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Chassis:
By 1933, the Alfa Romeo Works team had switched to the Tipo B but the Milanese company still offered the 8C 2300 Monza to customers. One of the last built is 2211097, which was sold new to Philippe Etancelin. Painted bright blue, Etancelin raced the car very successfully in France throughout 1933, scoring several wins. It was subsequently raced by a new owner in Switzerland. The 8C 2300 Monza reappeared after the War with a new, curvaceous bodywork complete with cycle fenders. While in American ownership, a correct body was created in the 1970s. The restoration was completed in 1981 and the car was regularly used by owner Peter Giddings.
The car subsequently changed hands various times until it was bought by the current owner. By this time its full history had been discovered and a restoration to the 1933 specification was started. Upon completion the car sported the original bright blue paintwork and the leather piece under the windscreen that was typical for Etancelin's racing cars. Since the work was completed it has been regularly campaigned in events like the Mille Miglia and Monaco Historic Grand Prix. In 2018, it was raced to victory in the Caracciola Sportwagen Rennen during the Members’ Meeting held at a wintery Goodwood Motor Circuit by Patrick Blakeney-Edwards.
(Source: The Legendary 2.3, by Simon Moore)
| Chassis details |
| Manufactured in |
1932 |
| First owner |
Philippe Etancelin |
| Last known location |
British Private Collection |
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