2600 spider in Australia

[pbhawkin]

Hi all,
Does anyone know how many RHD 2600 spiders were delivered to Australia?

Regards
Peter
Mudgee

[Craig_m67]

"Alfa Romeo Downunder Part One - The Early Years" by David Wright [1992] mentions the 2600 Spider saying "only a handful of these cars reached Australia" [page 56]

I've never seen a Spider in Aust.
I've seen two (2600) Coupes/Sprints

Mind you, I'm not that fussed by them .. look a bit agricultural or previous generation than the 105 series cars.  They're definitely bigger inside.  Somebody who loves them will be along shortly to tell me off 👍


There's a thread on here with Massiveluvbuddy67 (Phil) mentioning that he has a register.. perhaps PM him?

https://www.alfaclubvic.org.au/forum/index.php/topic,14128.0.html

[GTV-074]

We do have a number of 2600 Spiders scattered around the place (couldn't say how many).

We also have a 2000 Spider, virtually identical (except a 4 cyl as opposed to a 6 for the 2600 and some different body detailing. eg Bonnet scoops).

The grey 2000 spider story can be found here,

https://www.tradeuniquecars.com.au/readers-rides/1604/1960-alfa-romeo-touring-spider-reader-ride

The Red 2600 one is from last years Show here in Vic.

Cheers.

Paul.

[GTV-074]

[pbhawkin]

Thanks for the replies Craig and Paul.
Yes I mean to try out some more 105 spiders including duetto.
Paul that is a very lovely 2000! I wouldn't say no to a 2000 or 2600 but would really want a RHD version.
Maybe I should look at importing one from the UK?! 😀