Classic Alfa Romeo GTV Review - Get One While You Still Can!

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Ай бұрын

A Classic Alfa Romeo is one of the most gorgeous automotive creations the world has to offer. This 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV is no exception, and today I'm getting behind the wheel. Thank you to Rohan from RC Classic Garage for letting me review this lovely Alfa Romeo. You can see his KZfaq videos here: www.youtube.com/@UCUAV6Kwy1nMnZQs9KHVN_nw
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00:00 Introducing the GTV
01:47 Driving The GTV
09:31 Final Thoughts on the GTV

Пікірлер: 60

@itsjoel Ай бұрын

Slight correction: I have actually driven a few Alfa’s that I’d completely forgotten about, but only new ones. So this is the first ‘proper’ Alfa I’ve driven! Enjoy!

@grahamtipping4891 Ай бұрын

This is a refreshing alternative to your usual postings. I enjoy the addition of a classic comparison. Good choice.

@itsjoel Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, that's great to hear!

@ianlee487 Ай бұрын

Best review you have done Joel from a total alfisti 124 years of racing history from a marque who produces beautiful cars.

@itsjoel Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@bimbettocavallo Ай бұрын

AlfistA please

@warol_kojtyla2137 Ай бұрын

There's nothing more classy than a wooden steering wheel. Nothing.

@Challenger540i Ай бұрын

Moto -lita.......

@chrisrawlings8077 Ай бұрын

Great content Joel probably one of your best videos. Back in the late 70’s a friend of mine had a 2.0 litre version which was an awesome car.

@mrd64 Ай бұрын

A beautiful car and a welcome change of direction on the channel.

@shaunbarnett5081 Ай бұрын

Think you need to learn how to double declutch! Completely unnecessary in a modern BMW but essential in an old Alfa!

@itsjoel Ай бұрын

Yes, definitely a technique I need to learn

@bimbettocavallo Ай бұрын

I actually forced myself to learn to do that when I bought one of these Alfa's. The 2nd gear synchro is a common failure and mine was busted. The only way was to double declutch

@SlayerEddy Ай бұрын

I somehow missed this video!! Love seeing older cars, you don't get that on KZfaq all the time! I'm also mindblown that you've somehow found an E-Type to review, will definitely be keeping an eye out for that!

@kirkshrum6222 Ай бұрын

Cool car Joel! I’ve seen a few of these & they look fun! Cheers Kirk

@itsjoel Ай бұрын

Was jolly good fun, and an excellent experience

@berwhaletheavenger Ай бұрын

The dashboard appears to have been undersealed! The interiors were very well put together so that one needs fettling. But a 1750 GTV should go very well.....if it is correctly set up and has all of the 120 bhp. Next, try a GTV6 (the proper one, not the 90's thing) and then an Alfasud Ti.

@Paynos Ай бұрын

well done vid mate, older i get the more i become a die hard Alfa fan lol

@rcclassicgarage Ай бұрын

Great video Joel

@itsjoel Ай бұрын

Thanks again, lovely car!

@andrewcurrey3409 Ай бұрын

Excellent video Jo, your big smile Said everything

@TiptronicSS Ай бұрын

More of this! How it feels like to drive those old cars, maybe the options, how they were advertized back in the day..

@steveong4738 Ай бұрын

Great video. Please have more 1970-80s Alfa Romeo and BMWs on your channel.

@Suffolkman1961 Ай бұрын

Fantastic! Just love that second gear!

@romanofanfoni555 Ай бұрын

Ah yes, classic motoring, not for me, too tedious, however that Alfa Romeo is damn pretty ! Thanks for the test review, nice video.

@itsjoel Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching the video, glad you enjoyed it

@MarkmanOTW Ай бұрын

Just like the 1750 GTV I owned back in the 80s - same year, G reg. I loved it, and would happily have the Mk1 again. A special experience owning and driving that Alfa.

@bazzatheking3155 Ай бұрын

Had a 1974 gtv 2000 years ago, rust killed it and at that stage didn’t have the money to keep / restore it. Sold it and have always regretted it! Broke me when I had it but when it ran on song it made me smile so much. Absolutely correct on the coolness factor Joel! Hard to find now!

@itsjoel Ай бұрын

The one that got away!

@shamirjames1469 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I used to have a GTC - the convertible version of this.

@olivierrichard6740 Ай бұрын

well done back to the petrolhead roots. warm applause !

@itsjoel Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@liamdownes1475 Ай бұрын

I proposed in one of these! The marriage didn't last long but I'll never forget that car. When I told my dad it turned out he'd owned one and there was a photo of me stood next to it. So yeah, I love GTV's :D

@Challenger540i Ай бұрын

Clearly no Sync on 2nd! it's gorgeous

@FredScuttle456 20 күн бұрын

Normal with this model. No problem with a warm engine if you change gear lazily. Replace the worn bits next time the clutch is replaced.

@constantinrenoir8273 Ай бұрын

Great job man! For your next driving videos, is it possible to fix a camera on the pedalbox to film your footwork please? It would be so great to watch your skills, and for this car it will be very interesting!

@italsounds001 Ай бұрын

Great to see you enjoying that GTV, with such a big smile, it says it all. I had a 1600 GT Junior until a few years back, what a nice car it was, when Clarkson said that thing about petrolheads and Alfa, he definitely didn’t mean any Alfa from the later period, he was talking pre 90’s, or at least pre 00’s. I had (and still have) a BMW 2002 and a 240Z, alongside a mini 1275GT, also great cars from that late 60’s to mid-70’s era. That period and up to the mid 80’s has so much great machinery. Let me know if you want a go.

@WSS_the_OG Ай бұрын

Oh it's absolutely gorgeous! You're a lucky lad to have been able to drive one. Wondering if you've driving a stock 240Z from around 1970 too? A very similar experience, if an extremely different car. Cheers!

@andreistoica2994 Ай бұрын

💯💯💯

@garethmcrae668 Ай бұрын

Nice car and a decent review. My gearbox was shot too, so shifting esp. when cold was horrendous. All sorted now but I will still ddclutch out of habit... The E Type was bonkers cheap when launched- about half the Aston/ Ferrari market that it was gunning for. So any comparison to it's price inevitably takes the focus away from the car in question and onto Jaguar's pricing policy. The 105 was clearly an expensive option and the Lotus Cortina great value. p.s. 50mph max?! They love to rev. and we've seen well over 90 on the speedo. Sure it's noisy and you need to focus but they are meant to be driven.

@juliancaston9598 Ай бұрын

Syncromesh on 2nd gear sounds shot and I think you need to learn how to double de clutch...otherwise a good road test report

@itsjoel Ай бұрын

Indeed. Double clutching will be learned

@PointNemo9 Ай бұрын

@@itsjoel Watch Conquer Driving's video on it, he explains it very well.

@itsjoel Ай бұрын

@@PointNemo9 yes, saw that this morning!

@andygtv Ай бұрын

The gearbox sounds wrong I have had one for 25 years and gearbox is very fast and smooth.

@nathangregory_ Ай бұрын

Funny, I have been looking at this car for a long time. Except I'm looking for the 1971 variant.

@billabongoneill Ай бұрын

You need to de clutch into neutral and then blip the revs and then de clutch into the lower gear.

@itsjoel Ай бұрын

Yes, I’ll know this for next time. Thanks for watching

@andygtv Ай бұрын

2002 was £3,000 in 1974 we bought one.

@1240enzo Ай бұрын

Ahm, given that any model 105 Gt, Gt Junior or GTV will set you back as a minimum $50k and up to at least $130K Aud these days, I would have to contend that the opportunity for most is well and truely past. Back when I bought my ‘69 S1 1750 in 1997, I paid $7.5K and sold it some 12 years later for $6.5K. These days even a basket case car will cost you at least twice to three times that. The same is true for the Giulia sedan, and even top condition Berlinas. Don’t even think about spiders, especially a boat tail or early Kamn tail spider. The 105 Alfa of any variant is a lovely car to drive but inexpensive to purchase they are not.

@G928... Ай бұрын

Yeah they're good, but not at the 40 to 50k GBP now being asked for a proper one that isn't a rusting wreck. That example looks pretty tatty, even if it isn't rusty.

@MLC... Ай бұрын

The gearbox on this car is very bad. Spoils the driving experience. They are not supposed to be like that at all.

@christopherriley1187 Ай бұрын

Sorry to be mocking. Adjust for inflation? It actually equates to way over £100000 in today’s money. In 67 £2200 would be a very decent house. Sorry to be picky

@itsjoel Ай бұрын

I just used an inflation calculator. That obviously doesn’t take into account purchasing power.

@hrg3design905 7 күн бұрын

Hi Joel, until someone teaches you how to double clutch a classic car please stop damaging such wonderful machines. You might not even know what double clutching down is...find out and SOON!