Pinin Farina 6C Pescara Coupé Aerodinamica

fnqvmuch · #1 (**permalink**) 03-29-2009, 04:48 PM

any info, anyone? the most beautiful car but so little available - did it not survive the war? pf site mentions 1935 milan debut and '36 ' Introduced...'
and i imagine i can see it in the att.

**Subtle** · #2 (**permalink**) 03-29-2009, 05:44 PM

Very interesting.

dretceterini · #3 (**permalink**) 03-29-2009, 06:41 PM

I don't think it still exists

Alfa_Japan · #4 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 12:34 AM

This vehicle does not exist anymore. But if you want to own one you should start looking for the 1:43 scale model made by the German artist Ralf Meiser (RaMei model Alfa Romeo Bulletin Board & Forums ). It was his first scale model and is sold out for a long time. If you're lucky you may find one from a collector who is stopping his/her collection, although chances are very small I believe.

**tubut** · #5 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 11:10 AM

FYI: This is the correct link for Ramei.

dretceterini · #6 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 10:25 PM

I don't remeber Ramei doing the PF bodied car, although the did the similar looking Viotti bodied 8c2300.

http://www.ramei-modell.com/archive/rm13/rm13A_01.jpg

Alfa_Japan · #7 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 11:52 PM

@dretceterini, it was RaMei's first or second model. Unfortunately the RaMei website doesn't show the model anymore. I'll have a look if I have a picture somewhere and post it. I'm 100% sure RaMei made this model (if not I'll eat my shoe)

Alfavaganza · #8 (**permalink**) 04-03-2009, 03:22 AM

Yes, he definitely did! Not one of his best, but that's no big surprise since it's indeed his first one.

dretceterini · #9 (**permalink**) 04-03-2009, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfavaganza

Yes, he definitely did! Not one of his best, but that's no big surprise since it's indeed his first one.

Alfavaganza · #10 (**permalink**) 04-03-2009, 01:05 PM

The quality is very good on all Ramei models. I'm just not too thrilled about the shape. The high and round roof makes it an entirely different car IMO, which is even more apparent on this photo. But then, maybe I'm just too critical.

Next were the Sportiva, the 6C 2300 6-7 posti and the Zeta-6 by the way. Did you know about those? I have the 6C 2300 6-7 posti myself. Gorgeous model!

dretceterini · #11 (**permalink**) 04-03-2009, 10:02 PM

I have the Sportiva coupe 1st version, the Sportiva spider, the 6c2300MM coupe race version, the 6c2300MM spider race version, and the 1900 Ghia. I'm looking for the Tipo A, but have never seen one in person or on e-bay. I will eventually buy the Sportiva coupe 2nd version.

I also collect models of small displacement MM cars like Siata, Stanguellini, and Moretti The only company making these kinds of cars in handmade/resin kit form is Adalberto Vitali/Lilliput/History Car 43. GPM lists them (under History Car), but they have only stocks of a few of the almost 100 cars made so far. I buy them direct from Adalberto, but they are rather crude, even at dealer price of 70 Euros plus shipping each. (30 Euros for kits)

Superleggera · #12 (**permalink**) 04-17-2009, 12:55 AM

What is known about the real lovely looking car? It´s Pinin Farina? Built on what? First shown when? Owned by? Fate?

Björn in Sweden

fnqvmuch · #13 (**permalink**) 04-17-2009, 05:08 AM

tak, Bjorn - but I have not found anything - that 1 photo is all Pininfarina use, and attached a not good front - but this is it - so far ...
steven
for likenesses see the Embiricos Bentley or Lagonda by Lancefield maybe the Pourtout Delage ... or Talbots - even Exners De Soto Adventurer 1 ...

iicarJohn · #14 (**permalink**) 04-25-2009, 08:29 PM

This berlinetta aerodinamica by Pinin Farina was built on the "7th Series 6C" chassis which is better known as "6C2300" and this one was in Pescara tune. The first owner(?) named in my listing was the well-known racing driver Felice Bonetto. The Turin license plate was issued February of 1935 and the car was sold to Milan during May of 1937. After that ... ?? More research needed!

Edit: More research needed, indeed! We have some basic information and now need to spend some time and money if we wish to know more. I haven't done it yet myself. See Laurent's following message, the contents of which I should have noted already as I've certainly seen this before. The implication is that Bonetto may have been the second owner, perhaps by 1936? But, all needs confirmation and further checking.

Laurent · #15 (**permalink**) 10-15-2009, 02:17 PM

Luigi Fusi, in his great book "Le Alfa Romeo di Vittorio Jano" mentions that this 6C2300 Pescara was built for conto di Theo Rossi di Montelera.
Is Fusi wrong or is Felice Bonetto the second onwner of 700552?

There is another picture of 700552 in Simon Moore's 8C2300 book on page 694. The car is seen while participating to the famous Liege-Rome-Liege race in 1937 (car #15). The colour is changed, now darker, may be red? The headlamps have been modified and no more behind the grills, probably for a better efficiency. I haven't been able to find the name of the driver and co-driver.
Note that the famous parisian coachbuilder Figoni & Falaschi, built an exact copy of 700552 body for a Talbot Lago T150 SS chassis.