The DFW Car & Toy Museum has acquired a remarkable recreation of the legendary 1938 Alfa Romeo 2900B Mille Miglia Spider, a vehicle that represents the pinnacle of pre-World War II sports car engineering. British enthusiast Stephen Muir, fascinated by the original car's racing heritage, commissioned this exacting replica after realizing the impossibility of obtaining an original.
Only four of the original Alfa Romeo 2900B Mille Miglia Spiders were ever produced, making them among the most coveted vintage automobiles. The recreation faithfully reproduces the car's groundbreaking technical specifications, including a unique Weslake-designed straight-eight engine constructed from two Alfa Romeo Alfetta four-cylinder engines.
The 18-month project, executed by Spydersport in the United Kingdom, involved hand-forming an aluminum body and engineering a 3.9-liter engine topped with quad Weber carburetors. This meticulous approach ensures the recreation captures the spirit and technical innovation of the original 1938 racing machine.
Despite initial plans for a limited production run, the Appenine Car Company never secured sufficient funding, rendering this particular recreation the sole example in existence. The car gained recognition in automotive enthusiast circles, including a feature in Classic and Sports Car magazine in June 1995.
Now part of The Ron Sturgeon Collection at the DFW Car & Toy Museum, this automotive masterpiece offers visitors an unprecedented opportunity to examine a near-perfect representation of a groundbreaking pre-war racing automobile. The museum's free admission and dog-friendly environment make this exhibit accessible to automotive enthusiasts and curious visitors alike.
