Without Reserve
Chassis: AR191217
Engine: AR00601.00907
Salesroom Addendum
Please note that this vehicle has been in long-term static storage and may not be currently operational. It will require mechanical attention prior to road use.
A Well-Preserved, Virtual Time-Warp Example
Rediscovered After Nearly Four Decades in Storage
Extensively and Sympathetically Detailed
Potential Concours Preservation and Classic Rally Candidate
Attractive Color Combination and Low Mileage
2,584 CC DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Three Solex Twin-Choke Carburetors
155 BHP at 5,900 RPM
5-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Front Independent Coil-Spring Suspension
Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
Debuted at Geneva in 1962, Alfa Romeo’s 2600 was the storied Italian marque’s flagship model line through 1967. It was available in three body styles: a four-door Berlina with factory bodywork, a Bertone-bodied coupe called the Sprint, and a 2+2 Spider featuring Superleggera (Super light) coachwork by Touring. Delivering a wonderful blend of characteristically Italian design and spirited driving dynamics, the Spider is quite rare, with only 2,255 examples built.
This very well-preserved 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider was acquired by the consignor six years ago and relocated to Houston, Texas. Showing just 30,451 miles, this 2600 Spider remains in highly original condition with a well-preserved and nicely detailed interior, original Sekurit-etched glass, and an uncommonly original engine compartment retaining the original Solex carburetors, clamps, hoses, factory markings, and brush marks throughout. Never restored or dismantled, the Spider’s body remains straight with excellent gaps and shut lines. The underside was detailed with dry ice, revealing the vehicle’s solid structure. The original factory undercoating is intact and, importantly, the jack points are straight and solid. The original stowaway foam remains in place on the convertible top, and the car’s original decals and tags remain intact, as do mementos from the 1966 Watkins Glen Grand Prix. While currently not running after nearly 40 years in storage, this handsome and very rare Italian convertible will provide a potentially ideal entry for sympathetic mechanical recommissioning and new life as a preservation-class concours entry or classic rally car.