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Built on a fifth series 6C 1750 chassis and fitted with a Zagato body by Zagato, this example was sold new to French Baron Philippe de Gunzbourg. Born to a formidable fortune, the Baron was also a talented driver and he is believed to have used this car to win his class in two hillclimbs in 1932. That year he also finished second at Le Mans, sharing an 8C 2300 Alfa Romeo with Luigi Chinetti. He sold the 6C 1750 Grand Sport in 1935 and in 1944, it was acquired by Victor Polledry, who was also a gentleman driver of considerable skill. Chassis 10814356 was part of his Paris-based collection of competition cars for over two decades.
In new ownership, the car remained in France until 2007 when it was acquired by a Texas-based collector at Gooding's Pebble Beach auction. He had the 6C 1750 completely restored by noted specialist Gary Okoren. Before the work was completed, the Alfa Romeo changed hands once again. Steven Babinsky of Automotive Restorations completed the $600,000 restoration. Fully restored, the Alfa Romeo has since been shown at Pebble Beach, Amelia Island and Villa d'Este. In January of 2014 the car was consigned to Bonhams' Scottsdale auction where it sold for just over $3 million, which far exceeded the top estimate.
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