The trouble in the 90s was that Alfa Romeo was up against Sacco-era Mercedes and the golden era of BMWs. The Mercs were designed by an Italian, built by Germans without a budget, they were gorgeous things I''ve had 7 cars. An Alfa, then 3 Germans, then I've only owned Alfas since, daily driving a 4C for 5 years... Last week I moved country and bought my 4th Alfa, and I won't go back to having a garage without one.
My first job was working in the parts department of a Fiat/Alfa dealership, I then when into Alfa sales and that’s where my passion for the Italian cars , especially Alfas started . I’ve had a couple of Alfasuds , a Sprint QV , 147 , 156, 2021 Giulia Veloce and currently I daily a 2006 GT and have a 1995 155 wide body which I’m restoring and swapping in a 3.0 24V Busso . I’ve owned a number of German cars , 3 series touring and an A6 Avant . All good cars but I always end up going back to Alfas . There’s just something special about them that I don’t get from other brands
This is a great series you’ve got going, so much information and learning more with each episode. What’s a good entry level Alfa to get a taste of what they offer? Looking forward to the next one!
Good question, there are a few to choose from. Alessandro has recently bought a 156 with a 3.2 busso and loves it. Maybe go a bit further back into the archives, the GTV is sublime
Yes I'm a true petrolhead and never had an alfa romeo. Some people can't afford to own multiple cars just to say I had an alfa. FWD is not the best layout for a sports car and alfa was not making a good FR RWD car which is affordable since the 75 which is an old car that is expensive, old, and mostly rusty or needs restoration.
The trouble in the 90s was that Alfa Romeo was up against Sacco-era Mercedes and the golden era of BMWs. The Mercs were designed by an Italian, built by Germans without a budget, they were gorgeous things
I''ve had 7 cars. An Alfa, then 3 Germans, then I've only owned Alfas since, daily driving a 4C for 5 years...
Last week I moved country and bought my 4th Alfa, and I won't go back to having a garage without one.
My first job was working in the parts department of a Fiat/Alfa dealership, I then when into Alfa sales and that’s where my passion for the Italian cars , especially Alfas started . I’ve had a couple of Alfasuds , a Sprint QV , 147 , 156, 2021 Giulia Veloce and currently I daily a 2006 GT and have a 1995 155 wide body which I’m restoring and swapping in a 3.0 24V Busso . I’ve owned a number of German cars , 3 series touring and an A6 Avant . All good cars but I always end up going back to Alfas . There’s just something special about them that I don’t get from other brands
We totally understand that there is something about them that the Germans don’t really replicate. It’s all about motoring experiences
Great video, learnt so much about Alfas. How do these compare with their M Car equivalent?
Great comparison of two under appreciated and misunderstood cars! Good job guys
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
This is a great series you’ve got going, so much information and learning more with each episode. What’s a good entry level Alfa to get a taste of what they offer?
Looking forward to the next one!
Good question, there are a few to choose from. Alessandro has recently bought a 156 with a 3.2 busso and loves it. Maybe go a bit further back into the archives, the GTV is sublime
Great insight and education on the brand. Brilliantly made video brimming with authenticity. Keep them coming
More to come!
Yes I'm a true petrolhead and never had an alfa romeo. Some people can't afford to own multiple cars just to say I had an alfa. FWD is not the best layout for a sports car and alfa was not making a good FR RWD car which is affordable since the 75 which is an old car that is expensive, old, and mostly rusty or needs restoration.
A well looked after example presents itself as quite a character. A good Indy is probably needed to maintain it
If you can get into one, the Giulia Quadrifoglio is a magnificent car, and is practical enough to be your only car