Equipment
RHD. 2,336/165hp supercharged inline eight, 4-speed, silver painted wire wheels, two rear-mounted spares, aluminum body in the style of Touring, center throttle pedal.
Condition
Accurate, high quality recreation by Pur Sang in Argentina. Most people would have no idea it's not the real thing. Looks like it was painted in a correct period manner and not overdone to show standards, other than a few scratches and scuffs on the running boards it looks great. The leather is a little loose on the driver's side as well, and there are a few minor scuffs on the leather door panels.
Market commentary
Vittorio Jano's 8C 2300 is, without fear of overusing the term, an icon. Its performance, technical features and even aggressive, purposeful design put it on a pedestal that few other than the later Alfa 8C 2900s can approach. The sound of its straight eight is almost drowned out by the wail of the engine's many gear trains driving the superchargers, overhead camshafts and auxiliaries. 165 (or more in Pur Sangs) horsepower, the short wheelbase chassis and skinny tires are a handling delight. 8C 2300s are seven- and even eight-figure cars but Pur Sang Argentina has reproduced the function, sound, performance and handling in a meticulously crafted largely hand built series of re-creations. And they have spare parts available. Some, perhaps many, Alfa Romeo built 8Cs have newly built Pur Sang engines under their hoods allowing them to be driven enthusiastically without putting the original drivetrains at risk. This is the essential 8C 2300 Corto Spider experience achievable at a price that lacks the additional zero in the value of an Alfa-built 8C. Have your cake, and drive it, too.