Equipment
1570/120hp Alfa Romeo engine and 4-speed, side exhaust, painted Borrani wire wheels, woodrim steering wheel.
Condition
#4 Fair
Has visible flaws to the naked eye. Runs fine, but could use mechanical or cosmetic attention.
Delivered new to Briggs Cunningham. Won its class at Sebring in 1953 and fifth overall. Originally fitted with the OSCA 1350-cc twin-cam four but fitted in period with an Alfa Romeo drivetrain that it still has. Barn find dust and animal paw prints kept on it for that “just discovered” look. Dirty but not rotten, and rather complete, although all the gauges save for the Veglia tach are incorrect modern replacements. Striking even under the dust, and a solid, significant restoration candidate for vintage competition.
Market commentary
Gooding does well with dirty barn finds and people come here looking for them but this Alfa Giulia-engined OSCA with its modified nose is perhaps a reach too far even at this far under estimate result. The gap between the low estimate and the eventual "with reserve" result tells the tale of an alluring catalog description not supported by history or condition. This is half the price of an OSCA-engined MT4, and it deserves to be, even with the Sebring history.