Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider
Overview
| Produced: |
1958-1961, 3400 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports,2 doors, 2+2 seats |
Alfa Romeo introduced two new models in 1958, the 2000 saloon and the new convertible 2000 Spider. The Spider shared its new 1975cc four cylinder engine with its saloon counterpart, although in Spider form it boasted 115bhp against 105bhp from the saloon. The Spider also used the same five speed manual gearbox as the saloon, but thank fully a floor gearchange was standard.
The 2000 Spider had an all new unitary body styled by Touring of Italy. The front end featured the distinctive Alfa grille and headlamps that pointed out from the front wings. Only around 3,500 2000 Spiders were built before production ended in 1961.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975cc | S4 DOHC | 85mm x 88mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 mph | 14.2 s | 19.5 s | 24 mpg | 115 bhp 5700 |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | 1979 ALFA ROMEO 2000 SPIDER VELOCE | H&H Sales Limited | 27 Jul 2005 | £3000.00 | - |
| 51 | 1989 ALFA ROMEO 2000 SPIDER | H&H Sales Limited | 13 Apr 2005 | £3500.00 | - |
| 296 | Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider | Bonhams | 16 Jul 2004 | - | £16100.00 |
| 712 | Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider | Bonhams | 25 Jun 2004 | - | £17250.00 |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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Twice the fun, or double the trouble? |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car November 2010 | |||
| Twice the fun, or double the trouble? - Twin-cam power gave the Fiat 124, Lotus Elan, Alfa Spider and Jensen-Healey an exotic edge, says Graeme Hurst, but did it guarantee thrills? | ||||
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Twin test - Sporting Chance |
36 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart June 2010 | |||
| Twin test - Sporting Chance - Looking for a two-seater sports car for some summer fun this year? We don't blame you. And, as Paul Guinness discovers, this particular twosome takes some beating. Alfa Spider v MGB | ||||
| Article |
Buying power - Alfa Romeo Spider |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly Thursday 30 August 2007 | |||
| Buying power - Alfa Romeo Spider - Mrs Robinson was certainly impressed, but if you like the look of what you see here, read on to avoid buying a money pit. IAN SEABROOK guides you around the pitfalls of this Italian seductress, with help from experts Angus McLeod of Rusper Alfa Romeo Ltd and Jim Talbott of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club. | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car April 2003 pg 96 |
96 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car April 2003 | |||
| 10 Great £10k Sports Cars. What we'd buy with the money - and what top motor people would take home as personal choices. Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider. | ||||
| Article |
Classics March 2003 pg 16 |
16 |
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| Publication | Classics March 2003 | |||
| Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider restored. Paul Bussey tells the story of this brave home restoration of a rare sports car. | ||||
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Classics March 2003 pg 21 |
21 |
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| Publication | Classics March 2003 | |||
| Restoration Rivals. Fancy restoring an Alfa Romeo yourself? Before you commit, Tim Morgan suggests these restoration rivals. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Car Weekly 21 March 2001 pg 12 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 21 March 2001 | |||
| Buying Power. Alfantastic. The 105-series Alfa Romeo Spider had a production run lasting almost 30 years. Richard Gunn points out what to check if you are thinking of buying. | ||||
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