Alfa Romeo GTV6 - Best Classic Under $20K??
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ส.ค. 2019
- @gastonrossato @thebarnmiami @renzorossato
S3:E13 One of our latest cars to roll into The Barn! (listing link below). A 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV-6. A last year example for US production. With only 79K miles, this is a clean very original example.
The GTV-6 is a Bertone Design by Giugiaro, also the designer of the original Sprint GT (also featured on this channel), the GTV-6 is the evolution of that original GT. The car is powered by a Giuseppe Busso design 2.5L V6 engine, that makes the most incredible sound!
The market has seen values go up on these vehicles, but still today we consider them to be very reasonably priced at average under $20k.
The driving experience is truly like no other car, with great performance and superb handling due to it's almost 50/50 weight distribution. That distribution is mostly achieved by it's transaxle design.
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I ran a GTV6 just like this but in silver for two years about 20 years ago. I loved it. Proper period Italian car. It makes a wonderful noise. Feels special, with real character. I miss mine.
That’s absolutely right. You just don’t get it until you drive one.
Brilliant ! I've owned one for for 33 years. The car and have become one! A true GT, room for luggage(utilizing the back seat) and one select passenger., a monument to the angles of the eighties-- the list grows with the length of ownership
Couldn’t agree more. Thank you for sharing!
This car looks and sounds better in person. If you are looking for a classic but don’t want to break the bank, this is a solid choice!
You’re absolutely right. It’s hard to justify in photos and video
But remember that parts are an issue with those cars, some are not available and others aren't cheap.
The Busso Violin! I love the feeling of the 2nd,3rd, 4th gear pulls. There's a resonance in the engine that you feel in your chest. Kudos to the condition of your interior. I love mine...Great car!
Ahhh! Its intoxicating
My grandad bought and still owns the first gtv6 that was imported to New Zealand so that's cool
Wow nice. Thank you for sharing!
My all time favourite Alfa! That Busso sound is so sonorous and silky.
It’s the perfect tone no doubt!
The absolute best sounding engine from that era!
My personal favorite Alfa.
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I love the GTV! After watching this clip, I feel like buying a ticket to Miami just to test drive it! In the early 2000's, European Car Magazine did a GTV project of putting the 3.0 Verde motor in a 1986 GTV. Along with modifying the whole car. Phenomenal. Just thought I'd mention for all the Alfisti's like me.
Ha thank you! Unfortunately it has sold, but otherwise you’re welcome over anytime. cheers!
Love the mesh in the middle of the headrest lol. Its awesome to see these cars in such good condition, I'm sure the buyer is someone who probably couldn't afford it before and is looking for a clean example - I definitely have my list of cars for that haha! Great vid!
Absolutely right. We appreciate the support as always!
Nice video guys !
We used to own a 3.0 GTV & love to see test review of this, very clever, beautiful. From the way they cleverly lower the chair height down as you adjust for taller drivers ........... to the weight distribution that improves overall balance ........... to the extra torsion bars that radically improve handling......... to the clever instrument cluster that adds an extra measure of fun when you drop the passenger seat fully back & semi recline before you do a rocket take off .......... to the clever power distribution that gives class leading acceleration in top gear over 120 km / hr ....... to ....... the list goes on & on & on. ha-ha
Thanks for sharing.
Great video. One of my favorite classics. Started subscribing and you don't disappoint. Nice reviews.
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As a young man I always wanted a GTV but I didn't have the money and now it is extremely difficult to find an unmodified original. Really a dream car with a stunning V6.
Best the car off all Alfas GTV..the line is beautiful ayee 🍀🍀🍀🍀
Yes!
What a nice survivor!
It's good that GTV6 are getting some interest as that will help finance better maintenance, rebuilds, and a few restorations.
I've had mine for about 28 years now. No longer near stock. No longer an everyday driver. But, still a whole lot of fun!
I've got Alfa Ricambi sway bars front and rear, same for the front torsion bars and rear springs. Bilstein shocks. An adjustable F/R brake bias valve as mine had too much rear bias for some reason (original fixed unit removed). GiroDisc brakes front and rear. I used to have a Milano Verde 3.0L in it but now I have a 24-Valve from a 164 with higher compression, GTA cams, and headers (of course). Mine is a 1982 that had the very short 1st & 2nd gear, followed by a big gap to 3rd and a 3.42 R&P. I liked the tall ring and pinion gear for what I call "supercruise" (to one's fun but distant curvy roads), but now have a Milano Verde transaxle with better 1st & 2nd gear ratios, 3.55 R&P, and a freshly shimmed LSD. I currently have a thin-shelled Recaro race seat as I'm quite tall, but it's a PITA to get in and out of. So I've purchased a tired used set of those later model factory made Recaro "look" seats with the mesh head rests. Will rebuild those with the driver's side modified so I can still fit in the car. What else? More tire and wheel with 16" OZ Volanos and 215/45-15 tires. Want to go to a very light weight 16" wheel set someday as less unsprung weight and reduced rolling inertia helps everywhere.
What next? Well, the car is now 37 years old and the paint is well beyond tired. I've decided I'm not a "patina" kind of guy so the car will be stripped and painted the original color (that medium Italian red with what appears to be a tinge of orange in it). A new windshield and headliner. And something that it hasn't had for years; air conditioning!!! These cars get hot in the summer what with that laid back windshield and rear hatch glass.
Anyone who wants to really get inspired by a GTV6 needs to watch Davide Cironi's GTV6 video. He does a great job imparting the passion that's generated in driving these cars on fun roads.
Thanks for profiling the GTV6 Gaston!
Indeed!
you guys are Rocking it Bravo
Thank you!
Great video thank you for sharing, I own an 1984 GTV6 Black tan interior in beautiful condition when i drive people tums up left & right. I own it since 1990.
very good video. Congratulations!!!
Thank you!!
Nice video. I have such a car for 26 years already. And i have all spare parts triple. Thirst i had a bordeaux red one wich was too bad to restore. I put am2.8 Gleich engine n it. Very fast. Dismantled the car and soled the engine. Bought an other one in Germany. Silver, 1985. It was hid by a GTV6 from behind on an Alfa club tour, during my birthday....I was very angry. I also bought one for 400 Guilders (before the € come) for parts. Then i bought the one i have now. It is red but it will become factory black again. I miss driving such a car. I am Dutch but live in Belgium ( Battle of the Bulge area) now. Here i have more space to work on my cars.
I passed by a red GTV6 on a desolate road with a “for sale” sign about 10 years ago. Biggest regret was not stopping to inquire. IMHO one of the most beautiful of Alfa Romeos
I had one new back in 1984 to 1990. Was my entry exotic fresh from Uni at the time. Still miss the Italian-ness of it and the engine in particular......it led to a string of Ferraris and others since but I've always had a soft spot for Alfa Romeo
Sounds like it’s time to revisit! Thank you for sharing, we love that true enthusiast appreciate the content. Cheers!
Why would you exchange an Alfa for a fast Fiat (Ferrari) ? At least you could get go for a more respectable exotic like a Lamborghini or Maclaren even though NOTHING replaces an Alfa. Ferraris are disgusting.
@@73montreal Fortunately, I have great confidence in my not requiring your approval in life.
@@markbojanjac6805 Oh well, your choice to join that crowd.
how was the reliability?:)
I bought mine for less than 5k just a couple years ago, I had no idea these were the numbers they were running. Love the car, it's so unique and you get smiles and thumbs up everywhere you go in it. Honestly, I think in the condition this one featured is in, it's worth the price. Hope it goes to a good home.
WOW, that sounds like an incredible car. If it's ever up for sale...keep us in mind! Cheers.
Always loved the GTV6, beautiful car. Had a quiet chuckle when you showed the 2.0 Alfetta from here in NZ at 4:15. Was expecting to see one from US or Italy. Still a strong club here in NZ I believe.
Nice! Thank you for watching
Love those cars!!!! Too bad I caught this video late, but I’m looking for a nice clean example like that. Love that car.
Thank you for watching. Keep an eye on our website from time to time. We’re fans of these cars too. www.thebarnmiami.com
Awesome video. Need to check out this shop at some point.
Always welcomed!
There is NO OTHER car that makes you feel more special than driving a gtv6. This alfa is alive when you drive it.
Very true! 🐍🏁💪
I drove one of these in the mid-80s with the owner riding shotgun. I took it up into the hills to my favorite roads. We were gone two hours. Beautiful, thrilling car. I remember gearing down to pass on a straight of two-lane rural blacktop. I was doing 100 mph before I let off the throttle. What a voice.
The owner told me I drove it better than he...
Ha that’s awesome!
Oh what a beautiful car! That Busso V6! I could see it has a lowered front height. My father had a 1983 gtv6 and it had an ugly gap between tire and fender arch. But the US version was that way due to regulations. Any way, beautiful car and my favorite Alfa
Phenomenal! The main problem is that it is very difficult to get a clean rust free example. In countries using salt on the roads in winter you literally had holes in the bodies in a few years. My brother usually tells stories about cars at the dealership already showing first rust before they were even sold. Horrible. I love the styling and the sound, but would definitely put on more aggressive wheels.
Wow.. makes me realize how much I miss mine. I had a 86, 85 and a 83... Loved them all . But the 86 was the best! Unfortunately it was totaled by some idiot that cut in front of me.. timeless 80s styling. Probably still one of my favorite Alfas of all time.
That’s awesome. Thank you for sharing. Best bang for the buck for sure
I remember when Alfa announce the new GTV in Italy. Alfa make beautiful engine :)
Very true!
best video ever
Thank you!
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That car is great! My father had a 1982 in graphite gray till 1991 - 1992 but had to sell it due to lack of proper service and parts back then in Peru. That was my dream sport car with wich I grew up... a car that was way ahead of its time. I would really like to had a chance to give it a little drive and would be a dream come true to buy one to enjoy it with my father.
Great story! Thank you for sharing!
I ran a 1981 Black GTV6 back in 1994/5 and loved it and my friend had a red GTV6 at the same time. We were in our early 20’s and people thought we were nuts to have these old rusty unreliable cars. It was all about the engine
Super cool! Thank you for sharing
Simply: yes
fantastico!!!.. Back in the early 1980's I had the previous model, 2l ts for 2 years when working in Italy and regularly drove back to UK, often with 3 of us...Oh what fun... above all when sticking the tail out on the bends in the lovely Italian hill/mountain regions!.. Treated myself to a 2l ts 916 GTV last year.. Haaaaaa.. Alfa knows how to put smile on a persons face !!??!!
Nice! Thank you for sharing and thank you for viewing
Such a cool interior! I went through a phase a few years ago when I wanted to sell my 86 Veloce for a GTV6, but they were all sun baked at the time. Ended up getting a TR6 instead. Those interiors, though...
Awesome!
De Dion rear suspension system, a unique feature not seeing today, this car goes like a go cart.
Very true
and rotted like one as well
Hi! This video is quite good. I like it that you seem to spend more time introducing the car. Just two thoughts: talk more about the engine and introduce the racing pedigree of the car! Best wishes from Taiwan
Thank you. We appreciate your support and will keep your advise in mind for future videos.
I had one when I was 18. Sweet car.
Nice!
this is a driver's car, it's not about top speed or massive acceleration, its just a beautiful
Way back when, my best friend had a 2.0, and a 2,5 consecutively - both from new, and boy were they fun to drive and to show up in.
Indeed! Thanks for sharing
I had one and I wish I kept it
The beauty is they are still affordable.
Do u think its still on the road somewhere?
@@amitgordhan6244 Yes in France , mine, 81 version.
@@intimepop what a beaut
Great camera/filming does this car justice! Such a clean example
Edit: where you located? I wanna drive it!
Thank you! We’re in Miami, FL
Best sound V6 the Busso wow
I have a 1982 gtv6 2.5 and i love her
Damn...hey baby.....we.goin to miami.....jhs for the alfa experience.....
I was beginning to have this terrifying thought of going thru life and never experiencing the GTV2.5....
I'm a Alfa Romeo GTV6 owner, had a silver, a black one, and now a red one!
Thank you for sharing and thank you for viewing!
Unique car, very emotional, perfectly balanced. Bravo
I have a inline 4 one which was my grandfathers which i'm planning to restore after i finish college.
Nice! Keep us posted
The "shifting is so user friendly"... You are a funny guy.
I drive daily a 156 equipped with the 2.5 24 valves Busso, a great engine. The GTV is rwd with transaxle and lighter, so its even better as to driving pleasure
Beautiful!
I had a GTV-6 once. Once. Fun car. Odd looking. A hatchback but not really. I tossed the catalysts (pre-inspection days) and bolted on some aftermarket headers. That gave a raucous blaaaat sound from the exhaust. Handled really well (its an Alfa). Great 155-hp engine free revving. Parts would just fall off the car as you drove down the road. Head gaskets (recalled after I dumped the car) failed at 38K miles. Clutch gave out at 60K miles (and I dont abuse clutches).
Acquired taste for some!
It's a great car
Indeed!
Wonderful car, I ran my '81 for five years. Handled like nothing else. Sounded like it was always in a race. Not close to 50/50 weight dist, it was 50/50. Correct slides with a light touch. Awesome. Add a shift kit to kill the factory play. Multi-piece Driveshaft always fragile, two-piece head gasket has to be updated to the one-piece, then all is good. Also, don't take it outside or it will rust. But why bother making a video of this fabulous car on dull-ass, straight Miami streets with equally dull commentary? Production values!!! Get excited!
Thank you for watching
Im shocked they didn't mention the T-O-R-Q-U-E under the pedal you feel while driving this. I drove an 84 for 4 years & I still remember it would pull your head into the headrest when you laid the hammer down ............
forza alfa romeo....iiieeessss
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je l'adore, j'en veux une... c'est ma voiture n°1 préférée toute époque confondue ! !
Absolutly love this car! Would't want to maintain it tho ^^
Not as bad as you might think
Had an '84 in the rare Opale Metallic. Loved that car so much but let it go for money to get the next shiny object. Wish I hadn't, really miss it. Still my favorite of any car I've driven. If I can convince myself to part with an Alfa Spider that's taking up my half of the garage, I'll get another.
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing
Magnifica
So, it's true, they are out there... What a beautiful example. I love the black on tan. Also like the chestnut ones. And of course the red ones. With all that sloped glass, the black interiors are too hot.
Just beautiful! There is still more out there 💪
My Dad had the 2.0 Alfetta back in the 80s and he loved that thing ( me less so , cos I was in the back! ) I'd dearly love to own a GTV6 , but I think you guys ( and Clarkson ) might be pushing the price up a bit. Well as long as they all get owners that love them.
That's awesome. Thanks so much for sharing...and the complement haha (Clarkson status)
Could not afford it so had to settle for a 155 v6 3 pedal...just not the same being FWD....sounds awesome though and really thats all I wanted as I retire my cars ...they don't even see the rain...got the 325is e30 straight 6 and a 3Ll essex motor in a cortina ...got all 3 engines I grew up with in the 80s
I thought the car looked strange but I could not figure out what it was until you mentioned the American bumpers. Those got to go.
Not the prettiest, but original!
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Thank you
Don’t forget James Bond drove one too! ;-)
You're absolutely right. We should have mentioned that too.
Yes, in "Octopussy". I love how Bond's eyes narrow as he glances at it knowingly (he's Bond; of course he knows what an Alfa Romeo GTV6 is) just after failing to coax its chatty female owner out of a phone booth, and just before he steals her car that she has left running right there. You can see the wheels turning in his head -- better to drive that Alfa to save the day in person than try and warn them over the phone from a dumb phone booth. The Busso sound track from inside the car is pretty realistic as he races to thwart the bad guy.
would it be nuts to have a '85 GTV6 as an everyday driver?
Is this in the market?
I love this car. Where would you even buy one now? Only ones I find on google are junkers I'd get one tomorrow if I could.
This one was a keeper! It went to a good home. They are still out there!
@@GastonRossato if you get one for sale let me know cause I can't find any in decent shape in North America
not my style, but I wont dislike this vid, because in the end, my perception is subjective
GTV-6 is one of the best driving cars ever. Bargain.
Truly. You really have to drive one to understand.
Lancia Beta Montecarlo is my all time classic that i think one day i will afford, it lacks of power but is so beatiful
Nice choice. For me, it would have to be a Fulvia if I were going Lancia.
@@alfazedz1791 yeah that is beatiful car too, the Fulvia Zagato Sport is not affordable, but the base Fulvia have reasanoble price
@@ristekostadinov2820 Zagato bodied Fulvia is fantastic, but the notchback just does it for me. '67 MB 280 SL, '71 BMW 3.0 CSi, ,69 Barracuda Formula S notchback, '65 Alfa Romeo Sprint GTA, '68 Corvair. They just do it for me, those notchbacks. Used to be a Scorpion that would park about 20 feet from the back door of where I worked back in the late '70s. I used to admire it as I took smoke breaks. Lovely vehicles. Lancia engineering is top shelf.
It is a good looking car for sure 💪
Here is more info on the GTV6:
th-cam.com/video/EPdmGA7uc6Q/w-d-xo.html
Thank you
Good condition ones of these are pushing $50,000 these days. Crazy, but makes sense. Giugiaro design, racing pedigree and Busso engine.
Makes total sense. I wish we would have kept it
Frontbumper is wrong. The right ones has the indicator should be integrated in the bumper. I had 2 GTV 6s one 1983 and one 1987 ;-)
I believe there was different variations. Would have to look into it
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Grazie!
I bought this EXACT CAR a year AGO!!
I love Alfa Romeo gtv6
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I live in Canada. How do I get a hold of a decently restored GTV6 3.0?
Keep an eye on our website!
I had one bloody nice sound...
i had one 1984 charcoal grey with tan leather interior the most beautiful car the ride the drive monza exhaust had it for 5 years and i crash fucked up the aluminun v6 engine an orchestra plying all instrument at once beautiful lines smell great memories
that engine at full trottle rooooor like nothing else a lyon
Oh jes-i have One in the 2000 and he was Great, Now i have my Dream car^^ LanciaDeltaIntegraleHF2 , but i miss the gtv16v , with yellow from lights! ⚠️☝️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⚠️🇦🇹🤘
Beautiful. I love the deltas. We have a good video on one too
@@GastonRossato oh,thx allot^^ all my kolegas tell me, oh nooo,what a Bad car, but, dont besh it Cold! Thx ONLY thing Not to do ,SPECIAL with a lancia- but , man, i had the Norm Lancia intergrale, TheHF and the HF2. , but now, i Search vor a Projeckt a REAL S4IntegraleRally CAR...do you know something about an S4 Integrale?
If you think this car has more than 30 years the aria condizionata back then was a luxury to have in the car so good job alfa romeo
Haha true
They only made about 20,000 gtv6s. Very few actually left. Racing pedigree. That's why they re going up in value.
This is true
I had one and I miss it..
Get one while you can!
My brother owned one of these back in the 80s, I spent more time pushing it than being driven in it. Great looking car though, but then again most Alfa Romeo's are.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing
Maybe needed to get gas... if you keep it well it has no problems at all
I’d love to have one, I think the cost of ownership would hurt waaaay to much...
Bought my '85 with 43,000 miles on the odo in 2000 for $5,500. Cost about $2,000/yr. to maintain. Had it for over 5 years. Most enjoyable ownership experience ever.
Not as bad as one might think
Timing belt every 30k miles but easy to get to. 7 quart oil change every 3k. Main concern is driveshaft couplers can go bad every 50k miles and shaft needs to be balanced property which few can do. Other than that everything else holds up pretty well.
Is this car still available ?
I’m sorry it sold already
Im plannin my trip.....pls confirm this car is running.
Wish the car was available - sold!
@@GastonRossato on the list of things i have to do before my my last breath on earth. Fickle times as they get more n more rare. And i live in a country that were lucky enough to get it in 3.0L version - fingers crossed
Did it finally sell?
Yes the car sold
@@GastonRossato what did you guys get ;) Im nosey - lol - and an Alfa owner
$16ish
@@GastonRossato Nice car - good deal for someone - I just picked up a 1986 GTV6 - starting on the resto mods ;)
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AMENNN !!! ! !!! Just put the Turbine onto it , to make it Perfect !!! ! !!! :-)
Indeed!💪
So the one Clarkson drove had aftermarket rims? They made it look good.
I don’t remember his wheels. But I’m pretty sure they were factory too
The Clarkson car had wheels from the Alfa ES30 (nick named il Mostro - the Monster). Based on the GTV6 platform with uprated power from a modded ecu. So they were Alfa factory wheels.
What the DeLorean could only aspire to be
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Those recaro seats were optional btw.
They were actually standard in the USA 84-86 gtv6. Cloth or leather.
Correct
In sweden they where standard to. The only option was if You wanted leather trim.
I have a 1985 12,000 original miles....interested?
Yes, please email me info. Gaston@thebarnmiami.com
Thank you!
crap don't you just love the rear brake pad remove. twin plate clutch,prop shaft that turnsover at engine speed all the time. cheap crap front susspention torque suspention so easy to remove a ball joint crap handbrake on disc pads. crap gear change even worse on rhd. rot box that was never painted on internal panels
In europe they're running over 25K euro!
Wow!
Owned lot of great cars over the years, but this GTV6 is my keeper, since new in 1986: facebook.com/1986AlfaRomeoGTV6/
The only thing missing is you guys going to Frankies pizza on Bird rd.
Haha!! Maybe a future episode...stay tuned