Chatting with Enrico Fumia about the Alfa Romeo Spider 916 3.0 V6 Busso

In this episode we are taking the Alfa Romeo Spider 916 3.0 V6 12V Busso on the road in Liguria and Piemonte, Italy, to meet Enrico Fumia who designed the car for Pininfarina. Mr. Fumia talks about the origins of the 916 - which was internally called 169 D2 - and explains how it relates to other legendary Alfas like the Giulietta Spider, the Giulietta Sprint, the Duetto and the 164. He also elaborates on his approach to car design in general.
Soundtrack by STRLGHT ('Destination').
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[@benfearnhead9851]

So grateful such an insightful interview and tribute to a wonderful car exists. Also appreciate the eloquence of the subtitles which capture his explanations and descriptions beautifully. Thank you!

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Thank you for your kind comment...yes, we thought to insert the subtitles so that enthusiasts beyond Italy have access!

[@rosskramer5296]

Thanks so much for this great video and interview. I am in the USA where the 916 was never sold, but I was able to import my dream car a couple years ago and can't believe I finally own Enrico Fumia's 'work of art'. It is as much a joy to drive as it is to look at. Nice to see you also own this beauty, and now nice to hear Mr. Fumia's comments on how the 916 Spider car came to be. Excellent work!

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Thanks for your kind comment, Ross, and congrats for having a 916 in the USA!

[@studiocalder818]

Congratulations. Perfect dimensions, suspension and weight for a pleasant ride. Today sports cars have become huge and heavy, dare I say a little vulgar

[@laurentiuprisacariu9905]

i found this video 2 days before I will buy myself a Spider 😍😍

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Great, can't go wrong in either engine configuration...good luck and enjoy!

[@johnvisanich3469]

As a 916 Spider owner, I have enjoyed this interview very much. I learnt some facts which I didn't know before. Well done!

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Thanks very much...we also learned a lot while doing it!

[@Chicane500]

What a fantastic interview! I own a 916 GTV V6 and it was great to hear so much insight from Enrico Fumia and how the car came to be. Thank you for this video and all the best with your channel!

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Thank you very much for your kind comment, we're glad you found it insightful. We learned a lot, too!

[@amazingalfabusso]

As a GT 3.2 Busso Owner I loved your content . Keep this quality as you grow 👍

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Thanks! The GT is a wonderful car as well!

[@micksheppard]

Great interview. Having driven my Spider in the heat in Liguria I really wish they’d gone with the waterproof interior.

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Thanks Mick, yes agree, that would have been really innovative and practical!

[@keyboarddancers7751]

Wow, that was a superb interview. Felt somewhat akin to a university tutorial session. Excellent creative questions, deeply informative answers and a very polished overall presentation. This channel deserves the descriptor "one to watch".

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Such a nice comment - thanks so much!

[@916gits]

Thank you Taluh and Cy, for your great questions, wonderful to see the 12v Spider on the road once more. Always interesting to gain further understand and listen to insights from Mr Fumia on the origins of the 916 GTV and Spider Those soft focus quarter scale design studies over Enrico's shoulder were tantalizing, I would have loved to have seen these up close and in focus.

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Thank you for your kind comment! ...yes, many interesting drawings, pictures and objects...and stories!

[@magnolerriccardo6840]

Complimenti per lo style personale, per la macchina e per la padronanza della lingua inglese. BRAVA.

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Grazie mille!

[@davidebaldoni4700]

Bellissima intervista, i designer italiani hanno creato le più belle auto di sempre. E Fumia dice una cosa molto vera, oggi è il marketing che decide cosa disegnare e non c'è più libertà, le auto sono tutte uguali e banali. Bellissimo canale!

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Grazie mille per il feedback, molto gentile...e siamo d'accordo!!

[@DavorPasaric]

Thanks for the great conversation! Mr. Enrico Fumia is a true master of design. His sense of balance while respecting functionality is exceptional. I am grateful to him for his creativity and persistence to make his design come true - to the satisfaction of all of us 916 owners!

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Thanks for your comment, we couldn't agree more!

[@yunussamloglu5475]

Amazing interview thanks for that, its full of raw information about the history and the 169 d2

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Thank you for your kind comment - very glad you enjoyed the interview! Yes, many fascinating details explained by Enrico Fumia...

[@pgottardello]

Ragazza brava e fortunata!!! Complimenti!!! Grazie al Maestro Fumia per aver parlato con tanta franchezza dell'amata 916!!!

[@fabiocosta3648]

Assolutamente meraviglioso!!!😍😍😍😍😍

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Grazie mille - troppo gentile!

[@avsautovelocisimdriver6413]

Grazie ing. Fumia per averci deliziato con questa conversazione da gran desiner!

[@nunsc8484]

Great Interview. great Designer.a humble Gentleman. Design for the eternity. Thank you.

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Thank you! Yes, agreed, fantastic designer and design!

[@user-if9wq7ue7o]

Grazie molto such a nice interview. I own also 916 spider. in Corea we don’t have any dealer shop for Alfaromeo. To maintain this beauty, i have to import all the “ricambi” myself but it’s worth. Essere fiero della nostra alfa! La meccanica delle emozioni 🇮🇹🤌🍀

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Thank you for your comment...and compliments on following your passion for the 916 in difficult circumstances...cuore sportivo per sempre!

[@studiocalder818]

Congratulations, dear Alfista. I think you can rely on the model clubs in Italy and Europe if necessary. I have an SZ and every now and then I help friends, especially Japanese ones, when they are in need

[@petrhavlicek393]

Very, very, very beatifull car Alfa Romeo Spider 916 3.0 V12 Busso. I love all Alfa Romeo car´s.

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Thank you!

[@petrhavlicek393]

@@growingupwithclassiccars You´re welcome.

[@shayanbokaie4636]

Great episode - keep them coming! Waiting for the Series 2 cars to become eligible for import in the US :D

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Thanks!! Why were they never sold in the US in the first place? Really good / cool cars...

[@carmtimes]

Great job guys....I have 2.0 TS and love it!

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Thanks, can't go wrong with these cars in any engine configuration!

[@mychalhasse1553]

Wonderful interview!

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Thanks so much for your comment!

[@Andrea70swb]

Bravi bravi bravi!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Thanks so much for your kind comment!

[@RiccardoSoldatini-yb9pc]

National Geographic Taluh! Great!!!!! Documentary style 👍🏻

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Grazie mille!

[@johnkerr7286]

Well done, awesome interview.

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Grazie mille!

[@antonioroberti9378]

Grande Enrico 👍

[@user-zk1qj4cj3o]

Grandioso 👌

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Grazie!

[@tonycraist9155]

❤

[@immiemacdonald1027]

👏

[@domenicozagari2443]

Io a quelli che non conoscono le parole in italiano li manderei a scuola a imparare l'Italiano.

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Ahahah, siamo d'accordo...ma speriamo di aver fatto un buon lavoro con i sottotitoli in inglese!

[@domenicozagari2443]

@@growingupwithclassiccars Si, avete fatto un buon lavoro con i sotto titoli, portera una audienza mondiale.

[@gianricca]

Che scarico monta la 916 del video?

[@growingupwithclassiccars]

Ciao! duplex inox Remus

[@gianricca]

@@growingupwithclassiccars thanks!