1954 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante will be up for auction in Paris next week

This rare replica of a legendry Alfa Romeo will be up for auction in Paris next week.

1954 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante

1954 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante

Following years of Grand Prix success, Alfa Romeo withdrew from Formula 1 at the end of 1951 and turned its attention to creating sports cars. Its maiden effort in this venture was the Tipo C52 Disco Volante (Flying Saucer), named after the aerodynamic bodywork featuring prominent overhangs.The arresting design was the work of the great Milanese carrozzeria Touring, the company responsible for the 1900, Alfa's first all-new design of the post-war era.

1954 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante

1954 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante