2024 |
Pebble Beach Auctions1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spider
Coachwork by Touring
SOLD $14,030,000
Estimate
$16,000,000 - $20,000,000
Chassis
412027
Engine
422031
Car Highlights
A Superb Example of the Ultimate Prewar Sports Car – The Alfa Romeo 2.9
One of Only Five Genuine Long-Chassis 8C 2900B Touring Spiders Known to Exist
Owned by Noted Collectors Vojta Mashek, Ben Moser, Fred Simeone, Lukas Hüni, and Oscar Davis
Awarded Best of Show at Villa d’Este (1996) and First in Class at Pebble Beach (2000)
Documented in Simon Moore’s Definitive Book The Immortal 2.9: Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 A & B
An Undisputed Automotive Masterpiece; Never Before Offered at Public Auction
Technical Specs
2,905 CC DOHC Alloy Inline 8-Cylinder Engine
Twin Weber 42 BS1 Carburetors
Twin Roots-Type Superchargers
180 BHP at 5,200 RPM
4-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Hydraulic Finned-Alloy Drum Brakes
Front Independent-Wishbone Suspension with Coil Springs
Rear Swing-Axle Suspension with Radius Arms and Transverse Leaf Spring
Saleroom Addendum
Please note that new information has come to light regarding the early history and provenance of this vehicle. A report compiled by Archivio Targhe, which includes a copy of the vehicle's original ACI registration record, confirms that the first owner was Antonio Scalera of Rome, Italy, whose family established Scalera Film. The report is included in the vehicle’s history file and is available for review. Please also note that this vehicle has a combined acceptance to two Mille Miglia events -- the Warm Up USA Event in October 2024 and the Mille Miglia 2025 -- subject to registration and payment of entry fee.
