Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 - 1938 Mille Miglia Winner at 1:8 scale Although similar cars like the

Although similar cars like the Camaro were meeting their downfall

Often hailed as the most beautiful production road car of all time

- Each model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen

it was when Carson became art director of surfer magazine in the late 80s

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Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 - 1938 Mille Miglia Winner at 1:8 scale Although similar cars like theThe 8C 2900 was always destined for greatness, being designed for the fearsome Italian Mille Miglia and the formidable 24 Hours of Le Mans, and being engineered by the legendary Vittorio Jano. It sported the 2. 9 litre version of Alfa's established 8C engine, said to boast 225bhp, aided and abetted by two superchargers and double updraught Weber carburettors. Bodywork for the model was largely provided by period coachwork maestro Carrozzeria Touring,