Alfa Romeo 450: the truck of 1947–1959, renamed 455

The Alfa Romeo 450 is a truck that Alfa Romeo built from 1947 to 1959. It was the successor of the Alfa Romeo 430, with a stronger engine, and in 1959 it was updated and renamed the 455. This page covers the key facts, the history and the questions people ask most often.

Alfa Romeo 450 at a glance

The English article gives the engine power of the 450 and 430. Other technical data is not given in the source used here.

History

The 450 was the successor of the 430. The most important difference was the engine, which increased the power from 80 hp to 90 hp. The cockpit was enlarged, and the grille now had five horizontal bars instead of three.

In 1959 the 450 was updated and renamed the Alfa Romeo 455, which was produced until the early 1960s. The 450 was also available with all-wheel drive, and the bodies built on its chassis were later the subject of aftermarket conversions.

Design and features

• Five horizontal bars on the grille, replacing the three of the 430.
• An enlarged cockpit compared with the 430.
• Available with two-wheel or all-wheel drive.

Variants

• Alfa Romeo 450: the truck described here, 1947–1959.
• Alfa Romeo 455: the updated version from 1959. The photos show a 455, the later version of the same truck.
• Alfa Romeo 430: the predecessor.

See also: the Alfa Romeo 430, the Alfa Romeo collection and the Alfa Romeo 8C.

Alfa Romeo 450 questions and answers

When was the Alfa Romeo 450 built?

From 1947 to 1959.

What replaced the 450?

The Alfa Romeo 455, from 1959.

What was the difference from the 430?

The 450 had more power, 90 hp against 80 hp, a bigger cockpit and a five-bar grille.

Sources

• Alfa Romeo 450, English Wikipedia: production years, successor of the 430, power, grille, renaming to 455, all-wheel drive
• Alfa Romeo 455 truck, AVD Oldtimer Grand Prix 2014, Wikimedia Commons: photo and licence