This Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Is Driving In Stereo
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2016
- “This isn’t pure nostalgia, it’s not as if I want to get back to 1955, I just think there’s something-there’s an analogue world that’s coming to an end,” says Jeff Martin. “Everything’s sort of automatic, and you push a button and download an app, and…there’s nothing like that going on with the Alfa.”
Alfa Romeos have been a fixture in his life since childhood, when a friend of his father’s showed up to the house in one. “The sound of the door, the sound of the key turning the ignition on, the sound of the e-brake being released, the sound of the carburetors springing to life, the sound of the precise shift from 1st to 2nd-that click, that you know you’re seated right there-the sound of the cams chattering in a low gear…”
It’s as much an aural delight for Martin as it is one to the eye; the “Italian DNA speaks to me,” looking like it was from, “another dimension”-but when he finally could afford his dream car, found one, had it restored, and took delivery…an errant motorist destroyed the car before he could enjoy it. The new one that he found to replace it?
“These hippies that lived up at Santa Cruz, they put it in the Recycler, and I bought it from them…” Martin says. “It just purred down the road…the moment I’m loving my drive down the 101, the gas tank falls off, showering sparks up its back…”
Now, on the road and driven regularly, the car “speaks to” Jeff in a way that’s both unique and rewarding in his life.
Thank you to Jeff Martin, from the band Idaho, for letting us use his music in this film.
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That's not a car, it's an artwork. Love it.
Picasso had one.
Stunning car. Surprisingly stunning colour too! Makes a change from the usual red!
Go away
Mumbo Jumbo aaayyy whats happenin😄
I remember watching you years ago. So cool seing you here
Hey Mumbo
Mumbo?
It's clear that the Petrolicious authors have a soft spot for old Alfas...and I'm so thankful for that ahah awesome vid as always!!
who hasn't? ;)
We all suffer of the same disease...Alfa Giulia(etta) addiction!! ;)
we all need a Alfa Tipo 33 Stradale video then *O*
I have the same disea:( my father owns a 1968 Spider Veloce 1750 and it's just such a awsome car! Nothing can be compared to an old alfa...
R Michael 46 ....but the Lancia!
"Modern cars are like appliances" never have truer words been spoken. Another great film that shows us that it doesn't matter what you drive as long as you love what you drive.
The exhaust note
The intake note
yeah, in combination with almost "open" carburettors it sounds like porn
Mommie!?... ..what's porn?.....
Open ended individual throttle bodies are the best audio investment you can make. There's nothing quite like the sound an individual throttle bodied rally car in the forest in the middle of the night as it drives towards you at full song.
Ripping canvas, a great sound.
Only a true car enthusiasts will really get you and this glorious Alfa Romeo. In my mind it have to be any Alfa Romeo between 1950 and 1982. In my dreams the Sprint 2000 1968 and the GTV 3000 1982.I am your passenger in this video enjoying every mile many kilometres away in Cape Town South Africa.
Lovely car, an era the likes of we will never see again. They just got it so right.
"there’s an analogue world that’s coming to an end” Sad, very sad, but true... Beautiful car, wonderful video as always.
Nothing analogue to be found in an Alfa.....
I've never even seen one of these. It seems like it was so ahead of its time period.
that's typical alfa they were always miles ahead in the old days.(:
but not too far :)
Jeff Martin, you have a true masterpiece of the 1960s Italian art of building dream sports cars. My compliments and...I always say: "I ❤Alfa Romeo"!
Thank you from Sardinia-Italy
A design that leaves few untouched. God I love this brand, and its followers. So passionate, so laid back, so genuine. This is what a true Alfista loves to see. Thank you, Petrolicous.
Jeff and his car are top notch ..... An Italian love affair for sure!!!
Being an alfa owner and racing one, this has to be the most enjoyment I have had from watching a Petrol video. "Bella" My GTV from 1981, has tought me so much, from fixing it, to racing in general, to the entire car community, and really only an alfa can speak to you in a way that an alfa does. Without getting to Italian cliche, its such an emotional thing owning an alfa. you can spend hours sitting in your garage just looking at it... Cheers Guys
"I don't meditate, but this is a form of meditation" Damn that's so true !
Driving is a form of meditation though. 😎
This car is just about soul... and soul .... and soul.....
Thank you for sharing this video about your lovely old girl.
Vintage Alfas have a raw and connected feel (74 Spider)
I had gone to Genova in 1962 to visit family
that's when I saw my first Giulietta Sprint
and I've been in love with this car ever since
so congratulations for not only owning one
but for enjoying it so much
We can definitely understand what he's saying, about the car being happy you came back to it and turned it on ;)
The quality of this video is unbelievable. The colors, the music, the sound of the engine, the voice of the owner… mix with perfection and procure a great moment of happiness. The owner speaks with passion and accuracy about his car. I can understand what he feels. I own myself an Alfa Romeo. Congratulations
This car is, pardon my Italian, fucking gorgeous.
There is something on every italian car, from the mid XX century cars to the modern supermini made for the developing countries, that makes every enthusiast like them. They can be beautiful or not, powerful or not. They are special in their particular ways.
do u know alfa romeo disco volante handmade by touring superleggera? model 2015. according to me that car is the modern concept of the beautiful italian car! also for jeremy clarkson :)
That Alfa is so beautiful!
Whatever it's age you can't see such beauty in this ages
Grew up with one of these, a 1958. I now own two Alfas.
I learned to drive on a red Alfa Romeo Alfasud 1.5ti
loved it.
the sound...
my dad had 3 Alfasud,s. the last one was a white 2 doors Ti. I will never forget that cars
Love the sud. However finding a good one for sale can be a pain
My dad told me and anyone else who'd listen, that my first words were Alfa Romeo.
I've owned 5 and loved them all. Two 1980's 33 Boxers, the 2nd one was a Cloverleaf.
A 2.5V6 75 which is still alive somewhere, being enjoyed by the chap that convinced me to sell it to him and latterly, two 156 Sportwaggons.
Each was, as the chap said, alive.
Each was emotive in a way that most other cars aren't.
I just spent 6 and a bit minutes in audio heaven listening to him and that beautiful Giulietta Sprint.
I needs me another Alfa.
these Giulietta Sprint's are Gorgeous looking machines.
I know what he's talking about, I can't explain why I love my Alfa, I just do
Hands down........the best 6-7 minutes of my week.........the Petrolicious video! What great videography and such a beautiful car!
Pure beauty.. and that sound! I fell in love once again..
Everything about this car is beautiful
Such powerful moving words and feelings that only an alfa could invoke!
Alfas seem to get into their owners' hearts in a different way than most other cars. The way they talk, and the look in their eye.
It sure as hell didn't get into mine from watching this sh*tfest!!
@@michaelmeliambro5117 don't watch it, easy
My god...italians do know how to make pretty cars. And they don't even need to be big and expensive ones...
"Big and expensive" never goes out of style!!!!
perfection.......just poured a large 1,kicked back and loved every second of this
A 101 Giulia Sprint was my first car in 1967. It began a long string of Alfas. I've sort of gone back to that time with a 2016 Mazda MX-5, all the things the 60s cars tried to do without the difficulties. But those Alfas were beautiful cars, the Spiders had wonderful lines.
gosh now i want an alfa romeo
This video must be the best one you've ever produced. What a car and what a guy. It really felt genuine.
A beautifully put together film about this Alfa Romeo. Great colors and a very nice story.
Wonderful car my dad had the same Alfa when he met my mom in 1958 ❤️
Thank you for introducing me to cars that I never new I wanted.
My grandparents had 2 Giuliettas Sprint in their Garage. One red, the other one white.
Now they have a fiat Multipla. Brown.
ohh man🙈🙈
Ohhhh noooooo (/ω＼)
The small headlight Giulietta Sprint is one of my top three all-time favorite cars.
This is Alfa Romeo...
I think that the logo from the modern Giulietta commercial spot is suitable: senza cuore saremmo solo macchine...
Congatulations for keeping this artwork alive!
Finally Petrolicious. An Italian Classic. More like these please. Nobody does Passion (and build quality lol) like the Italians.
Sometimes the "Poor man" is actually richer than we think
Just the look of this car has so much personality,then you have the sound and the drivung experience so much character
What a car 👍
Great video! Love the colors.
And how beautiful this lil' engine purs.
More of those videos. More. More! MORE!
Epic, epic video. Completely gets to the heart of what is so special about driving full stop. Let alone an Alfa from this period. Superb.
Just fabulous!
of course Mr. Martin loves to drive this Alfa Romeo..... it's an absolute BEAUTY!!!!!!!!!!
Masterly video, so close to the heart. And so well produced! Thank you Jeff and Petroguys!
Just bought one that needs work - this gives me some good ideas ...
It was never in doubt that Petrolicious would come back after the NSX/Merc video and what a video this is! What came to mind for me was this, in this car world today where automakers can make a car do so much why can't someone, just one, make a car that does LESS? I mean less power windows, less power locks, less size and weight but add something...a clutch pedal. The current Miata shows it can be done as far as size and weight so what's the excuse?
It's called an Elise/Exige.
theres gotta be a market for it. its not easy to introduce and successfully sell NEW car in that niche. The Miata has a cult following of 25+ years. same can be said for the lightweights Fiat 500 and Mini coopers , 50+ year cult following
Alfa Romeo did with the 4C and every auto reviewer out there points out its defects - No trunk space, cramped no power steering and too loud. Yes car makers that care try, its just the general public that is too fat and lazy to even appreciate it. The did a review between the bmw m2 and the 4C - the bmw won because its more practical - no shit.
+Antonio Talarico the 4C is not for the avarage idiotic Joe, neither for the newbie incompetent reviewers. Let them hate, that's gonna make it even more rare and unique.
Maybe the donkervoort d8 gto will make you happy. The only modern car that I know that's focused only on pure driving and nothing else.
Nice story. I can relate, I own the exact same car, almost same specs (1300, bumpers removed, aloys, slightly lowered). You may have mentioned that is is not slow at all. Curb weight is only around 650 kilos. Somw 90 hp move the car just nicely, and it loves high revs. Every drive is simply exhilarating.
Grazie Mr. Martin
Hands down best vid Ive seen from you guys. I love it when people own a car and cherish it for a lifetime. Great guy, gorgeous machine.
as an alfisti i love this keep the alfa vids coming!
YES ! The part when he describes an almost living creature , that's exactly what I'm trying to describe to friends and family that are not car persons. Sums it up perfectly !
Brilliant. Thank you for such a perfect summary of owning an Alfa.
what a video, one of the best videos they made yet. Love that car, the sound it makes, gosh i'm now tempted to get an alfa
"I don't meditate, but this is sort of meditating" i agree 😀
Beautiful car. Luv the shape. Bumper delete and the color choice is spot on.
Incredible and beautiful car it is clearly alive, I love it. Thank you for sharing this.
I had a 1985 Giulietta and I still miss it and think about it often.
nice composition of colors, music, rythm - it's just right atmosphere in this video.
Such a beautiful car and documentary....you guys are Legends. Thank You for putting out such quality work every week.
this is gorgeous Jeff!
Good job pertrolicious, as always.
To me these videos are so important because it places emphasis on the relationship between you and your car...and the love of driving...that we don't have to aspire to own some unobtainable hyper-car...keep up the great work Petrolicious!
I love the way you love this legend
Jeff what a beatutiful way to describe driving in an all analog car. I never really thought about the sounds each component - ignition, hand brake, motor made while my Hako has been in the shop for nearly 2years. You've truly brought back memories for me! Drive safe and take care of her my friend!
Oh that old Alfa...
This was the video we're looking for, just like your first Alfa videos @Petrolicious . Just keep that quality. We miss "Never enough Alfa"like videos.
I get it. In 1967 I bought a 1957 (or 1958?) Giulietta Spyder from my uncle, a used car dealer, for $400. I drove it for about a year before I got a valve job, On getting it back I took it for a test drive, not realizing that the temp gauge wasn't working and that the lower radiator hose had a leak -- seized the engine and that was that.
But! That year of driving was was the most fun, the most satisfying, yea, the most orgasmic driving experience of my life. The back roads of New England came alive and I was hooked. That Spyder had a 1300cc engine and I looked up the 0 -60 a while ago: 16 seconds... Nevermind, the 15" wheels, the suspension, the lightness, the sound, and the sophistication. It had dohc, something not found on an American car until... when? I bought a Chevy Vega in 1972 because it had sohc, what a mistake!
These days I get my kicks riding my 2003 Ducati ST3, barely more technology than the Alpha, dohc, a godawful lot faster, and it has that feeling. No modern car will do.
I didn't really know much about Alfas before this video...now I want one! Very charismatic.I really like the way the tires fill in the wheel wells and the simple mod of the bumper removal. What a look and a ride!
This really captures the experience of driving old Alfa's. I miss my 105 1750!
Beautiful beautiful videos..! all of them.. simply a pleasure to watch them.. the quality of the image..the balance between the sound of the engine and the background music as well as the storytelling is top notch..! Congrats!
This video nake me miss my dad ❤️
One of the best Petrolicious videos. The text/words are just like the car... stunning!
The true Coupé Alfa Romeo. That gray was the color most used in Italy in those years.
I so understand his feelings on how a alfa Romeo feels! Supervideo
Very very cool!!! Congratulations! Love the color and the sound is stunning
Stunning Alfa, fantastic vid, thank you
1 side benefit of being an admirer of beauty,is the common companion to art.. that ability to accurately envision and at times verbalize the fabulous aspects of the piece,be it form or sound,shape and it's making . Martin gets it.. the music of the vocabulary
This guy could be labeled crazy, but you have to respect his passion. Try to understand from his perspective, and you'll realize the true beauty behind it. My story is different, but you really do fall in love with this Alfa. I cant describe the reason.
Beautiful
Beautiful film, yet again. Thoroughly enjoyed this.
Lovely video, one of the best in a little while I'd say. Great subject (both man and car), great cinematography, and great music. Well done.
I love this channel! The music and visual footage are awesome, but incomparable to the stories!
Sounds fantastic!
Whenever I see sports cars of this era or thereabouts, I think, "thank heavens". The sound, the visceral engagement, the emotion, living the joy of being a part of a soulful machine as it travails the road ahead; a wondrous thing.
Una bella macchina! Grazie per là questo video!
Yes! I have old memory: I shit my pants in a '55. It was winter and my bottom froze. (Was hitchhiking in Wales) ~cheers!
If an Alfa is a poor man's Ferrari, then a Fiat is a poor man's Alfa....
I feel like my '15 Abarth has that spirit, even with all the modern stuff. It's no 1955 Alfa, but it's also definitely not an appliance.
Hi Petro, great video, it allows feel the passion, the extasis. Obviously I'm an passionate alfista too (Two alfettas, a 33 and two Lancia), thus I can understand perfectly what he said. Merry Christmas, Pablo, from Argentina.
Oh yeah. I'm soo delighted with sound and images :o)
I never saw one before. Gorgeous!
Wow alfa, great sounds, keep it up, proud of you.
great video,again I ubderstands the guys feeling when the car talks to him. Al my classics here do that to me...
Every man should own an Alfa in his lifetime.
El Guapo Every human*
this made me cry and simultaneously search the web to buy one