Monterey 2008: Pebble Beach Best of Show goes to the 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta
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The confetti has fallen, the champagne corks have flown, and the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Best of Show award has gone to the gorgeous 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta owned by John and Mary Shirley of Medina Washington. While every car here is truly extraordinary, the Best of Show car is always a stunner. This year was no exception. One of possibly five 8C 2900s bodied by Touring, this 8C has the supercharged straight 8 that was good for an amazing 180 hp. Some 30 8Cs were produced by Farina and Touring from 1937-1939, and few are the same or as nice as this particular example. Besides the trinkets and trophy, the Best of Show car also gets a boost in MSRP typically, being able to justifiably call itself the best collector car around. While we might fill in a few more galleries and posts to round out our coverage of Monterey 2008, we wanted to get this news to you asap. So click on the pics and enjoy.
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JJ Daddy-O 8:59PM (8/17/2008)
Reminds me of the 1939 Alfa Romeo Tipo 256 Berlinetta Aerodinamico Touring (Superleggera) the I saw at Amelia Island this year:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jjdaddyo/2330016268/in/set-72157604091142459/
Only the 8C would be it's more refined older sister.
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RWD fan 9:31PM (8/17/2008)
With all the Italians that came to the USA over the years, it's a shame GM and Ford didn't get one in the design department. That car is gorgeous,and I'd love to see some more detailed shots of the interior and engine bay.
How come Detroit's idea of a GT(O) was such an aberration?
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3seriesisking 10:29PM (8/17/2008)
Really a work of art. Congrats to the owner.
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white_ultras 11:05PM (8/19/2008)
Is this the infamous Hitler's Alpha?
Hike15 10:51PM (8/17/2008)
I love the old alfa logos on the grill
alfa romeos i think are the only cars that consistently look amazing ever since they started making them
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Mike P. 11:39PM (8/17/2008)
Remember this?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfa_Romeo_SZ
But yes... in general, I agree. Also, Alfa's designs age rather gracefully.
DKB_SATX 11:40PM (8/17/2008)
"Besides the trinkets and trophy, the Best of Show car also gets a boost in MSRP typically..."
What's MSRP? Muffy's Suggested Resale Price? I'm pretty sure the manufacturer has nothing to do with suggesting the price of a 70-year-old car.
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Andy 12:34AM (8/18/2008)
My thoughts exactly. I'm sure the vehicle would sell for many times more than the "MSRP".
Janet 11:54PM (8/17/2008)
Didn't "Rocky Peters" of Tacoma, Washington do the interior? Please answer! Janet Mattila
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Linda Peters 10:00AM (8/19/2008)
Yes, "It's A Rocky" interior. Artist extraordinaire!
RLQ 4:07AM (8/18/2008)
I could agree w/ the judges more.
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MikeInNC 8:07AM (8/18/2008)
Excellent choice. A masterpiece to say the least.
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