1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 Coupe

This 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auctions in Amelia Island, Florida where it was estimated to fetch between $25,000-$35,000. It was offered without reserve. The car is powered by a 2584cc, dual overhead came, inline six-cylinder engine. It has three Solex 44PHH carburetors and capable of producing 145 horsepower. There is a five-speed manual gearbox and disc brakes in the front.

The Alfa Romeo 2600 was introduced in March of 1962 at the Geneva Motorshow. This car was a deviation from the previous four-cylinder Alfa Romeos. The car was offered in a few bodystyles that included a Spyder, four-door Berlina, and a four-passenger two-door Sprint.

The Sprint was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of Carrozzeria Bertone.

This example shown is finished in black with a red Connolly leather interior. In recent years, it has been residing in Europe where it has been a frequent entrant in road rallies and touring events. It has been treated to a comprehensive mechanical restoration.

At auction, the car was sold, fetching $25,850.

By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2007