1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 For Sale in St Louis, MO, 2146376082 Tweet

Monza and Milan Brescia and Rome Nuvolari and Campari; while these names might evoke images of Northern Italian cities or even an Italian aperitif for our purposes their significance lies elsewhere. They are all connected to a legendary machine from Milan that has cemented its place in automotive history.The Coppa 1000 Miglia more popularly known as the Mille Miglia held its first race in 1927 and in the first four years Alfa Romeo won three of the four renditions. The small displacement supercharged 6Cs dominated the roads between Brescia and Rome each spring. The 1931 edition saw a new competitor a 7-liter supercharged Mercedes-Benz SSKL that won the race outright. Alfa Romeo felt the pressure to excel into a new echelon of 8-cylinder automobiles and thus the 8C 2300 was born.The Alfa Romeo 8C was a supercar of its day. The Vittorio Jano-designed 8-cylinder engine was a masterpiece of engineering with its twin overhead camshafts and gear driven supercharger. The 8C in its many iterations dominated both single seat and sports car competition and evolved into some of the finest road going machines of the time becoming the very first winner of the Grand Prix World Championship. The 1932 racing season was especially successful for the 2300 as it won Le Mans the Spa 24 Targa Florio and Mille Miglia. Over the course of its racing history the 2300 established a record comparable to Ettore Bugattis dominant Type 35.According to Simon Moores The Legendary 2.3 chassis 2211127 was initially built as a Letourner & Marchand coupe. Although much of its early history remains obscure it is known that the car was involved in an accident in 1934 prompting the owner to replace it with a Bentley. After the war the 8C reportedly resurfaced in Bolsover England. With its engine removed from the chassis for rebuilding the engineless 8C reportedly vanished at the hands of scrappers and presumed to be broken up.Fast forward to the 2000s when chassis parts believed to be from 2211127 were discovered and sent to the revered Auto Restorations Ltd. in Christchurch New Zealand to be utilized in the build of a new car. The chassis number is attributed to a number on the right rear dog leg of newly constructed chassis rails. The heart of the car Vittorio Janos twin cam eight-cylinder masterpiece was truly a passion project. Years of searching buying and trading until enough components were amassed to create an 8C rolling chassis. The powerplant that was completed by Jim Stokes Workshop in Waterlooville England utilizing a magnesium 2.6 competition spec crankcase among various 8C components reported to be original. A full addendum and breakdown of the components believed to be original will be available for viewing upon request.While in New Zealand the rolling chassis was fitted with the motor an original bonnet 6C 1750 GTC gearbox (nearly identical to those fitted to a 2.3) original steering box an 8C rear axle various chassis components correct Bosch components instruments and an original grill. When the car left Auto Restorations it was finished to the same specifications of a Corto 8C 2300 leaving the shop in the same manner 8Cs once left the Alfa Romeo factory before receiving coachwork.The body the car wears today styled as a Zagato Spider was meticulously crafted using the dimensions and construction techniques understood through a thorough study of 8C 2111034 a car that successfully competed in three Mille Miglia races. The coachwork was completed by Gary Yates in England who constructed the running boards wings front apron radiator surround scuttle and main body tub. Once the coachwork was finished DL George Coachworks handled the electrical work light mechanical tasks paint and final assembly. The car was painted a stunning navy blue with the plating completed by the experts at Brightworks.Sitting in the drivers seat one is immediately met with correct Jaeger instruments and a Siata damper adjustment knob. Adding a distinctly Italian flair the gated shifter features etched Roman numerals to indicate the shift pattern. Gary Maucher Auto Upholstery completed the wine-red seat that compliments the exterior marvelously. Additionally while the car was being completed at DL George Coachworks the previous owner was gifted an original 8C seatback that will accompany the car in the sale and finished in the same wine red as well!The culmination of nearly twenty years of dedicated effort by an ardent Alfa Romeo enthusiast has resulted in this exceptional 8C. This remarkable vehicle was crafted in collaboration with leading experts in pre-war Alfa Romeos Jim Stokes Auto Restorations and David George. Undertaking such an extensive project today would be nearly impossible. The privilege of hearing this Italian masterpieces supercharged gear-driven engine roar to life is unmatched and the thrill of experiencing its power at speed is truly unparalleled.Offers welcome and trades consideredFor additional details please view this listing directly on our website https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/7735-1932-alfa-romeo-8c-2300-zagato/