Alfa 8C 2300 Zagato - The Autobiography Of 2111044

Alfa 8C 2300 Zagato - The Autobiography Of 2111044 by Book

The 20th in the acclaimed Porter Press Great Cars series profiling important historic racing cars. Driven in period by Tazio Nuvolari, the finest racing driver of his generation, this car has recently been the subject of a nut and bolt restoration by one of Britain’s top specialists. The Alfa Romeo 8C 2300, designed by renowned engineer Vittorio Jano, is one of the most revered racing cars of the between-the-wars era. Its flamboyant styling and racing appearances in the hands of great drivers of the time, such as Tazio Nuvolari, give the 8C 2300 enormous appeal to motorsport history enthusiasts. Chassis number 2111044 is one of the most fascinating of these cars. Its complete story is told using notes and snapshots from owners and their friends, alongside archive images, photography of the meticulous restoration and specially commissioned studio images of the finished car. The book also details remarkable new information relating to all Alfa 8C 2300s, uncovered during the course of this car’s restoration. The wealth of detail in this book will make it a cornerstone reference work for collectors, historians, restorers and enthusiasts. For readers interested in Alfa Romeo, racing driver Tazio Nuvolari or engineer Vittorio Jano, this is an essential work that will endure as a long-term reference.