Object of Desire: Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider

Between the more glamorous and powerful Ferrari and Maserati Grand Touring roadsters of the early 60s, and the tiny but affordable Giulietta and Duetto Spiders, the Alfa 2000 Spider seems to have gotten a bit lost in the shadows over the years. It offers the impressive scale and elegance of the more expensive cars at a fraction of the price. And while it's no match for the Ferrari V12, the DOHC Inline 4 of the 2000 Spider still gives a great sound and decent grunt.  Compared to the Duetto or the Giulietta Spider, the Carozzeria Touring-designed 2000 is far more aristocratic and impressive, not to mention roomy. In short I think it's an underrated classic, and one that is pleasing in its relative obscurity.  It's a car I'm not sick of seeing everywhere. This particular example is available at Exotic Classics of Syosset, NY.  The car is mostly original but has been cleaned up here and there over the years giving it a tidy yet lived-in feel. I don't like the chrome Borrani wheels, but those could be easily changed out for the factory wheels.  Exotic Classics does a great job photographing the cars they sell. Click over to see there whole set HERE.

Tuesday Mystery Car

Spotted in the financial district.  This will be an easy one for some. Super hard for others.

Moss at Leisure

This is the only photo I have seen where Stirling Moss wears a beard. He appears to be relaxing at Sebring, post retirement here in the early 60s. I think the look suits him!

This Sharknose Replica takes my breath away

The 1961 Tipo 156 "Sharknose" Ferrari was the first mid-engined grand prix car to wear the prancing horse, ushering in a new era for the marque.  Sadly none of these remarkable Carlo Chiti-penned creations still exist.  A few replicas have been made over the years, and this latest one wears the bright yellow of Belgium.  The makers of this re-creation released this pretty cool video which appears as if it was shot on the roads that used to comprise the old Spa circuit.  The music is melodramatic, but the camera work is pretty decent!

via Motorsport Retro

Inspiration for the Ferrari F12 Rear End?

Dear friend Syed, over at IEDEI has a very interesting medical/stylistic analysis of the origins of the rear of the new Ferrari F12.  Click over to see his startling discovery!