Alfa Romeo Tipo B / P3
Research the Tipo B Grand Prix monoposto and its second-series wide-body specification.
What to check before buying
Check period ownership, chassis stamp, original suspension and surviving body sections. Confirm the scope of restoration through invoices and photographs.
Chassis 50006 was built with Dubonnet suspension and had its wide cockpit reinstated after later alterations.
Documented auction results
If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.
| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50006 | Feb 2017RM Sotheby’s · Paris 20171934 Alfa Romeo Tipo B P3 | SoldEUR 3,920,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceFactory Dubonnet suspension. The wide cockpit centre section was reinstated in later restoration. |
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Factory specification and chronology
- Factory purpose
- Competition
Alternative names
Also recorded as Tipo B, P3, Monoposto.
Documented variants
| Variant | Production | Body style | Coachbuilder | Wheelbase | Factory specification | Documented examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Tipo B / P3 Series II wide-body | — | — | — | — | Competition | 50006 |
Individual chassis histories
- Alfa Romeo Tipo B P3 chassis 50006
This second-series wide-body car had Dubonnet suspension from new. RM reports later work to reinstate the wide cockpit and a €3.92m Paris 2017 sale.