Alfa Romeo 105 2000 GTV - Smiles for Miles with this analogue delight

Alfa Romeo 105 2000 GTV - Smiles for Miles with this analogue delight | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop

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Amongst all the Italian exotica in the workshop, the humble little Alfa Romeo 105 takes centre-stage this week. This particular 2000 GT Veloce variation, introduced in 1971, featured the all-alloy inline-four twin-cam engine in 2.0L form, which Iain sets about tuning the carburettors on with his trusty screwdriver and hosepipe, before taking her on the road to rediscover what makes this small and nimble car such a joy to drive compared to all the other headliners in the workshop and today's modern offerings.
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00:00 - Introduction
03:28 - All-alloy inline-four twin-cam 2.0L engine
04:14 - Engine carburettor tuning
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@henrydennis5851 Жыл бұрын

I owned a 1974 GTV 2000 as my only car for almost 10-years, with Webers, the European manifold, electronic ignition and quite a bit of head work. The car was putting out about 148 horsepower with a less restrictive exhaust and I literally cannot imagine anything more fun to drive. Even though I drove it to work every day, I would always look for any excuse to drive it regardless of the length of the trip. Watching you tune that engine brought back so many wonderful memories of me and a dear friend trying to get the carbs set up correctly. Why I sold it I still don't know. Oh, I just remembered it was the rust, which I simply couldn't afford to fix at the time. Thank you!

@wallacem41atgmail Жыл бұрын

Having owned two Spiders (a 1750 and a 2000) and a Berlina 2000 in period, from the taillights, I would judge this to be a Type 115 and not a Type 105.. If it has top-hung pedals than it is definitely a Type 115. The correct name for this car is "GT 2000 Veloce." Alfa Romeo itself did not use the designation "GTV" until the later Type 118 transaxle cars. In any case, it is a beautifully preserved example!

@rogerwatt8491 Жыл бұрын

Rust was the reason I sold mine too, Henry.

@kenpole1840 Жыл бұрын

My ' 69 Fiat 124 Spyder, bought new, died of terminal rust in four years. But I'd buy another!!

@shmac96 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! How would you if you could compare the Alfa with something similar from the time say a Triumph TR or an MG? Take care!

@rogerwatt8491 Жыл бұрын

I went from an MGB GT to the Alfa and it was like chalk and cheese. I loved the MG but the Alfa was so much more nimble and peppy. After selling it, I bought an MGB GT V8 which I loved and kept for three years before graduating to Porsche 911 Carera 3.0. I was a professional car photographer back then . . . happy days!

@jamesellsworth9673 Жыл бұрын

The 2000 GTV was my favorite Alpha Romeo package back in the day.

@johngarnham5772 5 ай бұрын

I went to school for years in one of these cars as a young boy. A dark blue one with tan interior. It started my love of cars. My late father had a 1750 first then the 2000 GTV. I now own a AR Giulia Veloce 280. That pulling power section of the video and that noise brought back wonderful memories of my father driving his. These cars were way in advance of what was on the British roads at the time. Shame they rusted so badly in this country. Thank you so much Iain! Message to AR: Make it again please...

@CasperLCat 4 ай бұрын

Those darn Italians can take the most ordinary body plan, and refine its lines and proportions into a thing of timeless beauty. This “everyday” Alfa is just one more example.

@oliebol3821 Жыл бұрын

105 Guilia the jewel in Alfa's crown.

@NLBassist Жыл бұрын

In my humble opinion, this is as exotic as a Miura, so please feature more of these gems.

@zoobee Жыл бұрын

this is one of the most stylish and cool car designs ever. I wish Alfa would revive it.

@XB10001 Жыл бұрын

Alfa needs to get their act together frst.

@martinolesen1908 Жыл бұрын

@@XB10001 Their new cars are quite good. So I would say that their act is together.

@trroland1248 Жыл бұрын

No, no, no. If they would try to revive this model name, it would be spoiled. Actually, the early model years of the 105 coupe were called the Giulia coupe (to go with the 4-door Giulias which came out earlier). So, in a way it has been revived in the new Giulia sports sedan, which is nothing in spirit like the Giulia of the 1960s or 70s.

@Surestick88 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's definitely one of the cars that would probably do well as a modern re-imagining a la Mini, 500, and Beetle. It would be easy to ruin but if done right...

@mesomachines Жыл бұрын

Not possible in today's regulatory environment, which makes these survivors even more precious.

@rolfsvensson5777 16 күн бұрын

The smile tells the story! Lovely pull indeed! Dainty? Like a tea shop with its "dainty's! Yum!

@danielburke2619 7 ай бұрын

I did my trade with these badass cars... a bit of hose pipe and a screwdriver equals instant horsepower, worked just as good with these as a Ferrari or Lambo... My boss was a well-known Italian mechanic, we had cars come from hours away just to have us fix them.

@GordonWishart Ай бұрын

I have always loved this car from when I saw one in red at the age of 8 in Malta 🇲🇹. When I say tickety boo down here in Nouveau Zelande, the Kiwis laugh their heads off but I continue with such sayings being English born. I'm a Dorset man from Dorchester and my parents took me to live in Scotland, Ireland and back to England (Hertfordshire) and then on to France and Malta, and then to the end of the world New Zealand 🇳🇿 by the age of 10!

@leuvenlife Жыл бұрын

I was in school during the '70's and a teacher had one of these that was always parked within sight of me, alongside a Lancia Fulvia, I spent hours staring at these two beauties and credit them with my love of all beautifully designed and engineered drivers cars.

@mairenared Жыл бұрын

I used to own an Alfasud Sprint Veloce back in the 1980s. It had the 1.5 litre boxer engine with Weber carbs and was a lovely car to drive. I used to have it serviced at a garage in Brentford which specialises in Italian cars and there was some pretty exotic machinery in the workshop including an early Lamborghini Superleggere and two Ferrari 512 BBs. The owner used to race a 2.0 litre 105 which he somehow managed to squeeze 200 bhp out of the engine. Sadly, I never got the chance to drive it but It must have been a wonderful experience.

@tasossavva8471 Жыл бұрын

Alfa Romeo GTV 2000 - my first love!

@edsongoncalves4374 Жыл бұрын

I have one of those wonderful toys. I totally agree with you that you don't need anything more than an Alfa GTV to drive smiling. Thanks for the delicious video😀

@MP-Fin Жыл бұрын

Bella machina! 😍

@SuperFacecloth Жыл бұрын

It's in my top 5 designs of all time.

@davyboy888 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous car - Giugiaro at his very best. Honestly that's one of the nicest cars in your workshop.

@leonardopanchetti9535 9 ай бұрын

It’s Bertone

@davyboy888 9 ай бұрын

@@leonardopanchetti9535 Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro when he worked for Bertone in the early 1960s.

@FAMA-18 Ай бұрын

Indeed!

@WazzaG076 Жыл бұрын

I am in Sydney. I purchased my first Alfa, a secondhand 1971 1750 Berlina which I adored but which was traded in on a secondhand 1750 Alfetta due to the dreaded rust and I was finally able to purchase a new 2L Giulietta in 1985. No more rust by then. I kept it for 24 years, until Ill health and the lack of any other manual drivers in the family forced its sale. That engine is such a work of art and each model showed how Alfa was always developing the marque despite their financial difficulties. Your video displays what I have always said: Early Alfas particularly become simply an extension of your fingers and toes. You are one with the road but they demand that you drive them to receive the full experience. I recall coming back from the snow and hitting a decreasing radius 80MPH gravel bend. As I backed off, wondering what was next the car tightened into the bend in gentle oversteer and to my delight I could steer it through the rest of the corner purely on the throttle. The car was way ahead of my driving skills. Your video brought tears to my eyes. Thank you 🙏

@studiocalder818 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely true. I heard many people saying "Alfa forgave me many mistakes"

@hamishinglis493 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I spent fifteen years with an Alfa Romeo dealership looking after those cars and got to know the 105 series well. The steering feel and fluidity, the quality of the gear change, the characterful engine, the delightful handling (especially when the roads were damp), just wonderful. We used to find that the 1750 was the sweetest.

@JulianGonzalez1974 6 ай бұрын

My friend had a red 2000GTV it was beautiful. He had some performance engine work and BRIGHT yellow Recaro seats in it. It looked and sounded great.

@peter.alixhuebscher1119 Жыл бұрын

Look at the smile on Mr Tyrrell’s face as he says “it’s just lovely”😊

@Paul-ov6kd Жыл бұрын

It does not have to a V8 or a v12 to put a smile on your face, I have a 1978 Triumph Dolomite Sprint and that makes we smile every time I take it out for a run, Cheers Paul

@ultimobile Жыл бұрын

as a child growing up in a country town in Australia in the 1960s, my dream car was an Alfa Romeo Guilia Sprint - which not knowing any better I pronounced as 'Gweelia' - not knowing it would be more like 'Julia' - and this is very similar - sweet.

@studiocalder818 Жыл бұрын

👍🏼🏁😉

@capt_beefheart4159 Жыл бұрын

Tuning by hose never ceases to amaze me.

@CHIEFS8214 4 ай бұрын

I used to race my Alfa GT in SCCA races at local "lake tracks". Some of the best experiences of my life.👍

@meanredspider Жыл бұрын

One of the most complete car designs ever. They look fabulous from every angle and I adore my 1969 step-front.

@adoatero5129 Жыл бұрын

It indeed looks good from every angle, and also the details as well as the whole.

@studiocalder818 Жыл бұрын

Me, too my '69, haha! Maybe you know the story of the step front. I adore that detail

@oliverlondon5246 Жыл бұрын

This car is a piece of art, just like a sculpture. A testament for less is more 😊

@sergiobrunetti2072 Жыл бұрын

I worked for Alfa Romeo in the '70s and it's so nice hearing people talking about our classic cars.

@markw4263 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had/driven both this coupe model and the spider and if I won the stupid lottery this is what I’d get! Forget the over priced bling mobiles, these things are the best cars for having fun ever!

@jamesdecross1035 Жыл бұрын

At last…! An Alfa Romeo at Tyrrell's Classic Workshop. Yay.

@chesspiece81 Жыл бұрын

God, these are such pretty cars. Alfa and Lancia could make some absolute stunners.

@romulus_ Жыл бұрын

if only they could be runners as well. old italian cars, you really have to be passionate and handy. that or have a very friendly relationship with a trusted mechanic.

@studiocalder818 Жыл бұрын

@@romulus_ Well, the old Alfas were reliable but had to be well maintained following the manufacturer's directives (please, take note they carried racing mechanics on normal road cars!)

@simonmaguire3866 8 ай бұрын

Watching a master at his work is a true delight.

@S-T-E-V-E Жыл бұрын

Harry's Lancia update and this Alfa 105, perfect Sunday viewing!

@nigelha3699 Жыл бұрын

daily for 5 plus years was an ex local Melbourne race prepped 67 Guilia sprint gt, 2lt running gear but 1750 and Autodelta endurance cams - [from my old 76 Autodelta Alfetta GTAM], 100mm of ground clearance, no heater. Considered it my duty , in the wet, to ensure the wheel was never turned enough to cancel the indicators! Such lovely long slides and drifts, best motorkhana car ever, donuts like no other, AROCA Vic named a course after me....or the car !

@thetruth7633 Жыл бұрын

My dad owned one, sadly he wrecked it - drove it too fast and afterwards had to walk with crutches for a time. Also he wore no seatbelt and smashed his head on the windscreen leaving cuts. You can still see the scars. I have a photo as young boy sitting behind the wheel of the car with a big smile! 👦😃 Beautiful car!

@17addidas Жыл бұрын

The right Power to weight ratio makes the driving experience delightful and safe. Its the reason why growing up I so enjoyed my Dads BMW 2002 and now ...I can say the same with my own 2017 BMW i3

@davidbarnes774 Жыл бұрын

For the eagle eyed,I loved watching the jubilee clip vibrate its way to the end of the hose whilst Ian was adjusting the carbs. Fortunately it didn't plop off into the intakes!

@gazfish Жыл бұрын

It did dissapear in the next scene 😮

@michaelhatch1994 7 ай бұрын

A friend owned (and crashed) one in the sixties and it was a lovely car. What I loved was the automatic cigarette lighter, so you didn't need to look at speed.

@domenicodileo9487 Жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful coupe cars ever designed. Timeless!

@paulhighley5695 Жыл бұрын

I owned a 1750 GTV 1975 L Reg, it also was imported from SA. Also had been zeibart treated from new. suffered from over heating due to blocked radiator fins. I still think of it regularly, wonderful handling even though rear wheel drive only got caught out in the snow once did a 360 with my now wife in the car she got out and walked home.

@ariebroek2404 7 ай бұрын

What a nice car!! I had a GTV v6 in 1982…it drove so nicely. But rust overtook her…..but the concept of what a car shoot be…they understood that very very well

@justjoe7313 Жыл бұрын

From Harry to Ian, there's nothing better on youtube possible! :)

@chesspiece81 Жыл бұрын

Did you just get done watching his Lancia video he uploaded, too?

@redpoll4628 Жыл бұрын

Late break show with Johnny Smith is a great channel too. ( my favourite tbh )

@bob-wo3ir Жыл бұрын

Harry's Farm is also a great channel, Just wish he would post more often.

@graham6229 Жыл бұрын

I too owned one of these and drove from Sydney to Canberra and back (400 km ? ) in Australia before I realised I had a fifth gear to go :) What a great little machine.

@f.kieranfinney457 8 күн бұрын

I’d love to own one. But. In the SE coastal US anything without big-time AC and lots of glass is miserable to drive 2/3 of the year. When I lived in BC I saw them frequently and drooled. Still drooling.

@IDontKnowWhatImDoingDIY Жыл бұрын

Of the many super Cars featured on this channel this is the only one I strongly want to own. As I've gotten older I've become a "slow fun car" guy. After the initial fun of a super powerful car has waned I feel they get boring unless taken to the track. Whereas something like this rewards always even driving to the store or picking the kids up from school.

@sportsfanivosevic9885 Жыл бұрын

They say it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. I still miss my 1750 GTV.

@philt8800 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely car I love the red colour

@jmsjms296 Жыл бұрын

The Alfa I should've bought... 30 years ago. But I see one parked next to my Miata every time I pick it up. So, no complaint. 🙂

@shauncabrita9269 Жыл бұрын

In addition to the all alloy twin cam with twin Weber/Dellorto carbs, the 5 speed box, disk brakes all round and limited slip diff really sets this car apart from any other car in its class from that era.

@studiocalder818 Жыл бұрын

A racing mechanic on a road car, quite simply. My father's Opel Rekord 1.9 coupe was inextricably switched from the 1.6 Giulia sedan on the highway, ... cornering from 1.3, even.

@martinclapton2724 Жыл бұрын

The 1st Alfa Romeo I owned was a 105 series 1300 GT Junior with the step front style nose. Same engine as this but obviously of 1300 capacity still turning out 90bhp , which was going some in the day , still amazingly docile and tractable as low revs but absolutely marvellous through the rev range , no “ Step” in the torque curve at all . The body shells whilst light by todays standard were still heavier than a Mk 1 Ford Escort for example, despite peoples often mid -quoted opinions that old Italian cars are flimsy. The beauty of driving these Alfa 105 is not just the performance they got for their day , but the beautiful tactile controls , the creamy smooth steering action , the delightful oily precision of the gear change , amazing throttle response ( from the best 4 cylinder of all time , alongside the Fiat twin Cam ) and powerful brakes. Wonderful cars .

@roshanjay7 Жыл бұрын

13:24 Look at that beautiful steering wheel, looks hand crafted. 14:42 👍🏽

@TheRedgtv2000 Жыл бұрын

Looks very familiar like my 1974 GT-Veloce that has 45DCOE and more performance upgrade. They are so joy to drive and one of the greatest Giorgetto’s design masterpiece!!!

@soaringvulture Жыл бұрын

Right. Besides making the car insanely beautiful, Guigiaro gave it room inside and a perfect cockpit. But he did that quite often.

@fteoOpty64 Жыл бұрын

That smile on your face when you stepped on it, just made my day. Thank You!. {It rekindles my memories nicely...}

@CarloNicoleT Жыл бұрын

So much fun to drive. My father owned one in his collection. In Italian racing green 😁and brown interieur. One of the most sexiest car in my opinion.

@josephp5058 Жыл бұрын

So very nice to see this Alpha treated with the respect this little car deserves Reminds me of my Lancia HF

@lelandpodoll9628 Жыл бұрын

Best looking Alfa

@nockianlifter661 Жыл бұрын

That pipe clip had me on edge. Thought it might end up in the intake.

@arthurdardalis Жыл бұрын

What can I say... This is a REAL Alfa, the wonderful, melodious twin cam, the drop dead looks and the feel of the car. It's a crime that we will never see cars like this again as we are being "pushed" towards soulless electric mixers in the misguided perception that cars are solely to blame for pollution. It's a real shame that "managers" and not car enthusiasts make decisions with complete disregard for a company's heritage, witness the gorgeous Alfa 159 with soulless GM engines. Great video Mr.Tyrell, regards from Greece.

@jadamsnz Жыл бұрын

As an owner of a couple of Alfa's including one with the same 2l twin cam I can agree with your comments about the 105. What I can't agree with is your assertion that cars are being sole blamed for pollution. That's just not true, ask anyone in the aviation, road transport or farming industries. Also, the 159 shared a platform with GM and Fiat but used Alfa engines, so again you are wrong.

@arthurdardalis Жыл бұрын

@@jadamsnz thanks for the reply, check it again 159 engines are GM sourced.

@michelefavalli6816 Жыл бұрын

@@jadamsnz 159 petrol engine are derived from GM units. The 1,8 is a fully GM engine, the same you can find into an Opel cars. The 1,9l-2,2l are from GM production (L850) with different heads and direct injection. The 3.2 V6 is a GM/Holden engine with the same treatment as the 4 cilynder versions.

@TigeroL42 Жыл бұрын

Quit whining and buy a Giulia QV.

@2008tourer Жыл бұрын

Yeah right and then 4.5 people will buy, shut up

@TheSj88 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. The book of wisdom that is always the driving force.

@kevinharper7037 Жыл бұрын

I have owned or driven Ferrari's Maserati's and Lambo's but my favorite all around car is still a 105 GTV. I love my little 1750 and it will only be sold at my estate sale.

@JovanTrajkovski-ij6yz Жыл бұрын

I love Alfa Romeo, specially 105 GTV , Great video ,Thank you.

@onboro_alfa_SGL Жыл бұрын

Giulia is my favorite car and I’ve been owning 1750GTV since 1986. Styling is great, it’s very fun-to-driving and good performance in the modern traffic here in Japan. There is no car comparable with this car.

@peterbellini6102 Жыл бұрын

It take decades to wield a screwdriver and tube like that! Well done sir. If I owned the car, I'd pay you extra just to save myself "just in case" :]

@3ducs Жыл бұрын

I've had 750, 101, 105, and 115 series Alfas. They were very good to drive, the gear changes and ease of double clutching in particular. In a perfect world I'd have one again.

@thomasthacker4939 Жыл бұрын

I have the same car. I Iove it like nothing other and never going to leave it!. There was a time in South Africa where there were so many for sale you could barely give them away. Those days are sadly gone. Another excellent video!

@EliteRock Жыл бұрын

My eyes lit up when I saw you had a GTV in. My late Dad owned pretty much nothing but 105's from 1971 on (Giulia Berlinas and GTJ/V's) and the gear change was something I noticed even when I was 11 years old, that he could change with his finger tips when he wanted. It's something that needs no improving even on the likes of Alfaholics cars.

@narvul Жыл бұрын

What an absolutely lovely car it is! I had an Alfetta 2.0 GTV Lusso with the same engine, Dell'Orto carburators, stock sunroof and in the best colour: Alfa blue! I loved this car, the looks, the sound, the driveability.... everything. Had a lot of other Alfa Romeo's since but I still regret selling that one.

@malcolmscott4150 Жыл бұрын

The 105 and the Fiat 124AC coupe are my favourite Italians - twin cam music 🎶 ❤

@simonjohnson2103 Жыл бұрын

You're so right Ian, I've had mine for 20 years and it never fails to put a smile on my face! Good to see you enjoying what looks like a very nice Bertie!

@keithskelton5596 Жыл бұрын

Modern car makers Should try to recapture the magic of a small light fun car as illustrated here Thanks for posting😁😁

@MLC... Жыл бұрын

I suddenly have the urge to go play with my Giulia Super. Thanks for this video, I just love humble cars.

@yodaddamilkman8422 Жыл бұрын

Fellow super owner, same 😃

@rogerwatt8491 Жыл бұрын

I bought a beautiful white '73 2000 GTV (from Hexagon of Highgate) in the late '70s and loved it . . . but, as I couldn't live with rust rearing its ugly head, I sold it after a year or so. What you say about how light and wonderful to drive these cars of the 60s and 70s were is SO true . . . and their designs are SO pure. Look at the thin pillars on this and the BMW 2002 for example which make the interiors such a good place to be . . . in marked contrast to today's over-styled and claustrophobic equivalents. I'm so happy that I was lucky enough to have been driving when cars like this were around.

@dpphonolulu123 10 ай бұрын

Love when the engine is Tickety Boo. I could hear the engine breath

@waynetetley584 Жыл бұрын

Twin cam music - awesome 👌

@bogged2theeyeballs695 Жыл бұрын

I helped my Father do a complete nut and bolt restoration on a 1968 Sprint Veloce (an earlier version of this car with the 1600cc engine) in Alpine White. A beautiful sweet little car. Unfortunately, not long after completion my Father was diagnosed with cancer and passed away soon after so I never got to go for a drive in the car with him. When I asked my Mother what was happening to the Alfa, I was stunned to hear that she had decided to give it to my younger brother who never helped restore the car and had no real appreciation of cars. Never asked why. Don't see the point. But still upsets me to this day.

@kom9740 4 ай бұрын

Great comments- it's wonderful to see someone enjoying the GTV too, I have had mine for nearly 40 years now and I do love her. You videos are fabulous thank you :)

@tanyacharbury4728 Жыл бұрын

Wow, this brings back happy memories. My teenage years, I lived in South Africa, near Glenwood Alfa Romeo, and cars like the one featured were often to be seen. Lovely. Thank you!!

@davids9960 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing us this GTV. These cars are a lot of fun, I had a 105 series Spider....and as the advert said "Carries everything you need, Each Other".

@perroviejo666 Жыл бұрын

I love that model of Alfa Romeo. It is so iconic. Thanks for the video, Iain!!!

@Jefchang1 Жыл бұрын

I HAD ONE OF THESE 2000GTV AND EVERY THING YOU SAY BRINGS BACK ALL MY MEMORIES OF THIS VERY EXITING CAR.

@grahamw56 Жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful car designs ever... IMO. Don't forget the 5 speed gearbox on the 1750 and 2000GTV too, which few road cars had at that time.

@studiocalder818 Жыл бұрын

On the whole series, even on 1.3 and 1.6, please! And sodium valves, and 4 disc brakes, and ... etc etc

@GuyChapman Жыл бұрын

Oh the suspense, as the jubilee clip made its stealthy bid for freedom!

@jked7463 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, beautiful car. One of the most beautiful ever. And the twin cam engine noise in motion is glorious.

@fishbert17 Жыл бұрын

I have watched this episode before and commented before, but I just have to say that this is one of the most beautiful cars ever made, in my opinion

@davidcooks5265 Жыл бұрын

great looking Alfa in red🥰

@970357ers Жыл бұрын

The windshield washer bag is one invention it would be good to see a return of. Cheap, light, easy to mount, takes up less room (than a hard plastic tank), easy to clean/wash out, easy to break up any ice if it freezes.

@TIMMEH19991 Жыл бұрын

Putting washer bottles inside the wheelarch is a really crap idea. In the winter the freeze up and even if you drive 100s of miles no heat gets to them to thaw them out. I might see if you can still get a bag one after market and mod my cars!

@frederickthompson8686 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic, Ian... What a treat.

@alpeena Жыл бұрын

a true lil gem....thnx

@Selmerpilot Жыл бұрын

All these fabulous vintage European cars represent a sweet spot in mankind’s automotive history, the likes of which will never be seen again. As new vehicles continue to be a politicized tool of humanity and virtue signaling, classics age like fine art and Guigaro and the like will be seen, if they’re not already, as Renaissance designers and value will continue to climb.

@lennartthilly8271 Жыл бұрын

As always a true delight to watch and listen to this gentleman.

@VirtualGuth Жыл бұрын

Such a gorgeous design that manages to age incredibly well.

@davidmuller4612 Жыл бұрын

What a joy! I could watch your un-dainty fingers fiddle around all day long. There can't be a video of yours I haven't seen two-three-four times! Thank you! Thank you! Please keep it up forever, amazing content!!!

@jimc793 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Fifty years ago, my friend was bound and determined to buy a used GT Veloce. I’d never heard of one at the time so we traveled 300 miles to look at one. As soon as I saw it, I understood his fascination with the GTV.

@djd8305 6 ай бұрын

That's the best smile, of many, I've seen on Ian's face:)

@trainmanbob Жыл бұрын

No doubt it was making you happy Iain. Wondedrful car, wonderful smile, and Iain was as one with car and life. Great video. Thanks Iain. Cheers, Bob

@stuffhappens5681 Жыл бұрын

Usually discussions about the most beautiful post war cars ever made include E-Types, Miura, GTO, 507, etc., but really the Alfa GTV deserves a spot on the list. The proportions are perfect.

@maxbg Жыл бұрын

Currently owning a GT1600jr since 2001. 21 years of smiles 😃

@lindaoffenbach Жыл бұрын

Oh dear, this one we had to miss out on yesterday, but what a lovely grandioso car indeed. Generally speaking, cars nowadays have become so bulky due to all fully packed safety and environmental regulations, and due to cost savings and the SUV folly in such a way that a genuine compact nimble package quite often looks so much smarter and elegant actually, specially drawn by the legendary Italian designers. The tipo 105/115 always do look dashing, but I’ve never ever seen one in real since I’m not from that particular era, and a restoration project on them have never crossed my eyes. Thank you for providing this highly imaginative experience; a strong feel of being actually in the car dashing along.