Equipment
Silver painted Borrani wire wheels, Michelin X tires, floor shift, 2x2 Solex downdraft carburetors, engine attributed to Conrero, Carello headlights, fog light and driving light.
Condition
Represented as the original engine tuned by Conrero, now with dual carburetors. Restored in the early 90's in Italy, one of 38 believed bodied by Zagato in this style. Superficial recent repaint over old paint and chips. Sound but soiled older upholstery and carpets. Dirty, oily engine and chassis; the front carburetor stack interferes with the hood. The aluminum outside trim is dented, wavy and dull. The wheels are rusting at the spoke nipples and dirty. A wonderful old Alfa that has been driven and enjoyed for far too long without getting much more than mechanical attention.
Market commentary
A rare, beautiful and special car but scruffy. The Conrero-tuned engine is the sort of attribute that juices value, but it's largely offset by the condition, something both the bidders at the Grand Palais and the consignor accepted with this transaction.