1960 | Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider

DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1960 | COLOUR: GRAND PRIX WHITE | INTERIOR TRIM: RED LEATHER

DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1960 | COLOUR: GRAND PRIX WHITE | INTERIOR TRIM: RED LEATHER | £79,500

RESTORED, VERY RARE AND LOW MILEAGE ALFA ROMEO 2000 SPIDER WITH COACHWORK BY TOURING OF MILAN. BENEFITING FROM A LUX CLASSICS FULL ENGINE & TRANSMISSION REBUILD

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

This Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider by Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera is charismatic & stylish of a classic Italian Roadster of the 1960's & one of the first designs by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The Tipo 102.04 (Type 102.04) Alfa Romeo Spider was produced between 1958 - 1961. A pure two seater luxury sports car designed & bodied by independent coachbuilders, Touring with a total assumed production of 3,443.

Original delivery to Lugano Switzerland on 5th July 1960 as confirmed by Alfa Romeo "Certificato di Origine" (Certificate of Origin) on file in stiking colour of "Grigio Biacca" (Gray White) exterior paintwork complimented by dark-red interior to European specification.

KEY FACTS

- Desirable European coachbuilt body by Touring

- Powered by a 2.0 litre inline four cylinder twin cam engine fed by two Solex side draft carburettors driving the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission with synchromesh to forward gears

- Benefitting from a recent full engine & gearbox rebuild by Lux Classics

- Desirable colour scheme of Grigio Biacca

Recent Mechanical Works inlcude:

- Full Engine Rebuild

- Full Transmission Rebuild with new mount

- Uprated high torque gear reduction starter

- Generator refurbishment & new regulator

- New battery & battery main leads

- Brake master cylinder & wheel cylinder rebuild

- New fuel sender unit

- H4 headlight upgrade (Asymmetric lens for European LHD & RHD driving without conversion)

- Speedometer upgrade to digital period looking gauge (Original comes with sales of vehicle which needs refurbishment)

A European delivered Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider was purchased by its previous owner from renowned Classic Car Dealer, Daniel Schmitt & Co USA having been sourced from Southern California. They advise it is one of only 1,930 built in 1960.

Now ready for its next custodian & available for viewing at our premises in Great Leighs, Essex UK CM3 1QX

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.

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.