1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 Roadster

The Alfa Romeo 102 Series 2000 was introduced in 1958, succeeded the 1900 Series, and was offered in three body styles, including the short-wheelbase Spider. Power was sourced from a 2.0-liter, twin-cam four-cylinder engine that combined elements of the 1900 and the 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. Many of the underpinnings were sourced from the 1900, including the independent front suspension, live rear axle, drum brakes all round, and five-speed gearbox.

The Superleggera (Superlight) body construction of the Spider by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan now used body panels that were machine-pressed rather than hand-beaten, which greatly sped up production.

This particular Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider left the factory on December 15th of 1960. It was acquired by the current owner in Texas in early 2018 and benefits from a recent restoration.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2022