Description
In 1960 Alfa Romeo's 2000 Sprint was unveiled as a 2+2 Coupe version of the Tipo 102 series. Its design was based on Franco Scaglione’s 1954 Giulietta Sprint and developed by Giorgetto Giugiaro during his early days as head of design at Carrozzeria Bertone. Its engine was a 2. 0 lt version of the 1900’s in-line, 4-cylinder DOHC with dual side draft carburation and 8. 5 to 1 compression ratio. The 115 bhp and 152 Nm would propel the Sprint with 4 comfortable passengers to speeds up to 175 km/ h controlled by double A front suspension arms, a solid rear axle, 4 coil springs and 4 Alfin drum brakes. Two years later, Alfa Romeo fitted an all-alloy 2. 6 lt, triple-carburetted, in-line, 6-cylinder DOHC engine of short stroke with harmonic dampers for higher rpms to a 145 bhp and 189 Nm output. The wider power and torque band could now achieve faster and higher speeds up to 200 km/ h and back to standstill by 2 front disc brakes and 2 rear drums. Carrozzeria Bertone restyled the bonnet and lower front panel with a main and 2 supplemental cooling air intakes. With 6999 copies sold over 6 years, the 2600 Sprint was the top seller in the Tipo 106 range. Most interestingly, it was the last Alfa Romeo fitted with a 6-cylinder in-line DOHC prior to give way to Carrozzeria Bertone’s 4-cylinder DOHC equipped GT Giulia Sprint.
Chassis 820939 was produced on October of 1962 to be dispatched to Holland. In 1973 the car was shipped to the UK and stored for 2 decades prior to having it recommissioned back on the road in 1996. With only 55860 km on the odometer, in 2006 it became part of a private museum collection of Italian Grand Turismo coachbuilders exhibits. After 18 years and only 122 km, this Alfa has only being enjoyed a third of its life since 1962. It is now offered EU registered and fully prepared to exploit its potential and meet its Grand Tourer destiny.
Specifications
Year: 1962
Make: Alfa Romeo
Model: 2600
Version: Sprint
Tipo: 106. 02
Designer: Giorgetto Giugiaro
Coachbuilder: Carrozzeria Bertone
Chassis number: AR10602* 820939*
Engine specifications: 2584 cc, all aluminum, 6 cylinder in line, DOHC, triple Solex side draught 44PHH carburetted, 9. 0 to 1 compression, 145 bhp at 5900 rpm, 189 Nm at 4000 rpm
Engine number: AR00601* 01231*
Transmission type: 5-speed, manual
Exterior color, code: Rosso Alfa, AR105
Interior color, trim: Nero, leatherette
Odometer reading: 56022 km
Documents: MoT, 2007, 55860 km
Registrations:
current: EU, historic vehicle
former: UK, passenger vehicle
