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… Read More Gracefully styled: 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900C Sprint Coupé by Pininfarina
The Peugeot 203 was introduced in 1948 as the first post-war model produced by Peugeot. It featured a 1290 cc inline-four engine and a monocoque body, and remained in production until 1960. The model served as a platform for several independent engineering and coachbuilding projects during the 1950s. Eugène Martin, active as a racing driver… Read More White lion: 1953 Peugeot 203 Coupé Martin Spéciale
We’re not Lancia experts to the point of being able to state definitively whether this is a B50, B51, or B52, so we’ve made an assumption based on the year provided by the seller. The seller—well known to many of you—Joop Stolze, is currently liquidating his entire collection (though we’re quite sure he’ll be keeping… Read More Chalk white: 1953 Lancia Aurelia B52 Cabriolet
The 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback, chassis BC10LB, is one of the most significant and exclusive post-war Bentley models. One of only 41 left-hand drive examples produced, this H.J. Mulliner-bodied grand tourer is highly sought after for its rarity, performance, and provenance. Originally ordered by Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, on behalf of… Read More Spy white: 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback by Mulliner
Just discovered after decades in storage, this 1953 Porsche 356 1500 Pre-A Bent Window Coupe offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Porsche’s earliest heritage. Built in November 1953 and sold new through Max Hoffman in New York, it was originally finished in Fashion Grey over a blue leather interior—an appealing combination that… Read More Fashion Grey: 1953 Porsche 356 Coupé
The Alfa Romeo 1900, affectionately known as Millenove, marked a significant milestone for the Italian automaker post-World War II. Production of this model began in Portello in 1950, with its debut at the Paris Motor Show, featuring the latest design by Orazio Satta. The 1900 series succeeded the stunning Alfa 6C but introduced a new… Read More Bronze rarity: 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900C Sprint Supergioiello by Ghia
The 1953 Muntz Jet embodies the ambitious and flamboyant spirit of its creator, Earl “Madman” Muntz. This car is one of the rare remnants of an audacious attempt by a non-traditional automaker to break into the luxury car market in the early 1950s. Originally conceived by race-car designer Frank Kurtis, the car that would become… Read More Orange madness: 1953 Muntz Jet
It is a car built entirely in Milan: the Portello factory and the Touring body shop were in fact so close that it was possible to walk from one to the other in half an hour. Yet, the original black license plate is that of Turin, the (once) automobile capital of Italy. In a few… Read More Black plate: 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900C Sprint by Touring
This is one of the very first coachbuilt cars made on the 1100-103 TV platform, presented in 1953. Actually the coachbuilder Allemano had to have very clear ideas to think and build a custom-built coupe on a car, the 1100-103, completely different from its predecessor: many of you will have already recognized the characteristic nose,… Read More Early custom: 1953 Fiat 1100-103 TV Coupé by Allemano
The color is black and now opaque while the interior is red: a very nice combo color even if, unfortunately, not original. In fact, the seller says that, according to the certificate of origin, the original color is Lavender Gray, a color that does not contrast the red as much as black and yet it… Read More Faded black: 1953 jaguar XK120 O.T.S.
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