1921 Alfa Romeo G1: Now, it’s up for auction again | Alfa Romeo G1 Review
Alfa Romeo competes with BMW and Audi nowadays, but it was chasing a very different market in the ’20s. The G1 was meant to battle with cars from Rolls-Royce and the new-defunct Hispano Suiza brand, with a luxurious interior and powerful (for the time) inline-six engine.
The 6.3-litre engine was reportedly designed with input from Enzo Ferrari, and produced 52kW of power and 293Nm of torque for a 138km/h top speed. It was a successful racer, winning the production class of Coppa del Garda, but didn’t find favour with the public.
During his ownership, Crichton restored the car to drivable condition, as it had only previously been fit for display.
It was also used on a tour of Australia to commemorate Alfa Romeo’s centenary, before being sold to a Californian collector in 2012. Now, it’s up for auction again.
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