Classic Cars: 1931 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 & 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK

Name: Classic Cars: 1931 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 & 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK
Brand: Tanzania

Tanzania · 1996 · 300/-, 300/-

This pair of stamps features two iconic European sports cars from the pre-war era. One stamp depicts the Italian 1931 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300, a legendary racing and road car. The other stamp showcases the German 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK (Super Sport Kurz), a powerful and celebrated sports car designed by Ferdinand Porsche.

Issued in 1996, these stamps reflect a popular topical theme of classic automobiles, appealing to collectors worldwide beyond Tanzania's own history.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

transportation automobiles classic-cars alfa-romeo mercedes-benz

Catalog Numbers

sg2294-2295

scott1680-1681

michel2414-2415

Image: · License:

View on Wikimedia Commons

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.