Highlights
- Restored in 2014 by Manellis, Blumberg and Goldstar
- No expense spared
- Stylish blue paintwork with black soft top
- Impressive period interior
- Excellent condition throughout
The Appeal
Introduced in 1958, the Alfa Romeo 2000 was a great example of post-war Italian styling straight from the off. The car's different guises made it a versatile product from the Italian company, available as a Berlina saloon, a Bertone-designed Sprint, or a Touring Spider. However, they came with a generous price-tag, and even the highest-selling - the Spider - only managed to sell 3,443 cars.
This 2000 Spider comes to us in its traditional European spec, with twin-chrome strips and split-bonnet scoops. It’s a fabulous example, and has been lightly modified to make for a highly versatile, highly usable car.
The History and Paperwork
- Sadly we’ve been unable to confirm much regarding this car’s history
- Built and first registered in 1962
- Modified and restored by a previous owner circa 2008-2011
- Imported to South Africa in 2014
- The car indicates 45,387 miles on a five-figure odometer
- Unfortunately we can’t verify this as an authentic mileage
- Paperwork file includes:
- South African paperwork file
- Handwritten modification notes from a previous owner
- A list of new parts - however, this isn’t an invoice and can’t be fully verified
The Interior
- Stylish beige interior with leather seats and door cards
- Reportedly retrimmed by Cecil Hayes
- Black plastic dashboard with period, tactile instruments
- Solid boot with Alfa Romeo embossed mats
Reportedly retrimmed by Cecil Hayes, this Alfa Romeo presents beautifully, with light beige upholstery that’s free of major wear, rips and tears. Everything is clean and nicely kept, hinting that the car has done very little mileage since the retrim was completed. It's been done to what looks like an exceptional standard, with no faults we’re able to discern, and brand new chrome door furniture throughout.
The dashboard is clean and well-presented, with tactile instruments and gentle lashings of Alfa Romeo branding. The instruments are all beautifully presented with Veglia gauges and a period Blaupunkt radio.
We can’t spot any cracks or splits in the dash, the carpets are clean and well-kept, and the boot in the rear looks to be solid with good, solid floors and Alfa-Romeo branded rubber mats.
The Exterior
- Rich blue paintwork, repainted between 2008 and 2014
- Rechromed around the same period, reportedly by African Electroplating
- Refurbished wheels with a full set of Michelin tyres
Fully restored some years ago, this exceptional Spider is still a very beguiling looker. With rechromed brightwork, the iconic Alfa Romeo grille, and refurbished wheels, everything here is in real sharp order with nothing that’s bringing us any concern.
The paintwork is carrying the very lightest signs of wear, but is still presenting beautifully. The chrome is still bright and shining nicely against the paint, and all of the Alfa Romeo branding is in excellent condition.
The glasswork and lenses are clean and nicely kept, and the car is still sitting on a set of period-accurate, restored wheels - which are lacking any major faults. The car is wearing a full set of Michelin tyres, which look to be in good condition.
Underneath, the car is in excellent order, with no corrosion and what looks to be a fresh, clean suspension and exhaust.
The Mechanics
- Powered by a 2.0L I4 engine
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Reportedly rebuilt and restored throughout
This Alfa Romeo has reportedly been subject to plenty of work, from a new cylinder head to an overhauled gearbox and clutch kit. Sadly, we can’t verify any of this due to a lack of paperwork, but a peek into the engine bay is certainly impressive.
Everything under the bonnet is beautifully presented, with the car’s engine looking bright and well-kept, and the distinctive engine head still presenting very, very well. We’ve no reports of any mechanical faults to the car, and from a visual standpoint, this is certainly in line with its excellent condition.
We’ve no reports of leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke, nor any faults with the brakes and transmission.
Summary
Highly presented throughout, and creating a very impressive period profile, this Alfa Romeo really looks the part, and should be highly desirable for any enthusiast.
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