Update 24 December 2020: The latest-greatest version of the 6C2300 overview listing is now attached to this first message and I will probably place future updates here as well.
The overview listing of information compiled thus far about Alfa Romeo 6C2300 production had been moved to the second page, post #26. That listing was updated to July 9, 2015 and then edited quite heavily from there. There were well over 230 cars described by chassis number and some additional characteristic. There were 882 "views" of the listing in post #26 as of 24 December 2020, near 4 PM PST. I will leave it to you to update the count of 24 December 2020 as I thnk there are too many uncertainties to attempt to be too precise about a current count.
If nothing else, these listings should show that 6C2300 production is not described accurately by the simplified tables that have been presented by Alfa Romeo through Luigi Fusi and others. This is not surprising if you consider the nature of "production" in the 1930's compared to today's expectations. In fact, you'll find some indication that there is evidence that Alfa Romeo simplified the production statistics even while cars were being produced during 1934 and 1935.
You'll find some information about "Sport", "Pescara", "Mille Miglia" (also referred to as "1000 Miglia" and "1ooo Miglia" and even "MM"). There's "corto" and "lungo" and some additional observations as well. There's not enough information about Ferrari himself even though some of this appears in the master listing. There's a bit of a reference here to the two 6C2300B that became "256" in days of old, at least throught the use of what was called a "256T" engine ... and you can learn a bit more about this detail on another thread here on the AlfaBB. What I haven't suggested yet is that there could well be other similar cases yet to be revealed by additional study. On the other hand, maybe we've already "accidentally" discovered them all?
Although I have made efforts to include information that seems mostly reliable, individual errors are certainly possible and even expected. There are a number of details that are marked with question marks or in red. There may be other details that "should be" marked similarly? I hope to hear from anybody who is able to correct any factual error or clarify an uncertainty. I have included a few comments in red that are not considered "fact" but which attempt to be informative to the point of stimulating thought or even comment. Some of these are the result of comments that have been made by others and some are personal thoughts as to what seems possible ... if not likely. It would be silly to think there are not a few errors or misleading pieces of information since a lot of context is not known. A fair bit of information has been edited from this listing in an effort to present a relatively simple overview.
In another listing that posted near the middle (post#6) of this page, you will find a brief synopsis of Alfa Romeo 6C2300 racing at two important events in 1934 as well as some events later in the 1930's. The most successful cars were prepared and supported by Scuderia Ferrari early on but some others also did well. I have compiled similar information for other prewar races as well but much more remains to be done.
There is a lot of information that is not presented here. Most of the missing information is simply not yet known! Very few of these cars are reasonably well described. Most are not. There is certainly missing information that is known by somebody out there and I will be happy to exchange more information about many of these cars with individuals who show enough interest to share information that they have collected on any of these cars.
This chart, although simplified, is not exactly "easy" to read. You will want to take some time if you wish to learn what can be learned while taking none of it too literally as being individually significant. I am attempting to present a broad overview. I am NOT attempting to show indiividual histories or technical descriptions.
For those who wish to know simply a bit more about early Alfa Romeo production, there are no expectations on my end. I do hope you enjoy the overview and hope that one day you might come across something that should be included in this listing ... or in a similar listing about 6C1500, 6C1750, 6C1900 or any other Alfa Romeo car of the 1920's, 1930's and 1940's. Even later! Or, maybe there is a general question that you feel should be addressed more specifically in this compilation? Please let me know.
More detailed and personalized listings can be prepared for anyone who shares information that adds data or context to the master listing from which this listing is derived. Posting #12 has some forms that can be used while collecting data from cars and/or parts themselves.
John
The listing that was posted here from August 2010 until July 18, 2015 had received 1535 views.
The overview listing of information compiled thus far about Alfa Romeo 6C2300 production had been moved to the second page, post #26. That listing was updated to July 9, 2015 and then edited quite heavily from there. There were well over 230 cars described by chassis number and some additional characteristic. There were 882 "views" of the listing in post #26 as of 24 December 2020, near 4 PM PST. I will leave it to you to update the count of 24 December 2020 as I thnk there are too many uncertainties to attempt to be too precise about a current count.
If nothing else, these listings should show that 6C2300 production is not described accurately by the simplified tables that have been presented by Alfa Romeo through Luigi Fusi and others. This is not surprising if you consider the nature of "production" in the 1930's compared to today's expectations. In fact, you'll find some indication that there is evidence that Alfa Romeo simplified the production statistics even while cars were being produced during 1934 and 1935.
You'll find some information about "Sport", "Pescara", "Mille Miglia" (also referred to as "1000 Miglia" and "1ooo Miglia" and even "MM"). There's "corto" and "lungo" and some additional observations as well. There's not enough information about Ferrari himself even though some of this appears in the master listing. There's a bit of a reference here to the two 6C2300B that became "256" in days of old, at least throught the use of what was called a "256T" engine ... and you can learn a bit more about this detail on another thread here on the AlfaBB. What I haven't suggested yet is that there could well be other similar cases yet to be revealed by additional study. On the other hand, maybe we've already "accidentally" discovered them all?
Although I have made efforts to include information that seems mostly reliable, individual errors are certainly possible and even expected. There are a number of details that are marked with question marks or in red. There may be other details that "should be" marked similarly? I hope to hear from anybody who is able to correct any factual error or clarify an uncertainty. I have included a few comments in red that are not considered "fact" but which attempt to be informative to the point of stimulating thought or even comment. Some of these are the result of comments that have been made by others and some are personal thoughts as to what seems possible ... if not likely. It would be silly to think there are not a few errors or misleading pieces of information since a lot of context is not known. A fair bit of information has been edited from this listing in an effort to present a relatively simple overview.
In another listing that posted near the middle (post#6) of this page, you will find a brief synopsis of Alfa Romeo 6C2300 racing at two important events in 1934 as well as some events later in the 1930's. The most successful cars were prepared and supported by Scuderia Ferrari early on but some others also did well. I have compiled similar information for other prewar races as well but much more remains to be done.
There is a lot of information that is not presented here. Most of the missing information is simply not yet known! Very few of these cars are reasonably well described. Most are not. There is certainly missing information that is known by somebody out there and I will be happy to exchange more information about many of these cars with individuals who show enough interest to share information that they have collected on any of these cars.
This chart, although simplified, is not exactly "easy" to read. You will want to take some time if you wish to learn what can be learned while taking none of it too literally as being individually significant. I am attempting to present a broad overview. I am NOT attempting to show indiividual histories or technical descriptions.
For those who wish to know simply a bit more about early Alfa Romeo production, there are no expectations on my end. I do hope you enjoy the overview and hope that one day you might come across something that should be included in this listing ... or in a similar listing about 6C1500, 6C1750, 6C1900 or any other Alfa Romeo car of the 1920's, 1930's and 1940's. Even later! Or, maybe there is a general question that you feel should be addressed more specifically in this compilation? Please let me know.
More detailed and personalized listings can be prepared for anyone who shares information that adds data or context to the master listing from which this listing is derived. Posting #12 has some forms that can be used while collecting data from cars and/or parts themselves.
John
The listing that was posted here from August 2010 until July 18, 2015 had received 1535 views.