Wheeler Dealers GTV Part 1: Mike Brewer Gave Me An Alfa!
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Wheeler Dealers star Mike Brewer made me an offer I couldn't refuse - "Come to Italy and buy our Alfa Romeo GTV" he said! This happy accident occurred when I agreed to join my friend Gary on a road trip to visit the Alfaholics headquarters in Somerset and who should we bump into there but Mike and the Wheeler Dealers crew, who were busy filming for their upcoming "Season 27" episode all about a 3.0 V6 Alfa GTV that Brewer had bought for his Wheeler Dealers co-star Elvis to fix up! Follow my exciting journey with Mike and Elvis, from Alfaholics, to Italy and all the way back to the UK, to pick up the restored modern classic Alfa GTV!
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Awesome! It was brilliant seeing you on the Box! Ive got a video somewhere of my 2018 visit to Alfaholics open day; I did not know they did parts for more modern Alfas - I wonder if they have bits for my GT?
Hey Henry! I think they sell bits for GTV's and also 75's, Alfettas and so on but not sure about GT's - you'll see what they do on their website
How about that just stumbling into the Wheeler Dealers and then being invited out to Italy with them - fabulous! Looking forward to Part 2....! 😀
Its a weird coincidence but I’m a believer in being in the right place at the right time! 😉👍🏻
I have owned a Blue GTV V6 I loved that car! Now in an Alfa 159 1.9 TI diesel which Has its issues but I still love it all the same! What a great episode looking forward to the next instalment!
Thanks for watching Pitta! Next episode will be available on Sunday 17th at about 3pm. Wanna buy another blue V6 GTV? 😉👍
Will stay tuned for the Special. Thank you Chis!
Cheers thanks! Part 2 will be next Sunday (17th) then Part 3 on Christmas Eve - 24th December!
That's my finances, Alfa GTV you purchased 😂😂😂 He loved filming with the wheeler dealers and I met Mike Brewer and his crew they were all lovely. Trevor certainly cried when he saw how good she came out, they did a proper good job. We have carried on the alfa romeo experience as I purchased an Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV line, which I absolutely love 🙏 Merry Christmas and Alfa new year 😅 🎅🎄
Hi Sarah, thanks for watching and commenting! Yes indeed, they did a great job on the car and I have also fitted a new gearbox & limited slip diff which transforms the handling. My Wife drives a Giulietta also and its a great car but the QV is in a different league! Enjoy. PS dont forget to watch Parts 2 and 3 next Sunday and Xmas Eve 🎅🏻👍🏻X
What an experience!
Cheers for watching Andy! Yes it was 😉👍🏻
Very nice car 🚙 But… Shame is not red 😅
Hi Chris, ..
Isn't it nice when life throws you a nice curve ball ...😊
Thoroughly enjoyable watch.
I hope this brings much some deserved attention to the channel...👍🏻
Hi JJ - thanks very much for the kind words! Yes indeed, sometimes you are just in the right place at the right time - Mike wasn't aware of my channel, so it was a great bit of serendipity!
Hi Chris, After owning nine Alfas and being Alfa less ( Without Alfa for more than eight years) I'm looking forward to viewing and hopefully purchasing a 2004 916 GTV 2.0 TS later this week. After seeing this great and entertaining video, I'm now really excited about getting back into the Alfa fraternity!! So looking forward to next week's post!
Thanks a lot for watching and commenting Mark - hope your GTV is a good one and welcome back to the fold! What colour is it? 😎👍🏻
It has a super tan/biscuit interior and is finished in silver. I'm also looking at it as an investment as I'm sure the 916 values will increase over the next few years especially when Alfa plan to stop Internal combustion engine production in 2027. What are your thoughts Chris?? @@TheAlfaNut
@markbennett2170 i agree - in fact 916 values are already on the rise! The early models and late models will be worth the most I reckon. I’ve had hybrid electric cars and I binned them and bought a Giulia Quadrifoglio! I think that says it all 😉👍🏻
Watch THE MACMASTER, His Porsche EV has lost more than 60k in two years. And yes, you passed me in that QV Giulia of yours on the M5 south of Bristol a couple of years ago. It has real road presence. Very nice! @@TheAlfaNut
Hey Mark, thanks for commenting - the 2nd hand car market is on the ropes anyway at the moment and EV’s are getting punched right in the face, as consumers have started to realise that they have been duped! Rising road tax, removal of incentives and expensive ‘leccy means only one thing - bombing values! I love my Quad - its the best car I’ve ever owned 😍👍🏻
Finally saw the WD episode, and was interested they did all that work on the inlet pipes, front lower control arms (I assume they replaced both sides??), suspension, and accessory pulley and belt, yet made no mention of checking the timing belt and water pump? Given the car had sat for 2 years, and the replacement engine had done 40,000 miles before that, I would have thought replacement of the timing belt was an absolute must. Here in Oz, we change the belt and water pump every three years/(or 60,000km, whichever comes first) religiously. Would hate to see anything happen due to simple oversight.
Hi John, yeah don’t worry the belt and pulleys & water pump were all changed. They guys did a lot more on the car than was described on the program 😉👍🏻
Hello Chris.
Alfaholics has featured on a episode of Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars when they had a 1970s Alfa 105.
Aesthetically the basic GTV doesn't tug my rug, the Cup is a little improvement. They remind me too much of a FIAT Coupe 20V.
Hi mate, how are you? I think both cars were based on the Fiat Tipo platform so a similar format. I like them both! 😉👍🏻
Super nice. I'm now convinced that British and Italian (and some American) people are the last genuine petrolheads left in the world today.
Maybe so - most of my viewers are from the UK, USA, Italy, Netherlands, Greece and nordic countries.
Hello Chris .. Nice video and amazing experience!! Can't wait for the next parts! Keep up the great work.Greetings from Greece
Yassou! Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoy the next episodes - they will be longer than this one 👍🏻
Don't throw away the original Florence license plate🙏🏻
Hi Alessio! I don’t understand - it’s a UK car? 🤔
@@TheAlfaNut the gray car in the cart😬. Original Florence license plate, in Italy without that it loses a lot of value...
When was the event with the GTVs held? I have several cars, I'm in every group and I also have a GTV 3.0 but I didn't know anything about it🥲
@alessio-torre Ciao Alessio - ah I see, that car doesn’t belong to me, it was a customer of Alfaholics. The event at Varano was in early May 2023 and an Alfa group from the Parma area were invited I believe.
@@TheAlfaNut ahhh ok, thank you
Awesome video Chris.Nice to see that another Alfa found a good owner. Can barely wait for second part!
Thanks for watching Don - I’m happy that you enjoyed it! Part 2 will be Sunday 17th and will be a longer episode as it includes the Italy trip and track stuff.
Really looking forward to the next installment mate!
Cheers Jethro - I’m slaving over a hot computer right now, trying to make it look more interesting than it was! Filming for TV takes ages and theres lots of standing around! 🥴
I need some help, my 156 2.0 ts, selespeed oil leaking from cap, is it normal or something's wrong? And how often the selespeed oil decreases? Thanks in advance, Alfisti😅
Hi mate, I have never owned a Selespeed car so have no experience I’m afraid. Which cap is the oil leaking from?
Oh my, I'm not just a little bit jealous! :D
Haha well, it was a super lucky thing to happen - proof that you can be in the right place at the right time!
@@TheAlfaNut Any idea when this episode will air?
@anakondase the Wheeler Dealers episode? It’s already been aired on Monday night. You can watch in Discovery+ channel or on UA-cam:
ua-cam.com/video/lzzkNKX0_FE/v-deo.htmlsi=g-C4IYmgLstgZYs1
It's a good thing that the top-secret wheelers dealer's location in Westcott, Aylesbury HP18 0XB was kept under wraps.
Ooh you spoilsport! 😂 Having said that, you try going there and finding it - its hidden away on an old airbase about 2 miles square!
great story Chris.....just need a vid on another GTV 6 to complete the picture...maybe soon?!!
Hi Alex, yes very soon - I just need to be tactical with my releases until Xmas. I'll PM you 👍
What a cool Experience Chris! Congrats, thats a lovely Gtv.
Thanks mate - they spent a lot of time and effort on the car, more than they admitted to in the episode! 😉
Wow, what a nice story 😅Like that i was in your skin!!! Every time when i meet someone famous 😂
Thanks for watching Aleksandar!
Great video Mr Nut, I really enjoyed the bit about car stuff.
That's great but my favourite was the bit about kittens and stuff?
Great part 1 love my guiletta but would love one of these don't see many around
Hi Thomas, thanks for watching - Part 2 is on Sunday 17th! The GTV is a great car and starting to go up in value now 👍🏻
Stay allway alert, you have good vibes and good things will hapent
Thank you! I appreciate you watching! 😉👍🏻
Another quality video from the Alfa nut 👏👍👊
Hi mate, thanks for the support - glad you enjoyed it! 😎👍🏻
❤ great vid as we have all come to expect cant wait to see rest of the story xx
Hi Susan, thanks for watching! You won’t have to wait long - Sunday at about 3pm to be exact! 😉👍🏻X
This version of GTV. future classic ..
Thanks for watching mate, yep I agree - I’m stockpiling them now while they’re cheap! 😂
Just amazing, what coincidence. Blue Alfas seems to be the the ones to buy this year, congrats to you. I now not only have my Giulia for the best daily ever, I just bought a blue 2000 GT Veloce. As always thanks for the good video and greetings from Germany!
Gutentag Max! Thanks for watching - the GT is a very under rated car I think. I really enjoyed driving mine. Is yours petrol or diesel?
@@TheAlfaNutMy Giulia is the 2.0 280hp Q4 Petrol. And it's the GT Junior Herritage Edition in Ocra. 2 years and 30000km of pure happiness!
Ooh lovely sounding cars! I really enjoyed driving the Giulia Veloce! 😎👍🏻
@sphinxmadmax lovely! I thought that the Veloce was great when I drove it but we dont get the AWD version in the UK. Shame - with our weather we need it! 😂
So are you this Mysterious buyer of this beauty?
Yes I am - I flew all the way to Italy to take part in the programme! Lots of fun
Too much chat and not enough car.
Thats because I hadn’t bought it yet! 🤣
Liked and subscribed 👍🙂
Thanks a lot for both David - much appreciated! Have you watched the whole series? Happy New Year!
Watched the video on YouFace. Chris looked like a fish out of water with the crew in front of him. Couldn't believe that Brewer hadn't heard of the CUP. Good vid though
Do you mean Gary? I’m Chris! 😂
@@TheAlfaNut no, you, John.😆 Wasn't sure if you were nervous or cooing over meeting your TV heroes
@plasticpenguin1 haha neither really but they only did one take - I assumed I would get another go but they said it was fine! 😏🤣
@TheAlfaNut Nice one, Chris.
Elvis, not only a great engineer, but an excellent driver. Mike is well, Mike, a car dealer.
@@TheAlfaNut
Certainly yearn for another GT 3.2. That Busso, regardless of which version, sounds delicious
What an amazing experience! I wondered why you would want to buy a half baked, get it through its MOT High Miles GTV but it was obvious they had gone to town on it! Pretty much fully detailed. Did Gary provide the Front Grille and Foglight covers?
Hi David, yes to all that! They spent way more time & money on it than was shown and frankly it was a bargain at £5k! Gary supplied quite a few bits in the end, including the wheels & tyres. To be honest I would have done the show anyway just for the experience and the association with the WD guys. What a nice bunch they are 😎👍🏻
Very good Chris well done. I need to do almost all those jobs on mine. I wish they would have shown on the show how you get that headliner out.
Hi Rod, thanks for watching mate. Yes I know - it looked like a pretty fiddly job didn't it? I think they entrusted it to a trimming specialist. Are you doing your Sprint interior now?
No not a spyder, mine is similar to your wheeler dealer car with a tan interior
@TheAlfaNut yes that one. It being organised by my friend Darren
Ah excellent, in that case we will probably meet up - I’m hoping to make a video about the trip. Should be a lot of fun 👍🏻
Amazing video ❤.
Saluti Lorenzo! Thanks for watching mate 👍🏻
Wow! That's amazing! Haven't seen the WD episode yet but now really looking forward to it!
Hi mate, thanks for watching mine! Part 2 will be aired next Sunday 👍🏻
Great video, One thing could you help me with.... I have an Alfa Romeo 4c coupe (64 plate) and it needs a new windscreen, I have waited over 4 months for Autoglass to get a replacement... Any advice on how to get a new one for her?
Hi Peter, wow nice car - I loved the 4C. If I were you I would ask Jamie Porter the Alfa guy, he tunes and races a 4 C and is very knowledgeable 👍🏻
@@TheAlfaNut - Ok thanks
I think that windscreens for unusual cars are quite hard to get at the moment - I am having trouble finding a GTV screen.
I think that windscreens for unusual cars are quite hard to get at the moment - I am having trouble finding a GTV screen.
@@TheAlfaNut Apparently they have the screen, it is some rubber they need from Alfa that they are struggling to get
Nice one Chris 😉 Were you actually in the market for one of these or were you bounced into a quick decision? Looking forward to the next part 😉👍🇮🇹
Hi David, no I wasn't looking for a GTV as I already have one (another V6) and also a Spider but it was too good an opportunity to turn down as it is a bit or notoriety for my channel, which hopefully will bring in some new viewers / subscribers!
How amazing!
Hi James, thanks for watching - yes it was a nice turn of fortune for sure! I believe in being in the right place at the right time! 😉👍🏻
Well, I'm from Parma , I'm Alfista and enjoied the video 😊
Saluti mate, I didn't know you were from Parma - beautiful city! Next Sunday's video has more of the city in it, also the Varano track. 😎
@@TheAlfaNut Great.
Thank you.
It would have been a nice opportunity to be able to greet you in person and give you some quick advice to make the most of what the city offers
@studiocalder818 Yes I agree, I was in Parma for a couple of days on my own, (and without a car) in an apartment on the strada Della Republica, so it would have been nice to meet you. I mostly hung out in the city centre cafes and parks. Probably in all the over priced tourist places! 😉
@@TheAlfaNut Next occasion.
Greetings from Parma
@studiocalder818 Grazie Mille 👍🏻
Great video again Chris and what a experience that must of been for you to be involved in the wheeler dealers episode!
Hi Craig, cheers for watching - yes it was but what a great bunch of people they are: genuine and fun to be around. They have the dream job!
Great video. I have Cup no 46
Hi Andy - ooh nice, hang onto that car then, in a few years it will be worth big money! Do you buy any bits from Gary? (Totallyalfa.com)
@@TheAlfaNut Yes have been in contact with Gary before. Well ive had my cup for 17 years so kinda guess its not going anywhere now. I also have a 1984 Alfasud TI and a Mito 1.4 QV
@handyandy71 excellent garage there Andy - I love the Alfasud to bits but sadly that is how both of mine ended up - in bits! I’ll have a pristine Sprint one day though, you see if I don’t!
Dream come true😀
Car looks beautiful looking forward to part 2
Cheers Aggie, appreciate you watching! Part 2 comes next Sunday 👍🏻
"Be careful what you wish for." Very true. Great episode.
Haha yes it is - thanks for watching , more next Sundya!
Got to admit, having watched the WD episode, I was impressed with your acting skills to keep a straight face whilst Elvis and Mike were telling you all about how wonderful the GTV V6 is….did they know that you are an enthusiast, owned at least 2 that I recall seeing, and likely know much more than both of them combined?
Nearly split my beer laughing…😀
Hi Mark - thanks for watching! Haha - it wasn't easy, yes I told them that I had numerous Alfas but you have to remember that the programme is made to the same format each time, so they have to follow the formula! They weren't aware of my Alfa channel either, so didn't know about my Alfa history!
@@TheAlfaNut thanks Chris, well you did well to keep a straight face when they were effusing about the car like you were a total noob. But I’m guessing that is for the unfamiliar viewer benefit, rather than any slight on you!
Great content, enjoying the variety as well.
Cheers Mark, I’m doing the best I can with the time I have (which isn’t much!)
Hello Chris. I watched wheeler dealers as instructed ! Were you happy and smug or smug and happy ? I'm looking forward to your three videos. Paul
Hi Paul, I was happy but a bit sick after being thrashed around the circuit for 45 minutes by Elvis! 🤢😋
@@TheAlfaNut next time, you need a stunt double. I'm older, going bald, wear glasses and have a tummy. Is that close enough ? I've been out in mt Fiat Coupe recently. Something special about this era of car.
Haha - yes, close enough! I'm hoping to feature a Fiat Coupe VS on my other channel "The Classic Nut" soon. @@Thecarman1994
Nice one. You've earnt it. Looking forward to the video, and if Mile has any more unwanted Alfas that need a home can you pass the details on.
Haha - he might, you never know!
@@TheAlfaNut I've been good all this year. Honest
@@josephmifsud8261 😂👍🏻
Elvis has left the workshop ! I take it .
Haha, they weren’t filming that day, so I sneaked in! 😉👍🏻
Great episode Chris, love the wheeler dealers car, Blue style is a great interior but I am biased!
Hi Steve thanks for watching mate! I’m guessing you might have a Bluestyle interior then? 😉👍🏻
Indeed yes, looked for ages for the right one, can't wait to see the next thrilling instalment! I bet Italy was a blast!@@TheAlfaNut
It was but just a good job we weren’t there a few weeks after as there was terrible flooding in that region! 😕
Brilliant 👍
Hi Mark, thanks for watching - are you an Alfa driver?
Yes a gtv ts and a 147 👍
Great video Chris as usual definately moving uo in the world mate😅 lovely GTV and nice cliffhanger to finish.Will it all end well??? looking forward to part 2
Hi Rob, thanks for watching mate - it was a great experience overall but you'll have to wait and see, sorry! ;0)
I’ve got a stunner for sale why didn’t you buy mine 🤷♂️🤦♂️😂
Sorry Dean, next time let me know mate! 😉😄
@@TheAlfaNut Ha ha will do btw what exhaust did they fit on it ?
Not sure what the brand is but it’s a standard one. Sounds a bit boring! 😂