This judicial-auction listing concerns an Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint (1966), Italian-registered in Rome. It is the Bertone-bodied coupe from the 2600 range, one of Alfa’s more mature 1960s grand tourers: elegant proportions, a proper long-distance layout, and the kind of cabin and detailing that still reads “serious GT” today. From the photos, the car presents correctly in terms of stance and trim, with a light-colored interior and the classic, restrained Sprint profile.

The appraisal, however, makes the current condition very clear. The car has been sitting for a long time and could not be started, so there was no road test. It notes aged hoses, oil seepage and leaks—including a significant leak at the engine/gearbox area—and explicitly advises against attempting to start the engine before a proper inspection and recommissioning by a specialist. The braking system is described as seized and in need of a full overhaul, and the tires are old. The electrical/ignition systems are described as present but not functionally verified. Inside, the upholstery and trim are described as generally intact, but the car needs deep cleaning due to humidity staining and signs of mold—again consistent with long-term storage rather than active use. On the body side, the appraisal points to previous cosmetic work carried out to a non-professional standard, with filler under the paint and the implication that a proper exterior correction would require more than localized touch-ups. In other words, this is not a “wake it up and drive it” opportunity. It should be approached as a project: full mechanical recommissioning at minimum, and potentially a much deeper restoration depending on the buyer’s standard and what a closer inspection reveals.

That said, this is exactly where auction dynamics matter. If the opening price does not climb too far during bidding, the car can still make sense as a purchase—because the model has a real place in Alfa history and because finding a 2600 Sprint with a broadly complete presentation and a correct overall look is not guaranteed. The key is to price it as a restoration candidate, not as a running classic: if the hammer price remains low enough to leave room for the known costs (brakes, fuel system, cooling, seals, electrical checks, tires, interior remediation, and likely paint/bodywork), it could turn into a solid buy for someone who wants a proper 1960s Italian GT and is prepared to do the work the right way. Find it for sale here in Roma, Italy, with a starting bid of €21,783 (today $24,985).