£20,720
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint
Historics • UK • 8 Jul 2017
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£20,720
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint
UK • 8 Jul 2017 • Lot 118
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint is a rare and well-maintained classic. It features a recent re-spray, cream leather seats, and a comprehensive service history, making it a desirable find for collectors.
Condition
7
The car has been well-maintained by Rusper/Gatwick Alfa Romeo and has had a full bare metal re-spray in 2003. The mechanics are sound, and the interior is in good condition with cream leather seats done in the last five years. However, the car is over 50 years old and some parts are in original condition. Overall, the condition is very good, but not perfect.
/ 10
72,900 miles
854543
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
KOY912D
1966
Auction
£20,720
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint
Historics • UK • 8 Jul 2017
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
The 2600 (series 106) was Alfa Romeo´s six-cylinder flagship and was produced from 1961 to 1968.
It has become historically significant as the last Alfa Romeo to have been fitted with an inline, six-cylinder engine having twin overhead camshafts.
This had been the traditional Alfa Romeo engine configuration since the 1920's but gave way to four-cylinder engines as the factory oriented its production towards more economical mass-produced car models after the Second World War.
The 2600 was introduced at the 1962 Geneva Motor Show and is a large grand touring coupé which could seat four adults in comfort over long journeys at high speeds.
In that mode of operation, oriented more towards fast touring than sporting driving, the agility and handling balance of the smaller Alfa's mattered less, while the stability and smoother ride of the larger car, together with the wide power and torque band of the six-cylinder engine, came into their own.
Added to the greater space and comfort, those...
Price Analysis vs Other 2600 Sprints
£1,890
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£24,951
Median Price (Since 2020)
£52,301
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 24th May 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
72,838 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 25th May 2017, 72,838 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- wiper blades deteriorated but are clearing screen
- slight oil leak from steering box
Passed
On 29th Jul 2016, 72,719 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Oil leak
Passed
On 18th Jun 2015, 72,474 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Passed
On 17th Jul 2014, 72,444 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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