Produced in just approximately 63 post-war examples in the Super Sport Cabriolet Pinin Farina configuration, this car combines Alfa Romeo's sporting mechanics with the elegance of Pinin Farina coachwork.

The car is also eligible for the Mille Miglia and may be offered with guaranteed entry to the 2027 Mille Miglia, the centenary edition scheduled to take place from 22 to 29 May 2027.

Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport: the most sought-after model

The 6C 2500 represents the final evolution of the celebrated Alfa Romeo 6C family, born from the design of Vittorio Jano. The Super Sport (SS) version was the sportiest model in the road-going range, featuring a short chassis, greater agility and a six-cylinder inline engine of 2,443 cm³, with twin-cam valve gear and approximately 105 hp.

Approximately 458 examples of the 6C 2500 Super Sport were produced between 1939 and 1951. The combination of short chassis, SS engine and Pinin Farina Cabriolet coachwork makes this configuration particularly rare.

Pinin Farina: Italian elegance

Pinin Farina coachwork gives the 6C 2500 Cabriolet elegant, timeless proportions. Its design, refined interior and open-air driving experience make this Alfa Romeo one of the most representative expressions of 1950s Italian style.

The car also stands out for its distinctive combination of black bodywork and green leather interior, described in the historical documentation as an extremely rare configuration.

A documented history dating back to 1950

Delivered in 1950, the car has a particularly interesting history. In 1957, it entered the collection of Michel Pfau, a Parisian enthusiast who kept it for more than fifty years.

The documentation includes period photographs, receipts, documents and testimonies that make it possible to reconstruct a significant part of the car's history.

Major restoration work on the bodywork and mechanics was carried out between 2006 and 2012. In 2014, the car was also displayed at Rétromobile in Paris.

According to the Alfa Romeo historical register cited in the documentation, the car retains its original engine.

Condition and mechanics

The Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Cabriolet Pinin Farina is presented in excellent condition, with restored bodywork, carefully maintained chrome and an interior finished in keeping with the original style.

The 2,443 cm³ inline six-cylinder engine is paired with a four-speed manual gearbox. Independent suspension on all four wheels and the short chassis contribute to particularly enjoyable and sporty road manners.

An Alfa Romeo also featured on the silver screen

The appeal of the 6C 2500 also reached the big screen. An Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Cabriolet appeared in the 1954 film “The Barefoot Contessa”, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and starring Humphrey Bogart and Ava Gardner.

Mille Miglia 2027

Participation in the Mille Miglia represents one of the elements of greatest interest to collectors.

The car is Mille Miglia eligible and may be offered with guaranteed entry to the 2027 Mille Miglia, on the occasion of the event's centenary celebrations.

For a collector, the opportunity to combine one of the rarest Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Cabriolet Pinin Farina models with participation in the Mille Miglia represents an element of particular historical and collectible interest.

Why this Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 is special

  • 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet
  • Pinin Farina coachwork
  • One of approximately 63 post-war examples of this configuration
  • Short chassis
  • 2,443 cm³ DOHC inline six-cylinder engine
  • Approximately 105 hp
  • Rare black bodywork with green interior
  • Extensive historical documentation
  • Owned for more than 50 years
  • Original engine, according to the cited register
  • Mille Miglia eligible
  • Possibility of guaranteed entry to the 2027 Mille Miglia

The Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet Pinin Farina remains one of the great icons of Italian motoring: a car in which rarity, Pinin Farina design, Alfa Romeo technology and history come together in an automobile destined for the international collector market.

Market value

The Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Cabriolet Pinin Farina represents one of the rarest and most sought-after configurations in the 6C 2500 family. The 1950 example is currently for sale through Houtkamp Collection at a price of €550,000, a valuation consistent with the model's rarity, Pinin Farina coachwork, historical documentation, condition and Mille Miglia eligibility. Growing international interest in important historic Alfa Romeos and in Italian cars bodied by the most important masters of design supports collector interest in the 6C 2500 models, which could see their value increase further over time, especially in the case of the rarest, most original and best-documented examples.