Home Site Map Info Search View Cart Checkout Send Mail

Alfa Romeo Tipo 308 "Sommer"




Alfa Romeo entered the 3 litre formula in 1938 with the Alfa Romeo Tipo 308, with independent suspension and a very distinct appearance. Many consider that the Alfa factory produced one of the most beautiful GP cars of the era.

The Tipo 308 was a development of the classic 8 cylinder car with the bore increased from 68 to 69 mm changing the volume from 2905 to 2994 cc. Fuel was held in a saddle tank over the driver's feet to improve the weight distribution and handling.

One of only four of these cars ever made was driven in 1938 and 1939 by Raymond Sommer the Frence ace. Sommer won the 1939 Circuit des Remparts in this car beating Horvilleur in the Maserati(2nd) and Durand in the Bugatti(3rd).


Home Site Map Info Search View Cart Checkout Send Mail
Compulsion Creative Concepts Limited
Bridge Business Park Five Oak Green Kent TN12 6RS England
Tel: 01892 832121 Fax: 01892 832270 Email: info@compulsiongallery.com

Currency Conversion shown on this website is a guideline only. All goods are sold in British Pounds £ (GBP Sterling). US $ (US Dollar) conversion is approximate. UK/EEC Customers - VAT will be included at the completion of your purchase.