The very first Alpha 8C Competizione in North America was handed over to its owner last Wednesday. Who’s the lucky rich guy? James Glickenhaus- the famed writer/director and exotic car collector. Glickenhaus directed Jackie Chan’s second film, “The Protector” in 1985
The official delivery “ceremony” took place at Miller Motorcars in Greenwitch, CT. Only 84 more will make it to the US out of the 500 Alpha plans to make.
The 8C Competizione is powered by a Ferrari-derived 4.7L V8 that pumps out 450-horsepower through a 6-speed robotized gearbox. It’s frame is the same that you’d find under a Maserati Gran Turismo. Needless to say, the 8C comes from a seriously exotic and performance rooted family.
Best Press Release Quote
Immediately after the official handover of the keys, the customer carried out a road test in order to appreciate the main technical and dynamic features of his Alfa 8C Competizione.
James Glickenhaus Also Owns
- Duesenberg J446
- Stutz DV-32
- Ford GT40 Mark IV J6
- Lola T70 Sl 71-32
- 1947 Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa (chassis 002C), the oldest in existence
- 1967 Ferrari Dino Competizione
- 1967 Ferrari P3/4 (chassis 0846)
- 1967 Ferrari 412 P (chassis 0854)
- 2006 Ferrari P4/5 by Pininfarina
- and now…. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
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Published December 1, 2008 by Zane Merva
Filed Under: New Models, News