From Craig at Large: an Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint (Tipo 106)
Today’s magnificent Alfa 2600 Sprint - photographed in Paris, France - is brought to us by Craig, who’s currently touring Europe with his missus. According to Wikipedia ( https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfa_Romeo_2600 , accessed 07 June 25) , it’s one of only 6,999 ever built and is powered by a 2.6 litre, 145 bhp twin-cam in-line six, equipped with triple twin-choke Solex 44 PPH carburettors. Having never heard of said carbies, a bit of online research found a set on eBay for the very, very reasonable price of US$6,643.72 or AU$10,236.86 ! ( https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/266579517061?srsltid=AfmBOooZb1mrloC1whn4dkHMWaBRiVKm9gZCj9greofsNYME9cZ0DCNK .) A bargain! The Sprint version of the 2600 (there were also Berlina - aka sedan - and Spider variants) was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro , for Bertone, which is quite evident when you compare his work on Alfa’s four cylinder 105 series coupes from the same period. There was a 2600 Sprint sol...