The Alfa Romeo 2600 designated 106 series, was Alfa Romeo´s
six-cylinder flagship produced from 1962 to 1968. It was the
successor to the Alfa Romeo 2000 and has become historically
significant as the last Alfa Romeo to have been fitted with an
inline six-cylinder engine having twin overhead camshafts which had
been the traditional Alfa Romeo engine configuration since the
1920s. The Alfa Romeo 2600 models were first introduced in 1962 in
Berlinetta (saloon), Sprint (coupé) and the Spider (convertible)
forms. Alfa Romeo only produced 2255 Twenty Six Hundred
Spiders between 1962 and 1965. Even rarer are the righthand
drive models manufactured in 1964, one of which is offered here
today. With elegant coachwork by Carrozzeria Touring of
Milan, the spider body and chassis were those of the earlier 102
series, the 2000 spider, with only minor changes. The
addition of a full width bonnet scoop together with distinctive
headlight positioning creates a more formidable appearance than the
earlier model. Designated a 2 2, the rear seats can be described as
occasional, however long distance high speed cruising was achieved
in comfort for two people.
This, numbers correct, 2600 spyder was supplied new in 1964 to the Alfa Romeo dealer in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Converted to righthand drive by them, the car was then sold in 1967 to Mr. Parsons of Holywood, County Down who kept the car until 1974 before selling it on to a gentleman in Belfast. The third owner, Mr O'Leary of Lisburn, County Antrim, kept the car for ten years selling the car again in 1986. The current owner purchased this Alfa from the forth owner approximately sixteen years ago and, shortly after, had the car repainted in the original colour and to a very high standard. Finished in red with black interior and black roof, this 2600 Spider has, in the last twelve months, had the engine removed and rebuilt, replacing the shell bearing, piston rings and timing chain. The aluminium cylinder head was sent to an Alfa specialist who overhauled it, when replacing the engine all the hose's were checked and renewed as necessary. The brake servo unit, brake master cylinder and the brake wheel cylinders have also been removed and overhauled. This has always been fully maintained by the vendors in-house mechanic, the car starts easily and idles smoothly with excellent oil pressure and correct water temperature. Supplied with a Northern Ireland registration document, a MoT test certificate which expires in August 2013 and an original 'Buff' log book. The view over the long classic bonnet is inspiring and awaits the lucky new owner.
This, numbers correct, 2600 spyder was supplied new in 1964 to the Alfa Romeo dealer in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Converted to righthand drive by them, the car was then sold in 1967 to Mr. Parsons of Holywood, County Down who kept the car until 1974 before selling it on to a gentleman in Belfast. The third owner, Mr O'Leary of Lisburn, County Antrim, kept the car for ten years selling the car again in 1986. The current owner purchased this Alfa from the forth owner approximately sixteen years ago and, shortly after, had the car repainted in the original colour and to a very high standard. Finished in red with black interior and black roof, this 2600 Spider has, in the last twelve months, had the engine removed and rebuilt, replacing the shell bearing, piston rings and timing chain. The aluminium cylinder head was sent to an Alfa specialist who overhauled it, when replacing the engine all the hose's were checked and renewed as necessary. The brake servo unit, brake master cylinder and the brake wheel cylinders have also been removed and overhauled. This has always been fully maintained by the vendors in-house mechanic, the car starts easily and idles smoothly with excellent oil pressure and correct water temperature. Supplied with a Northern Ireland registration document, a MoT test certificate which expires in August 2013 and an original 'Buff' log book. The view over the long classic bonnet is inspiring and awaits the lucky new owner.