2016 |
Pebble Beach Auctions 20161933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza
Coachwork by Brianza
SOLD $11,990,000
Estimate
$12,000,000 - $15,000,000
Chassis
2311218
Engine
2311218
Car Highlights
Late-Production Third-Series Monza – the Ultimate Factory-Built 2.3
Owned and Raced by Prominent Italian Drivers Between 1933 and 1950
Winner of the 1947 Sport Nazionale Championship with Renato Balestrero
Genuine Example with Matching-Numbers Engine and Brianza Coachwork
Documented in Simon Moore’s Definitive Book,The Legendary 2.3
Offered with important Original Components and Spares
Technical Specs
2,866 CC DOHC Inline Eight Cylinder Engine
Gear Driven Roots-Type Supercharger
Single Memini S142P Carburetor
Over 180 BHP at 4,800 RPM
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes
Solid Axle Suspension with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Friction
Shock Absorbers