Highlights

Very rare right-hand drive example by Ruddspeed
Well presented car with recent £9,000 investment
Recent new hood, upholstery, and paint refresh
Voluntary MOT valid to June 2025 with no advisories
Fitted with period-correct 3 x Twin choke 45DCOE Weber carbs
Well-kept example in classic white with burgundy interior

The Appeal

The 2600 Spider was the last of a particular sort of carozzeria-built big GT from Alfa Romeo. It was built to conquer the USA market so mixes a sweet-revving 2.6L straight six power plant with svelte lines and decent cabin space. All good reasons to want one now as a stylish tourer.

In RHD configuration these cars are very rare finds, but here we have one. It was converted by importer Ruddspeed and looks resplendent in white over a contrasting burgundy leather cabin. Inside and out this is a highly presented car, helped along by £9,000 of recent bodywork and paintwork refresh - plus attention to mechanicals - by an acclaimed marque specialist.

The result is a pretty car that runs and drives very well. The vendor has stored it carefully in a temperature-controlled environment as part of his large collection, using it rarely. It is a mark of his high standards that the car has been subject to a voluntary MOT - it runs to the end of June with no advisories.

The vendor says:

“The Alfa is a very rare car (particularly in RHD) and always attracts a crowd where ever I take it, even into the local market town. Unusually it looks even better with the hood up, so is safe to leave when out on a rally or shopping etc. The locks are all in working condition. Driving on A-roads at modern speeds is a delight, the 6 cylinder engine revving freely through the range. It will overtake modern cars easily with the 5 speed gearbox. A driver's car.”

The History and Paperwork

Registered in 1963
UK car imported new by Alfa agents Ruddspeed in 1963
Nine registered keepers
Current keeper since September 2016
HPI clear
V5C in current keeper’s name
Registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
Converted to RHD by Alfa agents Ruddspeed
Never used in wet during current keeper’s tenure
Always stored in a dry temperature controlled motor house
Part of the seller’s large private collection
Invoices from marque specialist in photos totalling £9,000 since 2019
Work included to structure, paintwork, brakes, fuel system and servicing
Vendor reports lots of work since purchase including two services
MOT to 27th June 2025 with no advisories
18,027 miles showing on MOT test and now showing 18,070 miles
Has reportedly seen little use since Covid

The Condition

Repainted in 2020 to a good standard as shown in photos
Paintwork shows few if any signs of age due to high quality storage and sparing use
Bodywork benefits from recent fettling by marque specialist and shows flush panel fit and no notable corrosion
Underside restored by marque specialist and well presented with no advisories for structural on last MOT test
Factory standard car with bright chromework and matching steel wheels with chrome hub caps
Tyres are reported to be in good order with no issues advised
Exterior fittings are well presented with no obvious damage or tarnish
Car sits straight across its axles indicating suspension is in good order
Burgundy leather interior with 2+2 layout in very good order
Interior recently retrimmed and presents to a high standard as shown
Grey carpets with red piping to suite with leather, also well kept
Door cards in good condition with well kept furniture
Dashboard, switchgear and dials match the rest of the interior quality
Instruments are working normally with no issues to reported according to seller
Spacious cabin with equally generous boot area suitable for long distance touring
A period radio is fitted
All locks are in working condition
Recently fitted black hood looks virtually new with clear rear screen as shown

The 2600 Spider is one of Carrozzeria Touring best designs, a flowing, sleek and distinctive car that is a more sinuous alternative to Germany’s famous ‘Pagoda.’ It is arguably more usable, too, thanks to the sweet-revving engine, five-speed box and 2+2 layout.

This car presents very well in Alfa white, the paintwork complemented by a lovely burgundy leather cabin. The cabin and roof have been recently restored and, together with the paintwork, create a car delivering at a high level. It is usefully factory standard, including the steel wheels, and the cabin retains its lovely details including the Veglia dials and a classic radio. It all works well with no issues reported by the owner and no obvious deterioration inside or out.

The Mechanics

2,583cc straight six Alfa Romeo engine
5spd manual gearbox
Engine reported to run sweetly and will cruise at 70mph if required
We are told the car handles well with comfortable suspension
Engine runs well and has been serviced twice in current ownership
Runs on 97/98 octane fuel and 20/50 oil, which is checked each outing
Fitted in period with 3 x Twin choke 45DCOE Weber carburettors
Car starts well with no issues advised
Tidy engine bay as shown in photos
Recent work by marque specialist since 2019 totalling £9,000
This covered fuel system, brakes, servicing and other work
Invoices for this work are shown in the photos
Current MOT with no advisories
No running or driving issues advised apart from a slight whine from the rear offside wheel hub, which may clear with use but should be checked

For those looking for a more characterful alternative to the typically German 60s convertibles, here it is. The appeal begins with that sinuous straight six, continues with the five speed gearbox, perfect for high speed touring, and on to the agile yet comfortable suspension. Like any good sporting Alfa of the 60s, this is a car that engage but also ensures everyone stays comfortable, even on long runs.

The car is in good running order, helped by significant recent work by a marque specialist that you can inspect in the photos. This included the the fuel system, brakes and general servicing.

The car has been little used by the current keeper and only every on dry, warm days. It is reported to drive very well with cruising at 70 perfectly achievable.

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