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One of five long chassis 8C 2900s equipped with Touring with the striking Superleggera Spider bodywork, this example is believed to have been sold to Egypt, if not from new then very early in its life. Immediately after the War, it was acquired by British Major Raymond Flower, who was stationed in Cairo. He owned the car from January through to October of 1945. From Egypt, the 8C moved to Switzerland and then on to the United States during the mid-1950s. During the next two decades, the car changed hands several times before it was acquired by legendary collector Dr. Fred Simeone. He only sold the Touring Spider after acquiring the Mille Miglia winning 2.9. The next custodian was Swiss enthusiast and dealer Lukas Hüni, who commissioned specialist Tony Merrick to perform a no expense spared restoration. After it was certified by Carlo Felice Bianchi Anderloni on behalf of the Touring Register, it was awarded ‘Best of Show’ at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in 1996.
In 1998, the 8C 2900B joined the distinguished collection of Oscar Davis. He showed the car at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 2000, where it promptly won ‘Best in Class’. The 2.9 remained in the Oscar Davis Collection until his passing. From his estate, the car was sold to a Florida-based collection. While in transit in July of 2022, the car was stolen together with the truck and trailer from a hotel parking lot in California. Long after the insurance company paid the claim, and after extensive investigation effort, the 8C 2900B was fortunately recovered in December of 2023. On behalf of the insurance company, which now owned the Alfa Romeo, the minor damage incurred during the heist was repaired by specialist Mike Regalia. Once again in pristine condition, the Lungo Touring Spider was consigned as one of the absolute headliners of the 2024 Gooding Pebble Beach Auctions.
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| Manufactured in |
1938 |
| Engine number |
422031 |
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8C 2900B Lungo Touring Spider
