This 1972 Alfa Romeo Berlina Is Never Enough

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11 жыл бұрын

Rather than owning a delicate show car, Alfa Romeo collector Manuel Leon Minassian prefers cars with a bit more gusto. He often buys cars that have been neglected or are unwanted by the average buyer, and he is extremely picky as to how he will bring them back to life. He's bought and sold countless amounts of cars in his lifetime, and there's likely not an end in site. Although he prefers not to mention the exact number of vintage cars he owns, there's one of them that he holds very close, a 1972 Alfa Romeo Berlina. Customized to his personal satisfaction, the work in this Berlina hints at remnants of his childhood as a rambunctious Alfa driver of only thirteen years old.
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@Raphael1989 9 жыл бұрын

This guy is really sympathetic and I like his driving style: Drive it like you stole it :D Not many collectors would drive like that

@extremathule982 9 жыл бұрын

"When I see an Alfa Romeo go by, I take my hat off.” Henry Ford (1939)

@linamar123456 7 жыл бұрын

I TIP MY HAT................GET IT RIGHT

@_yellow 6 жыл бұрын

Did he really say that? I kinda hope it's true

@roarpal6314 6 жыл бұрын

its true! you can google!

@marcotulioariasaraya4646 5 жыл бұрын

Me too!!!

@studiocalder818 5 жыл бұрын

I read he said: "I raise my hat"

@johnwanderin2524 10 жыл бұрын

So that's where all the Alfas I've been looking for went

@jonminnella2168 5 жыл бұрын

do want one i have one forsale

@josiahaudas5452 4 жыл бұрын

@@jonminnella2168 I'd love to, where you located?

@agro0 8 жыл бұрын

The videography of those videos is absolutely stunning. Timing, cuts, grading...all of it is top notch.

@evidiovo 10 жыл бұрын

I had Berlina 1750.....

@kristenburnout1 8 жыл бұрын

"I started buying cars like some people would buy... tacos."

@julosx 8 жыл бұрын

I wonder how does he fund his way into buying cars whenever he likes… Not to mention the space it takes to have that many.

@olddirtycracker 7 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely a little embarrassed by how many tacos I've purchased.

@tonytodieguez5077 Жыл бұрын

He shines shoes

@tiankata1 2 жыл бұрын

I keep watching this video every two months or so for many years. What a great way to remember that the Alfa Romeo's from that era are so beautiful and entertaining in the same time! They are pure passion, joy and fun on wheels! Pure Love! That is exactly what is missing from most of today's boring , everyday cars. They became just a transportation. FORZA ALFA ROMEO!👍

@primo4904 7 жыл бұрын

Mr. Manuel Leon Minassian I am proud to announce you are an Italian man "Honoris causa"

@henrykincaid6821 9 жыл бұрын

When the shots popped through his car collection, my jaw dropped. JESUS CHRIST ! What a collection!

@15buggie 9 жыл бұрын

An Alfa as a first car... Daaammmnnn son.

@pianoman3214 9 жыл бұрын

and im one of those lucky ones :P

@pianoman3214 9 жыл бұрын

Dario kruzk so true, in such a good way :)

@gwyster501 9 жыл бұрын

George Washingturnt Alfa as first car? Sigh, my first was an A112 -___-

@johanneswarn5488 9 жыл бұрын

My first car which i bought two weeks ago is a '73 Alfa 1600 GT Junior ;) i've loved Alfa ever since i was a kid. It's a real dream come true to own it, especially as my first car. Now i just have to restore it before i'm gonna drive it!

@tomcong679 8 жыл бұрын

+Brandon Nesset My first car is also an Alfa :3

@anzesvetlik 8 жыл бұрын

That is why I can't get a nice old car. He bought all of them. Damn!

@ramonmv17 8 жыл бұрын

Keep looking

@beachbum4fun2 10 жыл бұрын

I'd like to be making the kind of money it takes to buy Alfas like they're tacos...

@mnhsty 10 жыл бұрын

The Jay Leno of affordable cars.

@aamvoor 4 жыл бұрын

Not so affordable anymore I'm affraid

@chrisfloyd9224 4 жыл бұрын

Love the slogan "drive it like you stole it". We say the same thing here in the US. Car guys are the same all over the world. Respect

@chuckcribbs3398 7 жыл бұрын

They should have another episode with this guy highlighting all the other cars he owns in more detail. Stunning. And who were the 39 yohos who gave this a thumbs down???

@Quicksilver_Cookie 5 жыл бұрын

It really boggles my mind how many pretty cars Alfa have made over their long history. Every manufacturer has their ups and downs in terms of design, but nobody kept making so many good looking cars so consistently. Even their most simple and minimalistic looking cars have little something to catch your eye. Little quirk that gives it definitive personality.

@1995RangeRover 10 жыл бұрын

Love the story about what his dad did after he drove blindingly fast past him in the taxi...sideways!!! Priceless!!!

@axelnussbaumer 8 жыл бұрын

The thing about this channel isn't just the fantastic cars that it features, but also the wonderful owners who so well compliment them. Keep it up guys this is really one of the best.

@VasjaStankovic 11 жыл бұрын

Everything in this video is pure art. I'm so glad there are people like this car collector and Petrolicious crew.

@ExUSSailor 10 жыл бұрын

A man after my own heart! It's so hard to find anyone in the States who understands being obsessed with old Alfas!

@khairilanwarismayudin8374 5 жыл бұрын

My uncle had a Berlina 2000, he had a head on accident with a steamroller at 60 mph. He survived with a few missing teeth. The Bella was a total loss except for the sump guard which hardly had any scratch. What a car.

@xTRVLNMANx 9 жыл бұрын

Seriously love anyone that has a passion for cars like this guy! This guy is inspiring to me; having a dream of owning lots of cars and achieving one car at a time. I know it will take time but I cannot wait to own a collection of cars I love! Also subscribing, these edits of classic cars and their owners story are truly inspiring to me!

@mattishereforu6086 8 жыл бұрын

You can never have too many alfas. You get one and before you know it you have another then another

@petardenchev75 9 жыл бұрын

I honestly cannot stop watching this video again and again... Alfa Romeo is a disease and this guy prooves it :) Alfas are so very much agressive and full of emotion. I bought my first Alfa 75 after owning a BMW E36 and as much as I liked the beemer, I would say that this Alfa Romeo gives me so much more in terms of pleasure and unique experience

@jackwilson8651 2 жыл бұрын

I have watched this video easily 20 or 30 times. I love everything about it. The car, the sound, the guy’s style. Love the music. What is the Spanish guitar song?

@davechow2168 7 жыл бұрын

I want to quit my life and just hang out with this guy.

@LawrenceGerman 10 жыл бұрын

When he said, "I buy cars like other people buy Tacos." did it for me right there. That some insanely cocky sh*t right there, but I know his wife gives him plenty of grief about his "Toys" all the time.

@modelcitizen72 9 жыл бұрын

His wife is a saint! How many spouses would let the guy get past two?

@elh7259 6 жыл бұрын

No wife, happy life

@afterpanic1429 10 жыл бұрын

wow. What a great collection, what a great passion, what a great video.

@jobicutooo 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you Petrolicios, this video (as well as all of your other ones) put the biggest smile on my face.

@Kurzawaa 9 жыл бұрын

I want to own an Alfa so badly!!

@montey1017 11 жыл бұрын

this guy has reached a level of gearhead-inner-peace that few people will ever reach. story in the beginning was priceless

@MSavageEsq 11 жыл бұрын

What a great, well made film. High quality footage, interesting angles, engaging interview. Will watch more of your films.

@benglassen31 7 жыл бұрын

You are the BEST! That was soo cool. You have a warning, but you are an inspiration. Your driving style and passion for driving race cars daily is invigorating!

@arisgod2749 6 жыл бұрын

Man I love this guy. I come back to this video every couple of months just to see what crazy car nuts are out there.

@geyza0711 10 жыл бұрын

Proper petrol head this bloke. I´d probably faint walking into his garage. And to the 17 BMW drivers disliking this video... sod off!

@fredbob4089 10 жыл бұрын

BMW Drivers? Excuse me? Uncalled for man...

@adam1othman 10 жыл бұрын

Fred Bob well they are competitors technically.......... not meant to start a war

@miloskujovic 10 жыл бұрын

I am BMW driver,but i also love Alfa's,acutali i own Alfa 156 sedan Sayn something like that is rude

@archstanton5385 4 жыл бұрын

I thing Alfa and BMW drivers have similar taste. Like me i own both. But my favorite is the 156 2.5 V6 !!!

@maghf0or782 7 жыл бұрын

thumbs up to this man

@stupidbuthey 11 жыл бұрын

Glad you guys are covering Alfas! Everyone should drive a nice, sorted, classic alfa at some point in their life to see what they are missing out on. I'm an AE86 nut in public but an Alfa hoarder offline.

@v8ferri 10 жыл бұрын

I'm from Brazil and I have an Alfa 2300 1976, congratulations for your collection...

@Roadnuts86 9 жыл бұрын

Keep collecting Manuel! So many car people are jealous of what you have done! Bravo!

@5alfaman 2 жыл бұрын

I just added my third Berlina. It is a 1971 1750. I'm surely not catching up to Manuel, but he is an inspiration.

@5alfaman Жыл бұрын

The 1750 is in Wes Ingram's shop being refreshed. I will keep as much of the exterior and interior as possible. I hope to show it at Concorso Italiano,

@damianbradley9359 10 жыл бұрын

The personality of the car is awesome

@Alfa156BE 11 жыл бұрын

That man has real Alfa passion. Love his story !!!

@AM4project 9 жыл бұрын

A true alfista. Great video, great character

@lollypop9580 Жыл бұрын

I still Come back to watch this vidéo. Thank you. ❤️

@franciscomedinaherrera6514 3 жыл бұрын

Este es el coche por el que sentia una especial atraccion en mi adolescencia,me entretenia en dibujarlo una y otra vez de tanto que me gustaba,cuando veia alguno circulando era un verdadero gozo seguirlo con la mirada hasta que lo perdia de vista. Muchas gracias amigo por haberme recordado aquellos años. Aun me encanta este coche con pasion. Saludos desde las Islas Canarias 🇮🇨🚗🇮🇨

@COTTERO 10 жыл бұрын

This is a really GREAT channel, thanx.

@enjoilife136 11 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, as always. I only wish they were longer.

@davidlong2168 8 жыл бұрын

Love the opening story! Great job Petro......!!!

@rudy7915 5 жыл бұрын

Un vero gioiello di macchina l alfa romeo era la migliore negli anni 70. L Alfa Romeo 2000 berlina disegnata da Bertone che meraviglia.

@JB-sv5pr Жыл бұрын

Still chills to this day

@mattpenner420 11 жыл бұрын

great story at the beginning... im gonna show my dad this video when he gets home from work

@L0CH4N4 11 жыл бұрын

That Berlina.... It's a thing of beauty.

@AshburnAndPals 8 жыл бұрын

Streets of Palermo - Tim Souster Feather's Dance - Laurent Dury Simply Italy - Simon Stewart Not a Care in the World - Dan Millidge An Elegy for You - Terry Keating & Warren Slye song list in order thanks to Jordan Lockhart

@Cameraville 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's me

@bradleyland 11 жыл бұрын

That has to be one of the best hoon stories I've ever heard. Respect!

@firefighterps2 10 жыл бұрын

Cars of character, people of character. I love this channel.

@junglist1soldier 10 жыл бұрын

I'm a born car enthusiast, embedded in my DNA, as the few of you can also relate. Make that, a True Automobile Enthusiast because I've also got a passion for trucks, and anything else with an engine. Enough about me, I have just bumped into this channel, which surprised me because I thought I've seen them all or, at least the best already, and it's great. Good editing, great cinematography, but, I think these should be at least 20-30 minutes. Much more detailed specifics can be added. Continue

@LauriKatajisto 11 жыл бұрын

That Alfa is one amazing looking car, would love to own one some day.

@butt5810 7 жыл бұрын

These videos are so good I always get goosebumps

@3ducs 8 жыл бұрын

Got my first Alfa in 1967, a '64 registered 101Sprint Normale. A long series of Alfas followed. That first car got me into restoration, a must given the way Alfas rust. I loved them but finally gave them up. I did meet a lot of good people in the DC club, I miss that. I now live in NH and have a 2016 Mazda MX-5, a spiritual successor to the Spiders I had, the last a '59 750 Spider I restored. Sacrilegious I know but the car is great fun, too bad it doesn't have the Alfa shield on the nose.

@abuelofm5 5 жыл бұрын

Manuel, keep going with your passion and keep enjoying it; that is what make people happy

@thomasosullivan5297 10 жыл бұрын

This guy has great taste in cars :O

@mrlordparadise 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jordan! I missed them earlier on.

@Wolfson47 8 ай бұрын

I owned one of these while living in Germany. My first autobahn stormer. It too was yellor. Fun times.

@nguyenducthong005 5 жыл бұрын

2018 now and the music is very amazing. What an invincible video!

@sotirisbakaimis3276 5 жыл бұрын

Alfa owes a lot, really a lot, to it's USA fans. I could not have imagined that someone, even a collector &Alfa Romeo enthusiast that keeps a garage with so many Alfas. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations

@Realjulius184 7 жыл бұрын

Damn this guy is actually doing What I Dream off. Buying all kinds of Nice alfa's. Sir good luck with all these Nice cars.

@simos262 11 жыл бұрын

You're probably one of the few people on earth who can understand my passion for alfa romeo.

@nikos1300 11 жыл бұрын

Amazing collection Manuel,,, i love your Alfas... keep up the good spirit my friend !!! Many greetings from Greece !!!

@aak420 11 жыл бұрын

Henry Ford once said - everytime I see an Alfa Romeo, I lift my hat in admiration. Wonderful collection for the Alfa Nut - the real term being Alfisti or fan of Alfa Romeo

@270710full 9 жыл бұрын

Dear compatriot, your ALfa is simply FANTASTIC !!!

@samgurman1930 11 жыл бұрын

This guy is such a boss, hes just ripping it everywhere he goes

@FilipLjumovic 11 жыл бұрын

Great video. Congatulations to Manuel Leon Minassian for collecting all these cars. Probably, they would all end up as a carbage but he gives them a chance to show for what are they made for. So awesome.

@CharisElevate 9 жыл бұрын

Old classic . huge collection this is. Gotta have those sometime

@Rodonuts 10 жыл бұрын

I love this channel, very good camera work

@caws 11 жыл бұрын

This channel is awesome!!! Greetings from Brazil!

@Snarge22 10 жыл бұрын

ALFA: Always Looking For Another. I'm not looking for more but have a GTV6 now with a 3.0L engine & Milano Verde transaxle w/LSD, plus a Milano Verde (Alfa 75 elsewhere). Took my Verde to the national convention in the US this year, drove it at the track day at Sears Point, and drove back. Over 2000 miles round trip. What a lot of fun.

@tofu_RS 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome collection! Petrolicious you should make a Part II-- I want to see his stepnose getting flogged.

@Portabledexter 11 жыл бұрын

I've never really been into Alfa's, but this Berlina sounds amazing...

@cap10ed 11 жыл бұрын

Bravo. A true Alfista collector. Nice clip.

@zinobull1 9 жыл бұрын

I love your way of seeing things!

@edgaro8905 3 жыл бұрын

Like this guy, had 67 giulia super, 69 spyder, 71 & 72 berlina. Wish still had them.

@techtoth1 11 жыл бұрын

Another great video!!!

@MotorsportRetro 11 жыл бұрын

Great video guys

@MegaEvoluzione 6 жыл бұрын

Never hoon on the way home. This dude learnt it the hard way.

@0616ko 6 жыл бұрын

One of the best stories here.

@Mikishots 6 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous little car.

@a.bogoss5966 9 жыл бұрын

Bravo Manuel, A Real Alfa Lover, enjoyed your story, FORZA ALFA!

@tozealegre 7 жыл бұрын

beautiful 1972 Alfa Romeo

@alexcheetah79 8 жыл бұрын

I wanna have cars like this guy one day...

@valt7008 7 жыл бұрын

Love this car! Manuel is very passionate. Great guy

@wille-duetto 11 жыл бұрын

Great videos, really great. The white spider at 1.30, is that a Duetto or a Kamm-tail? Would love to see more of that one. Thanks.

@TheAslakVind 8 жыл бұрын

An Alfa has a big beating heart, should be driven like that! So has its new owner! Respect!

@aamvoor 5 жыл бұрын

Its nimble its fast and does not have many options!! Gotta love it.

@alfafratelli 11 жыл бұрын

Nice to see so many Alfa's . We restored some so.....we know what its like to work on the body and engine. And not forgetting to drive them. Forza

@rmdmrod 9 жыл бұрын

I like this guy! And I love his Alfa collection!!

@baujahr90er 11 жыл бұрын

we need more people like him!

@tzmetalsmith 11 жыл бұрын

Love the story and great to see a true Alfista!

@sejhedskongen 11 жыл бұрын

So many Alfas

@xXturbo86Xx 10 жыл бұрын

the very first car i ever drove. amazing machine

@benoo258 11 жыл бұрын

Very nice Berlina... And very fast in his hands...