfa romeo 8c 2900 b lungo. Documented by renowned alfa romeo authority simon moore in his book, the immortal 2. By the time the race concluded, nuvolari was in first place.
In 2001, an early production 1937 alfa romeo 8c 2900b touring. The alfa romeo 8c 2900 mille miglia remains one of the most soughtafter prewar cars of all time. All of this info comes from pogea racing which is wellknown tuning house that has been working on alfa romeo cars for over 20 years. Front, longitudinal vertical straighteight, dual blocks and heads in light alloy, two valves per cylinder, two gear. They are some of the most purposefully beautiful sports cars of the era and, by all reports, far and away the best driving automobiles of the period.
The vittorio jano designed 8c was alfa romeos primary racing engine from its introduction in. Oct 01, 20 the alfa romeo 8c 2900 came in three versions over the years. Three 10 x 10 leather bound volumes in an 11 x 11 x 4. First published in 1986, the original edition became an instant classic and established simon moore as the worlds foremost authority on the history of alfa romeos famous prewar eightcylinder c. I went to the science museum in london in early 2002 when the factory brought her over and i have never seen a machine in which form follows function. Moore has known almost all of the surviving examples and their owners through the decades and has compiled his research in the immortal 2.
The alfa romeo 6c 1900 was the final derivative of the original 6c 1500, produced in 197 examples during 1933 as a transitional model, before the new 6c 2300 was introduced the following year. Calling the model a holy grail for alfa romeo collectors is no exaggeration, and when a largely unrestored 1939 8c 2900b touring. Romeo alpha book 1 the romeo alpha bbw paranormal shifter romance series kindle edition by dunbar, darla. Only built in gran turismo guise with a 2,920 mm 115. The color family album alfaromeo is truly one of the greatest automotive marques, from their early history of exclusive convertibles and coupes, and their astonishing success at the track, to the postwar period of more accessible, yet still memorable cars. Alfa romeo 8c 2900b speciale tipo le mans simanaitis says. Dear alfista, welcome to the official homepage of the alfa rome club luxembourg a. Built with raceproven engineering and with a style of unsurpassed elegance, these fastback alfas are among the finest cars in world. Just five alfa romeo 8c 2900b models were ever built with carrozzeria touring berlinetta bodies on the lungo long wheelbase. Alfa romeo 8c 2900b many cars are stunning to look at but the 8c 2900 b is the most beautiful car in the world, without any doubt at all, even more stunning than the 8c competzione which i adore. Could this 1939 alfa romeo 8c 2900b touring berlinetta set a new. The 8c means 8 cylinders, and originally referred to a straight 8cylinder engine. Could this 1939 alfa romeo 8c 2900b touring berlinetta set. The book is extensively illustrated with black and white and colour photographs.
The 2900 chassis was that of alfas most recent grand prix car, the supercharged engine gp derived as well. Two carburettors, two superchargers, magneto ignition 2905 cc 68x100 mm. We have all the alfa romeo books for all your alfa romeo cars. A rare alfa romeo roadster and ferrari racer go under the. Aug 03, 2016 the alfa romeo 8c name was used on road, race and sports cars of the 1930s.
Alfa is spelled with an f as it is in most european languages because the. The p3 had first started competing in 1932 winning the monza grand prix, and then taking. This offer applies to ownerslessees of all fca us llc brands. Alfa romeo would only produce five of these automobiles ever. We have alfa romeo factory shop manuals, service manuals, repair manuals, history books, owners manuals, maintenance manuals, parts manuals, repair books, parts catalogs, historical books, overhaul manuals, restoration guides, sales brochures, and any other type of automotive.
Shop alfa romeo 4c spider vehicles for sale at cars. Alfa romeo legends the definitive list of the best alfa. This alfa romeo 8c 2900b is a jewel of italian beauty and. Alfa romeo 8c 2900 1938 mille miglia winner amalgam. Raymond sommers strawhatted participation in the 1938 le mans race was cited two days ago. Whether you need a 1925 owners manual or a 2005 service manual we have what you need. The 1938 racing season was transformational both for alfa romeo s racing participation, and for the development of the cars themselves. This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 8 cylinder layout, and 2. Oscar, papa, quebec, romeo, sierra, tango, uniform, victor, whiskey, xray. Fortunately, the 2900a has been weli documented in the superb book le vetture alf a romeo clal 1910, by luigi fusi, who also contributed considerable information on the 29008. The 2900b design made some concessions to comfort and reliability.
Only 2,500 copies of the first edition were printed and the book has not been. This model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the cooperation and assistance of the manufacturer regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. If you dont know how to do that, here is a useful checklist for you. In 2004 alfa romeo revived the 8c name for a v8engined concept car which made it into production for 2007, the 8c competizione.
It is one of the earliest additions to our collection and is the ultimate prewar racing sports car. Since there are so few about 40 built, and because once they come into a collection they tend to become favorites that never leave, the appearance of an 8c 2900 for public sale is a historic event. Weighing just 701 kilograms 1545 pounds and producing 255bhp, the alfa romeo p3 was an exceptionally quick grand prix car in the early to mid 1930s. The bodywork is simply stunning with perfect fitted body panels. Alfa romeo of bakersfield 2900 cattle dr bakersfield, ca auto. On the track, the 2900 competition cars benefited from a. Alfa romeo club luxembourg asbl public group facebook.
The name was formed by following alfa romeo s naming convention. Could this 1939 alfa romeo 8c 2900b touring berlinetta set a. The 1938 alfa romeo 8c 2900 b lungo berlinetta with coachwork by carrozzeria touring of milan is described as the fastest car in the world. Its design is closely based on that of the unusual tipo a monoposto a twin engined car with twin gearboxes that proved overly complex and unreliable. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A new edition of this classic motoring book has been anxiously awaited by automotive enthusiasts for many years. The alfa romeo 8c 2900b lungo spider by touring of milan one of the classic italian coachbuilders of the period was said to be one of the most advanced, modern and compelling sports cars of its generation. These models were visually very similar, but had different engines. The alfa romeo 8c 2900 b lungo weighs 1250 kg 2756 lbs. The most important part of buying a used alfa romeo for sale is ensuring the price is fair. The vittorio jano designed 8c was alfa romeo s primary racing engine from its introduction in. This car has the original matching numbers veloce engine with the double weber dc03 carburettors as featured in the alfa romeo fusi book.
The alfasud was the first frontwheel drive car made by alfa romeo, and made its debut in 1972. A handful more than thirty of the roadgoing 2900bs were produced from 19371939 in two versions. Today i am delighted to follow up with an essay on the car he drove, an alfa romeo 8c 2900b specifically built for le mans. Alfa romeo of bakersfield 2900 cattle dr bakersfield, ca. Join us as we put it to the test for the first time on american soil. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading romeo alpha book 1 the romeo alpha bbw paranormal shifter romance series. Alfa romeo 8c 2900b spider carenatoaerodinamica, 1937.
Eleven 8c 2900as were built for racing during 193536, and may be regarded as development. Nevertheless, there is no denying that the alfa romeo 8c 2900 was fitted with a highlyadvanced chassis and running gear with features that were absolutely revolutionary for the era and that the touring bodies on the 2. Obviously the alfa romeo 8c 2900 shown above is not red. Nuvolaris alfa romeo tipo c 12c36 suffered a broken transaxle after only two laps. Alfa romeo 8c 2900 b lungo technical specs, dimensions. Autobild according to the latest info we got, alfa romeo is preparing a coupe which is supposed to be revealed at the end of this year or at the beginning of next, however, well still have to wait until 2020 to see a production version. The alfa romeo headlines a selection of five extraordinary cars from the sam and emily mann collection set for rm sothebys monterey auction. As seen on pictures, the underbody is absolutely sound and uncorroded. The alfa romeo 8c name was used on road, race and sports cars of the 1930s. The 8c designates 8 cylinders, and originally a straight 8cylinder engine. But the most arresting features of the book are its size nearly 600 pages, heft 6. The cars most significant problem was the financial trouble overrunning the company that built it. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 1 4c spider models nationwide. Back to the 1970s for the next one on the list and the immensely fun alfasud.
Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. The name was formed by following alfa romeos naming convention. The nato phonetic alphabet is the most widely used radiotelephone spelling alphabet. Three cars were entered in the 1936 mille miglia and finished in order. Alfa romeo 1937 6c 2300b 8c 2900b nowy model italy. In 2004 alfa romeo revived the 8c name for a v8engined concept car which made it into production for 2007, the 8c competizione the 8c designates 8 cylinders, and originally a straight 8cylinder engine. According to the latest info we got, alfa romeo is preparing a coupe which is supposed to be revealed at the end of this year or at the beginning of next, however, well still have to wait until 2020 to see a production version. Alfa romeo makes a triumphant return to the american market with their drop dead gorgeous 8c competizione. Keep in mind that your budget is not only for the car price, but also for tax, registration fee, and any maintenance fees afterward. Romeo alpha book 1 the romeo alpha bbw paranormal shifter. In addition to alfa romeo manuals, we have manuals and books for all cars for all years.
The paintwork and chrome elements are as good as new. The 1938 alfa romeo 8c 2900 b lungo has 180 ps 178 bhp 2 kw horsepower. By the time nuvolari reentered the race, he was already seven laps down. Its powered courtesy of a supercharged engine of 2. The alfa romeo 8c was originally a range of alfa romeo road, race and sports cars of the 1930s. The 8c 2900 b lungo is a rear wheel drive touring designed coupe car with a front located engine, manufactured by alfa romeo. The alfa romeo 8c 2900 b lungo top speed is 175 kmh 109 mph. Just five alfa romeo 8c 2900b models were ever built with carrozzeria touring berlinetta bodies on the lungo long wheelbase platform, and two of these have taken best in show honors at the pebble beach concours delegance, in 2008 and 2018. I understood that the alfa romeo 8c 2900 that won the 1947 mille miglia was a red color. The stelvio is a new breed of highperformance suv that was designed to reinvent a connection with the road. Find 1987 alfa romeo cars for sale on oodle classifieds. Szosty raz z rzedu samochody alfa romeo wygraly slynny, wloski wyscig mille miglia. The most advanced sports car of the last half of the 1930s was the alfa romeo 8c 2900. He was the first to adopt inclined windscreens, more aerodynamic headlights, firstly enclosing them in hemispheres and.