Lot 191: Alfa Romeo 2600 Spyder Series 2 by Touring

Launched in 1962, the Alfa Romeo 2600 Spyder with its handsome Touring coachwork represented a return for the Italian marque to the high class, luxury six cylinder cars which in the past had proved so successful. Its chief rivals were the Maserati 3500 GT Spyder and Lancia Flaminia Convertible, both similar in appearance and performance. The Alfa's twin overhead camshaft engine developed a respectable 145bhp at an unstressed 5,900rpm, fed by three twin-choke side-draught carburettors, while power was transmitted through a five speed gearbox which gave the car an impressive 125mph top speed. The sophisticated mechanical specification was matched by a luxurious and well-appointed interior, making the car an ideal choice for long distance high speed open touring. This superb Alfa Romeo 2600 Spyder was originally delivered by Auto Neuser of Nuremberg to German film actor Herbert Fleischmann, who kept it for the first two years in Germany prior to moving to his Swiss home near Locarno; following his death in 1964 the car was stored there until the mid 1990s when a restoration was started but never finished. It was another 10 years before this 'ground-up' restoration was continued by the current owner, to the highest of concours d'elegance standards, finally being finished in 2007. Every component was either carefully restored or when possible replaced with the original Alfa Romeo component. A list of the work done, which occupied 2,000 hours, is contained in a file accompanying the car which is now probably in a better condition than when new. It is supplied with German and Swiss registration papers, two sets of keys, service booklet, owner's manual, parts catalogue, the original sales brochure and the original tool box. Fitted with chrome wire wheels and equipped with the original Becker Mexico wireless and Nardi steering wheel, this 2600 Spyder is probably the best currently on offer anywhere in the world. It represents an opportunity unlikely to be repeated. Il proprietario si è occupato del restauro meticolosamente per oltre dieci anni, portando la vettura a livelli da concorso. Ora dotata di ruote a raggi e volante originale Nardi, è forse la più bella in offerta sul mercato oggi. Offerta con documenti tedeschi e svizzeri.