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PIC: Something different #175 (9/23/2026)

John Bono · 2026-09-24T00:21:15Z

1953 Alfa Romeo 1900C Coupé From Amazing Classic Cars... Alfa Romeo's first all-new post-war design arrived in 1950, introducing unitary construction to the marque while maintaining its sporting character through a twin-overhead-camshaft engine.Developed under Dr. Orazio Satta Puliga, the design employed wishbone and coil spring independent front suspension and a well-located live rear axle, engineering that earned the four-door sedan its "the family car that wins races" reputation.The 1900C (Corto, meaning short chassis) Sprint appeared in 1951, with Carrozzeria Touring's coupé bodywork establishing an influential design language. The heart-shaped Alfa grille flanked by horizontal intakes became a lasting Alfa Romeo trademark.Touring's Superleggera construction kept weight to approximately 2,200 pounds (about 1,000 kg) while providing family-sized accommodation in a two-door sports coupé format.The 1,884-cc inline four-cylinder engine produced approximately 100 horsepower in Sprint specification, similar to the output of the 1900 TI sports sedan.Touring built three series through 1954, when the model evolved into the 1900C Super Sprint with a 1,975-cc engine rated at approximately 115 horsepower and a five-speed gearbox. Production of the 1900 series continued through 1959.

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Topic starter 23/09/2026 8:21 pm

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23/09/2026 8:57 pm

Iconic, John. The start of a wonderful post war series of Italian sports vehicles.

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24/09/2026 6:10 am

Super cool little car. A great Alfa!

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24/09/2026 11:18 am

I like it John and am pretty sure I’d have fun driving it. Thanks !

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24/09/2026 8:49 pm

that is a really nice Alfa. Remarkable the diversity in their model design. This is a good video, nice close ups and we see the car in motion. Interesting grill design difference, John's has part mesh, this one no side grill part mesh. Wonder how many different Alfa designs and variations on a design theme there are in total.