RARE 1938 Gran Premio Argentino. Carlos Arzani Alfa Romeo 3800 1st Place Trophy


Super RARE trophy, part of a large collection of Motor Racing trophies

recently obtained by HNCO from America.


Carlos Arzani


Complete name: Carlos David Arzani

Birth date: 27.Nov.1909

Birth Place: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Death date: 30.Jan.1952

Death Place: Rio Ceballos, Córdoba, Argentina

Nationality: Argentine

Gender: Male

Career Summary

1931

06 September. Debuts driving a Chrysler at the 500 km of Arrecifes, Argentina - retired due to mechanical failure.


1935

17 May. Gran Premio Argentino; Chrysler - 4th place.


1936

18 October. Gran Premio Ciudad de Buenos Aires - Costanera circuit, Argentina; Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 Spider Corsa - winner.


1937

03 January. Premio Mar del Plata, Argentina; Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 Spider Corsa - winner.

21 March. Circuito del Bosque at La Plata, Argentina; Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 Spider Corsa - winner.

25 April. Coppa Principessa di Piemonte, Posillipo circuit of Naples, Italy; Alfa Romeo Tipo 8C-35 3800 - 4th place.

06 June. Grande Prêmio da Cidade de Rio de Janeiro, Gâvea, Brazil; Alfa Romeo Tipo 8C-35 3800 - 5th place.

03 October. Premio San Isidro, Argentina; Alfa Romeo Tipo 8C-35 3800 - winner.

19 December. Circuito Parque Urquiza at Paraná, Argentina; Alfa Romeo Tipo 8C-35 3800 - winner.


1938

27 March. Premio Ciudad de Necochea, Argentina; Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 Spider Corsa - winner.

24 April. Circuito Parque Urquiza at Paraná, Argentina; Alfa Romeo Tipo 8C-35 3800 - winner.

12 June. Grande Prêmio da Cidade de Rio de Janeiro, Gâvea, Brazil; Alfa Romeo Tipo 8C-35 3800 - 2nd place.

30 August. Premio Parque Independencia at Rosario, Argentina; Alfa Romeo Tipo 8C-35 3800 - winner.


1939

09 April. Circuito Parque Urquiza at Paraná, Argentina; Alfa Romeo Tipo 8C-35 3800 - winner.

07 May. Circuito del Bosque at La Plata, Argentina; Alfa Romeo Tipo 8C-35 3800 - winner.

20 August. Premio Parque Independencia at Rosario, Argentina; Alfa Romeo Tipo 8C-35 3800 - winner.


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A large silverplate trophy mounted on a tiered round wooden plinth, measuring 30.5cms high to the top of the handles x 17cms diameter. The silverplate portion is slightly loose & needs tightening, otherwise great condition, just needs a polish. The trophy is Art Deco is design, with the top portion featuring an applied official GRAN PREMIO ARGENTINO 1938 plaque. The engraving on the base reads


~~ 1 ~~

~ CARLOS ARZANTI ~

~ Alfa Romeo - 3800 ~


100% genuine & either relates to his win on either the 24/04/1938 or 30/08/1938.


Local Brisbane pick-up welcomed. Always happy to combine postage where possible & practical. HNCO are not responsible for import duties or customs charges. This is the buyers / importers responsibility.






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