The Alfa Romeo G1 (1921–23) was an Italian automobile. It was the first all-new design from

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after the end of the A.L.F.A. brand. The car was designed by A.L.F.A. pioneer

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as the factory's new luxury vehicle while he simultaneously revised the prewar 24HP racing car into the 20/30ES model. At this time, he was engaged in a legal dispute with

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regarding the brand takeover conditions. The chassis was lengthened and stiffened from the 1914 A.L.F.A. 40-60 HP model, entering into market territory competition with Rolls-Royce. A new

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engine was introduced, producing and of torque. The G1 achieved a maximum speed of , winning its production class at the Coppa del Garda race. Total production was 52 cars. It found no customers in Italy, and all 50 production model (excepting two prototypes) found their way to Australia. Chassis numbers 6001 and 6002 were built in 1920 as prototypes, whereas 6003 to 6052 were built mostly in 1921.Doubts of the period 1910 to 1923 - GURU Quest
discussion on alfabb.com, 2003 Only one known survivor exists as of 2019, chassis number 6018. It was in 2007 owned by

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's Alfa importer and is also the oldest surviving Alfa Romeo-branded car.

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External links

club-alfa-romeo-passion.com:G1 advertisement
{{Alfa Romeo Pre War Timeline G1 Limousines Cars introduced in 1921