Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider

Vehicle Overview

The Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider stands as a distinctive chapter in the marque’s history, born out of a collaboration between Alfa Romeo management and Carrozzeria Touring. Tasked with crafting the open version of the successor to the renowned 1900, Carrozzeria Touring responded with a prototype that embodied the essence of sportiness and elegance. The initial design, a 2-seater with a Superleggera body, was met with approval. However, practical considerations led to modifications aimed at keeping the price within reach. The fittings underwent a simplification process, opting for vinyl instead of leather in the interiors and choosing steel wheels over spokes. Notably, the Superleggera system, a trademark of Touring, was replaced with a steel monocoque body—a first for the esteemed coachbuilder. The design of the Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider was attributed to Rodolfo Bonetto, a departure from Touring’s usual practice of in-house design. Bonetti’s contribution added a fresh perspective to the project, resulting in a harmonious blend of classic Alfa Romeo styling cues with modern sensibilities. While cost-cutting measures were implemented to broaden accessibility, the Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider remained a testament to Italian automotive craftsmanship. Its sleek lines and dynamic proportions echoed the sporting heritage of Alfa Romeo, a brand synonymous with passion and performance. The Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider, with its Superleggera origins adapted for wider appeal, encapsulates a juncture where practicality met design prowess. Beyond the compromises made for affordability, this Spider retained a distinctive charm, symbolizing an era of evolution for both Alfa Romeo and Carrozzeria Touring.

The Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider: Alfa Romeo management asked Carrozzeria Touring to build the heir to the 1900 Spdier and the Milanese coachbuilder responds with a prototype of a 2-seater with Superleggera body, sporty and elegant, which is approved but with some changes to keep the price down. In fact, the fittings are simplified to make it cheaper, with vinyl instead of leather for the interiors, steel wheels instead of spokes and finally and the bodywork, no longer Superleggera system, becoming, for the first time for Touring, a steel monocoque. The design was made by Rodolfo Bonetti.