1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 B
Chassis no.
412012
Engine no.
422008
Coachbuilder
Pinin Farina
Beacon
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
Filter by information type
28th May 1937
Manufacturing
20th January 1937
Press review:
Unknown, "L'attività Di Piero Dusio", L'Auto Italiana , no. 2, 01-1937, pp. 35
1937
1st and current chassis no. 412012
Manufacturer:
ALFA ROMEO (IT)
Note:
The chassis, born as a "Tipo Corto" (wheelbase: 2800 mm) was extended (wheelbase: 3000 mm) , probably in 1940, when it was re-bodied by Pinin Farina; in the chassis extension, a cross-shaped structure was welded to stiffen it.
1937
1st engine no. 422008
Manufacturer:
ALFA ROMEO (IT)
Note:
Biblock: light alloy cylinder block divided into 2 groups of 4 cylinders.
1937
2nd body
Coachbuilder:
Pinin Farina
Type:
Sport and Barchetta
1937
1st interior
Material:
Leather
From 18th May 1937
to 12th December 1942
to 12th December 1942
Plate:
TO-45255
Country:
IT
From 18th June 1937
to 29th March 1938
to 29th March 1938
Owner:
Piero "Pietro" Dusio (IT)
Famous owner:
Italian sport manager and racing driver. Founder of Cisitalia (Compagnia Industriale Sportiva Italiana).
From 18th July 1937
to 21st July 1937
to 21st July 1937
Event:
Susa - Moncenisio
Locality:
Susa (IT)
Team:
SQUADRA AUTO TORINO
Driver:
Piero "Pietro" Dusio (IT)
Results / Prizes:
2nd OA
18th July 1937
Press review:
Unknown, "La Xiv Susa Moncenisio", RACI , no. 29, 07-1937, pp. 1
19th July 1937
Press review:
Farinelli Aldo, "Tadini, Dusio E Biondetti Migliorano Il Primato Di Borzacchini", La Stampa , no. 1, 07-1937, pp. 2
30th July 1937
Press review:
Colombo Emilio, "Lo Sport Automobilistico Italiano è Più Che Mai In Linea E, Forte Della Genialità Dei Suoi Tecnici E Del Valore Dei Suoi Piloti Non Tarderà A Riprendere La Marcia Verso Tutte Le Grandi Conquiste", L'Auto Italiana , no. 21, 07-1937, pp. 19
29th December 1937
Press review:
Unknown, "Uomini, Mezzi E Programma Della ''squadra Automobilistica Torino''", La Stampa , no. 1, 12-1937, pp. 5
20th February 1938
Press review:
Unknown, "La ''squadra Torino'' Alla Mille Miglia", L'Auto Italiana , no. 5, 02-1938, pp. 44
18th March 1938
Press review:
Unknown, "I Colori Della Città Nella ''mille Miglia''", La Stampa , 03-1938, pp. 5
From 29th March 1938
to 24th January 1940
to 24th January 1940
Owner:
SQUADRA AUTOMOBILISTICA TORINO (IT)
Famous owner:
Italian racing team
31st March 1938
Press review:
Unknown, "La ''mille Miglia '' Piero Taruffi Correrà Per La Squadra Torino.", La Stampa , 03-1938, pp. 5
1st April 1938
Press review:
Farinelli Aldo, "Uomini, Macchine E Prospettive Della Più Affascinante Prova Automobilistica", La Stampa , 04-1938, pp. 5
3rd April 1938
Event:
XII Coppa delle Mille Miglia
Locality:
Brescia (IT)
Race number:
#145
Category / Group:
Sport Internazionale
Class:
Sino a 3000 cc con compressore, sino a 4500 cc senza compressore
Team:
SQUADRA AUTOMOBILISTICA TORINO (IT)
Driver:
Piero "Pietro" Dusio (IT)
Co-Driver:
Rolando Boninsegni (IT)
Results / Prizes:
3rd OA / 3rd CL
Time:
Start: 5.38'00"- Brescia-Roma: 5.47'33"- Brescia-Roma-Brescia: 12.37'31"
4th April 1938
Press review:
Farinelli Aldo, "Biondetti (alfa) Vince La ''mille Miglia '' A 135 Di Media", La Stampa , 04-1938, pp. 4
17th April 1938
Press review:
Unknown, "I Primi Iscritti Alla ''colli Torinesi'' Di Domenica Prossima", La Stampa , 04-1938, pp. 4
23rd April 1938
Press review:
Unknown, "Settanta Due Macchine In Gara Nella ''colli Torinesi''", La Stampa , 04-1938, pp. 4
23rd April 1938
Press review:
Unknown, "Il Percorso Della Corsa Dei Colli Torinesi", La Stampa della Sera , 04-1938, pp. 4
24th April 1938
Event:
IV Corsa dei Colli torinesi
Locality:
Torino (IT)
Race number:
#136
Driver:
Piero "Pietro" Dusio (IT)
Results / Prizes:
DNS
24th April 1938
Press review:
Unknown, "Dusio E Tadini Favoriti Nella Galoppata Al Faro Della Vittoria", La Stampa , 04-1938, pp. 4
25th April 1938
Press review:
Farinelli Aldo, "Tadini (alta-corse) Vincitore Assoluto", La Stampa , 04-1938, pp. 4
10th July 1938
Event:
XII Pontedecimo - Giovi
Locality:
Genova (IT)
Race number:
#108
Driver:
Piero "Pietro" Dusio (IT)
Results / Prizes:
3rd OA
Time:
6'46''
Note:
85,566 average speed
10th July 1938
Press review:
Unknown author, "Farina Con L’alfa Romeo Vince La Xii Pontedecimo-giovi", L'Auto Italiana , 07-1938, pp. 22
11th July 1938
Press review:
Unknown, "Farina Primo Assoluto Nella Pontedecimo - Giovi", La Stampa , 07-1938, pp. 3
5th August 1938
Event:
Course de côte de la Turbie
Locality:
Turbia (FR)
Class:
D da 2000 a 3000 cc
Driver:
Piero "Pietro" Dusio (IT)
Results / Prizes:
5th OA / 2nd CL
Time:
3’49’’1/5, 2 race 2 à 31
6th August 1938
Press review:
Unknown, "Hans Stuck Vittorioso Sulla Salita Della Turbie", La Stampa , 08-1938, pp. 4
18th August 1938
Press review:
Unknown, "La Coppa Dello Stelvio Verso Il Successo", La Stampa , 08-1938, pp. 3
From 21st August 1938
to 24th August 1938
to 24th August 1938
Event:
Corsa Internazionale dello Stelvio
Locality:
Stelvio (IT)
Race number:
#120
Driver:
Piero "Pietro" Dusio (IT)
Results / Prizes:
1st OA
22nd August 1938
Press review:
Unknown, "Il Torinese Dusio S'impone Nella Scalata Allo Stelvio", La Stampa , 08-1938, pp. 3
30th August 1938
Press review:
Degli Uberti Franco, "La Vi Corsa Dello Stelvio Avversata Dal Maltempo", L'Auto Italiana , 08-1938, pp. 35
1st September 1938
Press review:
Farinelli Aldo, "Vigilia Di Monza Le Sorprese D'una Stagione Senza Sorprese", La Stampa , 09-1938, pp. 4
From 24th January 1940
to 27th October 1942
to 27th October 1942
Owner:
Carlo Dusio (IT)
Famous owner:
Son of Piero "Pietro" Dusio. Italian racing driver. Since 1953 owner of Cisitalia Autocostruzioni.
1940
3rd body
Coachbuilder:
Pinin Farina
Type:
Drophead coupe-Convertible
1940
2nd interior
Material:
Leather
From 27th October 1942
to 27th October 1943
to 27th October 1943
Owner:
Pasquale Ermini (IT)
Famous owner:
Italian racing driver and founder of Officine Ermini Firenze.
15th December 1942
Plate:
FI-29908
Country:
IT
From 27th October 1943
to 16th February 1945
to 16th February 1945
Owner:
Dante Petrilli (IT)
From 16th February 1945
to 23rd October 1945
to 23rd October 1945
Owner:
Carlo Mezzabri (IT)
From 23rd October 1945
to 17th February 1947
to 17th February 1947
Owner:
Manrico Nattoni (IT)
From 27th December 1945
to 22nd February 1947
to 22nd February 1947
Plate:
TE-3969
Country:
IT
From 17th February 1947
to 3rd April 1947
to 3rd April 1947
Owner:
Maurizio De Peppo
From 22nd February 1947
to April 1947
to April 1947
Plate:
ROMA-98672
Country:
IT
1947
4th body
Coachbuilder:
Pinin Farina
Type:
Drophead coupe-Convertible
Colour:
Two tone red/yellow with grey soft top
1947
3rd interior
Material:
Leather
Seats:
Blue
1947
2nd engine no. c48-3998
Manufacturer:
CHRYSLER
From 3rd April 1947
to 17th November 1957
to 17th November 1957
Owner:
Paul Heid (CH)
April 1947
Plate:
BE86605
Country:
CH
1957
Plate:
V6165
Country:
US
From 17th November 1957
to 5th November 1982
to 5th November 1982
Owner:
Donald C. Browne (DE)
Note:
It is to be verified whether Browne was the only U.S. serviceman in Germany owning the car.
1959
5th body
Coachbuilder:
Pinin Farina
Type:
Drophead coupe-Convertible
Colour:
Red
19th October 1959
Generic fact:
#412012 was shipped by Donald C. Browne to US. Probably without charge or duty as part of his personal effects, as a serviceman.
1959
Record:
As Arrived in the USA
November 1959
Plate:
MICHIGAN SM8996
Country:
US
1959
Record:
Photos of the car when brought to the US
1960
3rd engine no. tbd
Manufacturer:
JAGUAR
22nd June 1961
Identification document:
Vehicle Certificate of Title
1975
Bibliography:
Fusi Luigi, Alfaromeo: Tutte Le Vetture Dal 1910 - All Cars From 1910 , Emmeti Grafica, n.p. 1975
1977
Bibliography:
Frostick Michael, Pininfarina Master Coachbuilder , Dalton Watson - Fine Books, n.p. 1977
1982
Bibliography:
Hull Peter, Alfa Romeo - A History , Tunbridge Wells, n.p. 1982
From 6th October 1984
to May 1989
to May 1989
Owner:
Martin Eyeaks (GB)
8th October 1984
Identification document:
Vehicle Certificate of Title
1989
Record:
Photo when the car emerged after many years
From 1989
to 1992
to 1992
Restoration:
Restoration Car Photos
1989
Record:
Car photo before restoration
From 23rd May 1989
to March 1992
to March 1992
Owner:
James Kuzara (US)
Note:
Immediately resold the car
October 1990
Bibliography:
Orsini Luigi, Mille Miglia Una Corsa Italiana , Abiemme, n.p. 1990
1992
Event:
Ecurie Ecosse Tour
Locality:
Dunfermline (GB)
1992
4th and current engine no. 422008
Manufacturer:
ALFA ROMEO (IT)
Note:
Biblock: light alloy cylinder block divided into 2 groups of 4 cylinders.
1992
Record:
Notice of award about Castle Hill Concours
1992
6th and current body
Coachbuilder:
Pinin Farina
Type:
Drophead coupe-Convertible
Colour:
Grey
1992
4th and current interior
Material:
Leather
Seats:
Grey
From March 1992
to 29th August 1999
to 29th August 1999
Owner:
Terry Cohn (GB)
Note:
Car collector
30th March 1992
Identification document:
FIVA Identify Card ; ASN that issued the certificate Federation of British Historic Vehicle Club ; Owner' Country UK
April 1992
Record:
Photos of the details of the car when it arrived in England
April 1992
Record:
Car Photos after restoration
April 1992
Plate:
TSK579
Country:
GB
1992
Record:
Car Photos after restoration
1992
Record:
Car Photos after restoration
1992
Event:
Louis Vuitton Concours d'Elegance
Locality:
Greater London (GB)
Race number:
#14
Results / Prizes:
Outright winner
From 21st May 1992
to 24th May 1992
to 24th May 1992
Event:
Mille Miglia
Locality:
Brescia (IT)
Race number:
#103
Driver:
Terry Cohn (GB)
Co-Driver:
Simons Moore (GB)
Results / Prizes:
NC (RC)
1992
Event:
La Festa Mille Miglia
Locality:
Shibuya (JP)
Race number:
#19
Driver:
Terry Cohn (GB)
From July 1992
to 1st August 1992
to 1st August 1992
Press review:
Unknown, "Rendez-vous Alpino Con La Mitica ''2900''", Ruoteclassiche , no. 53, 07-1992, pp. 90
14th July 1992
Identification document:
Registration and Eligibility form
From 12th September 1992
to 13th September 1992
to 13th September 1992
Event:
Automobiles classiques et Louis Vuitton : Parc de Bagatelle
Locality:
Paris (FR)
Category / Group:
The Veuve Cliquot Trophy
Results / Prizes:
Best of Show
From 12th September 1992
to 13th September 1992
to 13th September 1992
Generic fact:
Karl Lagerfeld had to use the car in Paris for a major international advertising campaing photo shoot for Vanity Fair
13th October 1992
Record:
Letter from Mr. Philippsen and Mr. Prunet to Mr. and Mrs. Cohn
From 6th August 1993
to 8th August 1993
to 8th August 1993
Event:
Nürburgring Oldtimer Grand Prix
Locality:
Nürburg (DE)
19th April 1994
Identification document:
FIA Historic Vehicle Identity form
From June 1994
to July 1994
to July 1994
Press review:
Descombes Christian, "Alla Ricerca Dell'alfa Perduta", Autoin Vogue , no. 40, 06-1994, pp. 26
29th July 1998
Record:
Photo Shooting for Classic and Sports Car Article
29th July 1998
Record:
Photo Shooting for Classic and Sports Car Article
29th July 1998
Record:
Photo Shooting for Classic and Sports Car Article
29th July 1998
Record:
Photo Shooting for Classic and Sports Car Article
July 1999
Event:
Willow Springs International Raceway
Locality:
Willow Springs (US)
From 29th August 1999
to currently
to currently
Owner:
Private collection
29th August 1999
Event:
Christie's International Motor Cars auction : Pebble Beach
Locality:
Del Monte Forest (US)
Note:
Lot.29 ; Without Reverse ; Estimate on Request ; Sold at $4,072,500.
29th August 1999
Bibliography:
Unknown author, Christie's International Motor Cars : The Immortal 2.9 , Christie's Monaco S.a.m., n.p. 1999
September 1999
Press review:
Unknown, "1937 Alfa Romeo 8c 2900b Cabriolet", Automobile Magazine , no. 9, 09-1999, pp. 125
September 1999
Press review:
Unknown, "Scm Auction Report: Christie's Pebble Beach", Sports Car Market , 09-1999, pp. 30
September 1999
Press review:
Unknown, "1937 Alfa Romeo 8c 2900b", Alfa Romeo Market Review & Buyer's Guide , 09-1999, pp. 54
9th September 1999
Press review:
O'keefe James, "'37 Alfa Romeo Goes For Cool $4m To Stamfors Man", The Advocate , 09-1999, pp. 3
October 1999
Press review:
Unknown, "Un'alfa Romeo Plurimiliardaria A Pebble Beach", Ruoteclassiche , no. 132, 10-1999, pp. 150
4th October 1999
Press review:
Keith Martin, "Monetary Historics", Autoweek , no. 10, 10-1999, pp. 26
29th November 1999
Press review:
Carey Richard S., "Alfa Romeo 8c 2900b", Autoweek , no. 11, 11-1999, pp. 39
From December 1999
to January 2000
to January 2000
Press review:
Unknown, "Highest Bidder", Sports Car International , no. 12, 12-1999, pp. 93
21st August 2005
Event:
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Locality:
Carmel-by-the-Sea (US)
Driver:
Lawrence Auriana
November 2005
Press review:
Unknown, "Presente Con 61 ''storiche'' Ma Assente Dal Mercato", Ruoteclassiche , no. 203, 11-2005, pp. 107
2007
Bibliography:
Pritchard Anthony, Mille Miglia: The World's Greatest Road Race , Unknown publisher, n.p. 2007
2007
Bibliography:
Caffarena Nicolò, La Pontedecimo-giovi 1922-1967 , Fratelli Frilli Editori, n.p. 2007
2007
Bibliography:
Tabucchi Maurizio, Alfa Romeo - Le Vetture Di Produzione Dal 1910 - 2 Volumi 1910-1962 E 1962-2007 , Giunti,giorgio Nada Editore S.r.l., n.p. 2007
2008
Bibliography:
Moore Simons, The Immortal 2.9 - Alfa Romeo 8c 2900 , Parkside Publications, n.p. 2008
9th August 2011
Record:
Car Photo
2015
Bibliography:
Acerbi L., Mille Miglia Immagini Di Una Corsa - A Race In Pictures , Giorgio Nada Editore S.r.l., n.p. 2015
2016
Bibliography:
Balestra Nino, Cisitalia Una Storia Di Coraggio E Passione , Giorgio Nada Editore S.r.l., n.p. 2016
15th August 2021
Event:
Concours d'Elegance Pebble Beach
Locality:
Carmel-by-the-Sea (US)
Class:
P-1 '' Pininfarina prewar ''
Driver:
Lawrence Auriana
Results / Prizes:
3
17th October 2022
Record:
Chassis and Engine Numbers
June 2023
Bibliography:
Binelli Sandro, Mille Miglia's Chassis - The Ultimate Opus Volume Iii , Automotive Masterpieces Srl, Genova 2023
From 2nd June 2023
to 4th June 2023
to 4th June 2023
Event:
Greenwich Concours d'Elegance
Locality:
Londra (GB)
Driver:
Lawrence Auriana
Results / Prizes:
Best of Show
Unknown
1st body
Coachbuilder:
Alfa Romeo
Type:
Sport and Barchetta
Note:
"botticella". It is supposed that #412008 (8C 2900 A) could be one of the very first chassis with "botticella" body, and that later might be renumbered #412012 (8C 2900 B) .