I’ve been owning 1969 1750GTV Mk.1 for 35 years in Japan since 1986 when I was 26 years old. Beautiful, nice engine, fun-to-drive and reasonably practical, it’s a really nice and ideal car for me. I love it🍀

To me this is the most beautiful sports sedan ever made. Don't comment negatively if you have not driven one, especially the GTV 2000. Wonderful car and man does it look good.

What a wonderful car. Easily my favourite Alfa. It's such a simple design, there's really nothing special about the design, but it's just so perfect.

That was my first car too!... Actually, a 2000 GT veloce, 105 coupe. I'll never forget this exceptional feeling when driving this car... Never... Very sad that I forced to sell it for financial reasons...

Oh my god that's my dream car... if i ever buy a classic it's always been my first choice

I'm fortunate to own one of these lovely 1750 GTVs. It's a wonderful car and for its almost 50 years of age, one must respect that it is no longer the track and field hero it once was but rather a classic, ageing beautifully, and still a whole lot of fun.

I owned a 1974 1600GTJ in Sweden when I was a student. I left it in a barn, moved abroad and never saw it again... Pathetic but such is life...

I can only imagine the emotions one would feel when reunited with ones first classic car. I imagine I would be a blubbering fool if I was able to drive again my 64 Malibu!

Just gorgeous. My first car was a 1750 here in Cape Town South Africa 🙂

What an amazing coincidence! My name is also Jack, and when I was 23, I bought my 2000 GTV (technically a Tipo 115 as the US spec version). It was a college graduation present to myself, bought on 23 August 1975 (the local dealer still had 5 for sale). It has been my daily driver for over 47 years and it's been as reliable as a Toyota. With well over a million km (currently 646K miles) I have no plans to stop driving it. PS - that cello/viol/piano piece at the beginning almost made me cry. It seemed so evocative of what we have lost in the automotive world since the 105 was made and was as gorgeous as the car. What was it? My guess would be Shostakovich, but I don't recognize it.

Back in 1978 we lived in Germany, and one of my fellow soldiers had a LHD 2000GTV Innezione - in red, of course. He went to Northern Ireland for six months, and gave it to me to look after it. It was not in the best fettle, with a misfire that never quite went away, so it went into the then well-known Alfa garage near Brunssum for fettling. When I collected it the following week, it was like driving a different car - the sound alone was intoxicating, so instead of going back the our home in Rheindahlen, we drove down to Trier instead. We loved it to bits! Happy memories - thanks, Tom, wherever you may be.

your loving detailed explanationof the true personality of this car was WONDERFUL. I've owned a half dozen Alfas over the last 30 years, my last being a 1969 Duetto, a lovely highly modified monster car, realdy to implode at any moment yet a lion at-heart. Your story was splendid.

I had one of these when i was in the Army stationed in Italy during the seventies! Loved it but it had problems! But wow when it worked right it was awesome! This one is beautiful!

Great video, what an awesome experience to drive a car from your past. I love the way you enthuse your passion for Alfas but can also articulate its shortcomings without denigrating someone else's car. Makes me reflect on cars that I have owned and where they have ended up. Great job!!

Best car review, ever. Absolutely loved it.

England game is on and saw this in notifications and had to have a loo break to watch this. Well worth it, great effort with this one bud. Thank you.

I'm so happy for you my brother. Living a dream. Keep it up...

Wow Jack, just caught up with this video.... fantastic! Loved the back story, the car and your production quality has taken a big leap too. We'll done chap.

Hi Tony, Great video. You started just like I did. Bought mine when I was 21 - a Mk1 1750 GTV my dream car back in the 1980s. I want to trace mine, and buy it back, and fully restore it. I still say it's my Best ever. Beautiful looking, lovely engine, stylish interior. I was only discussing this with AROC over the weekend at the London Classic Car show. Very special!

Jack, the first thing I thought of (after the goosebumps following your explanation of the car and your history) was La Passione....bravo!

Wonderful car and another memorable journey. My late father had a 1976 2.0 GTV in black he had five trouble free years and it was his favourite car The love of his life. I do hope Stellantis will get Alfa back to making some great cars again and not just a line of SUVs. What Fiat have done to Alfa and Lancia is nothing short of criminal. My first acquaintance with an Alfa was in this model as a passenger aged 16 , it was a magical ride for me it was an Italian super car!

Beautyful

Excellent video Jack, I always look forward to them and you deserve so many more subscribers

Just purchased an Evora. Love your channel and your Everyman take on these amazing machines. There are car people and then there are CAR PEOPLE.... you’re clearly in the latter camp 👍. I’ve yet to have my obligatory Alpha Romeo experience but when I do, I reckon something like the Giulia Quadrifoglio would do the trick.

I have had a lots of classics in the 80's and the ones i miss the most are the various 105 series cars which were affordable.

I've always loved this gorgeous car.💋

Now that's a proper classic car review. Bravo!!

Your best work. So much emotion. Well done mate.

Lovely video. I'm the same age and got into classic cars at the same time. My first love was a 1750 GTV that the owner refused to sell. I went on to a BMW 2002, MGB, Triumph TR6, Citroen DS and Porsche 356. I never got around to owning a Bertone coupé.

I had one of these in 1986 when I was 19. Great car.

Just love those 1750 seats!!

I love the honesty of this video. It's tempting to believe that if I could revisit my first car, I'd fall in love all over again. But probably not (1966 Ford Corsair when I was 17). I nearly bought a 1967 Alfa GT Junior but bought a Capri 2000 GTXLR instead because it was the 70s and I was an Essex boy. Two cars I'd love to see you cover are the Lancia Flavia 2000 Coupe and, if you can find one, the Alfa Romeo 6C of 1951 (with the fitted luggage). I love this channel - keep it up!

Jack, I had a 105 series 2000 GTV in very good condition with 42k miles from new. Like yours, yours, it was my first car. I bought it when I was 30, in 2010. Loved the exterior design, the sound of the engine up the revs and on the overrun when the exhaust crackled and popped, and because it had the Harvey Bayley handling kit fitted, the car was very responsive too. Brought joy every time I drove it. A proper Alfa and a gem of a classic. The series 1 1750 is the one to go for as you say, as it has the best interior of the series too.

I must admit, that my first drive of a 105 was not as great as I was hoping, but I hope I can get mine to be just the way I want it. Another great video Jack, they are getting better every time.

What a beautiful little car 👌

Nicely done Jack, as always 😀

This car must have a worn suspension. I have a 1973 Alfa 2000 GTV and it is not moving around and it hugs the road very well. All new bushes, with some upgraded to poly, lowered and a bigger roll bar at the front. I also have 15" GTA replicas. A friend had to work hard to keep up on the twisty bits in his late Punto Abarth. I have driven the same car with only new bushes and no upgrades/mods, and it too drove very well.

thee measure of your gifts are timeless

That was great...thanks for taking the time.

Bloody hell Jack I’m Older than you really enjoyed this trip down memory lane what a pretty car I was born in 71 mate first car four door Mk1 Escort god do I miss that car keep up the amazing videos hopefully see you soon with Harvey’s BMW 👌🏻👌🏻🎬🎬

Fantastic refurbishment and review. I can vouch for your enthusiasm. I felt the same of my 1750 Berlina, and my 2000GTV. They were the epitome of that ALFA mystique and feel that enveloped you, and hard to explain to Toyota drivers. My later 1982 V-6 GTV and 87 Milano didn't have as much, but it was there. The 83 roadster had it but cowl shake detracted from it pretty much. The coupes and sedans all had a solid , torsionally rigid structure.

The first "quality" car I drove any real distance was a family-owned nearly new Guilia Super 1600 back in the early '70s - great car. Yes, I aspired to a GT Junior but I once saw a convertible version which was so beautiful I could never consider the coupe again - yet they were rarer than hen's teeth so it never happened.

Best montage, best car on your channel. The 1750 is the most classy and best tourer. For me personal, i prefer the scalino. With the 2l nord swap.

Lovely car. I had the same car aged 24 - EAR 7F. I remember it as being beautifully balanced and as you said in the video - you've got work with it. I am currently driving a 2.2 Prodrive Brera which I commend to you. Really enjoyable film - many thanks.

Owned one of these when I was stationed (US Navy) in Naples, Italy. Great little car....wish I'd brought it back when I returned to the US

The Alfa looks amazing.

What a great story !! Took me back to the early 1970’s & a Guilia that was stored in a lockup near where I worked. I umm’d & aahh’d & missed the sale. Isn’t nostalgia great ? Sadly not always, but I enjoyed your trip down memory lane.

I had the same model GTV Alfa for 6 years in the late 1970s. It was THE sports car for me during young adulthood. There was the usual rust issue and poor Italian electrics which I had replaced with Bosch.

Beautifully filmed, nice review.

By far your best production level to date - this should be your new standard and I’d hope yer subs would reflect the increase

Such beautiful lines and interior

Wonderful choice

Had the loan of a 2000GTV when I was 19. It was 1975. To me in was fantastic on my fast bumpy test road. It was a handful of you got it properly unstuck in the wet. The rear would regain traction and the front would then loose grip. A hard balancing act but not as bad as the Fiat 125s I owned. I loved it but could not afford it at the time. Tempted now though.

Jack, seriously, this production is awesome - by far your best yet. Bravo my friend. Loved the angle looking back from the bonnet through the windscreen. Strangely, I find my self disappointed that it didn't quite meet your expectations :) Agree, quality interior though!

Loved the video. Takes me back to my 71 1750 Kamm tail spider which i ran for 10 years and also traded 20 years ago. Id buy it back if I saw it on the market. Spot on with the handling. Pretty soggy really but a goid tourer. My TR6 is a lot sharper.

Very nice :) I have a 1966 Sprint GT Veloce; I think it's evens on the desirability - I prefer the step front shape and the earlier dash.

I’m South African. I had a mate who used to buy Alfas here and export them to the UK for sale and make a nice profit. Maybe he exported your car. Too bad there’s not that many here any more.

Great video - again!

What I like about the Italian cars is that they write the gauges in Italian. Eg olio = oil, benzina = petrol, acqua = water.

Really loved seeing this, fantastic looking car. Shame you didn't bond with it

I drove many living in RSA. They where driven flat out in those days.

Be interesting to do another review after a full restoration. Great work.

Grande macchina e grande cuore! Alfa Romeo purosangue! Non per tutti...

Thanks for a review of a great classic! Just wanted to comment on your take on the chassis and steering. I owned a 1750 GTV a few years back, which I extensively rebuilt (really extensively!) There are three steering linkages which need to be in good shape, not to mention the steering idler on the passenger side - any slop here and it will have an undesirable effect on steering precision. But here's a detail that may go un-noticed. It's quite common for people to slightly lower the suspension, for a slightly cooler look and potentially handling improvement. However this can negatively impact steering precision. Alfa cleverly designed the steering to slightly toe - in under heavy braking and also whilst cornering with body roll - this tends to sharpen up the feel. Now when suspension is lowered, this effect will either disappear, or worse will be reversed!! I loved the steering feel of my GTV - super precise, responsive etc., especially on super windy roads. Never any wandering or lack of precision that you described. After owning an Alfa I'm generally disappointed with other cars I've driven since! Does anyone think Alfa wound actually design a car with sub par steering?? Cheers to Number 27.

As a child we also spent our summer holidays in italy - and I was very interested in this Bertone Coupe, beside the Alfetta, the Lancia Beta Coupe, Fiat 128 , ... and so on. 😃😃😃👍🛵

I still miss mine, sold it when I lived in Putney for £500!!! Agree totally with the handling, but if you work at it it really rewards? Good vid again Jack

Nice looking design. Wish someone would bring it back with more modern touch just like they've done to the minis

memories.......what a lovely car! At least it isn't blocking up my garage anymore!

Bellisimo! I have been looking forward to this. My dream car. There are companies that can address all the shortcomings here in the UK. You could eigther get the parts you require from them or, if you have spare coin, get your car Restomoded.

I remember the test drive well ,old boy in the back getting thrown about ,me trying to get you to slow down as we were in someone else's car on single track country lanes expecting to see a tractor round the next corner. Then spending a couple of hours trying to free up the brakes.

holy production values batman!

tldw: Man regrets selling a classic car. Spends entire video convincing himself it was the right choice.

At the other end of the spectrum, I've always loved to own a GTV or Junior but ended up buying a 1600 Spider coda tronca instead as the difference in prices is quite big. I really enjoy owning the Spider but if the opportunity arises I will definitely go for a GT. I honestly thing that they are one of the most beautiful car designs of that era

Beautiful car

You’re best video yet 👍 Now, can you you get your hands on an alfaholics GTA-R?

nice video, thanks

Inside, this car looks so familiar that I would say it was a 1969 year model, never forget. Mine was 1969 Bertone GTV 1750, front seats was different. Rear lights was same, also in front but The front blink lights were similar like Fiat 600 was. Oh hell, how I miss that car !

Gorgeous, gorgeous little machine but it does look like that front end is dancing around more than it should.

Great job as always Jack ! Number 27 the best channel on KZfaq 😉👍.......... come on England 😀

I’ve been waiting for this!

still such elegance. )but glad to know i can put it on my cars i dont want to own list now ! :-)

$100K Plus for one of these now in Australia. My Dad had a Mint White Berlina 1750 which he bought new and he sold it back in the late 80s when I was a kid for bugger all. Can't believe it....

Great stuff Jack 👍

Fabulous car.

Very nice 👍...not sure I agree about 1750 vs 1600 Veloce though..... Scalino ( Step Nose) is the classic iteration of the 105 body .

Beautiful car..

Lovely car so thanks for the video. Regarding the crunch in the gearbox, fellow Alfisti may want to try the following gearbox fluid: Redline 75W90NS As there are two versions it has to be the “NS” version which stands for non-slip. The other version is apparently no good for the gearbox but used in an LSD. This fluid should improve cold driving and crunches in the gear change. Although I haven’t used myself yet, I’m going to get my mechanic to change the fluid at the next service 😃 Would be interested to hear from anyone who’s already tried it.

I almost bought an Alfa GTV back in the early seventies when I was the same age you were when you bought yours. They were asking $2,600 for it and it was light blue. Another dealer was advertising a FIAT 124 coupe for only $2,000 and I figured that would be close enough for a lot less money. I went to that dealer and it turns out he didn’t even know what he was selling, and it was a 124 Spider. I bought it anyway. The choices we make when we’re young and foolish. Thankfully now I’m old and foolish.

In 1986 I bought one with MOT for £80! I wish I had kept it!

Beautiful car, and really enjoyable video, did you consider another one of these , I agree last real Alfa in my opinion to

Fab as always

Amazing!

This was my second car in82. My very first was the fiat 124 sports cc 1800.

Love this video. Appreciate your honest comments. These are some of the most beautiful cars ever made.

Sounds like something’s wrong with the steering geometry. Might have happened when the springs were changed. Happened to my GT Junior. And on these cars if everything is not perfect you’ll notice. Get it perfect and it’s heaven!

Oh, you are a lucky guy. I had an alfa 1600 junior for many years in the seventies and eighties. Would like to have one again- as an1300, 1600,1750 or 2000- but they are too expansive for me now. A decent one starts here in Germany from 30 00,- Euros on. And I am too old now to buy and manage a restauration- projekt. But I wonder if my white 1600 Junior is still alive.

I had the choice in 1973 of a GTV or a Capri 3L GTXLR, I wish I had chosen the Alfa!!! never mind.

Fair and interesting perspective. I'm hopelessly biased in its favor, having grown up with a 1750 Mk1 (1969), US spec. -- the most elegant GTV of all (the bumpers and side markers actually complement the car). Some more aggressive driving would've been interesting to see.

Dear ALfa Romeo.its about time you remanufacture Gtvs, alfa giulia 1300ti .its going to be marvellous.nothing beats alfa gtv, boxy 1300 giulia body design.

Brilliant video as always Jack