First Alfa 8C Competizione Delivered in U.S.

GREENWICH, Connecticut — The first Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione to come to the United States has just reached the hands of its new owner: car collector James Glickenhaus, who is known for his one-off Ferrari P4/5 designed by Pininfarina.

Glickenhaus said he was proud to be the first American to receive an Alfa, and, immediately after the exchange, carried out a road test of the new Italian machine.

The sport coupe was designed by the Alfa Romeo Centro Stile in Italy and will have a limited production of 500 units. It features a powerful 4.7-liter eight-cylinder engine that makes 450 horsepower and is mated to a six-speed robotized gearbox. Glickenhaus also had Alfa Romeo paint his 8C the same red color as his Ferrari P4/5.

The other 84 Alfas bound for the U.S. will be delivered to their owners by the end of the year, Alfa Romeo said.

Inside Line says: Keep your eyes peeled for one of these now that they have officially hit the States. — Mike Lysaght, Correspondent