{"id":7429,"date":"2023-08-27T21:31:14","date_gmt":"2023-08-27T20:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.route59.be\/all\/alfa-romeo-2000-touring-spider\/"},"modified":"2023-08-27T21:31:14","modified_gmt":"2023-08-27T20:31:14","slug":"alfa-romeo-2000-touring-spider","status":"publish","type":"avada_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.route59.be\/en\/all\/alfa-romeo-2000-touring-spider\/","title":{"rendered":"Alfa Romeo 2000 Touring Spider"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Alfa Romeo 2000 was a car produced from 1958 to 1961 by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo. The successor to the old Alfa 1900, the Alfa 2000 carried the factory code number AR102.<\/p>\n

The 2000 was presented as a 4-door saloon at the 1957 Turin Motor Show. Production began in 1958, and the car was available as a Berlina or Spider cabriolet. In 1960, the Sprint coup\u00e9 was added. In 2000, the Berlina had a gearbox controlled by a lever mounted on the steering column, allowing three people to sit up front. The two grand touring versions had the gearshift lever on the floor, and a more powerful engine. Until 1961, when the 2+2-seater version became available, the Spider was a pure two-seater.<\/p>\n

In the USA, the Spider 2000 was somewhat different from other markets: on European cars, the hood intakes were mounted separately from each other, rather than together and separated by a chrome piece as on US-market cars. European cars also received two chrome stripes along the lower flanks, while American cars had just one.<\/p>\n

The 2000 was a rear-wheel drive, monocoque construction with a conventional front engine. The engine was a more powerful version of the twin-camshaft in-line four-cylinder of the previous 1900s. It now had a displacement of 1975 cm3. The cast-iron block and aluminum cylinder head engine produced 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) at 5300 rpm at Berlina using a single downdraft Solex carburetor, while the version on the Sprint and Spider produced 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 5700 rpm with two side-draft Solex carburetors and a higher compression ratio. Two chain-driven overhead camshafts operated two valves per cylinder. Power was transmitted to the rear wheels by a 5-speed gearbox, with synchronization on all forward gears.<\/p>\n

The front wheels had independent double-wishbone suspension, while the rear wheels were suspended by a rigid axle. All four wheels were fitted with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers. The brakes were drum brakes with a hydraulic system.<\/p>\n

This Spider 2000 is presented in its traditional European version, with bi-chrome stripes and two-part hood scoops. This is a fabulous example, which has been slightly modified to make a very versatile and usable car.<\/p>\n

The interior has been redone by Cecil Hayes, with light beige upholstery and no major wear or tears. Everything is clean and well-maintained, which suggests that the car has been driven very little since the restoration was carried out.<\/p>\n

The dashboard is clean and well presented, with Veglia instruments and a vintage Blaupunkt radio.<\/p>\n

There are no cracks or splits in the dashboard, the carpets are clean and well-maintained, and the rear trunk is solid with a good floor and Alfa-Romeo rubber mats.<\/p>\n

The paintwork shows the slightest signs of wear, but is still very attractive. Chrome is perfect, and all Alfa Romeo brands are in excellent condition.<\/p>\n

The underside of the car is in excellent, corrosion-free condition, with new suspension and exhaust.<\/p>\n

This Alfa Romeo is said to have undergone extensive work, from a new cylinder head to an overhauled gearbox and clutch.<\/div>\n
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