Re: 2600 vs Guilia Spider

[Simon Favre <simon@domain.elided>]

I think if you talk to some 2600 owners, they'll tell you the 2600 is more
of a boulevard or freeway (Autostrada) car. It's not the kind of car you
toss about on mountain roads, according to one owner I talked to. In
comparison, the Giulia Spider would be immensely more fun. 2600 parts are
way up there on the unobtanium scale. A nice example would likely cost you
a lot more than $10K, as they tend to be show cars. A car in need of
restoration will be a major challenge. You could probably get into a decent
driveable Giulia Spider for $10k, but a pristine one will cost more.

OTOH, there are sometimes bargains. Rube Erickson sold his 2600 recently
for around $11K. It was a nice one, too. There was another 2600 advertised
at $22.5K, which is probably more typical for show cars.

As for comparisons, the 1600 revs nicely, the car is light, can be made
quite reliable and handles nicely. The 2600 is a much heavier car, it has
a triple Solex carburetor setup, and parts are almost non-existant. My
money would be on the 1600. BTW, I own a 62 Giulietta Spider with a 1600 
in it. It's tons of fun.

Thomas Quinn wrote:

>Hey gang. The Always Looking For Another bug is biting me again. I am
>looking for feedback comparing two models. A 2600 Spider and the Guilia
>spider. My goal is find  a convertible, that is fun to drive,
>comfortable with in reason, sounds good ( BTW - I think my GTV6 is the
>best sounding car ever that is affordable) and makes you feel good to be
>in it. How does the Inline 6 compare to the 4? HP/torque/weight? Ease of
>revving. Stock parts? Aftermarket parts? Reliable? Handling on back
>roads and the highway? Braking? Oh yea I figure I got around $10k to
>spend. Thanks.

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