Which classic cars will double your money??

[@downesy68]

That’s sort of why I chose a V6 GT to be my new daily driver. Last Alfa designed by Bertone and the last Alfa with a Busso engine. Plus it’s a great looking, practical car. Mine’s only done 80,000km as well so I hope to be able to put it away in the next couple of years to preserve it even more.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Downesy - thanks for watching and congrats on a great choice of car - lovely motor 👍🏻

[@johnphaceas7434]

Recently picked up a '02 156 GTA for under A$10k - much less than half the price they normally go for here in Oz (if/when you can find one) in part because it was on interstate plates and needed to pass detailed engineering/mechanical/safety/compliance inspection (similar to MOT) to be registered in my home state. Far from perfect, but straight, extensive history, and all the "correct" upgrades (330mm Brembos, Q2, coilovers, strut bars, sway bars etc). After spending a couple of grand on correcting the items needed to pass inspection, I've got a very good daily for about half the usual market price. Now plan to gradually address the superficial items (paint chips on bonnet, headliner). Fantastic to drive, beautiful to look at, and only about 100 were ever sold in Australia, so its a keeper. Unless someone comes along and wants to swap it for a 3.0L Alfa 75 Potenziata ... But to underline the point of your video - I also sold my '99 156 2.5L Q-auto to make way for the GTA and got almost double what I paid for it five years ago. Though of course that excludes the money I spent on getting it to it's very tidy condition...

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi John, congrats on your very astute purchase! 😉. Sounds great - the 156 GTA is a lovely (and rare) car, I have a 156 2.5 which I also love. Enjoy! 👍🏻

[@lucadambrosio2615]

I have that little model of the 159 quantum of solace, although the box is cracked quite badly the car is fine though

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Luca, it will be a collectable toy soon! 👍🏻

[@GuyonPince]

I'm hoping the 159 1750tbi will go up in value in the distant future so I can justify buying it as a replacement for my relatively beaten 159 1.8mpi

[@therushden]

I think you're safe, it's the best all round engine in the range. still a great looking car 👍

[@emresancaktaroglu6430]

TBi is the best engine option for all 939 chassis number cars. (159, Brera, and Spider.)

[@TheAlfaNut]

Agreed

[@benzinapaul7416]

@@emresancaktaroglu6430 true but they are all heavy cumbersome lumps to drive

[@GunTer86]

My bet is on Alfa Brera 2.2 or especially the 3.2 engine, Audi TT mk1, Smart Roadster or even more the Brabus model, MINI coupe r58 especially the JCW and the Honda CRZ. I would even buy a Renault Wind or Mitsubishi Colt CZC if I had enough money and space.

[@Silverman10]

Why not Brera 1750 TBI ??

[@GunTer86]

@@Silverman10 same as with the 2.2, all petrol engines will be sought after, but the 3.2 Busso is rare and will fetch top money.

[@benzinapaul7416]

@@GunTer86 no Busso in the Brera. 3.2 is a GM lump. Breras will never go up long term...heavy and boring cars that look nice

[@TheAlfaNut]

You may be right, although I think the 1750 TBI and the V6 will hold their value better than the others.

[@fractalrender]

I bought a giulietta qv a month ago one owner from new. Hope you give a good review. I like so much the car that I am thinking about selling my alfetta. Great workshop and cheers from argentina!!!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Juan, thanks for watching and for commenting. I bought a Giulietta 2.0tdm Super for my Wife recently and we both like it very much. I would like to drive a QV to compare - that is a great engine! 👍🏻

[@MillhouseSpeaks]

I thought there wouldn’t be another video for a few months after no video last Sunday. Pleasant surprise!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Cheers for watching! I’m glad that I gave you s nice surprise 😉

[@bikesmusic5380]

nice one Chris, looking forward to the next one already

[@TheAlfaNut]

Cheers mate - Wales Special in the new year?

[@bikesmusic5380]

@@TheAlfaNut Yes very much up for that. I have a great idea for rounding out the episode.

[@artsmithdrums]

I had two Allegros, one with the square steering wheel and one exactly like the Vanden Plas pictured, lovely cars, wish i'd kept the latter but they were definitely not cool at the time I had them!!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Arthur, thanks for watching. Cars like the Allegro, the Princess and the Morris Marina will always exist in a "hermetic bubble" which is unaffected by fashion! Nostalgia, affection and a good old British love of the underdog will always protect them ;0)

[@artsmithdrums]

@@TheAlfaNut yes absolutely, when I say lovely they were comfortable cars to be in at the time but they were endlessly problematic, especially the first one with its gas suspension that cost me almost as much to fix as it cost me to buy the car! Love your videos!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Haha, “hydrolastic nightmares” I believe! 🤣👍🏻

[@michaelstaley2241]

I own an Alfa mito 1.4 from new, full service history garaged very low mileage, tan leather upholstery; these cars are becoming quite rare in this particular spec:

[@TheAlfaNut]

Look after it Michael! 😉👍🏻

[@Rob-oi9mf]

Congrats on the 15k landmark Chris.Good call on the Fiat Coupe, Guy down the road from me here in the Netherlands had, the last time I looked, 9 of them, all non runners and different engine types in his backyard.Think he's planning for the future.....

[@TheAlfaNut]

Blimey! 9 non runners? He’s planning for a scrapyard by the sound of it! 😂

[@emilfilipovici5393]

Your workshop looks simple and amazing in the same time. Great work, I’m a big fan, owning 2 Fiat Coupe’s and following you from Romania, keep up the good job

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Emil, thanks for watching! I like the Fiat Coupe - I always wanted a 1970’s 124 coupe and a Turbo! 🙂👍🏻

[@stanleybuchan4610]

I don't remember ever seeing a 156 facelift GTA. Did they do one anybody?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Stanley - no they didn’t

[@cmfox3034]

It’s not an all time Alfa classic but I think a really looked after 159 ti or q4 will start to appreciate in value in a few years . It’s only ten years since they stopped making them and already there’s basically none left on the roads.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yep, I think you are right! 👍🏻

[@jamesavickers5961]

I would love to see what cars you have at the moment.a full look around your collection.keep up the good work bravo 👏 bouna fortuna grazie grazie Mille ciao ciao

[@TheAlfaNut]

Cheers James - I have waaay too many at the moment, around 9 in fact! I'll do a summary in an upcoming video!

[@Brisbane2024]

Congratulations to the 15000 subscribers 😃👍

[@TheAlfaNut]

Danke Mr Shafer!

[@pereldh5741]

Bought a red late 75 V6 3.0 five years ago for almost nothing. Now seems like a good move! My Z4M Coupe too. Totally agree on the Fiat Coupe. Had a 20V Turbo from 2002-2014, to this day the best car I’ve had - period. Great on long trips & still haven’t beat my Nurburgring record in it (8.36BTG)

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Per, thanks for watching and commenting. I need to drive a Coupe Turbo - it really seems like my kind of car! Congratulations on your 75 too - thats a smart buy 👍🏻

[@pereldh5741]

@@TheAlfaNut Thanx! You do that! :) Don’t know how I could’ve missed your channel but now I’m a subscriber.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thats great thank you! Let me know what kind of content you like? 👍🏻😉

[@pereldh5741]

@@TheAlfaNut The content you love to do, my best answer :)

[@TheAlfaNut]

OK - I’ll do it! 🤣

[@simonBAGL]

I recently bought a 08 Fiat Bravo 1.4 tjet sport with 20k miles on the clock and reasonably well looked after, no mot fails. There are very few of them left. Do you think this is sonething that will increase in value?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Simon, actually yes - any "nicer" model like your Bravo Sport, if well cared for and garaged, will be worth more than you paid for it in years to come. Fiat Uno Turbo's are now selling for £10k+ !!

[@benzinapaul7416]

No, unfortunately nobody cares about them. Good cars though, always thought they filled the gap between the aged Alfa 147 and the Giulietta. They will just be scrap fodder. A mint Tipo 16V is only worth around £4k and they were actually lauded when new, the later Bravo HGT 20V may have a bit of a following but the latest Bravo I think will just become an old, forgotten about car

[@speedshed]

Chris, I’m thinking the RS5 4.2 naturally aspirated V8 which is now discontinued as of 2015 fits your 5 point formula. Legendary engine, beautiful coupe lines and in “relatively” limited numbers, top of the model line and to me at the bottom of their depreciation curve. Find a good one and on to a winner? What’s your thoughts? Modern classic in the making?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Steven - yes good shout with the RS5. That Audi naturally aspirated V8 is one of the greats of the last 30 years in my opinion and beats BMW's V8 on almost every front. Personally I think the RS5 still has some more to drop still, so my pick would be the early RS4 (B7 I believe), with the flared arches. Lovely!

[@speedshed]

@@TheAlfaNut Happy days Chris as I’ve had a real good one stored away for four years now with an occasional summer airing. What a machine to drive though!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Haha! Great minds think alike eh? My neighbour has an R8 V10+ which is pretty gorgeous but I still prefer the sound of the earlier V8! 🙂

[@speedshed]

@@TheAlfaNut The good thing also is my year of RS5 is old school with no soft rev limiter like the new ones have so I get to fully enjoy the V8 exhaust note. Thanks for the replies.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Enjoy it mate! 👍🏻

[@PRG888]

We have an Alfa 4c and a Alfa 75 QV (left hand drive) do you think they will go up in value?

[@emresancaktaroglu6430]

Joke?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Peter, yes of course! 😉. The 4c may go sideways in value for another year or two but its a rare and desirable Alfa and those cars only ever go up over time. The 75 too, simply due to rarity although the lhd will knock the value in the UK.

[@benzinapaul7416]

yes, you have 2 Alfas that are desirable and will increase in value unlike the 159/Brera dross being bandied about here

[@divakism]

Things are getting serious in the garage, even the beer is Italian, ha! All GTVs are getting up in value no matter the engine! You have to be very careful and buy one in (at least) good condition as you mentioned. The same goes for Peugeot 206 RC, for example. Interesting topic! :) Cheers from Bulgaria!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Asen, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@andyhill8236]

Like the man cave as for appreciating possible classic my much loved alfa gt as not many people bought them new

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching Andy - depends on which engine your GT has but it will go the same way as the 156 before long.

[@andyhill8236]

1.9jtdm cloverleaf as for the bodywork hopefully it'll last as the box sections have been waxoyled and the underneath same and more stonechip 🤞

[@jasonparfitt5936]

I have 159 Tbi 1.75cc Lusso and some examples are still getting reasonable interest , it can still command 5 to 9 grand depending on service history ,mileage and condition.Shame it has the M32 gear box in it ,keep up the great videos mate.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks Jason, appreciate your support!

[@skimmingstoness]

Just sold my Audi A2 after nearly 4 years. Bought it for £1150 and sold it for £1700, cost me nothing apart from servicing and fuel. Cheap motoring and it still looked quite modern and quirky

[@TheAlfaNut]

See - the theory does work! Well done.

[@lineti2008]

how about a 156 sw 1.9 jtd 150hp TI with only 105000 km 1 owner?

[@TheAlfaNut]

What about it??

[@TheAlfaNut]

It should hold its value but it may not ever be a classic, as its a diesel.

[@daveangel7807]

Maserati Gransports are amazing value! Potential for big bills but if checked carefully, potential to go up. Amazing value for V8!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Dave, yeah agreed completely. I had a 4200 spider in 2003 when it was a year old and then a brand new 4200 coupe in 2004. Awesome engines - really wanted the Gransport but it was a bit too much. Great value now 👍🏻

[@JJHurst]

Same, but it only takes one to wipe you out...! And it's sometimes difficult to know when to stop as one problem reveals itself after another ... I'll be going old and English next. Triumph GT6 if the right one comes up , if not an Austin sprite, MGB GT , or midget or a Spitfire...

[@TheAlfaNut]

Cheers Joe - I love it! Old British cars are so reliable in comparison! 🤣😂😁 I love the GT6 - a mini E Type but not keen on the rest tbh

[@russellclark1978]

Congratulations on reaching 15k Chris 👏 Love the new unit too! 👍

[@TheAlfaNut]

Cheers Russell 👍🏻

[@Rage40001]

Nice guidelines on how to pick car. Few months ago I negotiated good deal and bought Alfa Spider 1750 tbi in great condition. Now I can't wait for Spring to come 😂

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching! That sounds like a nice car - I haven’t seen a 1750 tbi Spider, that is definitely the best engine 👍🏻

[@Rage40001]

@@TheAlfaNut TBi is pretty rare since they put it only in last year of production. I think less then 1000 units with TBi are produced for the whole world. My plan is to enjoy her for at least few years and then decide if I will keep her longterm or sell it and buy something with really powerful ICE engine before everything goes to electric 😬😂

[@TheAlfaNut]

Good plan! Buy something fast & noisy!! 🤣

[@Ziad-ww6tw]

Do you think a well maintained GT 2.0 will go up in value.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Ziad - jts petrol or diesel?

[@Ziad-ww6tw]

@@TheAlfaNut the jts petrol variant

[@benzinapaul7416]

No

[@Silverman10]

Hello, great channel, you nominated many Alfa Romeo cars, but you forget about Brera ?!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Silverman, I didn’t forget about the Brera, it is just too early to start buying Breras as investments. Good cars will be valuable in the future but they need another few years before they will start to rise in value 👍🏻

[@benzinapaul7416]

Prob because they may look great but they are boring to drive

[@Silverman10]

@@benzinapaul7416 Lamborghini are hard to drive too..

[@Thecarman1994]

Envious over your garage. Will I live long enough for my Fiat Coupe to go up in value ? I Have my doubts !

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Paul, thanks for watching. Of course it will - the Turbo model is already creeping up, as so many are bring scrapped. Keep the faith!

[@gizmo6164]

I own a 1999 ‘V’ reg, Vauxhall Corsa B with 79,000mls in maroon. It’s called “Ted” and is priceless! 😄

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Giz mo - Ted sounds like a loveable motor car! Even he will appreciate in value, given enough time. Usually around 20+ years is when cars start to be collectable.

[@gizmo6164]

@@TheAlfaNut Fingers crossed Ted will appreciate in value. I have other vehicles including top of the range modern cars but Ted is my ‘go to’ daily driver, one of the family. Thanks for the reply incidentally and please keep the videos coming. 👍🏽

[@TheAlfaNut]

I do my best! Thanks for watching

[@tjshill82]

I know they are diesel but the 147 Q2 / 147 Ducati Course Q2 / GT Q2 are a good bet because no other Alfa from the period had a limited slip differential. 🇮🇹😎

[@musmuk5350]

Well the 147 GTA would be a better bet imho. I believe it can be fitted with an aftermarket one.

[@tjshill82]

@@musmuk5350 yes the GTA will definitely go up in value. The Diesel Q2 is the less obvious option but quite underrated

[@benzinapaul7416]

they won't

[@TheAlfaNut]

This is true!

[@bnaidoo]

Is the brera spider a collectors item?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Brad, not yet but it will depend which engine it has - the 1750 tbi and V6 will be worth the most. The diesels will not be considered classics in my opinion

[@TheAlfaNut]

PS it’s not called “Brera Spider” - just “Spider” its a different model 🙂👍🏻

[@bnaidoo]

Thank you, I have recently purchased the 2.2jts. Very rare here in South Africa.

[@TheAlfaNut]

@@bnaidoo Well done Brad - hang on to it for a few years and the value will rise. It's inevitable.

[@bnaidoo]

@@TheAlfaNut Thank, great having you back and more content as well.

[@NeilBrownWellen]

Low mileage can be misleading. On the face of it, it would normally seem good, but if a car has only done 500 km a year for the last 10 years, there is potentially more to sort out than on a car that has done more. I just bought an Alfa 159, 3.2 Q4 with 200k km. Unseen. Why? FSH from new. 1 owner. Valid, long test. Detailed photos....oh, and gut feeling... Great vid btw...

[@TheAlfaNut]

Cheers Neil and yes you are quite right about lack of use costing more in repairs but for rare cars, genuine low mileage almost always adds to the value 👍🏻

[@Markymarkvinylnut]

Great video Chris...very jealous of your mancave! Lucky devil! Cheers

[@TheAlfaNut]

Cheers Mark - it took time and a lot of hard work to get it, trust me! 😉

[@markreynolds8449]

Congrats on the subscriber landmark Chris. One question, do you think the move from ICE to electric or green propulsion will affect your method of buying? Potentially our children will be looking at the sports cars with engines and thinking they are planet killers and have zero interest in them? I think the 2030 cutoff will lead to a ban on fossil fuels eventually.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Cheers Mark, it depends - I certainly think that good ice cars will increase in value. Especially late low mileage ones and classics!

[@gavinwilkes3702]

Great job and bang on the 💰money

[@TheAlfaNut]

Cheers Gavin, appreciate your support mate

[@giovannimillo6182]

Lucky Brits. Here in Italy taxes pretty much spoil all the fun for youngtimer enthusiasts. My 156 V6 cost 900 euros (purchasing tax) to buy and then 400 a year (ownership tax). I still love the car but the value proposition obviously gets worse, and frequent trading becomes close to infeasible. All these taxes apply until a car is 30+

[@Negativvv]

In Britain older cars rust, unless you keep the underside clean or know how to well it kills cars when they get a bit older...

[@TheAlfaNut]

È ironico che sia così costoso possedere una vecchia Alfa Romeo in Italia! Mi dispiace per questo - mi fa sentire un po 'in colpa.

[@giovannimillo6182]

@@TheAlfaNut Wow italiano perfetto! Perché in colpa? :-D Not your fault, is it?

[@giovannimillo6182]

@@Negativvv I see your point. Also to the relief of the Alfa nut (see below) let me add that the British MOT looks far stricter than it is here in IT (where in some places it reduces to a farce).

[@rainbow649]

I don't think Busso 156 or 147 s' value will raise except the GTA verson

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Cheukwai - thanks for watching. Well in the UK, the 156 Busso has increased in value by about 300% already and I never said the non-Busso 147 would increase in value! 😉

[@alessandrocolombera9251]

156 crosswagon q4 (2004-2007)...

[@TheAlfaNut]

If I remember correctly Alessandro - you have one of those cars! 😉

[@alessandrocolombera9251]

si,e me la tengo.Abito in montagna!

[@pudingaomar6341]

Gtv6,alfetta,berlina 2000 fiat coupe 20 v

[@zwarst]

I only have alfalfa romeleto mx5

[@TheAlfaNut]

😉😂

[@mrloll5130]

Do you know what is the worst thing about 2021? In Forza horizon 5 they got no Alfas

[@TheAlfaNut]

That is an insult to Alfas! No Giulia GTAm?

[@Rob-oi9mf]

Oh,and buy the way,Almost bought an Arna a little while ago,but just couldnt,in the end😅😅 Mistake?🤔

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yes! They have almost completely disappeared now - will be worth proper money soon, if not already!

[@benzinapaul7416]

The Arna is way better than the Breras, 159s, Mitos, new Giuliettas everyone is going on about here....the Arna is a proper Alfa as it has an Alfa heart and soul even though it's wearing a Japanese dress. These newer cars are like fake fashion, look good but awful to wear (drive)

[@Rob-oi9mf]

@@benzinapaul7416 Yep I agree with you it has the same engine as my 33 but i just found it too uninspiring to look at . Hubnut did a good video on the Arna by the way.👍

[@chriswalford9228]

Quickest way to lose money on any car, have a no fault accident and watch the value get wiped off by the insurance company .

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Chris - yes, I agree! The best solution is to get your car appraised for an "agreed value" policy, which sets the payout value should your car get written off.

[@therushden]

any alfa with a v6 will only go up in value. brera prodrives too.

[@TheAlfaNut]

True enough but finding a Prodrive in excellent original condition would be pretty tricky!

[@ogimaister01]

Hi,was that you in the commercial?Just kidding...

[@TheAlfaNut]

Nope! 🙂

[@musmuk5350]

I suppose someday Chrysler PT Cruisers will see their prices skyrocket

[@TheAlfaNut]

Erm…..not a chance! 🤣

[@benzinapaul7416]

Is scrap value due to rise?

[@benzinapaul7416]

I'm in the motor trade, we had an Alfa Spider 2.2 LE in white, an awful car in every way apart from it's looks but it's value was crazy due to Alfa fans looking through rose tinted spectacles. I'm an Alfisti through and through but the 159/Brera/Spider family and Mito are terrible cars.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Well, in terms of mechanics and subframe rust, I tend to agree you have a point!

[@frederickfrederick5839]

Alfa Romeo gtv6

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yes absolutely! I think that prices are starting to move upwards at last - did you see the Wheeler Dealers episode this week? 😉👍🏻

[@stevew585]

Alfa GTV

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Steve, yes the GTV definitely! 🙂👍🏻