Vehicle Description
With only a 1000 produced annually, and only 3443 being built
between 1958-1962, our 1962 Alfa Romeo is a great addition to any
collectors garage. Originally produced with 115hp, a 1,975cc Hemi
DOHC inline four, independent front suspension, live rear axle,
five-speed gearbox, and drum brakes all round. Nowadays referred to
as the 'old' 2-litre, the twin-cam 2000 engine combined elements of
the superseded 1900 and new Giulietta, retaining the former's
cast-iron block and separate cam covers but featuring the latter's
bucket-and-shim method of valve adjustment. Spider and Sprint
versions came with 115bhp on tap, good enough for a top speed in
excess of 110mph. Despite a relaxed high-speed cruising ability and
excellent smoothness, the 2000 in its day tended to be overshadowed
by the smaller and cheaper Giulietta, and only now is the model
beginning to receive the attention it deserves. The 2000 Spider was
designed for luxurious long-distance touring it offers a completely
different driving experience than a Giulietta. Many drivers remark
how solidly constructed the touring body feels. Two major services
were just recently completed in January and February of last
year
