Back in 2009, we put together a list of 13 of our favourite one-offs that had been featured in Unique Cars – or advertised for sale (not counting modified cars or ‘specials’). At number nine was this Alfa G1
Alfa Romeo G1
From Unique Cars #300, Jun/Jul 2009
The oldest Alfa Romeo in the world. The sole survivor of just 52 built, and boasting the largest engine – a 6.3-litre side-valve six-cylinder – ever fitted to an Alfa Romeo. If ever a car was unique, then this is it.
One of just seven G1 two-seat sports roadsters imported to Australia, our featured example arrived here in 1921 and was sold for £850 to the owner of Cressy Station, near Winton in Queensland.
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Later used as a farm hack, it fell into the hands of an enthusiast who rebuilt it over a 10-year period with the help of another G1 found in Victoria.
It’s now in the safe hands of Sydney-based Alfa Romeo importer, Neville Crichton, who shipped it to California for the prestigious 2005 Pebble Beach Concours where it won a “Third in Class” trophy.
Our top 13 ‘One-Off’ list:
2. Studebaker Commander Cabriolet
3. Porsche 959
4. Lincoln Model K Lebaron Coupe
7. Clement
8. 1938 Lancia Astura Farina Cabriolet
10. Alfa Romeo G1
11. BMW M1
12. Ferrari 750 Monza
13. Dodge Daytona