Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint Zagato Coupé 1965 10612AR856015

Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint Zagato Coupé
The Spa Classic Sale
Year:
1965
Auction House:
Bonhams
Chassis number:
10612AR856015
Date
May 24 2015
Engine number:
Unknown
Registration number:
Unknown
Body number:
Unknown
Sold for:
€ 166.750
Introduced in 1962, the 106-Series '2600' range was a direct replacement for the preceding 102-Series '2000' cars.
Carrozzeria Touring and Bertone were responsible for the 2600 Spider and Sprint Coup respectively, both of which
looked like their 2000 predecessors, whose chassis design and body styles were retained albeit with minor revisions
and improvements. At the same time a relative handful of '2600' chassis were bodied as coups by OSI and Zagato to
their own designs. Of striking appearance, the Sprint Zagato version's body was constructed entirely from steel, yet
the car was approximately 136kg lighter than the standard 2600 Sprint, resulting in superior acceleration and lighter
steering. In place of the '2000' series old, long-stroke, 2.0-litre four there was a new, 2,584cc, twin-cam six-cylinder
engine clearly descended from that of the immensely successful Giulietta. A maximum output of 145bhp was claimed
for this unit when installed in the Sprint Coup and Spider, good enough for a top speed of around 125mph. Cars
Illustrated magazine reckoned this magnificent power unit 'one of the smoothest, quietest running sixes, irrespective
of the speed at which it is running, in our experience.' Rarest of these two high-performance variants was the Spider,
a total of only 2,155 being produced between 1962 and 1965, while the Sprint Zagato, with only 105 built, was even
more exclusive. Today this rare and hitherto under-appreciated model is becoming increasingly sought after by
discerning Alfisti.Finished in white with black leather interior, this un-restored Sprint Zagato is described as in
generally very good condition, though we are advised that there is a slight leak from the water pump. The original
instruction manual and a sales catalogue come with the car.
D'un modle rare (105 units construites) et recherch, cette Alfa Romeo 2600 Coup Sprint Zagato peinte en blanc avec
intrieur en cuir noir et non restaure est prsente comme tant en trs bon tat gnral l'exception d'une lgre fuite la pompe
eau. La voiture est accompagne de son manuel d'utilisation et d'un catalogue commercial.