The DFW Car and Toy Museum is set to captivate automotive enthusiasts with the addition of a meticulously preserved 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider to its extensive collection. This rare Italian masterpiece, part of the Ron Sturgeon Collection, represents a significant moment in automotive design and engineering history.
The Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider, first unveiled at the 1962 Geneva Motor Show, embodies the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship from its era. Featuring a hand-built Carrozzeria Touring body and a powerful 2.6-liter, all-aluminum inline-six engine, the convertible was designed for luxurious grand touring experiences. With 145 horsepower and a top speed of 124 miles per hour, the vehicle competed directly with prestigious contemporaries like the Mercedes-Benz 230 SL and Lancia Flaminia Spider.
Notably, this model represents a significant technological milestone for Alfa Romeo, marking the end of the brand's dual-overhead-camshaft inline-six engine era. The fully synchronized five-speed transmission and professionally Jet-Hot-coated exhaust headers underscore the vehicle's advanced engineering for its time.
The museum's new location in North Fort Worth offers visitors a comprehensive automotive experience. With 150,000 square feet of exhibition space, free admission, and a dog-friendly environment, the DFW Car and Toy Museum provides an accessible platform for automotive history enthusiasts and families alike.
By preserving and displaying such rare vehicles, the museum helps document and celebrate automotive technological evolution. The 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider serves as a tangible link to a transformative period in automotive design, showcasing the aesthetic and mechanical innovations that defined mid-20th-century transportation.
Visitors can explore this exceptional vehicle and the museum's broader collection, which spans decades of automotive and toy history. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, the museum offers a unique opportunity to experience automotive heritage up close.
