The 2600 series was first introduced at the 1962 geneva motor show. It was positioned above the gt 0 junior and below the 2000 gtv. A superb alfa romeo 2600 sprint zagato model on display at the. Tutte le informazioni sulle alfa romeo della serie 105 e 115. It was unveiled as the es30 at the 1989 geneva motor show as a prototype by zagato, although the car was mainly built by them not designed. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alfa romeo 2000 and 2600.
Alfa romeo 2600 classic cars for sale classic trader. Tony bagnall qualified as an accountant and spent the. It has become historically significant as the last alfa romeo to have been fitted with an inline sixcylinder engine with twin overhead camshafts. The alfa romeo sz sprint zagato or es30 experimental sportscar 3. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. History of the alfa romeo 2600 historical radio society. The 1600 junior zagato is a scarce alfa romeo, only 402 cars have been built. This is a rare only 402 built and factory original 1600 junior zagato with matching numbers.
Alfa romeo describes the 2600 sprint saloon as long awaited and there is no denying that it is well worth the wait. Zagato created a variety of exclusive special models based on production alfas through the years. Here is a video of a very rare alfa romeo 2600 coupe sprint design by zagato. It has become historically significant as the last alfa romeo to have been fitted with an inline sixcylinder engine having twin overhead camshafts which had been an alfa romeo tradition since the 1920s, but gave way to fourcylinder. Ar0060106459 desirable and rarely seen alfa romeo 6c 2600 sprint featuring 5speed manual transmission and disc. This 1962 alfa romeo 2600 spider is a rare and desirable original car ideal for straightforward restoration. The 1600 junior zagato is based upon the alfa romeo. Hd wallpaper for backgrounds alfa romeo 2600, car tuning alfa romeo 2600 and concept car alfa romeo 2600 wallpapers. Dati tecnici delle diverse versioni, modelli, numerazioni telaio, tipo di motorizzazione. In the beginning of the decade he was asked by alfa romeo to dress some alfa romeo rls. Apr 23, 2014 as of late, i have been working on wiring harnesses for three 2600 alfa romeo zagato models. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The gt 0 junior zagato was introduced in 1969 and went in production 1970. Jun 24, 2014 testdriving the alfa romeo 2600 sz, 1 of only 105 cars made. This 1967 alfa romeo 2600 sprint zagato is claimed by the seller to be an example of the rarest production model with only 105 ever built. Alfa romeo 2600 classics for sale classics on autotrader. Note the junior zagato archives is recognized by the atelier zagato in milano and the centro documentazione storico alfa romeo fca heritage in arese. Alfa romeo giulia history and restoration 1991 zagato, montreal, spiders etc. The 1600 junior zagato was the successor of the 0 junior zagato which saw the light of day in the year 1969. History of the alfa romeo 2600 historical radio society of. The membership fee is eur 25, annually or more if you want to give us and yourself and your. Encouraged by the success of the 6c, alfa romeo brought out janos old p2 grand prix car for 1930 and commissioned him to design a brand new sports racer and gp car for 1931. In partnership with lancia, zagato continued the sport series with the lancia appia sport, the flaminia sport and super sport, the flavia sport and supersport and the fulvia sport and sport spider. Alfa romeo 2600 wallpapers free pictures of alfa romeo 2600 for your desktop. The alfa romeo 2600 was alfa romeo s sixcylinder flagship produced from 1961 to 1968, it was the successor to the alfa romeo 2000.
The alfa romeo of the 2600 106 series had a completly new constructed 6 cyl. It was based on the shorter chassis of the giulietta spider combined with the mechanicals of the racier sprint veloce. The limited edition 2600 sz sprint zagato with fastback coupe bodywork by zagato, and. The new model was available with a choice of 3 variants sedan, spider and sprint and was designed to continue the. The alfa romeo 2600 was a very popular executive car produced between 1961 and 1968. Under the partnership with alfa romeo the giulia sz, the tz, tz2, 2600 sz, the 1750 4r and the junior zagato were born. It was unveiled as the es30 at the 1989 geneva motor show as a prototype by. Perhaps the easiest way to describe prewar alfa romeo is to compare it with postwar ferrari, a company whose relentless dominance on the racetrack and in the garages of millionaires has become a familiar fact of life.
Alfa romeo classic cars 2600 for sale car and classic. Alfa romeo 2000 and 2600 by tony bagnall overdrive. While powerful enough, the sixcylinder was heavy over the front wheels, which detracted from. Alfa romeo launched the 2600 model in 1962, at the geneva motor show. Alfa romeo 2600 sz series alfas sixcylinder flagship was the last alfa to use an inline sixcylinder engine. Photo about arese, italy a superb alfa romeo 2600 sprint zagato model on display at the historical museum alfa romeo. Alfa romeo 2600 zagato old and new wiring auto italia.
The alfa romeo 2600 range was introduced at the 1962 geneva show with berlina, spider and sprint versions. However the floorpan was shortened behind the rear wheels to fit the short rear overhang of the zagato bodywork. Sep 25, 2012 here is a video of a very rare alfa romeo 2600 coupe sprint design by zagato. The alfa romeo 1600 junior zagato was presented during the 1972 turin motorshow. But in 1925 vittorio jano, alfa romeos chief engineer, asked him to create a body for the alfa 6c 1500, the alfa romeo p2s heir, which should have been light. After the presentation of the 2600 berlina, sprint and spider, the first appearance of a prototype signed by zagato could be seen in the coachbuilders stand at the turin motor show in 1963. May 12, 2020 the alfa romeo 1600 junior zagato was built between 1972 and 1975. The lines are quite a bit more sleek than the standard 2600 sprint, and the exaggerated center grille is beautifully styled. Alfa romeo 2600 shop technical specifications manual service repair fits. He was the first to adopt inclined windscreens, more aerodynamic headlights, firstly enclosing them in hemispheres and. Of striking appearance, the alfa romeo 2600 sprint zagato s body was constructed entirely from steel, yet the car was approximately 6kg lighter than the standard 2600 sprint, resulting in superior acceleration.
Alfa romeo 2000 and 2600 by tony bagnall overdrive rakuten. Alfa romeo 2600 zagato old and new wiring auto italia sportiva. Alfa romeo classic cars zagato for sale car and classic. The suspension and drive train were basically those of the superseded 2000 range. Thus, the first models in the new 2000 series emerged, followed by the 2600 series in 1962. The alfa romeo 2600 was alfa romeos sixcylinder flagship produced from 1961 to 1968, it was the successor to the alfa romeo 2000. It just needs a prince charming to make its heart beat faster, to take it on the road and to thrill to the sound of the last inline sixcylinder engine from alfa romeo. There were actually three different versions displayed at this event. The new gp car was a hugely complex twin engined machine that was hardly competitive, but the new 8c 2300 sports racer has gone into history as one of the finest and most. Albeit, i have been exceedingly busy with the diverse tasks of work ranging from wiring harnesses, metal fabrication, moving the wiring harness shop to our 12,000 sf facility, perpetual task of organizing the facility, tool kit reproductions as well as other.
Alfa romeo 2600 sprint zagato, yellow, 1967, model car. Alfa romeo 1600 junior zagato, 1974 welcome to classicargarage. A great opportunity for any enthusiast or collector of the marque. Franco scaglione designed the body in bertones studio, while. Hd wallpaper for backgrounds alfa romeo 2600, car tuning alfa romeo 2600. Classic car news pics and videos from around the world alfa bertone, alfa alfa. It is beautifully made, technically exciting and comprehensively equipped, but the charm is enhanced by its individuality, the smooth flow of power and unexpected flexibility of its sixcylinder, 2582cc, dohc engine. This magnificent junior zagato was sold new in naples, italy. Use the filters to narrow down your selection based on price, year and mileage to help find your dream alfa romeo 2600.
Use the filters to narrow down your selection based on price, year and. The tecnical unit was the same which was used in the 2000 102 series. The advantage of having three original looms at one time is that i can see all the alterations that had been made to all the looms throughout their lifetime and still be able to reconstruct them to their original glory. Displaying 2 total results for classic alfa romeo sz vehicles for sale. Alfa romeo 2600 sprint zagato, yellow, 1967, model car, readymade, neo 1. Alfa romeo introduced its 2600 model range at the 1962 geneva motor.
After a period of postwar austerity, in 1957 alfa romeo decided it was time to reenter the market for luxuryexecutive class cars with a new range designed for the growing number and prosperity of potential customers. Alfa romeo 8c 2900b spider carenatoaerodinamica, 1937. Still, the cars never sold as well as alfa might have hoped. Introduced by alfa romeo in 1962, the 106series 2600 range was a direct replacement for the preceding 102series 2000 cars. The complete story crowood autoclassics kindle edition by bagnall, tony. In this very rare 2600 sprint zagato configuration, the car offers the sporty character that is lacking in the other versions, and the car will be sold with its rare uso e. This model was also the last alfa romeo to boast a sixcylinder engine. The car was based on the floorpan, driveline and suspension of the alfa romeo spider 0 junior. Alfa romeo 2600 at classic driver, we offer a worldwide selection of alfa romeo 2600s for sale.