A 1933 Alfa Romeo that its owner longed for as a youngster growing up
in South Africa took home the "Coppa d'Oro Villa d'Este" honors at the
Concorso d'Elegance Villa d'Este. The award is voted on by the attendees
at the first day of the event on the shores of Lake Como in Italy.
David
Cohen said he often saw the Alfa Romeo 6C GS 6th Series when he was
riding his bicycle as a boy in South Africa and could only dream of one
day owning the car. After the car passed from one owner to the next,
Cohen, who now lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, ended up
buying the car in 2002 and nearly four years ago it began a thorough
restoration bringing the car to its present concours-winning condition.
“This
is an amazing honor,” Cohen said moments after being handed the
winner's gold cup. “I used to see this car every day as a kid, and to
win this honor is amazing.”
The car finished sixth overall in the
1935 24 Hours of Le Mans, winning its class. It was rebodied following
its racing days, and is now a stunning example of pre-war Alfas.
“It truly is a gorgeous car,” Cohen said.
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