Iconic Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo, which this year celebrates its
Centenary, will be showcased as a featured marque at the 60th Pebble Beach
Concours d'Elegance in California, USA on Sunday 15 August, 2010.
Regarded as one of the most prestigious events in the motoring calendar, the
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is contested on the famed 18th fairway of the
exclusive Pebble Beach Golf Links. Judged on their excellence, historical
accuracy, technical merit and style, some 200 of the world's most prized
collector cars have been gathered to challenge for the esteemed title of "Best
in Show".
Alongside many exquisite, privately owned Alfa Romeos, a
significant list of historic Alfas will make the pilgrimage from the Museo
Storico Alfa Romeo in Arese, Italy, to take their place amongst the rarefied
elite. A total of seven priceless Alfa Romeo Museum cars will be on display -
from the very first Alfa, the 1910 24 HP, to the radical 1952 Disco Volante
spider.
Built in 1910, the ALFA 24 HP was the first car to carry the ALFA
badge following the establishment of the company in Milan on 24 June 1910. This
model stood out from the very beginning for its advanced engineering,
performance and driving pleasure - qualities Alfa Romeo would become synonymous
for.
The 1952 Disco Volante "flying saucer" spider, is quite a remarkable
concept. Aptly named because of its unique visual design, this prototype was not
only pleasing to the eye but also returned excellent performance and handling
thanks to a light weight body and an excellent power/weight ratio.
Other
legendary Alfa Romeos in attendance include the RL Targa Florio - winner of the
1923 Targa Florio and the inaugural car to feature the famous Alfa Cloverleaf
badge; the Gran Premio Tipo A, Alfa's first single-seater racing car which won
the 1931 Coppa Acerbo; and its successor, the Tipo B (P3) which included an
aerodynamically developed version that won the IV Internationales Avusrennen in
1934 at an average speed of 128 mph.
In a joint celebration with this
year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the 1938 Gran Premio Tipo 158 Alfetta
also celebrates a 60th anniversary - that of the first ever Formula One World
Championship race, in which Alfa's Grand Prix racer finished first, second and
third, a truly monumental achievement.
Another Alfa Romeo legend at the
event will be the 8C 2900 B Lungo. Built in 1938, and bodied by Touring, this
light blue coupe won the 1947 Mille Miglia, making it the 11th and final Alfa
Romeo to win the famous thousand mile race. The name "Lungo" refers to the 8C's
long wheelbase chassis design.
With such an exquisite sample of Alfa
Romeo's heritage on show at the 60th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, visitors
will be assured of an experience that will demonstrate the passion and motoring
excellence for which the Italian marque is famous.
Alfa Romeo Museum Cars
in attendance at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance:
- A.L.F.A. 24 HP, 1910
- RL Targa Florio, 1923
- Gran Premio Tipo A, 1931
- Gran Premio Tipo B - P3 aerodinamica, 1934
- Gran Premio Tipo 158 Alfetta, 1938
- 8C2900 B Lungo, 1938
- 1900 C52 Disco Volante spider, 1952
