Driving the Alfaholics Giulia Super R 270: The Family Restomod

Driving the Alfaholics Giulia Super R 270: The Family Restomod | Henry Catchpole - The Driver's Seat

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10 ай бұрын

After reviewing the Alfaholics Giulia Super R 270, Henry Catchpole thinks this might just be the one car to rule them all. Why? Well it has both verve and versatility. It is a restomod, so you have all the glorious interactivity and tactility typical in such a creation - think Singer, Eagle, Kimera and a whole host of others, including Alfaholics’ own GTA-Rs. But then add more than a dash of practicality. With back seats and a decent boot, this is suddenly a car that will happily tackle a whole host of tasks not normally associated with restomods.
Despite being gorgeous to look at, there is also something wonderfully (and intentionally) unassuming about the Super R. The original 1.3 badge remains on the back, despite the Twin-Spark engine under the bonnet being a whole litre larger. A glance through the glass will reveal an original steering wheel and seats that look perfectly period, even though they have been upgraded. It looks quite prim and proper, but the 270 in its name refers to 270bhp/ton, so the performance on offer is anything but understated.
This is a car that thrives on any road, but also stacks up on track. But that shouldn’t come as a surprise really. The Banks brothers, who (along with their father Richard) are the brains behind Alfaholics, have been hugely successful in historic racing and their experience on the circuits of the world has directly informed the upgrades that they offer. So, when you’re oversteering through a long left hander and thinking how wonderfully balanced the car feels, it’s no coincidence.
And there is another appealing side to this particular restomod. Because while you’ll have to join a very long queue and pay a pretty penny for a complete, turn-key Alfaholics car like this one, you do have the option of the DIY route. You see, Alfaholics sells parts. All the parts. So, if you already have a Giulia saloon you can pick and choose upgrades to suit your own particular budget and predilections. It makes this car more than just a pipe dream for many.
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@TerribleUsernameAmirite 10 ай бұрын

You can tell a lot about a car journalist based on what he thinks about an old Alfa.

@anonimushbosh 10 ай бұрын

No car journalist would dare criticise an old Alfa

@Ohtarus 10 ай бұрын

And if he can throw in a reference to Jackson Lamb

@stephen300o6 10 ай бұрын

What a sparkling and brand new thought!

@JuanHorsepower 10 ай бұрын

You sir, are absolutely right on that one. As a motoring journalist I concur with that rationale.

@InspirationSessions 9 ай бұрын

Show me a genuine car enthusiast who says bad things about old Alfas and I’ll show you a charlatan (not that this is really an ‘old’ Alfa… just looks like one…)

@antoniolleradam9354 10 ай бұрын

WOW thanks again to all of you: to Hagerty, for allowing such a perfect piece of commuinication art; to the Banks brothers, for allowing the existence of such a perfect piece of automotive art, and to Henry, for sharing with us his extraordinary passion. It has reminded me, almost with tears in my eyes, of the first episode of car-loving that I remember as a child: I was about seven or eight years old, walking to school, when a friend of my father took me for the last sector of the way to scool on the co-driver's seat of his Giulia (I don't know if it was a 1300 Super or whatever), what I remeber crystal clear is the exciting sound, the low seating position, the gear lever and the dash gauges: it was so impressing that I fell in love with cars for the rest of my life (I'm 64 now). Thank you again.

@tsb3093 27 күн бұрын

Co-driver? 😂

@jaycee7070 10 ай бұрын

Giulias have always been classy little cars, often overlooked though. This is a magnificent creation by Alfaholics . Well done

@ORMA1 8 ай бұрын

"Little"? I don't think so: italian Police used them 50 years ago. Giulia was very fast

@mizanzack2485 10 ай бұрын

This is beyond than ordinary review. The cinematography, sounds engineering, man absolute 100%

@christophergavin9188 9 ай бұрын

I am lucky enough to have a 1972 Giulia Super, which I have updated with an Alfaholics fast road suspension kit. Everything else is standard apart from the Alfaholics/Maxilite TZ-style 15" wheels. Every time I am in it I love it and the smiles and waves I get from passers by makes it all worth it. And as Henry says you can update the car with parts from alfaholics and Classic Alfa as you can afford it and for relatively little money.

@lucapetrucci9124 9 ай бұрын

👍💪🟩⬜️🟥

@fabioribeiro5071 3 ай бұрын

Alfaholics really know their stuff, I upgraded my 75 ts with their fast road kit and was amazed how much it improved from something that good already. 👌

@ChrisJones-yh2os 10 ай бұрын

Proof that Henry can make any car seem delightful/romantic/desirable. Wish I could drive one. The sound is amazing!

@tommeiner9983 7 ай бұрын

How is this video in particular proof of that? It's about one of the most delightful/romantic/desireable cars of all time lol.

@oskar6661 6 ай бұрын

@@tommeiner9983 Exactly.

@JuanHorsepower 10 ай бұрын

I’ve never been so happy watching a video on my life. I felt a big grin while hearing the exhaust and the engine, and goosebumps at every moment the camera showed the lovely bodywork. My god, I’m in love of that Alfa Romeo, and the worst part is that there isn’t even one of those Giulias in my country

@fredgelhausen8801 9 ай бұрын

Which country are you living ?

@Nellis202 6 ай бұрын

Not even one !

@JuanHorsepower 6 ай бұрын

@@fredgelhausen8801 Colombia, mate. No chance of Alfas here, let alone the vintage ones.

@abb05 10 ай бұрын

This was an absolute joy to watch, thank you so much for consistently putting out great content like this

@veritasman 10 ай бұрын

Italian cars delivered the most joyful and authentic driving experience period...

@robertp.wainman4094 10 ай бұрын

Apart from the numerous times they broke down.

@luigig6256 10 ай бұрын

And still do!

@yodaddamilkman8422 9 ай бұрын

@@robertp.wainman4094 actually pretty darn reliable, especially the 105/115 chassis

@robertp.wainman4094 9 ай бұрын

@@yodaddamilkman8422 But not ALL Italian cars are so reliable!

@yodaddamilkman8422 9 ай бұрын

@@robertp.wainman4094 you can say that about all cars really from any country

@oskar6661 6 ай бұрын

As a car guy in my 40's...there are not words in the English language to properly express how little interest I have in modern cars, let alone super-cars. I can't begin to muster any enthusiasm or interest in electric vehicles, automated systems, etc. This...and similar cars like it, are just leaps more fascinating. I cannot begin to imagine buying a modern "supercar" over something like this if you have the cash.

@bcosVic 10 ай бұрын

brilliant car - brilliant film - great video

@1240enzo 10 ай бұрын

I have owned my ‘69 Giulia 1300 TI but which is slightly enhanced by a 1600 with twin webers and a bundle of Alfaholics suspension goodies (fast road), for the past 8 years..My brother is building up currently a ‘69 Giulia Super for Hillclimbs, club racing and road rally’s (it’s fully caged), while my brother in law has an original ‘68 Giulia Super. They are such a cool car and like their sibling GTV’s, they too have gone up significantly in value over the years. Nice one Henry 👍

@thebigbowler 9 ай бұрын

That first 5 seconds. The music. The engine sound. The cinematography. 👏👏👏👏

@jami7772 10 ай бұрын

All that was missing from the video were your tears of joy. Thought you were going to open the taps for a minute then !

@nicholaswoodward8191 9 ай бұрын

A gorgeous thing. when I was doing my obligatory national service in rge bad days here in SA. A friend had one god we were all so jealous. I think ( and could be wrong) it was only a 1.3 but it revved and ran and sang beautifully.

@mitchellahrens6346 10 ай бұрын

Ive been obsessed with these cars ever since I saw that video of Chris Harris drifting a GTAR around. I WILL own or build one of these one day

@curvetrcalinga 10 ай бұрын

The ultimate joy of driving a very light car with manual controls and analog feel. Keep building these kinds of cars while others don’t understand these kinds of cars.

@easy_s3351 8 ай бұрын

Brings back childhood memories of being in the back seat of my parent's Giulia Super 1600.

@robertworden8559 4 ай бұрын

positively delightful episode and most definitely my most favorite car i have ever owned. Simply adorable.

@GarethRussellUK 10 ай бұрын

First saw these in The Italian Job. Always preferred them to the Minis somehow. They just seemed so cool. This though is on an entirely different level. Love it!

@ricatiman 10 ай бұрын

Back in the late 70's in Calgary, Frank Cannetero Motors, Fiat, Alfa, Lamborghini - was a part of the dealer group I worked for, at their British car dealership, and Frank daily drove one of these 1.3's with a 2 litre swap, ATS mags, CN36 Pirellis, Konis and it was lowered a bit... I daily drove and slalom raced an X-1/9 then, and was often riding in that Gulia. I loved it! The first resto-mod I had ever seen. I rode in it quite a few times. Frank was an insanely talented driver who also had the first Periscopio Countach in Alberta. I rode in that black beauty about 5 blissful times.

@CasualGearheads 10 ай бұрын

Love seeing these (non-Alfaholic, but tuned) on hillclimbs 'round here. They run the oldtimer category, so it's a regularity run, but they floor it none the less. :)

@leosheepman 10 ай бұрын

My father had two Giulia's as his first and second cars in the early 70s, having passed up a drop-top 356 for £350! He then moved on to a BMW 2002 for the sake of reliability, but I would love to take him for a spin in this updated Alfaholics Giulia. There is always something special about your first car! Great review as always Henry.

@luigig6256 10 ай бұрын

Now the opposite is true

@jefffixesit60 10 ай бұрын

That's such a beauty! Almost unknown in the US, and Alfaholics have hit max Q-ship with this one. Almost like an Ariel Atom in a tuxedo!😊

@freddysquirenaranjo4859 10 ай бұрын

Well said fella... regards

@GreatistheWorld 10 ай бұрын

Phenomenal audio

@mrb6094 10 ай бұрын

What an absolute treat.

@Loopsrainforest 9 ай бұрын

These videos are absolutely incredibly made!

@MLC... 10 ай бұрын

The Super R is just jewel like. Automotive art. Wish I could afford one. Thanks for making such a fantastic video on it.

@robertsykes6309 10 ай бұрын

Good looking car when they came out new, this one is beautiful.

@smee1198 9 ай бұрын

The joy is contagious. Thank you, Henry for another great piece.

@solarcell07 9 ай бұрын

Never get bored to see this beauty..

@GBplayswithcars 10 ай бұрын

Great piece Henry! You captured well why some of us are total lunatics for these old Alfa sedans, whether they be mild or wild like the Alfaholics version featured.

@alishadlu9730 8 ай бұрын

Your posts are the best made most exciting I have seen on youtube , period. BRAVO

@luigipellegrini2908 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations from Italy , you have made a masterpiece of restomod !!! Your Giulia is wonderful !!!

@misterhat6395 10 ай бұрын

The car of a true Alfa male

@richslaney 10 ай бұрын

I watched this 3 times back to back. I love it…. And the colour is beautiful

@Alfa_davo 10 ай бұрын

Wow! Fantastic video of a tremendous vehicle. I’ve always loved the 105 Giulia sedan and Alfaholics have just taken it to a whole new level. *chefs kiss*

@matthew3136 10 ай бұрын

The fact this exists gives me hope in this world. So beautiful.

@andrigeogiou8420 8 ай бұрын

A magnificent , beautiful car of its times . The times that Italians produce art .

@bonniedrasco8166 5 ай бұрын

Henry! My man! Still my favourite motoring journalist by a far and what a cat that is! Absolutely perfect in every way and it definitely stands alone amongst many a common restomod! Amazing 🤩

@Tmrfe0962 10 ай бұрын

I know I’m a real enthusiast, cause as soon as this videos over, I’m deep diving into this car…omg beautiful.

@stephgagnoulet3133 10 ай бұрын

Alfaholics (re)creations are so fantastic!!! 🤩

@Jo3man96 10 ай бұрын

It’s a gorgeous little thing. I would get one in a heartbeat if I had the money.

@astonbenger67 9 ай бұрын

Dads got one its rotting in our paddock

@Jo3man96 9 ай бұрын

@@astonbenger67 An Alpina? Or a Giulia?

@astonbenger67 9 ай бұрын

@@Jo3man96 Berlina 2000

@SmallBlogV8 10 ай бұрын

I understand the joy of just sitting in a Giulia. When Alfa Romeo had a Ti Super on display at Goodwood FOS alongside the newly launched Quadrifoglio-Verde (2017?), they left the door unlocked and I saw mud on the driver's footwell. I took my own opportunity. I couldn't possibly explain why, but it was like someone turned a dimmer switch up on my mood as I landed on the remarkably soft, homely seat. The large but skinny wheel doesn't make you clasp it like a wannabe helmswright; you naturally greet it gently with not all of your fingers necessary, and wriggle it lightly. Ditto the wand-like gear lever. It just put me in a different headspace. Just sitting there in their little motor show building, it was transportation to a different world from that of new cars. I loved it. I want to always remember that feeling when I see this shape of Giulia. I wish I could afford a Super-R and turn the joy up to 11.

@iDymff 9 ай бұрын

Yess, yess! This is the car i want. This model is perfect. I’m in love. There is sort of a version of this at Straderial in france. But a very rare station model. And i probably need both in my life. But the sound, the looks.. perfection.

@SkateEverythingProject 9 ай бұрын

Dude thank you so much for sharing your joy of driving this car. It was really special and brighten my day. Thank you so much.

@danaibhutipunthu9610 9 ай бұрын

Guilia 1.3 TI was my first car my mother bought in1971.We still have a good memory until now.Thank for making her alive.

@jdeckard1243 10 ай бұрын

I had the chance to go to Alfaholics in 2012 for their open day, on the night I was just going to my hotel but Andrew invited me to the evening meal, they all so welcoming and friendly. I see this is Andrew's old white car. They are my lottery winning dream car, a 105 Coupe 290 GTA-R In Pearl White with an Italian strip over the bonnet and roof.

@jimspackman8527 9 ай бұрын

It's a different car, the original was right hand drive and more of a track day car. This is a new build but we kept the number!

@rossanocampani5705 9 ай бұрын

For me this is the ultimate car, it has it all, a masterpiece.

@DanKlar 10 ай бұрын

Great film! Keep up the great work Henry! Thanks for all you and the team do.

@Lasergun74 10 ай бұрын

Here in Italy it was indeed the getaway car of choice for thieves and robbers, they would get at least even with the police! There are lots and lots of gangster movies from the 70s based upon Giulia-on-Giulia chases, epic!!

@elgar6743 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful automobile showcased in such a beautifully absolute manner...bravo!

@ianberry8948 10 ай бұрын

Such a brilliant video. Made me smile so much. Keep up the good work chaps

@andybroer651 10 ай бұрын

Makes me long for my '72 GTV2000... what lovely little pieces of mechanical jewelry ALFAs are... almost all of them! Thanks Henry and Hagerty!

@bobhoye5951 9 ай бұрын

Outstanding review; I bought my first Super --new--in 1968. Installed 10 to 1 pistons and Koni shocks. In the day it was a quick car on the road from Vancouver to Whistler Ski Resort. Sadly, in nine years it was rusted so badly it went to the wreckers. In 2006 bought a "concours" 1967 and put in a strong 2 L, LSD and with 500 # springs up front an Koni Reds the car was outstanding on back "humpy-bumpy" roads.--Sigh,

@biosfearmag 10 ай бұрын

Modern suspension and tires are key. Putting KW V2's and some sticky tires on my MK1 Golf GTI turned it into a much better car.

@alenseven11 10 ай бұрын

Well done Henry and Hagerty, wonderful video, magnificent Alfa Romeo, so full of character.

@pipolebnene 10 ай бұрын

We need alooooof of cars like this but affordable. Old cars were so light but back then had little power. With todays technology having engines that produce good power with chasis under a ton its what the world needs

@christopherward5065 9 ай бұрын

Still one of my favourite style icon saloons. The Algaholics restomod gives it the chops to be a superstar. An unsung gem of automotive design! Perfect!

@MattyMacPhotography 10 ай бұрын

Henry, you are by far the best motoring journalist on the planet. Thank you yet again!!😊

@ArtDrivenRoads 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful cinematics and great storytelling, thank you for a setting a good mood for me today!

@gerrardneedham1570 10 ай бұрын

I've said all these words about my Super for many years now. Greatest car ever made.

@AaronRandolphChen 10 ай бұрын

OMG, I have fallen in love!! Thank you for covering this beautiful car. I might just have to get one!! Love the music towards the end of the video too - absolutely perfect! Fabulous video!

@desmo750f1 10 ай бұрын

“O mio babbino caro” fits so well.

@DarrenJMHughes 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant review. Henry looked like he had lots of fun driving that. Makes us all want to drive it.

@d23bw 10 ай бұрын

i would like very much more Henry reviewing cars vids. He is one of the best communicators in the business.

@thetheeser659 10 ай бұрын

Im astonished by the quality. Stunning shots and Henrys commentary made me truly fall in love with this car. MIght as well be my sort of "affordable" dream car. Edit: The ending made me tear up, I want to marry this exact car

@ArmySigs 9 ай бұрын

lol, can I have one from your first litter of pups?

@alishadlu9730 8 ай бұрын

Your posts are the best made most exciting I have seen on youtube , period. BRAVO 14:31

@petegowland6201 10 ай бұрын

An Alfaholics 105 has long been on my lottery garage list. They’re just perfect. And what an utterly brilliant video. It kind of beggars belief that content of this quality is available for free. Thanks to the whole team on this one.

@donnieweston3249 10 ай бұрын

What a treat, amazing sound and video work

@herwigv 9 ай бұрын

What a fantastic car and what a lovely video - thanks so much guys. Henry you are one of the very best 😊

@olewurtz7625 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant review. I was once warned against test driving one of these. Once you’ve driven one, you want one, and back in the 70’s they were regarded as rust buckets

@jeffkeen6943 10 ай бұрын

Did anybody else twig to Henry doing his best 'Hugh Laurie' during his 'back seat' expose...🙂

@freelancerfree9782 9 ай бұрын

you have no idea how much i love this drive road.those views just outstanding.i wish i could drive my mx miata here.

@ramonmedina1974 8 ай бұрын

Great car! A dream! A very likeable and cool car tester! Really great video!

@M4NA5 10 ай бұрын

Alfaholics is to Alfa Romeo Giulia/GTAs like Singer is to Porsche 911s.

@kylem324 10 ай бұрын

I’d sooner have an Alfaholics than a singer.

@kahmed7328 10 ай бұрын

Singer is ridiculously overpriced

@M4NA5 10 ай бұрын

@@kahmed7328Everything is, nowadays.

@kristoffer3000 10 ай бұрын

@@kahmed7328 That's part of their appeal to the super rich though, if it was more reasonably priced they wouldn't want it as much. They are a different breed, one that doesn't deserve to live.

@samscriven6452 10 ай бұрын

Or more of a Tuthill approach

@user-jp6ub6zp9e 10 ай бұрын

I love your sense of humor Henry, when mentioning the car has a left hand steering. It's that kind of literacy which makes this show stand out for me. Massive thanks.

@cloudfrontsystems 10 ай бұрын

I can't believe that you fit! So happy to see enjoying an Alfa and hope to see more Alfa content!

@luketaplin42 7 ай бұрын

I've so enjoyed watching this Beautiful little Alfa. My first car was a Alfa sud 1500 ti qv Everything Alfaholics touch is just amazing ❤

@user-wt8pw9eb8d 7 ай бұрын

if you don't want one of these after watching this - you dead inside! I WANT ONE! Always thought the Giulia looked beautiful. But the fatter tires...slight touches does make it just a dream car.

@benfearnhead9851 9 ай бұрын

Great review. Great car. Great colour. Wow wow wow

@howardlake6178 9 ай бұрын

In that colour. And that interior colour. Yes please. Those glorious grills. Automotive art.

@marial8235 10 ай бұрын

I just love these Alfas, the Fiat 124 sport coupe, Fiat Dino, Gtv, 2002, etc. These cars are just nice, petite, full of character, and pleasantly raw compared to modern cars.

@amduser86 9 ай бұрын

Then you drive a lada 2101 and all the glory is gone. Modern cars can be good as a well. For some strange reason not enoguh people buy them. (mazda mx5, alpina s110, alfa guilia, toyota yaris gr ...)

@marial8235 9 ай бұрын

@@amduser86 never driven a Lada, but I would love too experience one. I have an ND, Vette, and others.

@ScuderiaDiMarcello 9 ай бұрын

I owned a '66 Giulia with 152 horsepower for 15 years, which drove fantastically. But this is really great, it doesn't get better than this.

@derMenix 9 ай бұрын

❤️‍🔥 Welch ein schönes Video mit einer noch schöneren, heißen Giulia ( ...wenn das mein guter 156 liest 🫣) ❣️ Danke für das Mitfahren und Erleben! Und danke an die Schöpfer dieses wundervollen Restomods! Mein Respekt und allzeit gute Fahrt 👍 Grüße aus Deutschland 👋😀

@juansequeirabaquero1780 9 ай бұрын

This is a love letter to driving

@SR-007 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic Mr Catchpole. Fantastic. What a lovely thing.

@chrissegard2229 10 ай бұрын

The little secret is even in the states, Alfaholics parts are cheaper with shipping than the in-country Alfa parts suppliers. I actually enjoy giving my money to these folks after seeing what they do with it.

@pascalvallinoto6913 9 ай бұрын

Alfa spare parts have always been a problem in Italy (think what happens abroad), they have always produced very few..it's hard to find them for 15-year-old cars, let alone one from the 60s..it's normal that aftermarkets cost less. For this reason they are coveted cars by thieves, spare parts cost as much as gold

@cgsvergers 9 ай бұрын

I think you are referring to Classic Alfa, a great source for standard parts. Alfaholics parts are truly the best available, engineered for performance, unique and pricy.

@AnilPrabha 9 ай бұрын

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