1981 – Alfa Romeo Petenella Leontina Gran Sport 2000, Chassis No.

“The charms of the pre-war era, combined with the performance and reliability of modern engineering!” The Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Grand Sport is undoubtedly one of the most legendary and high-performance creations from the Arese-based manufacturer. It was the 1970s, when two Italian companies joined forces and embraced the neo-retro trend. One, Pettenella Automobili, was a classic car restoration firm based in San Leo; the other, Achilli Motors, was a luxury car dealership in Milan. From this partnership emerged the Pettenella Leontina Gran Sport, a tribute to the famous original 6C 1750 Gran Sport. Whilst the bodywork and chassis are produced in the tradition of the 1930s, as faithful to the original as possible, the entire mechanical assembly is derived from 1970s production, featuring a 1750 or 2000 cc twin-cam four-cylinder engine, and modern running gear with disc brakes concealed beneath faux drum brakes to preserve the vintage aesthetic. According to various sources, twenty cars were manufactured between 1973 and 1976, whilst when the company went into liquidation in 1976, there were still enough parts left to build a further six cars. The example featured on these pages is a Gran Sport 2,000 fitted with the 2-litre engine, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Its proportions are elegant, and a closer look clearly reveals that Carrozzeria Petenella had restored authentic 1930s Alfa Romeos before embarking on this venture. The car has recently been serviced, including a new starter motor, new tyres and refurbished brakes. It will allow its future owner to discover the charms of the pre-war era, combined with the performance and reliability of tried-and-tested 1970s mechanics… Petenella Leontinas are rare on the market, so don’t miss out on this opportunity.

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