1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider (Touring coachwork)
- Engine
- 1,975cc DOHC inline-four, dual Weber 40DCOE2 carburetors, ~131 bhp (modified for higher output with reground cams and Conrero-style manifold)
This 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider, bodied by Carrozzeria Touring on a 98-inch unibody platform, is one of 3,443 examples produced between 1958 and 1962. Originally acquired by an American expatriate in Europe from a Belgian dealership with several unusual specification details, the car entered the United States in 1964 and was stored unrestored for decades following mechanical damage. A comprehensive 20-month rotisserie restoration completed after 2017 brought the car to concours-winning condition, earning a Best of Marque award, and included a performance-enhanced engine alongside a retained stock-specification conversion kit. An Alfa Romeo Classiche Certificate accompanies the car.
Ownership
- 2020-01-16Auction saleSold US$137,500
- 1994 → 2017-12-01Private saleBob Fernaldpartial documentation
Alfa Romeo dealer based in Austin, Texas, who bought the car from Persohn while it remained unrestored; kept it in storage before selling to the consignor.
- 2017-12-01 →Private saleCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Initiated a comprehensive rotisserie restoration spanning roughly 20 months, covering virtually every component and upgrading the engine with performance modifications while retaining a stock-specification kit.
- Date unknownPrivate saleJ.W. Persohnpartial documentation
American resident in Europe who acquired the car from a Belgian dealership; brought it to Texas in 1964 upon relocating for NASA employment. Car was stored unrepaired following a clutch failure caused by a family member.
Competition
- —Unnamed eventDriver: Son of J.W. Persohn
One of the original owner's sons reportedly used the car for informal drag racing sometime after 1964, resulting in clutch damage that led to extended storage.
- —Best of Marque AwardBest of Marque
The car received a Best of Marque award at an unspecified concours or similar judged event; no further details provided in the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Repair
Clutch failure sustained after the car was used for drag racing; damage was left unrepaired and the vehicle was placed in dry storage.
Occurred several years after the car arrived in the United States in 1964; exact date not stated.
- —Restoration
Full rotisserie restoration spanning roughly 20 months after December 2017, addressing virtually every component, nut, and bolt. Engine was rebuilt with recontoured camshafts, a Conrero-style intake manifold, and dual Weber carburetors delivering approximately 25% more power and a flat torque curve to 6,500 rpm. A set of five new Borrani wire wheels fitted with new Pirelli tyres was also included. Original stock-specification components retained as a conversion kit.
Restoration commenced shortly after the consignor acquired the car in December 2017; the car also carries an Alfa Romeo Classiche Certificate.
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