Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza

The Monza was among the most famous and successful sports cars of its era. It won the great endurance races like Le Mans and the Mille Miglia, but could still be driven on the road as a high-performance sports cars.

Although well over 100 Alfa Romeo model 8C 2300 cars were produced, only around ten of these had pointed-tail bodies and bore the "Monza" designation. The name honored a triumphant moment in racing when a car very much like this one was driven to victory in the 1931 Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Most of these cars, although bearing the Alfa Romeo name, were in fact built at the scuderia (workshop) operated by the young Enzo Ferrari.
The Monza is the prototype for virtually all subsequent Italian racing/sports cars. It is also a design of great subtlety and aesthetic appeal. Note, for example, the elegant contour of the front fenders, the sweep of the exterior-mounted exhaust pipes, the placement of the gas cap, and the chrome adjustments on the front and rear shock absorbers.

Engine: 8 cylinder, 2.6 liters, 178 horsepower
Top Speed: 124 mph




July 23, 2012, 1:17 pm