Classic Alfa Romeo GTV Review - Get One While You Still Can!

[@itsjoel]

Slight correction: I have actually driven a few Alfa’s that I’d completely forgotten about, but only new ones. So this is the first ‘proper’ Alfa I’ve driven! Enjoy!

[@TheInstructor66]

If you feel it’s slow, you not rev it enough. 😉 I have a 1969 Gt 1300 Junior (stepnose) with a upgraded 1750 series 2 engine. Those engine loves to rev. Take it into a bend, 3 gear on mine, 3-4000 rev, and floor it. Then you can feel the power. And the noise from the inlet-trumpets and exhaust. That would give you a bigger smile than you already have. 😁 And its so small, so the speed feels alot higher than it is. I love mine. Its a keeper.

[@grahamtipping4891]

This is a refreshing alternative to your usual postings. I enjoy the addition of a classic comparison. Good choice.

[@itsjoel]

Thanks so much, that's great to hear!

[@kennethhancock2433]

The second gear synchros will wear if the driver keeps his hand on the shift lever while driving. My GTV never had the issue in 30 years of ownership. My 75/Milano wasn’t as good but that was due to the long shift linkage wearing over time. On two lane roads a well maintained 1750 will cruise at 90 mph all day long. The ATE dual booster brakes were as good or better than anything on the road in period. I felt the controls were light and pleasant. Loved driving the thing. Mine was a US Spica car in ochre.

[@MarkmanOTW]

Just like the 1750 GTV I owned back in the 80s - same year, G reg. I loved it, and would happily have the Mk1 again. A special experience owning and driving that Alfa.

[@ianlee487]

Best review you have done Joel from a total alfisti 124 years of racing history from a marque who produces beautiful cars.

[@itsjoel]

Thanks for watching!

[@bimbettocavallo]

AlfistA please

[@shamirjames1469]

Thank you for this. I used to have a GTC - the convertible version of this.

[@chrisrawlings8077]

Great content Joel probably one of your best videos. Back in the late 70’s a friend of mine had a 2.0 litre version which was an awesome car.

[@mrd64]

A beautiful car and a welcome change of direction on the channel.

[@Captain-KTS]

Cool car Joel! I’ve seen a few of these & they look fun! Cheers Kirk

[@itsjoel]

Was jolly good fun, and an excellent experience

[@liamdownes1475]

I proposed in one of these! The marriage didn't last long but I'll never forget that car. When I told my dad it turned out he'd owned one and there was a photo of me stood next to it. So yeah, I love GTV's :D

[@andrewcurrey3409]

Excellent video Jo, your big smile Said everything

[@brunojanz]

The gearbox is toast! Should be opened and reconditioned.

[@bazzatheking3155]

Had a 1974 gtv 2000 years ago, rust killed it and at that stage didn’t have the money to keep / restore it. Sold it and have always regretted it! Broke me when I had it but when it ran on song it made me smile so much. Absolutely correct on the coolness factor Joel! Hard to find now!

[@itsjoel]

The one that got away!

[@SlayerEddy]

I somehow missed this video!! Love seeing older cars, you don't get that on KZbin all the time! I'm also mindblown that you've somehow found an E-Type to review, will definitely be keeping an eye out for that!

[@Paynos]

well done vid mate, older i get the more i become a die hard Alfa fan lol

[@Suffolkman1961]

Fantastic! Just love that second gear!

[@warol_kojtyla2137]

There's nothing more classy than a wooden steering wheel. Nothing.

[@Challenger540i]

Moto -lita.......

[@steveong4738]

Great video. Please have more 1970-80s Alfa Romeo and BMWs on your channel.

[@rcclassicgarage]

Great video Joel

[@itsjoel]

Thanks again, lovely car!

[@shaunbarnett5081]

Think you need to learn how to double declutch! Completely unnecessary in a modern BMW but essential in an old Alfa!

[@itsjoel]

Yes, definitely a technique I need to learn

[@bimbettocavallo]

I actually forced myself to learn to do that when I bought one of these Alfa's. The 2nd gear synchro is a common failure and mine was busted. The only way was to double declutch

[@GunCollector007]

@@bimbettocavallohow exactly do you do it?

[@bimbettocavallo]

@@GunCollector007 in slow motion (in the examples, you want to go from 3rd to 2nd): 1. Press the clutch 2. Move the gear lever from 3rd to neutral 3. Release the clutch 3a. Blip the throttle 4. Press the clutch 5. Insert 2nd 6. Release the clutch The key is doing 2-3-4 in very quick succession, almost as one movement. You should not really spend much time in neutral. The throttle blip is useful as you go down with the gear but not required as you go up. There are many videos on KZbin. For example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ranbe5h-fbyLkKc

[@GunCollector007]

@@bimbettocavallothank you. I will try it again. I did try it once but I did it all very slowly. Will try quicker.

[@berwhaletheavenger]

The dashboard appears to have been undersealed! The interiors were very well put together so that one needs fettling. But a 1750 GTV should go very well.....if it is correctly set up and has all of the 120 bhp. Next, try a GTV6 (the proper one, not the 90's thing) and then an Alfasud Ti.

[@TiptronicSS]

More of this! How it feels like to drive those old cars, maybe the options, how they were advertized back in the day..

[@italsounds001]

Great to see you enjoying that GTV, with such a big smile, it says it all. I had a 1600 GT Junior until a few years back, what a nice car it was, when Clarkson said that thing about petrolheads and Alfa, he definitely didn’t mean any Alfa from the later period, he was talking pre 90’s, or at least pre 00’s. I had (and still have) a BMW 2002 and a 240Z, alongside a mini 1275GT, also great cars from that late 60’s to mid-70’s era. That period and up to the mid 80’s has so much great machinery. Let me know if you want a go.

[@WSS_the_OG]

Oh it's absolutely gorgeous! You're a lucky lad to have been able to drive one. Wondering if you've driving a stock 240Z from around 1970 too? A very similar experience, if an extremely different car. Cheers!

[@romanofanfoni555]

Ah yes, classic motoring, not for me, too tedious, however that Alfa Romeo is damn pretty ! Thanks for the test review, nice video.

[@itsjoel]

Thanks for watching the video, glad you enjoyed it

[@Challenger540i]

Clearly no Sync on 2nd! it's gorgeous

[@FredScuttle456]

Normal with this model. No problem with a warm engine if you change gear lazily. Replace the worn bits next time the clutch is replaced.

[@constantinrenoir8273]

Great job man! For your next driving videos, is it possible to fix a camera on the pedalbox to film your footwork please? It would be so great to watch your skills, and for this car it will be very interesting!

[@olivierrichard6740]

well done back to the petrolhead roots. warm applause !

[@itsjoel]

Thanks for watching!

[@andygtv]

The gearbox sounds wrong I have had one for 25 years and gearbox is very fast and smooth.

[@GunCollector007]

Beautiful car.

[@juliancaston9598]

Syncromesh on 2nd gear sounds shot and I think you need to learn how to double de clutch...otherwise a good road test report

[@itsjoel]

Indeed. Double clutching will be learned

[@PointNemo9]

​@@itsjoel Watch Conquer Driving's video on it, he explains it very well.

[@itsjoel]

@@PointNemo9 yes, saw that this morning!

[@Alfa147]

Don't ram it into 2nd gear Joel.....gently feed it in. It won't crunch then. A bit of mechanical sympathy required. Every time you did it put my teeth on edge. Beautiful car, so advanced for its time. Twin cam, twin 40 webers, 5 Speed gearbox, Disc brakes all round with twin servos.Loved mine.

[@michaelstaley2241]

Classic Alfa car quality..

[@hrg3design905]

Hi Joel, until someone teaches you how to double clutch a classic car please stop damaging such wonderful machines. You might not even know what double clutching down is...find out and SOON!

[@wpiescik]

The second gear shifts are just painful to watch and there's no reason for it.

[@hrg3design905]

@@wpiescik Oh my you have no idea how to drive a classic car...If I was in charge you'd never darken the interior of a car older than 10 years old. Let's make it better I'd force you to drive a FWD automatic for the rest of your life.

[@billabongoneill]

You need to de clutch into neutral and then blip the revs and then de clutch into the lower gear.

[@itsjoel]

Yes, I’ll know this for next time. Thanks for watching

[@garethmcrae668]

Nice car and a decent review. My gearbox was shot too, so shifting esp. when cold was horrendous. All sorted now but I will still ddclutch out of habit... The E Type was bonkers cheap when launched- about half the Aston/ Ferrari market that it was gunning for. So any comparison to it's price inevitably takes the focus away from the car in question and onto Jaguar's pricing policy. The 105 was clearly an expensive option and the Lotus Cortina great value. p.s. 50mph max?! They love to rev. and we've seen well over 90 on the speedo. Sure it's noisy and you need to focus but they are meant to be driven.

[@adrianmartinelli9799]

Second synchro grooves full metal filings and a bit warn , drain and fill with Auto oil. your welcome.

[@nathangregory_]

Funny, I have been looking at this car for a long time. Except I'm looking for the 1971 variant.

[@schikoo]

How much does it cost ?

[@andygtv]

2002 was £3,000 in 1974 we bought one.

[@andreistoica2994]

💯💯💯

[@G928...]

Yeah they're good, but not at the 40 to 50k GBP now being asked for a proper one that isn't a rusting wreck. That example looks pretty tatty, even if it isn't rusty.

[@1240enzo]

Ahm, given that any model 105 Gt, Gt Junior or GTV will set you back as a minimum $50k and up to at least $130K Aud these days, I would have to contend that the opportunity for most is well and truely past. Back when I bought my ‘69 S1 1750 in 1997, I paid $7.5K and sold it some 12 years later for $6.5K. These days even a basket case car will cost you at least twice to three times that. The same is true for the Giulia sedan, and even top condition Berlinas. Don’t even think about spiders, especially a boat tail or early Kamn tail spider. The 105 Alfa of any variant is a lovely car to drive but inexpensive to purchase they are not.

[@nigelalderman9178]

Ah well, not sympathetic and didn't drive it at all. I am thinking of getting one but they're expensive now. Last drove a 2000GTV in about 1977. A beautiful if rather leaky with an over stressed clutch plate.

[@caswaim]

Please please please learn how to double-clutch. I am traumatized by your shifts into second gear. These are actually comfortable to drive, and once acclimated, easy to drive at the limit over long distances, such as the length Germany, from the border of Austria to the ferry in Puttgarten, to catch the boat to Denmark.

[@MLC...]

The gearbox on this car is very bad. Spoils the driving experience. They are not supposed to be like that at all.

[@jembrand8086]

Great car but you need to learn how to use an old gearbox properly.

[@FredScuttle456]

2nd gear synchro is weak on this model. He needs to change into 2nd more gently, and ensure it's been warmed-up.

[@christopherriley1187]

Sorry to be mocking. Adjust for inflation? It actually equates to way over £100000 in today’s money. In 67 £2200 would be a very decent house. Sorry to be picky

[@itsjoel]

I just used an inflation calculator. That obviously doesn’t take into account purchasing power.

[@alastairwatson3201]

Learn how to double de clutch!

[@sniper36541]

Grinding teeth like a dentist, lovely car though.

[@giacinto1966]

Learn how to double clutch !!!!!!

[@vernonhuey5885]

Please please learn to bouble de clutch or you will wreck the gear box