Among the icons of postwar Italian motoring, the Alfa Romeo 1900 stands out as a landmark model: the first Alfa built in series with a monocoque body, introduced in 1950 and soon offered in sportier and more elegant versions. The “C” designation of the 1900C Sprint Coupé can be interpreted in two ways: “Corto,” referring to its wheelbase shortened by 130 mm compared to the sedan, or “Carrozzieri,” since the chassis was supplied to Italy’s finest coachbuilders.

This particular version, designed by Pininfarina between 1952 and 1953 in only 100 units, has long been regarded as “the most graceful derivative of the 1900” thanks to its balanced proportions and refined styling. According to the seller, this example, chassis 016XX and engine AR1308 006XX, still carries its original black Rome license plates (“Roma 18…”), Alfa Romeo production certificate, and is ASI registered with CRS. The seller also states that the car is eligible for the Mille Miglia, where its rarity and elegance would make it a natural standout.

The seller further declares that the restoration was carried out to the highest standards by artisans specializing in Alfa Romeo vehicles, with bodywork, chassis, and mechanics fully renewed. The interior is trimmed in grey wool cloth with blue vinyl piping, with a blue vinyl rear bench and grey carpeting edged in blue. An original Alfa Romeo/Nardi wood-rimmed steering wheel and polished aluminum Borrani wire wheels with knock-offs complete the specification. Power comes from the Alfa Romeo twin-cam four-cylinder in Sprint specification, a hallmark of the brand’s postwar sporting heritage. As emphasized by the seller, finding such a car today in this condition, with documented restoration and factory-correct details, is an exceptionally rare event. The 1900C Sprint Coupé Pininfarina remains a highly desirable proposition for serious Alfa Romeo collectors. Find it for sale at €255,000 (today $299,000) here in Grumello, Italy.