The 6C 2500 Sport offered here is one of the most classic and desirable examples of coachwork on the standard-wheelbase chassis, the svelte cabriolet by Pinin Farina. Like the chassis itself, an elegant evolution of pre-war design, the body is steel with aluminum doors, hood and rear deck, and features smooth lines with covered headlamps but no bumpers.
Retaining its original chassis tag and original engine, chassis no. 915417 was originally sold in its home country. A British registration document in the file indicates it was imported from Italy in 1959 by Frank Everast Ford of Surrey and went on to change hands several times among enthusiasts there. It is believed to have been in the United States since the early 1970s, and for many years was owned by longtime Alfa enthusiast Jerry McAlevey of Palos Verdes Estates, CA.
Jim Taylor acquired the Alfa from Mr. McAlevey in January 2001, having long admired the style, and it has been one of his longest-term posessions, remaining with him for over two decades. During that time it has been widely shown all over the country, inclding at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. Older in presentation but still very attractive and retaining many original features, at the time of cataloging it had recorded 26,733 km and is accompanied by a small history file as well as a full-size Borrani spare and top boot with bag.
