Vehicle Description
To be auctioned by Worldwide Auctioneers on 1/16/19
http://www.worldwide-auctioneers.com/auctions/details.cfm?vehicleID=63&id=66
Chassis #: AR*10204*102180*
Engine #: AR*00204*03337*
*The epitome of Italian grand touring
*Bodied by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan
*Fresh restoration in extremely attractive color combination
The Alfa Romeo 2000, known to as the "cast iron block two-liter,"
was introduced at the Turin Motor Show in 1957 in Saloon form as
the successor to the outgoing 1900. The 2000 entered production for
the 1958 model year offered as either a "Berlina" sedan or the
Touring-bodied Spider as offered here. A Coupe version became
available in 1960.
The Spider, produced from 1958 to 1961, was Alfa Romeo's flagship
open touring car, offering a more luxurious and refined package
than the smaller 1,300-cc Giulietta Spider. The 2000 was a true
open GT car, capable of a comfortable 100+mph long-distance
cruising speed. Fewer than 3,500 of these Spiders were produced
over approximately four years.
This example sports a fresh, high quality restoration in its unique
and extremely attractive color combination of Graphite Grey over
Tan interior. It comes with a rare full set of tools, original
bumper guards, owner's manual, and brand new black soft top and is
ready for the next caring owner to hit the open road in style.
We also have a Alfa Romeo Classiche Certificate of Origin stating
the car was sold new in the U.S. and is finished in its original
paint color. Unfortunatley, Alfa Romeo apparently didn't keep
records pertaining to 'matching numbers' chassis and engine info,
however, the chassis and engine numbers both belong to the limited
range of production numbers for a late 1961 example as shown on
page 840 of Alfa Romeo historian Luigi Fusi's book "Tutte le
Vetture dal 1910" (All cars from 1910) regarding production
numbers, and we believe the engine to be original to the car.
Ownership history:
1962-1978: unknown
1979-1986: Stephen S. drove the car from California to his second
home in Anchorage, AK where he registered it, then drove back to
his home in Orcutt, CA later that year where it was stored until
1986.
1986-2012: Jim A. of Nipomo, CA purchased the car and began
restoration.
2012-2018: Barry F. of San Luis Obispo, CA bought it and finished
restoration.
Note: The last two photos show Audrey Hepburn and first husband Mel
Ferrer touring a 1961 2000 Spider (not our car) around Rome's
E.U.R. District. Photo credit: Reporters Associati