1939 Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
At the time of its
launch, the 8C 2900 was considered as the most advanced sports car money could
buy, offering up a driving experience unmatched by the likes of the
Mercedes-Benz 540K and the various Duesenbergs of the time.
The history of this
particular 8C Spider is quite mixed. For starters, there is no record of the
car from its production in 1939 through to 1949 when the car was imported into
Brazil from Italy. When driven by racer Mario Tavares at Interlagos, the car
claimed victory in the sports car class on July 31 1949.
It is reported that in
the next few decades, the car was heavily modified and had its chassis
shortened and a Corvette engine fitted. In late 1972, the vehicle's chassis
made its way to Europe and was not restored to its current form until the late
1990's before the car was delivered to the United States.
It debuted publically at
the 1999 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance where it was awarded 2nd in class.
