This 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900C Super Sprint is one of 299 coupes built for the model year and features Superleggera bodywork by Carrozzeria Touring. A Series II example, chassis 01877 was manufactured on August 25, 1954, and was delivered new on February 14, 1955, to Società Commerciale Autoveicoli in Bologna, Italy. It was subsequently imported to the US, where it was reportedly later discovered on Long Island in an abandoned state in the 1970s. It was acquired in New Jersey in the late 1970s by North American Alfa Romeo 1900 Register editor Joost Gompels, with whom it remained until the seller’s purchase in 2014. The aluminum bodywork received a repaint in red during a 1990 refurbishment, while the numbers-matching 1,975cc inline-four was rebuilt in the 1980s. Additional features include a column-shifted five-speed manual transmission, twin Solex carburetors, Borrani alloy wire wheels, finned aluminum drum brakes, a stainless-steel exhaust system, and beige leather interior upholstery. The car has twice earned the Alfa Romeo Owner’s Club Certificato d’Oro, most recently in 2017 with the seller, who also drove it in the 1,700-kilometer AlfaExpo17 tour as well as a 2018 1,000-kilometer tour of Northern Ontario. This Series II 1900CSS is now offered in Canada with an Alfa Romeo Centro Documentazione information sheet, a maintenance log dating from 1983 to the present, a collection of used and spare parts, owner’s literature, a tool kit, and Ontario registration.

The 1900 was introduced in 1950 as Alfa Romeo’s first model with unitary construction, and variations of the chassis were supplied to independent coachbuilders. Built on the short-wheelbase Corto platform, the Touring-bodied Sprint and Super Sprint coupes feature alloy panels over a steel spaceframe. Launched in 1954, the second series, or Tipo 3, adopted the higher-powered Super engine while retaining the earlier versions’ five-window styling.

This example wears Touring body number 4278 and was repainted in red during the 1990 refurbishment carried out in Savannah, Georgia, reportedly using DuPont finishes with a tinted clearcoat. According to the seller, the hood and cowl were repaired and repainted in 2017 following a mishap with the hood. Imperfections are noted in various areas of the older finish. The front and rear valances are absent of bumpers, and additional exterior features include Carello headlights, grille-mounted driving lights, bright “hockey stick” rocker panel accents, and dual exhaust pipes. An uninstalled, unrestored front bumper is included in the sale. The right windshield wiper is not connected to the wiper motor.

Alloy-rimmed Borrani wire wheels are secured by two-eared knockoffs and wear 165-400 Michelin X tires, as does a trunk-mounted spare. Stopping is handled by finned aluminum drum brakes all around, with duplex actuation and factory cooling scoops up front. The wheel cylinders and brake master cylinder are said to have been rebuilt between 2016 and 2017, with the right-rear cylinder again rebuilt in 2020. The seller notes that the car pulls to the left during hard braking and sometimes exhibits a front-end shimmy when traversing a pothole.

The cabin is trimmed in beige leather with matching upholstery and burgundy accents over the door panels and rear shelf. Additional features include beige carpeting, black lap belts, leather luggage straps, and a heater, although the latter is not operational. A set of calico floor mats is included in the sale.

The ivory-color steering wheel sits ahead of a body-color dashboard that houses Veglia instrumentation including a 220-km/h speedometer and a 7k-rpm tachometer. According to the seller, the speedometer cable is broken. The five-digit odometer is said to have been rebuilt at 76k kilometers and set to zero in 1983, and it now shows approximately 10k kilometers (~6k miles), 3,500 of which were added by the seller. The mileage at the time of the odometer rebuild is reportedly noted on the speedometer case.

The 1,975cc Tipo 1308 DOHC inline-four features an 8:1 compression ratio and twin Solex carburetors for a factory-rated output of 115 horsepower. The engine is said to have been rebuilt in New Jersey in 1983 at 76k kilometers (~47k miles), and photographs from the work are shown in the gallery below. Service dating back to 1983 is listed in a maintenance log also shown in the gallery below, with work under the seller’s ownership including refurbishment of the fuel tank in 2014, rebuilds of the carburetors in 2015, a rebuild of the clutch master cylinder in 2017, and replacement of the fuel pump and cooling hoses in 2018. An oil change was last performed

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. The seller notes that fluid can be seen at portions of the gearbox seals. The suspension comprises an independent front setup, a live-axle rear with coil springs, and telescopic shock absorbers all around.

The Centro Documentazione scheda informativa lists the original component numbers and build and delivery dates, as well as an original color of Grigio Alba. A document regarding the color in the gallery below shows a discrepancy in factory records, with Rosso listed as the original color but changed to Grigio Azzuro in handwriting dated February 16, 1955.

Italian and English owner’s manuals are included in the sale, as is a tool kit and a collection of used and spare parts. Certificato d’Oro awards won by the car in 2007 and 2017 are shown in the gallery below, with scores of 99.8 and 99, respectively. The car was also featured at the 2018 Canadian International Auto Show in the “Jewels” exhibit. Additional accolades and appearances between 1990 and the present are documented along with the car’s ownership history in the gallery below.

• 1990 AROC Annual Convention Concours Detroit, Best of Show, Judges and Peoples Choice and 1st in class
• 1992 AROC Annual Convention Concours, St. Louis, 2nd in 1900 class
• 1994 Hilton Head Island Classic, Judges and Peoples Choice,
• 1996 Amelia Island, 1st in Class,.
• 2007 AROC Annual Convention Concours, Detroit, Best in Show and Certificato d’Oro 99.8/100pts.(forgot Owner’s manual)
• 2007 Meadowbrook Concours, 2nd In class
• 2014 purchased from Joost Gompels (@8400km on odometer)
• 2014 Concours of America, St. John’s Inn, Plymouth (Detroit) MI. 2nd in European class
• 2017 Alfa Romeo Owners Club (US) National Concours, Montreal. ‘Best in Show’ 99/100 points, Certificato d’Oro
• 2017 Traveled 1700km from Toronto-Kingston, 3 day tour in Quebec, to Montreal (Alfaexpo17) to Toronto.
• 2018 In a special Vintage Display at Toronto International Auto Show
• 2018 1000km Weekend Tour of Northern Ontario

Body stripped to bare metal. Filler was an epoxy filler with aluminum powder in it. Paint is 2 part Dupont Imron + a Clearcoat with some red tint in it.

Interior (dash and window rim) is not Imron but Acrylic paint.

Interior completely replaced.

• 2002
  • July changed eng. oil (Castrol 20W50)
  • Sept. installed orig. Marelli generator c/w twin pully
  • replaced V-regulator
  • installed rebuilt 1900 waterpump c/w twin pully
  • installed twin pully on crankshaft
  • installed new twin fan belts
  • R&R rad to fix leaks
  • replaced front suspension stops
  • replaced antifreeze (reg prestone)
  • Oct clean,wash & wax
  • topped up gear box (Mobile SHC Trans. oil)
  • Nov. attended Hilton Head Concours

• 2003
  • June changed eng. oil (Castrol 20W50)
  • flushed brake fluid (Castrol GT LMA)
  • check tranny fluid

• 2005
  • Feb. changed eng. oil (Castrol 20W50)
  • changed coolant (Preston 5yr/100K) 55% solution
  • topped up gear box (Mobile SHC Trans. oil)
  • flushed brake fluid (Castrol GT LMA)
  • general lube of fittings

• 2007
  • July prepedcar for AROC Concours Detroit (Best in Show, Certificate D’Oro)
  • Meadowbrook Concours 2nd in class)

• 2009
  • Nov. flushed brake fluid (Castrol GT LMA)
  • worked on gummed up rearcarb

• 2010
  • Mar. cleaned out gummed up fuel system
  • drained and flushe fuel tank
  • Sept. replaced rear fuel filter
  • removed and cleaned carbs and intakes
  • new gaskets on cam covers
  • replaced part of fuel line
  • topped up gear box (Mobile SHC Trans. oil)
  • new plugs installed
  • checked carbs: #1 dribbling, -tightened cam covers
  • Oct. changed eng. oil (Mobile 15W50)
  • idle high
  • Nov. L1H1 Concours c/w Alfa 100 display
  • not running well-no acceleration
  • need fuel lines &carbs cleaned regularly as still gumming up

• 2011
  • Aug. advised to clean carb jets after systematically cleaning small side jets. Work very well
  • idle now OK, continued doing this routinely every two weeks.

• 2012
  • Apr. battery replaced after only 4 yrs (warranty)
  • Dec. changed eng. oil (Mobile 15W50)
  • starter motor failed- rewound & overhauled

• 2013
  • Jan. started installation of WOSP Reduction Gear Motor from CCW in UK
  • Apr. finished above. Ran motor all OK reassembled parts
  • topped AF, new plugs, set points, tire pressures
  • June flushed brake fluid (Castrol GT LMA)
  • topped up gear box (Mobile SHC Trans. oil)

• 2014
  • Feb. checked front end for shimmy: found sticking FL brake cylinder
  • Mar. sold car to Oliver Collins, Toronto
  • replaced FL wheel cylinder
  • shimmy still there after test drive. Shocks?
  • Apr. Car shipped to Toronto (Odometer at 7400km)
  • Toronto Maintenance Record
  • Apr Safety Inspection for ownership transfer. All Ok
  • July general inspection for travel to Detroit Concours (2nd in class) by Pinerello Motors
  • checked brakes, plugs, valve clearance, timing, shocks, suspension bushings, steering rack
  • suggested all brake drums be honed and pads replaced to true up brake surfaces.
  • all carb nuts tighten down
  • poor cold starting due to carb fuel problem. Re-built Carbs next winter
  • fuel tank removed and stripped out and sealed.
  • speedo not working after removal to grease cable
  • separate LED tail, brake and signal lights unit built for rear window (for night highway driving)
  • topped up gear box (Chevron Delo synthetic 50 Trans. oil)
  • Engine oil & filter changed

• 2015
  • Feb. 2 solex carbs rebuilt
  • Sept. Water & Oil gauges rebuilt by’ John Wolf Instruments’, near Cleveland OH.
  • Speedo cable replaced by Techograph

• 2016
  • June install mirror to right side, new wiper blades
  • rebuild brake cylinders

• 2017
  • Feb rebuild Clutch master cylinder
  • June Repair and refinish hood and cowl after damage
  • July rebuild Brake Master cylinder
  • Aug. Change engine oil & filter & Differential oil

• 2018
  • June New air filter
  • Aug. New rear rubber brake line hose
  • Oct. replace rad hoses, fuel pump and filter

• 2019
  • June new spark plugs

• 2020
  • July engine oil & filter changed
  • July Rebuild RR Brake cylinder after seizing