Alfa Romeo

The 1900 was not only Alfa Romeo’s first new postwar design but the first Alfa with unit construction. Berlina (sedan) bodies were produced at the factory, but various coupe and cabriolet styles were offered by Ghia, Boano, Farina, Vignale, Castagna, and Bertone, with the majority produced by Carrozzeria Touring. Though all-new, the Alfa Romeo 1900 retained some of Alfa’s traditional engineering philosophy, particularly in its twincam four-cylinder engine and the 4-speed all-synchromesh transmission of the last 6C 2500. (more…)

Before World War II, Alfa Romeo produced exotic sports cars and occupied a niche similar to that of Ferrari today. (In fact, Enzo Ferrari managed Alfa's racing team before building his own cars.) But to survive in the postwar European market, Alfa Romeo decided to market a mass-produced sedan, a series that would include the 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. (more…)

The Alfa Romeo 1900 was a sports sedan designed by Orazio Satta for the Alfa Romeo company in 1950. It was Alfa Romeo's first car built entirely on a production line and was also Alfa's first production car without separate chassis. (more…)