An extremely rare Alfa Romeo sports car hidden in a garage for more than 40 years has been uncovered – and now it’s heading to auction.
The 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900C Cabriolet, with coachwork by Italian car design firm Pininfarina, is one of only 88 ever produced.
It has remained largely untouched since 1983 and is now being offered to the public for the first time in over half a century.
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Chassis 01063 has been in the same family for 56 years after being imported to New Hampshire from Germany in the 1960s.
The vintage vehicle is believed to retain its original Tipo 1308 engine – a highly desirable feature among collectors.
Its early history is well documented. The Alfa was first owned by US Army Sergeant Leroy Bell Jr, who was stationed in Darmstadt, Germany.
He sold it in 1964 to a teacher named Barbara Urbielonis who worked at the local school.
At the time of sale, the convertible had already clocked 90,000km on the odometer, as reported by Whats The Jam.
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Barbara brought the Alfa Romeo back with her to the US in 1966, where it was occasionally driven until being parked in her garage in 1983.
Today the car shows 98,615km on the clock and remains largely original, including its elegant off-white bodywork and red interior upholstery.
The rare Cabriolet still has its original “US Forces in Germany” registration plate, along with a set of New Hampshire vanity plates and matching keychain tag.
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Although in need of a full restoration, the 1900C’s key components, trim and records – including insurance documents, registration forms, and repair receipts – are all present.
A spokesperson for the auction house said: “This is a remarkable discovery – an unrestored, coachbuilt Alfa Romeo with unmatched provenance and timeless design.
“It presents a rare opportunity for collectors to return one of Pininfarina’s finest creations to its former glory.”
The Alfa Romeo is expected to spark major interest when it hits the auction block later this year.
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