Alfa Romeo Tipo 33: The Racers’ Reunion

[@ronsta11]

An Italian guy talking in Italian about the emotion that goes into an Alfa Romeo race car is word porn in itself.

[@michellevesque2130]

The little T33/3 has always been a favorite of mine ! I dream of driving one !

[@oscarcaruso204]

I was in a cafe in Italy in 2007,and I ran into Arturo , I couldn’t believe that I was the only person that recognized him! He was very kind and extremely generous! Fantastic video of some really amazing piloti.

[@KeepOnJeepinOn]

"Getting back in this car is really like getting in an old girlfriend." Old man is a savage

[@japitalianish]

"i know exactly where all the buttons are and what to press"

[@arisgod2749]

And then, this is the most fun we had had with our cloths on. LOL> you got to love Derek.

[@erichakanson7010]

Ten minutes is simply not enough. Even though I've read books and seen documentaries on these cars and these drivers, I could listen to them for ten hours, not just ten minutes. But Petrolicious again does a great job of whetting the appetite of those interested in both period race history and Alfa Romeo history. I'm a Porsche/BMW guy at heart but I always give respect to the alfisti for their passionate devotion to the marque.

[@CAR_NL]

Eric Hakanson BMW and Alfa drivers are the closed related of any brands.

[@marcryvon]

I have molto respect for Porsche and BMW racing cars/engines but the sound of a small displacement, high revving Italian, V or flat 12 is like nothing else. Even the Dino V6 had that unmistakable sound that sends shivers down your spine...

[@Chuck59ish]

Not long enough, these are my heroes from F1 and sports cars, even though we're within 10 years of each other, I could listen to these people all day.

[@abuhamza1970]

Charles Damery - wholeheartedly agree. I grew up addicted to motor racing in the late ‘70s by which time these guys and cars were already legends and mentioned in hushed reverential tones. My personal favourite would have to be the Porsche 917 in Gulf livery...going weak at the knees just thinking about it. This is the generation that despite issues with engineering and design in the pre-computer era, just gone on with things without whinging and moaning, and won!

[@alexcheetah79]

It feels like this video was rushed and crammed together to make it 10 minutes long.

[@marcryvon]

Of course, everybody here would listen to these guys for hours long. But pretending this was "rushed and crammed" is quite inappropriate if not blatant...

[@neutronalchemist3241]

The Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 dominated the 1975-1976-1977 world Sportscar Championship seasons. In the last race of 1977 Season, at Salzburgring, in september, Alfa Romeo brought a twin turbocharged, 640bhp, 2.1 litres version of the Alfa Romeo flat-12 engine, it arrived second, behind the normally aspirated 3.0 litres one. The turbocharged Renault F1 debuted the same year, in july, but never managed to finish a race that year, so the Alfa had been the first turbocharged car to end the race, to make points and to finish at podium in a world championship race, other than the first twin turbocharged one. After this debut Alfa Romeo didn't participate to the 1978 season. The Alfa Romeo 33SC12 Turbo participated to a single race.

[@mmmmcheese4850]

Never get tired of Alfa Romeo or Derek Bell.

[@pete5534]

Such a worthwhile watch. Thank you!

[@santinoit]

Alfa Romeo ... i love this brand ... just real passion

[@robertoautore9252]

What a beautiful automobile, pure passion, a masterpiece.

[@SOLOIIguru]

Derek Bell is truly a class act. I met him during my time in FL while at (then called) Moroso Motorsports park. Race car drivers are truly some of the best people on Earth

[@rkberta]

i am 76 years old so was there when these cars raced. Magnificent cars and the drivers were gods. Have seen them a few times since at vintage events. The sound of those ALFA engines is not to be forgotten... their sound will penetrate your soul. Today's turbo engines just don't cut it sound wise. Seeing those ALFA was what convinced me tuy my first ALFA.... a new 1969 ALFA spider which I kept for over 40 years and would still have it if I had the garage space. Today my ALFA love is for my 2015 4C Launch Edition I also bought new.

[@jfg22557]

Absolutely brilliant film. Nothing more enjoyable than listening to these legends of the greatest era in motor racing.

[@japitalianish]

as someone who grew up bilingual in italian and english, thankyou thankyou so much for not dubbing everything into english, to enjoy those stories without translation was truly a treat and made it so much more authentic and honest a telling.

[@jonnyspeed]

That Alfa 33 is so beautiful. You could have extended this piece to an hour and it wouldn't have been long enough. Thank you.

[@musiccylinderK6]

I can''t believe I missed this video when it first came out. I'm two years late!! What a great, great thing. Production level as always is really high, but the cars and men involved here possess legendary status. What a treat, thank you!

[@barondegil1]

One of absolutely best video in this fantastic channel! ❤

[@wareidav]

Stunning. Stunning. Stunning. Heroic drivers from my youth. Sportcars for drivers with big balls and a lust for life. My only wish would be for the feature film of these guys with these cars.

[@ANILTV82]

Alfa Romeo never gets a disliked from a true enthusiast

[@szymonkazimierczak4723]

I watch Petrolicious on a regular basis and in my opinion this is the best video you've ever made. The fact that someone managed to get these three amazing cars and these three legendary drivers together is simply extraordinary. Thank you. After pretty hard day in work this video was all i needed.

[@aussiebloke609]

Three beautiful 33s, and three great drivers - including arguably one of the most versatile drivers ever, Derek Bell. What's not to love here? Thank you! :-)

[@joemelnick1572]

ICONS♠️♠️♠️

[@TheSeeka]

Love Alfa Romeo, especially from this period. Also a huge fan of Derek Bell. Met him at Goodwood a number of years ago. What an absolute Gentlemen Racer.

[@nestorlopez6983]

Beautiful the 3 Alphas T 33, I had never seen the long tail is wonderful. An Alfa fan from Argentina

[@xmlthegreat]

I think the Tipo 33 Stradale is one of, if not *the* most beautiful car ever made. I'm not an Alfisti by any means but wow. I first saw a documentary about it as a kid 10 years ago, and since then the absolute beauty of it still strikes me. It is truly gorgeous in a timeless sense, like a classical beauty described in poems.

[@Yosemite-George-61]

great stuff... now do one on Alfa's F-1s...

[@Any_Friday]

These cars and drivers just have so much personality. Some thing I really don’t find today in auto racing.

[@angry.8]

Thank you for sharing this feature 🙏🏻 wish it was longer and more footage of these beautiful machines on the track.

[@rmr5184]

I've waited 3 years for this video!!! The best video petrolicious ever produced!!! Thanks for everything!!!

[@wildanh7806]

Please don't delete this channel, every i see this content it makes me excited

[@Re-InCarNation]

do a video on the 33 stradale

[@altie29]

please

[@1183newman]

only 11 of the 18 chassis survive i believe, finding an owner wont be easy. A video on an alfa romeo 33 periscopa would be good as well though.

[@TheRobphobos]

Where are your bloody manners ?

[@weaksignal8009]

1967 - 2.0 litre four-cam aluminum V8, fuel injected, 6-speed transaxle, 8800-9200 redline, 700kg. Wow. 33 Stradale like 1967 MclarenF1.

[@henryslager9406]

Nation Gurung that would be awesome, the 33 stradale is probably the most beautyfull car ever, but there is way too little video footage of it available.

[@javierel22]

Probable in the top 3 of your best videos!

[@MrFabryTV]

Wonderful Italian cars, driving legends, great people! Thank you so much Petrolicious for this amazing shooting!

[@anthonypetty9288]

Three beautiful cars, three great drivers, one great video (but how I wish it was longer and with even more shots and sound clips of the cars at speed). Thank you, guys.

[@marcryvon]

Thank you and thank you again for this marvelous video ! Like Charles and abuhamza wrote, I grew up with these guys, watching them competing and battling on circuits, risking their lives every time out. My very first hero was Jim Clark, the original "Magic". Like one of the gentleman here said, they had to do everything, no electronic gizmo ever to save your day. They deserve our highest respect. And to see them here, still having fun and fond memories of each their own "war horse" is so impressive. Kudos, men !

[@fw1421]

3 legends driving 3legends. I met Derek Bell at the Charlotte Camel GT when he was partnering with Al Holbert. Wonderful guy,very nice man and generous with his time. One hell of a race car driver!

[@AndySnap]

Fabulous! Maybe the best Petrolicious video yet, (and each one is wonderful).

[@mereclander]

Vídeos like this one should have two versions: color and b/w. The b/w images could transport us to these cars’ glory days.

[@leovomend8789]

this is the greatest video to ever come out of petrolicious and maybe the greatest that ever will

[@djremotion2]

Once again Petrolicious posts a video head and shoulders above any other car video. Thank you!

[@AndrewC89]

Wasn't expecting the dude in a cowboy hat to start speaking Italian, lol

[@hugosantosreis]

Your car culture just grew. Not a surprise for half of the viewers.

[@hugosantosreis]

Actually that's not true either. It was Guy Edwards, a driver of the Merzario racing team, who pulled Lauda out of the car.

[@reisman44]

Hugo Reis Can’t seem to find It here on KZbin but there is an interview with both Lauda and Merzario next to eachother talking about it...It was Merzario who literally pulled Lauda out of the car. Brett Lunger, Guy Edwards, Harald Ertl also arrived on the spot.

[@alessiofe]

@Legio XXI Rapax the first part of the press article is translated badly. Basically before Monza he spoke to medics and told them he felt great, they did some tests and were doubtful to the point they told him "don't trick yourself to think you're fine", this situation confused and distressed him to the point he basically had a bad mood for the whole GP weekend.

[@dudley7540]

Little Art was sponsored by Marlboro early on and adopted the cowboy hat as part of a Marlboro Man look. Probably made him a little taller, also!

[@gluca069just___it9]

3 grandissimi personaggi, 3 Alfa magnifiche, non poteva non venir fuori un video fantastico; bravissimi ! ... E grazie mille :-)

[@Alfa75V6]

the Targa Florio might easily have been one of the most exciting races ever.

[@MrPionier]

Alfa romeo is the best ever They have to comeback more into motorsports dtm for example... Great great great video with legendary cars & drivers

[@filippobonetto5757]

I agree

[@velocita8842]

What legends!!! This might be my favorite of all the these episodes!

[@grandicellichannel]

the long tailed 33/2 Le Mans is an Original Sin, a sex-machine for the Hunaudies, and the Tt 12, a boxer simphony on wheels. Thanks for having brought those legendary 33 models back in business.

[@shoominati23]

The street version of this (Stradale) is a beautiful car too

[@jesusredondobarrena6247]

posiblemente,el mejor de los videos que han hecho hasta ahora.Vaya nivelazo!

[@ScuderiaRS1]

Just loved this film and the persons involved :-) Forza Alfa Romeo

[@KayleK14]

Easily one of the best videos you guys have made

[@garneauweld1100]

Very hardcore from the depths of the Italian racing spirit, culture and construction fraternity. I imagine many favors were used during the development of these racing vehicles. The favors were re-paid!

[@barryrogoff6764]

I saw an Alfa Romeo T33/TT/12 win the Watkins Glen Six Hours in 1975. On the straits it was deafening and sounded like it was tearing itself apart compared to the Renault Alpine A442s that were its main competition. Somehow it held itself together and won the race.

[@gmain1977]

Amazing video Italian cars of the 60s are just amazing

[@gianlucar.4428]

Fantastici piloti e splendide rosse!

[@wetlandweasel]

Great documentary, Petrolicious! Wonderful cinematography, great interviews and conversation. Thank you!

[@DriversSide]

The sounds coming from these cars are incredible!

[@stargazeronesixseven]

Beautiful video of the Alfa Romeo Tipo33 & the Champion Master Drivers >>> Thank You So Much for Sharing! ♥️🌷🕯

[@jamdc2000]

One word: Priceless.Thx Petrolicious.

[@milesgreen9705]

Derek Bell - Classy Guy, forgot he drove those beaties too! Lovely vid thanks

[@jasonholtkamp6483]

Been waiting literally years for them to do the video specifically on the 33 stradale, IMO the best looking car ever made. This was great too though!

[@PratikParija]

Absolutely beautiful story with such great motoring legends.

[@ivanilterribile1848]

Three great driver...three great car...simply the best!!!! Keep legends alive!!!!

[@emerckx53]

Could Petrolicious's content get any better? Nobody touches them. Period.

[@LAOVideoFiles]

Very nice video, thanks for sharing these images with all lovers of these beautiful cars!

[@Erik.Media12]

im very proud to own an Alfa Romeo

[@aldoaltieri199]

Tre leggende. I piloti e le loro macchine!💪🍀

[@meghit1205]

What interested me was the quality of video and the kind of cars which present always .

[@jakespeed63]

So damn cool. 2.0 liters!!! Wow Love all these films. glad Petrolicious has a new lease on life.

[@spicedude3641]

another beautiful film. well done to all involved in producing it; i'm consistently impressed by the quality of petrolicious videos

[@TheAslakVind]

Petrolicious: This has to be your finest video.

[@deldridg]

Glorious stuff and for me a spotlight on how all the marvellous tech evolution that we have witnessed has in so many ways, missed the point by a country mile. Not terribly satisfying to relinquish our instincts, good and bad to someone else's equations. My old 964, bless her soul was to me, passion (of the German variety, not quite like the Italian version) embodied in machinery with no clever algorithms to make up for my limitations as a driver. Oh for the 'good old days'. :-) Cheers and thank you from an old(er) Sydney-sider, Dave

[@mishview]

ohhh i think i got a body temperature of 40c :D so many emotions, and im not even a good driver...this is the magic ot Italy, love, respect and Alfa Romeo :)

[@dkiss]

Thank you again for the top quality film work. Really well done!

[@KevinCombs1980]

This is such a beautifully filmed piece!

[@TempeMax]

Great job guys! Fantastic cars,great drivers! ❤❤❤

[@aldozanin2956]

mamma mia che macchine che facevamo

[@benzinafilms1331]

Love that 33

[@evooff]

Italian is the most beautiful language in the world.

[@marcogarbin2977]

ahahah. Merzario has a Lake Como tone when he speaks. We in Milan speak differently

[@robertodangelo5137]

Where is Nino Vaccarella? ❤️

[@stargazeronesixseven]

Thank You So Much to Arturo Merzario for Saving the Life of Niki Lauda when he was burning from his crashed F1 racer ... True God witness Everything >>> You are being Rewarded now & in the Next Life ... ♥️🌷🕯

[@nathanwabre]

Simply Best Alfisiti video ever 🍀🏎😍

[@alfistiadventures9369]

you guys tell a great story, thanks for the feel!

[@UsherLinder]

What a character study! Fantastic!

[@atranas6018]

These are the fastest grandpas in the world.

[@fw1421]

Anas Takiyudin you left out Mario!

[@frankr6702]

Love this channel. Another great video.

[@promerops]

Great video-so well produced and enjoyable. Signor Merzario looks a bit like Robert Plant; I wonder if he's had to work so hard to get like that!

[@CarNews24h]

These cars are so beautiful, I rarely see it. Like

[@angelouggeri9229]

Poi arrivo FIAT 😂😂😂😂😂

[@neshtherider9931]

Awesome and exiting, thank you so much

[@ludovic9477]

Magnifique ces 3 trèfles ❤️

[@mobiledevto]

@Petrolicious you can automatically show close captioning on a video.

[@perez5249]

"Most fun we've had with our clothes on." I bet those three had some wild parties with female race fans.

[@achromaticwraps]

Thank you so much for sharing this content.

[@jep1912]

Give me these three over any current driver, for hours and hours. More classic and greats please P.

[@MsSkip60]

33 is the ultimate art

[@michaelmottlau2072]

Thank you for brilliant film.

[@fordhistoric]

Amazing Video! Thank you very much!

[@roshanjay7]

5:58 So effectively, to drive it at the limit you have to countersteer before the car has even begun to oversteer, but *only* before the car is actually about to oversteer, which you have to *know* accurately by relying on your skill/knowledge/Wisdom, because if you countersteer prematurely you'll drive straight off the track, and if you countersteer too late you lose control... 😳

[@gentlemandriver1982]

Over the top!!! very very best video..!! 😍😍😍

[@marcopalomba9463]

The 33 2lt...wow...just wow.