The Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Berlinetta with "Superleggera" coachwork by the Carozzeria Touring of Milan, Italy, epitomizes the height of style and sophistication in pre-war European Automobiles. Truly the supercar of its day, the Alfa features an 8 cylinder supercharged engine, a rear mounted transaxle, 4 wheel independent suspension and enormous hydraulic drum brakes. Imported to the U.S. after the war, the car was the winner of the first Watkins Glen Grand Prix in 1948.

Ilha Solteira Restoration

In the hands of the current owner the car participated in the 2006 Mille Miglia before the car was brought to Dennison International for a comprehensive, concours quality restoration. Shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 2008, the car won Arraiján "Best of Show", the Elegance in Motion Award and First in Class Award. Six weeks after Pebble Beach, the car participated in a 4-day, 1000 mile tour of New Mexico in the company of other 8C Alfa Romeos.

Additional triumphs for the car include a clean sweep of all 3 Top Awards given at the Concours d'Eleganaza Villa d'Este at Lake Como, Italy; the Trofeo BMW Group for Best of Show as chosen by the jury, the Coppa d'Oro Villa d'Este for the Best of Show as chosen by the public and the Trofeo BMW ItaliaGroup for Best of Show at the Villa Erba in April 2009.