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1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 Sport Tourer

Alfa Romeo 6C 1500

Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo is an Italian automotive company founded in 1910. Initially known as A.L.F.A, the company was acquired by Nicola Romeo, who changed the name of the company to Alfa Romeo in 1920. The company has a proud motorsport history, competing in numerous classes, often with success. These sporting traditions have carried over to their road cars. The company has produced revered models such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/spider/">Spider</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/giulietta/">Giulietta</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/2000/">2000</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/giulia/">Giulia</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/6c/">6C</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/8c-competizione/">8C Competizione</a>. Due its racing history and much loved cars, Alfa Romeo holds a special place in the hearts of automotive enthusiasts.

Alfa Romeo is an Italian automotive company founded in 1910. Initially known as A.L.F.A, the company was acquired by Nicola Romeo, who…

6C 1500

Alfa Romeo 6C

The Alfa Romeo 6C is a series of cars built by Alfa Romeo starting in 1927. Named 6C for their six cylinder engines, the 6C cars were built for a variety of purposes including racing, sports car driving, and grand touring. Seven main variants of the 6C were produced over the years, each being named for the displacement of their engines. These variants were the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/6c/1500/">1500</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/6c/1750/">1750</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/6c/1900/">1900</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/6c/2300/">2300</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/6c/2300-b/">2300 B</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/6c/2500/">2500</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/6c/3000/">3000</a>. The last Alfa Romeo 6C variants ended production in 1954.

The Alfa Romeo 6C is a series of cars built by Alfa Romeo starting in 1927. Named 6C for their six cylinder engines, the 6C cars were built…

Alfa Romeo first introduced the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/6c/">6C</a> in 1927. The first variant of the Alfa Romeo 6C family built was the 1500. Powered by a naturally aspirated 1.5L inline six cylinder engine, the 6C 1500 saw numerous body styles and coachbuilt versions by Touring, Zagato, and James Young. The Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 was in production until 1929 when it was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/6c/1750/">6C 1750</a>.

Alfa Romeo first introduced the 6C in 1927. The first variant of the Alfa Romeo 6C family built was the 1500. Powered by a naturally…

1500

Alfa Romeo 6C 1750

The Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 was introduced in 1929. As the second <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/6c/">6C</a> variant available, the 1750 featured not only a larger and more powerful engine, but also improvements to the chassis and steering. The 1750 was available in a variety of body styles, with a large amount of production being bodied by coachbuilders. The Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 was built until 1933 and was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/6c/1900/">6C 1900</a>.

The Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 was introduced in 1929. As the second 6C variant available, the 1750 featured not only a larger and more powerful…

6C 1750

1750

Alfa Romeo 6C 1900

The Alfa Romeo 6C 1900 was the final derivative of the original <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/6c/1500/">6C 1500</a>. Built in 1933, the 6C 1900 was powered by an enlarged 1.9L inline six engine as well as an improved chassis and transmission. A transitional model before the release of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/6c/2300/">Alfa Romeo 6C 2300</a>, the 1900 saw just 197 examples built over the year.

The Alfa Romeo 6C 1900 was the final derivative of the original 6C 1500. Built in 1933, the 6C 1900 was powered by an enlarged 1.9L inline…

6C 1900

1900

Alfa Romeo 6C 2300

Alfa Romeo introduced their all new 6C 2300 in 1934. The new 2.3L inline six engined 6C 2300 was intended to be a more affordable option to the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/8c/">Alfa Romeo 8C</a>. Although it was an all new design, the 2300 still used chassis technology from its predecessors, limiting it in its dynamic capabilities. An all new model named the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/6c/2300-b/">6C 2300 B</a> was introduced in 1935 that featured an all new chassis featuring front independent suspension. The Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 was available in a variety of open and hard top body styles, and was in production until 1938.

Alfa Romeo introduced their all new 6C 2300 in 1934. The new 2.3L inline six engined 6C 2300 was intended to be a more affordable option to…

6C 2300

2300

Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 B

The second version of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/6c/2300/">Alfa Romeo 6C 2300</a> was the 6C 2300 B. Introduced in 1935, the 2300 B was powered by the same engine available in the 2300, yet the chassis benefitted from numerous advancements including independent front suspension, hydraulic brakes, and a rear swing axle. The 6C 2300 B was in production until 1938, but some coachbuilt versions were finished after.

The second version of the Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 was the 6C 2300 B. Introduced in 1935, the 2300 B was powered by the same engine available in…

6C 2300 B

2300 B

Alfa Romeo 6C 2500

Alfa Romeo introduced the 6C 2500 in 1938. Powered by a 2.5L inline six engine in various states of tune, these new <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/6c/">6C</a> variants were available in three wheelbase lengths as well as various body styles. There are also many coachbuilt versions, but the large marjority were bodied by Touring. Notable variants include the Super Sport and the Freccia d&#39;Oro (golden arrow). While the 6C 2500 had a troubled early life due to WW2, after the war, the model sold well and was in production until 1952.

Alfa Romeo introduced the 6C 2500 in 1938. Powered by a 2.5L inline six engine in various states of tune, these new 6C variants were…

6C 2500

2500

Alfa Romeo 6C 3000

The Alfa Romeo 6C 3000 was a run of prototype and racing cars built by Alfa Romeo starting in 1948. Originally, three prototypes of a four door saloon version of 6C 3000 were built, but the project was dropped in 1949. Soon after, a run of racing cars using the 3.0L inline six engine emerged, such as the 6C 3000 PR, 6C 3000 C50, and the 6C 3000 CM.

The Alfa Romeo 6C 3000 was a run of prototype and racing cars built by Alfa Romeo starting in 1948. Originally, three prototypes of a four…

6C 3000

3000

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Alfa Romeo first introduced the <a href="MKT:4936" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/6c/">6C</a> in 1927. The first variant of the Alfa Romeo 6C family built was the 1500. Powered by a naturally aspirated 1.5L inline six cylinder engine, the 6C 1500 saw numerous body styles and coachbuilt versions by Touring, Zagato, and James Young. The Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 was in production until 1929 when it was replaced by the <a href="MKT:4955" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/alfa-romeo/6c/1750/">6C 1750</a>.

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