Description
FULLY RESTORED, VERY RARE AND LOW MILEAGE ALFA ROMEO 2000 SPIDER WITH COACHWORK BY TOURING OF MILAN. ON SALE ON BEHALF OF ITS OWNER AS A CONSIGNMENT SALE.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1960 | COLOUR: GRAND PRIX WHITE | INTERIOR TRIM: RED LEATHER
THE APPEAL
Visualised on the drawing boards at Italian coach builders Touring of Milan, the Alfa 2000 Spider epitomises the peak of 1960s glamour. Produced in relatively low numbers, the combination of its driving dynamics, Italian craftsmanship and beautifully proportioned, elegant body makes it a very desirable and immensely collectible proposition today.
THIS VEHICLE
Full restoration with a documented history file. Of only 1, 930 built, this example was number 678 off the production line. Currently under preparation and available for viewing at our showroom.
Please enquire for more information.
This vehicle is available for viewing in the UK on an appointment basis, and would suit an enthusiast or collector with whom this vehicle will represent a good acquisition opportunity.
Further images and walk around video to view on our website.
On sale on behalf of its owner as a consignment sale.
WARRANTY & FINANCE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
MODEL HISTORY & PRODUCTION
After its unveiling at the 1957 Turin Motorshow as a replacement for the 1900 Super, the 2000 (Tipo 102) was Alfa Romeo?s flagship long distance touring GT produced between 1958 and 1962.
It was available as a standard 4-door saloon, but also as a Bertone-styled coupe, and as an elegant 2-seater spider, designed and built by Touring of Milan.
The standard engine was a 4 -cylinder 1975cc development of the unit used in the outgoing 1900. Featuring a robust iron block with twin chain-driven camshafts, hemispherical combustion chambers, aluminium head and twin carburetors, the enlarged engine produced 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) at 5300 rpm. The Spider shared the same engine, but with power increased to 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 5700 rpm, allowing it a top speed of 100mph plus.
With a slick 5-speed manual transmission, fully independent front suspension, live rear axle, and effective finned alloy drum brakes, the Alfa Romeo 2000 proved to be an enjoyable, well-balanced car to drive with safe and predictable handling ? in many ways a more relaxed and sophisticated drive than the more common Giulietta.
The 2000 was replaced in 1962 by the 6-cylinder Alfa Romeo 2600.
