Aug 28, 2024, 9:30 AM
A remarkable discovery has been made in Knokke-Heist, Belgium: the Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Spyder, a breathtaking two-seater convertible, meticulously coach-built to order in an extremely limited run of just seven units. This masterpiece draws its lineage from the dawn of the space race in 1952, when Touring astonished the world with the Alfa Romeo C52. Its groundbreaking aerodynamic design earned it the nickname "Disco Volante" (Italian for "flying saucer"), a moniker inspired by the era's fascination with UFO sightings. The C52's revolutionary design influenced many iconic sports and racing cars for decades, making it the direct ancestor and clear inspiration for today’s Disco Volante Spyder.