The Alfa Romeo 2600 (series 106) was Alfa Romeo´s six-cylinder
flagship and produced from 1961 to 1968. It has become historically
significant as the last Alfa Romeo to have been fitted with an
inline six-cylinder engine having twin overhead camshafts. This had
been the traditional Alfa Romeo engine configuration since the
1920's but gave way to four-cylinder engines as the factory
oriented its production towards more economical mass-produced car
models after the Second World War. The 2600 Sprint made more of an
impression. It was a large grand touring coupé which could seat
four adults in comfort over long journeys at high speeds. The car
also inherited the sharp, modern styling of its predecessor, the
2000 Sprint, and that certainly contributed to its being the top
seller in the 2600 range. That shape had been the result of
Giorgetto Giugiaro's first major project as head designer for
Carrozzeria Bertone, and is arguably one of the most influential
designs in the history of automotive styling.
On offer is this three owner, righthand drive, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint which was delivered new to Belfast, Northern Ireland to its first owner, a Mr David Wood. He was not happy with the build quality and proceeded to have the car dismantled and reassembled to his own very high standards thereafter keeping the car for 18 years before selling it to the second owner. The car was then purchased by the vendor in 1995 from the second owner and, showing only a total of 52,500 miles, this very original and well presented 2600 Sprint is finished in black with maroon leather interior. Within the last six months a new clutch has been fitted. The car is supplied with Northern Ireland Registration document and a current Northern Ireland MoT test certificate which expires in May 2013. The Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint is fast becoming recognised for the fine tourer it is with prices on the increase. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine low mileage, righthand drive Alfa Romeo in excellent original condition.
On offer is this three owner, righthand drive, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint which was delivered new to Belfast, Northern Ireland to its first owner, a Mr David Wood. He was not happy with the build quality and proceeded to have the car dismantled and reassembled to his own very high standards thereafter keeping the car for 18 years before selling it to the second owner. The car was then purchased by the vendor in 1995 from the second owner and, showing only a total of 52,500 miles, this very original and well presented 2600 Sprint is finished in black with maroon leather interior. Within the last six months a new clutch has been fitted. The car is supplied with Northern Ireland Registration document and a current Northern Ireland MoT test certificate which expires in May 2013. The Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint is fast becoming recognised for the fine tourer it is with prices on the increase. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine low mileage, righthand drive Alfa Romeo in excellent original condition.