Ofthe 33 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B models constructed for road use, six were customer-commissioned Berlinettas, all with slightly unique bodies (mostly by Carrozzeria Touring). One of these six cars, a 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B with a Touring body, stood out enough for the Italian manufacturer to feature it in period advertising. On Sunday, This1938 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 B Pescara Mille Miglia Cabriolet — Superlegge­ra body by Touring was the original exhibition car for the London Motor Show in 1938. From the 17 Pescara Mille Miglia short chassis produced, only seven were sent to Carrozzeri­a Touring — and this car is the only cabriolet from Touring on a Pescara AlfaRomeo 8C-35 Scuderia Ferrari (1935) During its history, Alfa Romeo has competed successfully in many different categories of motorsport, including Grand Prix motor racing, Formula One, sportscar racing, touring car racing and rallies.They have competed both as a constructor and an engine supplier, via works entries (usually under the name Alfa AlfaRomeo 8C 2900B Lungo Touring Berlinetta. First introduced in the 8C 2300, the Vittorio Jano designed eight cylinder engine scored at least one victory in every major race and championship. In its initial 1931 configuration, the engine displaced 2336 cc, it grew gradually to 2905 cc, primarily by increasing the stroke. 1938Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Le Mans Unrivalled on road and track, the 2900 B also appeared in Speciale form and was entered for the 1938 Le Mans 24 hours race with a special aerodynamic superlight body also by Touring. Despite the fact that they had outclassed their opponents, drivers Biondetti and Sommer were held up in the closing Thefirst post-war Mille Miglia in 1947 was won by Biondetti/Romano in a 1938 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta, helped by appalling weather which nearly drowned Nuvolari in his Cisitalia roadster. then was re-bodied as a Spider by Alfa Romeo for the 1936 Milan Motor Show - with a new engine and chassis number #412007. When the car AlfaRomeo 8C 2900B Lungo Touring Spider. First introduced in the 8C 2300, the Vittorio Jano designed eight cylinder engine scored at least one victory in every major race and championship. In its initial 1931 configuration, the engine displaced 2336 cc, it grew gradually to 2905 cc, primarily by increasing the stroke. Mediain category "1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 B Mille Miglia (Simeone) 412.031". The following 12 files are in this category, out of 12 total. 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B MM Spider Touring (Simeone) 412.031 (1).png 6,240 × 4,160; 48.65 MB. 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B MM Spider Touring (Simeone) 412.031 (2).png 6,240 × 4,160; 48.13 hxVesR.