Lot 330: 1961 Alfa Romeo Spider 2000 Veloce Touring

The 2000 Spider was launched in 1958 using practically the same engine and running gear as the far more ubiquitous Alfa Romeo Berlina Coupe, but with a tuned engine and a spectacular convertible monocoque body designed by the famous coachbuilders, Touring of Milan. The four cylinder engine had the same displacement as the Berlina, but produced 115bhp at 5,700rpm, as opposed to the coupe's 105bhp at 5,300rpm. This was due to the addition of twin carburettors and an improved compression ratio of 8.5:1. This produced a top speed of 109mph, as opposed to the Berlina's 99mph.VSJ 106 was imported from France in June 1999 and was purchased by the owners in July of the same year. The car is described as being in a generally good to excellent condition and the coachwork is finished in silver with a complimentary burgundy interior. A comprehensive service by an Alfa specialist has been recently completed and, complete with 5 special order Michelin Extra's, the car is ready to be enjoyed this summer. Presented with a current V5, MoT certificate, copies of the original French registration and much service history, this stylish and rare car is a fine example of Alfa Romeo's mechanical excellence and Touring's design bravura.Le modle prsente de couleur argent metalisee, intrieur en cuir rouge, est fourni d'un dossier important de l'historique. Documents de circulation Britanniques et Italiens.