Category Archives: Touring

1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Touring

March 15, 2019 Graham

Following close on the heels of this week's 2600 Sprint, we present this early 2000 Spider Touring. Alfa Romeo hasn't really touched this segment of larger cars since perhaps the Alfa 6 sedan, and even then, they didn't offer a coupe or a convertible. Today, rumblings of a new Alfa Romeo GTV emanate from FCA, and for that we are grateful. While the new GTV will be positioned as a more modestly-sized coupe, when compared to Alfa Romeo big coupes of yore, we believe that it will size up just fine.

We read that the 2000 engine, displacing 1975cc in actuality, is similar enough to the 1900 engine to share a common head gasket. What is interesting about this is the fact that the 2000 engine was not derived from the 1900 engine through increased stroke; rather, the bore was increased by 1.95mm, with stroke remaining the same. Both variants are torquey undersquare designs - it wasn't until the 2600 6-cylinder came out that the big Alfas would see power from a snarly oversquare powerplant.

Year: 1959
Model: Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Touring
Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder
Transmission: 4-speed
Mileage: N/A
Price: N/A
Location: St. Louis, MO

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SPECTACULAR NO-EXPENSE-SPARED RESTORATION COMPLETED IN EUROPE!
DRIVEN LESS THAN 1,000 MILES SINCE RESTORATION
CALIFORNIA CAR FROM NEW
RARE & DESIRABLE 1959 ALFA ROMEO 2000 SPIDER
ONE OF ONLY APPROXIMATELY 1,056 BUILT
DISPLAYS ONLY 77,000 MILES!
SHOWN AT THE 2017 CONCORSO ITALIANO
JUST RELEASED FROM LONG TERM OWNERSHIP (NEARLY 25 YEARS)
GORGEOUS COLOR COMBINATION
STUNNING TOURING COACHWORK
RECENTLY SERVICED
PERFORMS WONDERFULLY
ONE OF THE BEST RESTORED EXAMPLES THAT CAN BE FOUND ON THE MARKET TODAY!
A COLLECTOR’S DREAM!

OPTIONS INCLUDE:
FRONT & REAR BUMPER GUARDS
LEFT HAND & RIGHT HAND REAR VIEW MIRRORS
400MM VENTILATED WHEELS
AM RADIO

Looking at the underside photos of this example, we would wager that you won't find another 2000 in this shape anytime soon. The flat black finish on the underbody and the rear axle is appreciated in a world where all too many restoration shops go nuts with the glossy black paint. Upgraded springs are pictured, as are aftermarket shock absorbers. These are an interesting addition to a car meant more for high speeds - up to 110mph - but likely result in an improvement in body control.

Based on the high price tag and the level of restoration, this car is destined for a lot of sitting around, which is unfortunate but understandable. We like the concept of the big-body Alfa with the big engine. It doesn't quite bridge the gap between a Giulietta and a contemporary Lamborghini or Maserati, but the effort is appreciated. We highly recommend this example for the collectors, and we'll keep our eyes peeled for a driver example to share in the future.

-Graham

Classic, Lancia, Touring

1963 Lancia Flaminia GTL Touring Coupe

April 16, 2014 Graham 2 Comments

In the realm of memorable Lancias, the Flaminia doesn't often come to mind for most enthusiasts. Indeed, even when Top Gear did their memorable Lancia episode, the Flaminia wasn't even mentioned. That's a shame, because while the Fulvia, Stratos, 037 and later models really created the rally legend, the Flaminia was an absolutely stunning coupe that was easily as beautiful as some of its contemporary Alfa Romeos and even Ferraris. Available in Pininfarina, Zagato or Touring designs, this example of the latter represents a rare opportunity to get into a classic, early Lancia:

Year: 1963
Model: Flaminia GTL Touring Coupe
Engine: 2.8 liter V6
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Mileage: TMU mi
Price: $65,000 Buy It Now

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Selling a lovely 1963 Lancia Flaminia Touring L coupe 3C for a client.

The car is rust and alloy corrosion free, and has been a West Coast car since it was brought into the US in the early 60's. Well cared for and never seriously damaged.

What small amount of rust was removed from the inner sills professionally and fresh metal welded in correctly. The pictures tell the tale here.

The car was media stripped to bare aluminum about 5 years ago and the car was repainted, a dark metallic blue roof over a lighter metallic blue bottom. The paint work was done to a good club standard and not concours, not to say the car is not very show able but again not concours on paint. The bumpers, grille, tail light housings and other bits were very nicely re-chromed. The car has a full set of new tires from Coker Tire (all 5)

The car had a very extensive and correct valve job performed and the carbs gone through along with the entire front suspension was re bushed and re built (not a small task on a Flaminia) all this work was carried out by a very skilled technician with previous Lancia experience, who also replaced (with correct new factory parts) the exhaust system from the factory cast iron headers back.

The rubber in the front and rear windshield was replace with new correct replacements from Italy along with the seals in the doors and around the roof where the windows meet the roof.

Most recently the interior was completely gone through, with new leather seats side and door panels, and a new headliner and Wilton Wool carpets. The only part of the interior that is original is the top of the dash board. The workmanship is incredible.

The car drives very well and does not smoke, I saw the engine when the heads were off and the cylinders looked excellent. All water hoses were replaced when that work was performed as well. There is none of the drive line vibration that plagues these cars when there are issues. It is absolutely smooth and the gear box is spectacular, brakes work properly and do not pull but there is some low speed brake squeal when your barely on the brake pedal. Steering is excellent and what you would expect from a solid well maintained car. The mileage shown is 33,928 KM but I am more inclined to believe that it is 133,928 KM but can not confirm that. Probably good to mention that this car has the long nose transaxle and hence the shorter drive shaft.

If your looking for a very well sorted, great driving older exotic this could be for you. The car was built to be a driver and made a cross country trip from the West Coast to the East Coast for the East Coast Lancia Reunion after the mechanical work was performed. The car has also received trophies at several events. (not included with the car)

Please call if you have interest or questions I am more than happy to answer any and all questions. Jim 425 238 5317, please remember I am on the West Coast so reasonable hours please. Should you get the message please leave your number and I will return your call at my earliest convenience.

More than happy to help arrange shipping to anywhere in the world, if you need or want me to get shipping quotes for you, I am happy to do that. The client wants to put another car in his stable and needs the room or this car would not be for sale, it is priced very fairly and I feel the reserve is set too low, but that is his decision.

Obviously, having fairly recently undergone a major restoration, the condition of the car is pretty impeccable and for that alone it stands apart from most of the early Lancia crowd. Certainly you'll be in rarefied company if you purchase this machine, but I really think wherever you go it will be greatly appreciated. The color combination is lovely, the engine is said to run well, and the major headaches are gone from worrying about what's underneath the shine. Pricing for such a turn key car will undoubtedly be high, but this price even might be a bit optimistic; for $65,000, it's roughly $10,000 higher than what Hagerty places top value at - and the Flaminia market has been pretty flat over the past few years. For the right person, if you like the color combination especially, this might still not be a bad deal, but I'd like to see all the records and the car in person before forking over a 20% premium over the market value.

-Carter

Alfa Romeo, Classic, Touring

1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider

April 14, 2014 Graham

A few weeks back, I looked at a 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider, one of the prettier and more Ferrari-like designs to come out of Milan. Decidedly un-Ferrari-like is the price of these vintage Alfas, which despite their elegant Touring-designed coachwork don't generally come within even a tenth of the value of most of the mid 1960s Ferrari crowd these days. For that money, you're decidedly getting one of the better looking and lesser known Italian roadsters ever produced. Today, there is a near mirror-copy of the earlier 1963 model for sale on Ebay; this time, it's a 1966 but nearly everything else is the same!

Year: 1966
Model: 2600 Spider
Engine: 2.6 liter inline-6
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 85,915 mi
Price: $69,500 Buy It Now

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1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider

Chassis No. AR192999
Engine No. AR00601 07437

Rare DOHC Six-Cylinder 1960's Italian Spider
Verified by Alfa Romeo Automobilismo Storico Centro Documentazione
A Late Production Example with 5-Speed Gearbox and Disc Brakes
One of Just 2,255 Examples Produced from 1961-1968, Representing Classic Styling with Strong Performance
Recent Major Mechanical Servicing
Incredibly Well-Mannered Driver - Great for Tours & Rallies

Specs: 145hp, 2584cc. dual overhead cam inline six-cylinder engine, three Solex 44PHH carburetors, five-speed manual transmission, independent front and rigid rear axle with coil springs suspension, front disc and rear drum brakes.

As Alfa's all-new flagship line, the 2600 marked the end of the Italian company's long-standing tradition of producing four-cylinder cars. Offered as a Spider, four-door Berlina, or a two-door Sprint, the 2600 was available to customers in three very distinctive body styles. The all-alloy 2.6 liter inline six-cylinder engine, like its predecessors, made use of dual-overhead camshafts. Less than 2,300 2600 Spiders were ever produced.

Presented here is a highly coveted late production example featuring 5spd manual transmission and disc brakes all around. As driver's quality Spider, this car displays older cosmetics, with recently serviced mechanicals making it the perfect candidate for spirited driving.

Exhibiting a nice patina throughout with typical blemishing and imperfections on the paint (pictured), it appears this 2600 remains largely correct in Red paintwork over a Black cabin and convertible top. The majority of brightwork and all side-glass are untouched as is the dash and several underlying components. The car's numbers-matching alloy 2.6 liter twin-cam, with its freshly rebuilt triple Solex carbs is incredibly well mannered and very responsive. A recent complete tune-up also addressed new rubbers, cooling and intake hoses, clamps, spark plugs, fluids, clutch and brake master + slave cylinders, brake lines and rebuilt calipers, battery, ignition components and more. Its broad torque band and the 2600's inherently balanced characteristics easily tackle the most challenging roads.

Great for tours, rallies and continued use as-is, the Spider is accompanied by a vintage 2600 Shop Manual, 2600 Tech manual, servicing receipts and catalog.

Price At: $76,500.00
Offers Welcomed

To learn more about this vehicle, please contact our sales department at (281) 497-1000 or sales@driversource.com

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While condition on this car looks close to the earlier example, pricing is significantly less at $30,000 less than the earlier car. For that money, you also get a few less miles than the earlier example. While this car exhibits more patina than the 1963, personally I'd accept that for the hefty discount and to be comfortable taking it for a drive. After all, what use is the car if you can get out and enjoy it? This is a lovely car and a neat (and affordable) alternative to the Ferrari crowd!

-Carter