1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GT 5th Series Saloon

1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GT 5th Series Saloon

Technical Specifications:

• Make: Alfa Romeo

• Model: 6C 1750 GT 5th Series

• Coachwork: Carrozzeria Touring Saloon

• Year: 1931

• Chassis Number: 10914592

• Engine Number: 10914592

• Registration: 809 UXL

Engine & Performance:

• 1,752cc inline six-cylinder engine, twin-cam Gran Turismo variant

• Approximately 75 mph top speed (dependent on coachwork)

• Engine rebuilt around new block (original block included)

• New forged pistons, con-rods, and shell-type big-end bearings

• Solex 26-30 FFV twin-choke up-draught carburettor

• Carburettor tuned on a rolling road; engine run-in on dynamometer

• Correct Bosch distributor rebuilt with discreet electronic ignition

Transmission:

• Three-speed manual gearbox

• Gearbox rebuilt with new gears from Brineton Engineering

• New modified clutch (original clutch included)

Chassis & Suspension:

• Rebuilt suspension with new shackle pins and bushes

• Leaf springs serviced; shock absorbers overhauled

• Steering box and column rebuilt; adjustable track rods

Brakes & Wheels:

• Brakes relined and drums skimmed

• New Blockley tyres fitted

• Wheels rebuilt with remanufactured correct wheel nuts

Body & Interior:

• Original Carrozzeria Touring saloon body

• Original dashboard with fully functional instruments

• Seats, door cards, and headlining original and preserved

• Roof re-covered; running boards refurbished

• Body resprayed during Luigi Fusi's ownership (originally black)

Historical Background:

• Delivered new on 22nd October 1931 to Conte Luigi Visconte di Modrone (registered '39577 MI') via Alfa Romeo dealership Pirola & Co. in Milan.

• Subsequent notable owners include Luigi Marinoni ('30648 Roma'), Glaino Venturi, Ugo Curti, and Mario Farina.

• Acquired in 1967 by Luigi Fusi, famed Alfa Romeo design engineer and marque historian; featured prominently in his publications:

  • "The 6C 1750 Alfa Romeo" by Fusi and Slater (pg. 32)

  • "Alfa Romeo - Milano" by Frostick (pg. 29)

• Ownership transferred to Luigi's son, Gigi Fusi, in 1981.

• Current owner purchased in 2004, bringing the car to the UK for the first time.

Recent Activities:

• Extensively restored mechanically for enhanced reliability and performance.

• Participated in events including Dutch Alfa Romeo Club meeting at Zandvoort, tours in Brittany, Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb (AROC), Bean Car Club Daffodil Runs, and VSCC events such as Prescott.

Documentation & Provenance:

• Original Italian registration documents

• Automotoclub Storica Italiano homologation certificate (1970)

• Comprehensive invoices documenting extensive restoration

• UK V5C registration document