Alfa Romeo GTV6 2.5 review. The eighties Alfa icon with the best sounding V6 ever?

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  • @unavailable8681
    @unavailable8681 4 роки тому +1474

    Jezza being reduced to "a farmer up the road" is just funny. 😅

  • @damienmills293
    @damienmills293 4 роки тому +12

    About time! I have 2 of these: A 1979 2 litre 4 cylinder and a 1983 2.5. Most of your criticisms are a product of ageing.
    I have never seen this dash board arrangement. It looks "aftermarket" to me. The fans make a huge noise because they get dirty. If it HAS a "cutout" that is because someone has done that "aftermarket" also. You can rev them to they blow up! Double clutching helps.
    These won the European TCC 3 or 4 times. It was the last RWD car to win the Australian Rally.
    The softness in the suspension is a product of good design. It is a car made for real roads, not the Nurbugring.
    The steering should be setup with 3.5 deg of castor which helps tracking. It loads up the steering and removes the vagueness.
    It is not a car for everyone... you have to DRIVE it. It takes skill, familiarity and confidence. A Golf Gti it is not!
    Look at David Cironi's review ua-cam.com/video/vCHzuCeojgo/v-deo.html Turn on the CC for the translation. But who cares just listen to how he drives it. He gets the GTV6. Most people don't.

    • @damienmills293
      @damienmills293 4 роки тому

      @LIVERPOOLSCOTTISH I am indeed lucky. If it wasn't for that gear change they would be triple the price! The gear change requires a bit of care and skill. Once you learn then it is fine unless you are drag racing.

    • @damienmills293
      @damienmills293 4 роки тому

      @LIVERPOOLSCOTTISH Unfortunately they have only survived in places like Australia, California and South Africa as they were manufactured with rust inviting flaws. The early cars rusted on the showroom floor and the later ones were designed with electrolytic rust prone areas. Essentially they used aluminium rivets to attach steel shields to the body in the front wheel arches. 3 metals in a hard to see place... also had issues where panels met and so they dissolved. I drove a GTV6 in London in the mid '90's. It was riddled with rust but still on the road. It was so far gone that I was amazed it even ran! It was less than 10 years old...
      Your Capri is no doubt a monster. It has nearly double the output of the average stock GTV6. We have a lots of cars here like that... small body: big engine. They tend to be show cars and drag cars. Alfa's go round corners... :)

  • @roscoe404
    @roscoe404 4 роки тому +287

    I drove a 1982 GTV6 for eight years and some 130000 miles, never , ever let me down. The gear change was transformed by an Alfa mechanic, David Lai of Chadwell Heath, who put new bushes in the linkage and unusually for the 80s synthetic oil in the gearbox, a revelation.
    Was fast enough for me, London to York in two hours fifteen, early on a summer’s morning.
    Would have one again without hesitation. Great video, brought back so many memories.

    • @vkuga
      @vkuga 4 роки тому +7

      alfetta transaxles can be made to work perfectly, you only need knowledge and the right specialist

    • @irnickkkknowles
      @irnickkkknowles 4 роки тому +2

      Had the 2.0 litre one of these as my first car. When the needle said it was almost empty it really was and ended up driving it into my mum's garage door. What a noise though.

    • @James-102
      @James-102 4 роки тому +6

      I drove a red '82 from 90-98, then replaced it with an identical one for 98-2007. Loved them both. My modern fiesta is almost as fast, but the ride, handling and the sound were all glorious! Miss them still. Thanks Harry!

    • @johnphaceas7434
      @johnphaceas7434 3 роки тому +1

      Something for me to pursue - my '81 GTV had the 2nd gear synchro replaced about 4 years ago, but is a bit crunchy again - only it sounds and feels like its coming from the base of the gear stick (ie linkages) and not from the gearbox down back.

    • @xjack2312
      @xjack2312 3 роки тому

      @@johnphaceas7434 worth getting the linkages looked at John. If anything breaks at speed, it can wrap itself around the prop shaft and things might get a bit messy.

  • @fritzwerneroehlers1834
    @fritzwerneroehlers1834 4 роки тому +30

    Dear Harry, I cannot thank you enough for this video.
    The GTV 6 was my last “real Alfa” that I owned before switching to “normal” family cars.
    Should have never sold it, though. I can well remember all it’s quirkinesses, which you mentioned. And that was what I loved it for ;)
    It wasn’t the fastest one out there but had the most lovely engine sound, almost like a Dino.

  • @gasparerizzuto7194
    @gasparerizzuto7194 4 роки тому +687

    "Farmer Friend" Owner is actually Jeremy Clarkson. That's the Alfa GTV6 he bought after the Grand Tour Episode...

    • @WeirdSeagul
      @WeirdSeagul 4 роки тому +11

      ye same number plate from the drive tribe video

    • @doubletee5250
      @doubletee5250 4 роки тому +6

      Beat me to it.

    • @TheAslakVind
      @TheAslakVind 4 роки тому +4

      Still with the broom stick?

    • @cutdepiefails6596
      @cutdepiefails6596 4 роки тому +2

      I was thinking about exactly that

    • @AW8UK
      @AW8UK 4 роки тому +6

      I recall JC had a GTV ,(probably not this one ), when he used to scribe the Chattels column for Jesse Crosse in Performance Car Mag back in the 80's

  • @namibgtv6
    @namibgtv6 4 роки тому +32

    Awesome. Mr. Clarkson’s pride and joy. Thank you Harry for finally doing a review of one of these. And a very special example indeed. Soon, very soon, these will be worth silly money, as features like these and the fact that Jeremy Clarkson has one will make people more aware of how special these cars really are. For years now classic Porsche 911’s have been going up in value tremendously, well, to be honest these are every bit as special, and its time people appreciate it for what it is. It certainly makes me appreciate my ‘84 GTV6 a heck of a lot more. Thanx Harry.

  • @Wall1885
    @Wall1885 4 роки тому +954

    Does Clarkson know harry is driving his car or did Clarkson's girlfriend say it was ok.

    • @SuperiorModel
      @SuperiorModel 4 роки тому +8

      Nice!

    • @stupot205
      @stupot205 4 роки тому +21

      Properly made me laugh. Also the only explanation I can think of 🙂

    • @NFreund
      @NFreund 4 роки тому +5

      I had to immediately think about that

    • @mercbenz
      @mercbenz 4 роки тому +30

      Probably got the keys after he purchased some cow juice and unknown vegetables

    • @jeroenbrink4710
      @jeroenbrink4710 4 роки тому +7

      Mike only just got away with that

  • @ORMA1
    @ORMA1 4 роки тому +34

    Hard to say how much I appreciate that Alfa, old Maserati and Lancia aso are loved brands around the world.

    • @AlanRoberts-xy4wu
      @AlanRoberts-xy4wu 23 дні тому +2

      Italian brands are the only ones that i remember from my youth, they had so much character & fun. 🇬🇧❤🇮🇹

    • @ORMA1
      @ORMA1 23 дні тому +1

      @AlanRoberts-xy4wu I agree, dear Friend. Regards from Italia

  • @WOOTTboy123
    @WOOTTboy123 4 роки тому +432

    Never thought I’d hear Jeremy Clarkson being introduced as a farmer up the road 😂
    Actually quite humbling that he didn’t slap Jeremy Clarkson across the title for clicks!

    • @Roger_Ramjet
      @Roger_Ramjet 4 роки тому +34

      He could have said complete and utter asshole and we would have known who owns it.

    • @uzogsi
      @uzogsi 4 роки тому +38

      That is not the Harry way.

    • @timafranco1
      @timafranco1 4 роки тому +8

      @@uzogsi He's got way too much class for that

    • @zvonimirmitar3055
      @zvonimirmitar3055 4 роки тому +2

      Harry being Harry...

    • @daytonaaaargh
      @daytonaaaargh 4 роки тому +1

      lel it really is Clarkson's ... "a farmer up the road" :D ... thought it was just a coincidence, but this is rad - so cool that it was not used as clickbait -> chapeau :)

  • @drvdk3736
    @drvdk3736 4 роки тому +115

    I heard this rumour that this ‘farmer up the road’ also owns a 600 Grosser. Would love to see a HG video of this iconic Mercedes-Benz.

    • @noahswann
      @noahswann 4 роки тому +2

      his other car is the EXCELLENT that he built then bought at auction

    • @grievuspwn4g3
      @grievuspwn4g3 4 роки тому +2

      Owned* he sold a lot after the divorce, and allegedly losing EU set aside money for the part of the farm his house was on.

    • @mattiereilly4876
      @mattiereilly4876 3 роки тому

      Also heard that the farmer up the road owns Bentley continental gt that been turned into a off roader

  • @andy-james-
    @andy-james- 4 роки тому +61

    I absolutely loved this Alfa in the early 80s, couldn't afford it so bought a Sud 1.5 ti instead, loved that too.

    • @trappertrapper154
      @trappertrapper154 4 роки тому +5

      Ditto!

    • @1seldomsober
      @1seldomsober 4 роки тому +6

      Alfasud was brill

    • @tollyt7465
      @tollyt7465 4 роки тому +8

      😂🤣Ditto twice.. The Sud is still the only car I've ever bought new in over 40 years of driving, even though its probably in a few bins at the bottom of a garden somewhere now, I loved it.

    • @mezalong
      @mezalong 4 роки тому +1

      Should have got them knees dirtier then....

    • @llamamanism
      @llamamanism 4 роки тому +4

      Me too, took it into a car wash and came out with 3 inches of soapy water in the footwells

  • @richardcarter1000
    @richardcarter1000 4 роки тому +7

    Wonderful. I had a 1985 GTV6 back in the late 90s. Absolutely loved it. It constantly went wrong, driveshaft, double plate clutch, bearings, but on a good day when it was working it remains one of my faves. The noise and the character of the thing. Wonderful.

  • @johncollymore1697
    @johncollymore1697 4 роки тому +103

    Irrespective of the car's ownership - farmer or not - Ha! - we all know who it is - it is really great to hear Harry, the proper experienced car-enthusiast's entertaining expert detailed commentary on this charismatic old car. And interesting that it has just passed an MOT 3 days before Harry published this video today. Many thanks Harry, and best wishes.

  • @alyasadventures1818
    @alyasadventures1818 4 роки тому +5

    Harry makes you watch cars you never knew or you never thought you’d be interested in before. God bless you Harry.

  • @joeychaseable
    @joeychaseable 4 роки тому +75

    Did anyone else get that "Super Excited" feeling when they seen a Harry @HarrysGarage new upload on thier feed?

    • @paredding
      @paredding 4 роки тому +1

      More like "wonder what he's found now"...

  • @marklee7545
    @marklee7545 4 роки тому +6

    Great to hear the Alfa sing. It’s got bucketloads of character. It’s fantastic that Harry’s able to get hold of such cars and do these video reviews for us. A very nice touch to be able to look back to the period reviews, such as Car’s GB&U. Brings back memories of that fantastic magazine and the poetic writing of the much-missed LJKS.

  • @millsaab
    @millsaab 4 роки тому +199

    Love Harry. He could've easily of used Jeremy's name to get more views. How humble. Great video!

    • @Dhhcnkk
      @Dhhcnkk 4 роки тому

      I love his videos too though I have to disagree. He all but did. Copied his work.

    • @simonrb1942
      @simonrb1942 4 роки тому +21

      @@Dhhcnkk Jeremy never went into the level of detail Harry does.

    • @rexsolomon6325
      @rexsolomon6325 4 роки тому +37

      Harry helped launch the original Top Gear by loaning them his Pagani for the very first episode. Without that first supercar, TG may not have been as popular. Harry definitely doesn't need Clarkson for more views.

    • @fabulousprofound
      @fabulousprofound 4 роки тому +19

      I think Harry is doing just fine without the need to name drop for views IMO

    • @victoralley708
      @victoralley708 4 роки тому +1

      @@rexsolomon6325 that was not the very first episode of Top Gear

  • @russellhale7694
    @russellhale7694 4 роки тому +7

    Back in 1988 a guy at college had a mid 80's Alfasud Sprint, so jealous!

  • @icsbay7932
    @icsbay7932 4 роки тому +16

    As a 15 year old I worked at an Alfa repair shop in northern italy. The owner was a shady dude, who paid me an apple and an egg. But.. he had a GTV racecar for hillclimbs and I would put up with everything so I could get my hands on it, rev it and come watch the race on monte Bondone. That Engine sound. Great video, Harry as always...
    Off topic, but important: If anyone should be allowed to do a video on the Aston Martin "Victor" one off, it HAS to be you.

    • @AlanRoberts-xy4wu
      @AlanRoberts-xy4wu 23 дні тому +1

      Italian cars evoke emotion like no other...i can still remember the sound of the GTV when i was a young mechanic in England 🇬🇧🇮🇹👍

  • @MW-gi1tr
    @MW-gi1tr 4 роки тому +9

    Absolute favorite car of all time. Couldn’t afford one when they were new when I was in College but made sure to buy a Giulia QV as soon as they became available in the states.

  • @nl3712
    @nl3712 4 роки тому +95

    In south africa, a 3 litre GTV was available, as it was homologated for saloon car racing (Group 1).
    It produced 128kW and used carburetors, not fuel injection, and a 5-speed manual.
    0-100kph in 8.36 seconds and a top speed of 224kph, as tested by SA Car magazine.

    • @hugogreen4916
      @hugogreen4916 4 роки тому +8

      I’ve had both - on balance the 2.5 is the better of the two. More refined GT. The SA 3 liter was never intended to be a road car, but rather a homologation special, for racing

    • @matthewvanblerk
      @matthewvanblerk 4 роки тому +11

      Those are now extremely rare to find a good condition example
      Fun fact: When it came out it was the fastest South African production car until the BMW 333i

    • @ShanePleasance
      @ShanePleasance 4 роки тому +4

      Ja ek onthou hom ook.

    • @Gozar111
      @Gozar111 4 роки тому +4

      Hey manne 🇿🇦

    • @ahaanoza8257
      @ahaanoza8257 4 роки тому

      @@asr1143 just go see it. Can't be the worst thing to do

  • @simonzero3815
    @simonzero3815 4 роки тому +9

    15 minutes and 15 seconds is what this car is all about. I could listen to that exhaust note all day. Love these old 80s classics you bring to the channel. 10/10

    • @mick8473
      @mick8473 2 роки тому

      Not only that, the note doesn't overwhelm the actual engine / mechanical noise of the car. Not many people get it these days. The last classic car meet I went to, the cars had all lost their character after being fitted with bigger bore stainless pipes.

    • @tiromancino_tt
      @tiromancino_tt Рік тому

      @Simon . instead for Harry it is not a fast car. But perhaps he prefers London cabs... mah !

  • @InteriorDesignAnderson
    @InteriorDesignAnderson 4 роки тому +368

    The sound of this car is the exact reason why I can’t love electric cars.

    • @Paul_VanGo
      @Paul_VanGo 4 роки тому +26

      Amen.

    • @sq1rlsqu4d
      @sq1rlsqu4d 4 роки тому +8

      You own a GTV6? Or a dull-as-fuck repmobile that sounds way worse than an electric car?

    • @Paul_VanGo
      @Paul_VanGo 4 роки тому +36

      @@sq1rlsqu4d How can any internal combustion engine sound worse than electric cars what make no sound at all? He was talking purely about the sound of things. And more specifically this V6. He said it as a personal opinion and not as a statement. How it should be done.
      I guess, you have another opinion. That's ok.
      But no reason to get personal.

    • @TheScudabear1
      @TheScudabear1 4 роки тому +11

      @@Paul_VanGo reading Chris Squirrel's other comments, he's sounding like a wum looking for a reaction 😏

    • @Paul_VanGo
      @Paul_VanGo 4 роки тому +9

      @Lord Rupert Fair enough. That sounded more like an opinion, btw.
      But I'm also an middle-aged person and I don't agree, but that doesn't really matter.
      But I've also seen a load of electric car drivers (more specifically Tesla drivers), who behave like total pricks, because they are untouchable. Acceleration-wise, that is. At least for 100 miles, until the batteries are drained, with again and again that launching at the traffic lights towards highly illegal speeds.
      Not all, but IMO, since that is the cars only party trick, some feel they have the biggest knob, that illusion has to be flung around again and again.
      Still, there are more M3s than Tesla's, so yeah...
      There relatively are more idiots in the first.

  • @bufardem
    @bufardem 4 роки тому +12

    Thanks for reviewing the GTV6 Harry. After owning one for 5 minutes (now on 13yrs) you learn to master the gear change and enjoy the tappety raspy throaty sounds - definitely the best bits of the car. I thought the bonnet scoop was to prevent damage when the plenium popped (interesting way to get around an engine design flaw!). I also love the holes in the doors which are for the manual window winders you get for when the electric windows fail. I think the "85 onwards dashes and facia are much more elegant as is the standard steering wheel. Those period mags are cool though. Grazie

  • @Ashfielder
    @Ashfielder 4 роки тому +50

    Beautiful car, with a beautiful engine. Truly iconic.

    • @markgilbertson1564
      @markgilbertson1564 4 роки тому

      Er no. They were crap. Badly made, horrendous gearbox and broke down about every 3 days. And they rust.

    • @studiocalder818
      @studiocalder818 4 роки тому +4

      @@markgilbertson1564 usual banal vulgate...

  • @wernerbloemwagen6878
    @wernerbloemwagen6878 4 роки тому +65

    The Alfa GTV6 3L was the fastest standard production car in the early 80's in South Africa at 224km/h true speed!

    • @16v15
      @16v15 2 роки тому +1

      Sorry, not even close. Porsche 928,911, 951, Corvette, a dozen others will beat it hard at 224kMH(139 MPH). GTV6 Twin Turbo? Much more competitive...

    • @seashackf1
      @seashackf1 2 роки тому +4

      @@16v15 …….”in South Africa”

    • @16v15
      @16v15 2 роки тому

      @@seashackf1 As I recall, they were all available in SA at the time, if you had the means...

    • @seashackf1
      @seashackf1 2 роки тому

      @@16v15 yeah, I don’t know either. Just pointing out that OP did qualify it. I would think 911 was available though, if not 928. The vette I could see not being avail. It was mostly just in the US/NA market then. Also The US did have sanctions in place at some point.

    • @Dezzy-e8b
      @Dezzy-e8b 23 дні тому

      ​@@16v15unfortunately there was never a factory built twin turbo Gtv 6 and the GTV was a normal road car, why you comparing it to sport cars

  • @stubailey9433
    @stubailey9433 4 роки тому +246

    Good of Jezza, sorry "farmer friend" to loan you his car. You could borrow some of Hammond's, but then again....

    • @apache1234657
      @apache1234657 4 роки тому +1

      yep same number plate nice

    • @dograishan8504
      @dograishan8504 4 роки тому +3

      Harry also lent his Countache iirc

    • @stupot205
      @stupot205 4 роки тому +2

      Would love to see Harry review Hammond’s GT500.. or failing that, Oliver 😛

    • @mikeboxall7955
      @mikeboxall7955 4 роки тому

      Hang on, there is a land rover here! 😎

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      @SaifulIslam-gk1ik Рік тому

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  • @y4nnickschmitt
    @y4nnickschmitt 4 роки тому +12

    How on earth did that just pop up? I'm in Alfa fever right now. Watching everything I can find on the gtv6 and as if Harry knew, here I have even more to watch😍

  • @tonychavez2083
    @tonychavez2083 4 роки тому +6

    Had one in my 87’ Alfa 75 (Milano) best balanced car ever.

  • @johnclerefilms
    @johnclerefilms 4 роки тому +10

    Lovely video, as always! I’m currently restoring an ‘84 GTV6 Maratona. It was a special trim package here in the U.S. They made 150 of them and they’re, well, to look at it, it’s peak 1980s Alfa. I must say, the version we got here in the States seems slightly more refined for some reason. For example, we got leather Recaro seats, a nicer, more intuitive dashboard layout (admittedly made of spare Fiat/Ferrari parts), and stuff like that. If you’re interested in one of these cars, I’d highly recommend you check out other markets. Also, in 1986, the last year of the GTV6, Alfa did actually fix the vague shifter issue. You can get upgrade kits for it and it makes it worlds better. Again, great video!

  • @Musique61414
    @Musique61414 4 роки тому +5

    You can tell Harry is super enthusiastic about this car. More than most others.

  • @terminal-velocity111
    @terminal-velocity111 4 роки тому +187

    We need to Harry to review a lotus Carlton.

    • @alxwlsh
      @alxwlsh 4 роки тому +7

      hear hear

    • @FridgeProductionsLtd
      @FridgeProductionsLtd 4 роки тому +3

      That would be excellent.

    • @TheMisterpino
      @TheMisterpino 4 роки тому +4

      Got one at my work at the moment :) Insane car, especially for it's time

    • @terminal-velocity111
      @terminal-velocity111 4 роки тому +1

      TheMisterpino, ask the owner to let you borrow it for Harry 😅

    • @terminal-velocity111
      @terminal-velocity111 4 роки тому

      craig forsyth, it’s a great car to go shopping in! Surprised the Police didn’t use them as a pursuit car.

  • @kennygee5958
    @kennygee5958 3 роки тому +1

    😍😍I remember the first generation GTV in the late seventies. A pre-teen me was just madly in love. I just kept drawing them and trying to make GTV sounds with my mouth. Always promised myself to get one. At 54 now, I think I may be running out of time and my lotto numbers still not coming up. Fingers crossed 🤞 though. Thanks for the memories.

  • @pawekuakowski5141
    @pawekuakowski5141 4 роки тому +324

    Is the farmer friend also the owner of a certain potato shop and has only two "friends"? You know The Slow one and one short and crashy.

    • @cancracker
      @cancracker 4 роки тому +9

      Number plate matches 😉

    • @155stw
      @155stw 4 роки тому +7

      Yup, same wheels as Jezza’s car, it must be his.

    • @martinnitram2006
      @martinnitram2006 4 роки тому +10

      some say...

    • @baronvonhoughton
      @baronvonhoughton 4 роки тому +4

      Be at least 3 friends then?

    • @ThePorkypete51
      @ThePorkypete51 4 роки тому +1

      Looking at another video, Jeremy said that he was the only one allowed to drive it.?

  • @justineseiferth8010
    @justineseiferth8010 4 роки тому +3

    My first "adult car"; still remember picking it up and how much I LOVED it sooo much.

  • @ckm-mkc
    @ckm-mkc 4 роки тому +49

    Had one of these for several years, great car, amazing handling, incredible sound, but everything else fell apart... Still regret selling it.
    Mine had the original magnesium wheels and that plastic trim was originally grey. A friend who also owned one kept a stick next to the seat so he could poke the fuse box when it had issues. These have a dedion rear axle with a triangle suspension and the pivot point at the center of the car, made for some amazing handling.
    At some point I was working on my car in a shared space and rev'ing the engine. Someone said "sounds fast" and I said "it isn't". Which kinda sums this car up, there is nothing remarkable about the stats, but driving it is a joy. Very Italian.

    • @Tracertme
      @Tracertme 4 роки тому +3

      This GTV6 was my first ever car and I still think about buying one now, it's the only car I can remember the reg for POP799Y and regret selling it. I loved those original campagnolo alloys.... the electrics and rust were very period hence it got sold.

    • @mickangel3945
      @mickangel3945 4 роки тому +1

      You hit the nail on the head with very Italian. I've had loads of Alfa's over the years and they all were an absolute joy to drive without ever being the fastest in their class.

    • @davidmcnamara3243
      @davidmcnamara3243 2 роки тому

      @@Tracertme makes me feel sick, that I had the chance to buy one for peanuts, in the late 80's.

  • @Aero65
    @Aero65 Рік тому +6

    I did many miles in my GTV6 in the '80s and '90s, a great car! The sloppy gear change was easily fixed by putting new bushes in the linkage, it's a long way back to the transaxle but it's an easy fix. I miss that car, especially the exhaust note! Before the Fiat takeover, Alfa was a small company and sometimes compromises were made on details, but they got the design right!

  • @eworldtraveler
    @eworldtraveler 4 роки тому +4

    Dream machine for the past 30 years Harry . Thank you .

  • @stevepearce6689
    @stevepearce6689 4 роки тому +16

    I get the feeling Harry absolutely loves this car. I love this car. I love the look of this car. I love the sound of this car. I love how you have to DRIVE this car

    • @WazzaG076
      @WazzaG076 3 роки тому

      What’s not to love. Had a 1750 Alfetta traded in to new Giulietta 2L as had first child on the way and it had no aircon.
      Had to get 4 door due to baby capsule and interesting that it came with 6 year rust warranty here in Oz which in 24 years of ownership never used except for black metal strips below windows which Alfa replaced.
      Know what Harry says about gearbox rattle in Alfetta. Had thrust bearing in clutch replaced which cured it.
      Gearchange needed care and heal and toe mandatory. That dead spot in steering strange. It would settle into a corner then hold its line. Very different from previous Berlina.
      Drove a 1986 V6 GTV and it was a rocket ship compared to mine. Fabulous era for cars, especially Alfas. Sold Giulietta after 24 trouble free ownership due to health problems and regret it every day.

  • @MLC...
    @MLC... 4 роки тому +8

    Iconic car. Love the styling and that engine has so much charisma. You really get used to the gear change, it actually teaches you to treat a gearbox with respect. It also teaches you to heel & toe. Just love it!

  • @user-lx6bl2wd8g
    @user-lx6bl2wd8g 4 роки тому +1

    Big smile on my face all through this! My memory of the GTV6 is of riding my Honda CX500 hitting 112mph and the GTV I was trying to beat wafting past me on the M20 in Kent in 1983. I fell in love with it at that moment.

    • @robertmarsh3588
      @robertmarsh3588 2 роки тому

      Glorious as that V6 is, I'd much sooner have a CX500 in my garage. Always loved the way they sounded, and believe it or not, looked. Hardly ever see an unmolested one nowadays yet the roads were full of courier bikes once. My first big(ish) bike was a GT550. It was either this or the NTV for me as the CX had largely disappeared by then and I wanted a newish bike. That was mid 90s. Shame there are no shaft drive middleweights around now.

  • @MotoMark55
    @MotoMark55 4 роки тому +12

    Bellisimo ❤ This & the 75 3.0 V6 are two of my boyhood dream cars.

  • @henryshu6265
    @henryshu6265 3 роки тому +7

    This is actually my favourite Alfa of all time!

  • @seahawker7796
    @seahawker7796 4 роки тому +13

    This had one of the most beautiful V6 engines ever created! It was like jewelry set in the engine compartment. Subsequently I just spotted one of these in the back of a foreign car garage rusting away.

  • @jimc5000
    @jimc5000 4 роки тому +2

    Harry absolutely one of your best videos..spot on facts, great car, well driven and just completely agreeable to watch. Arguably the best serious car enthusiasts channel on your tube..superb stuff...

  • @GCL110
    @GCL110 4 роки тому +18

    Interesting that Harry didn't comment on the SZ gearshift although its the same transaxle as the GTV6. The linkage was updated to the 'isostatic' in '85. It does improve the shift quality.

    • @vkuga
      @vkuga 4 роки тому +2

      Pre 84 gearshift direct to transaxle, post is isostatic, a perfect gearbox on pre isostatic linkage can be 90% as good as 105, problem is transaxle wear will quicly detract from the change.

    • @bugattieb110ss
      @bugattieb110ss 4 роки тому +1

      No it doesn't! I've owned both types and they are both equally awful. Simply a dreadful design- period.

    • @GCL110
      @GCL110 4 роки тому +2

      The isostatic is alright IF in good condition. It is full of rose joints and plastic bushes etc that wear out. If worn it can be worse than the basic original design. I have a TS box with isostatic in my '85 and it is not bad... i can actually shift faster than in my 105! I also lengthened the bottom of the gear lever pivot by 8mm to shorten the throw, which helps. Look up the motorweek 1985 GTV6 review in-period. They describe the isostatic gear change similar to a 'good fwd gearbox shift'.

  • @jamielang93
    @jamielang93 4 роки тому +6

    Saab 900 Turbo gets a few mentions, would love to see Harry review one of those!

  • @alancobbin1310
    @alancobbin1310 4 роки тому +9

    One of the best V6’s on the planet ,nice one Harry 👍

  • @thejohnson9204
    @thejohnson9204 4 роки тому +1

    This bought back memories.... As a teenager this was my first car in 1989. I loved it, and yep.... It pulled the girls. I still have the original spare set of keys. Great video mate. Rob from Australia.

  • @mlindblom
    @mlindblom 4 роки тому +8

    Since he mentioned it, I would love to see harry testi a 80s SAAB 900 turbo.

  • @michaelsherlock3717
    @michaelsherlock3717 4 роки тому +2

    Harry, thank you, It has the most lovely exhaust note and they are rapidly disappearing. More 6 cylinder/straight 6 reviews please.

  • @shaungilmartin1505
    @shaungilmartin1505 4 роки тому +10

    Had the 2.0 litre.....shooting off to Scarborough in the early 80's. Howard Jones and Thompson Twins in the cassette player.......Nearly got a year out of it b4 the rust.

    • @philbeaumont5485
      @philbeaumont5485 4 роки тому +1

      Snap same era 2 litre and trip to Scarborough, mine made it to 2 years but loved every minute of driving it.

    • @Tracertme
      @Tracertme 4 роки тому +1

      I never went to scarborough in my GTV6 but yes I remembered playing the thompson twins often as well... such a great car second syncro was just like the 308 of the time useless, but I loved it, my first ever car.

  • @beetleything1864
    @beetleything1864 4 роки тому +1

    When i passed my test as a 17 year old i got to drive our family car - an Alfa Romeo Alfetta - lovely wooden steering wheel - heavy steering and dual Webbers !!! what a blast !!

  • @davideslava3526
    @davideslava3526 4 роки тому +179

    We need a Harry & JC crossover episode.

    • @TheMattyPoppins
      @TheMattyPoppins 4 роки тому +10

      There's been an hourary appearance on TG by Harry. When Mr May was collecting the Countach and forgot to take the rear wing.

    • @garnicholson74
      @garnicholson74 4 роки тому +28

      Can we not? There's plenty of Clarkson out there for people who want it. Harry's channel is the antidote to TG nonsense, it's simple, factual and enthusiatic.

    • @mopar7010
      @mopar7010 4 роки тому +22

      Actually, I could listen for hours if Harry and James May would team up.

    • @TheMattyPoppins
      @TheMattyPoppins 4 роки тому +3

      @@mopar7010 it'd be an interesting and possibly rambling conversation that's for sure

    • @reggief340
      @reggief340 4 роки тому +20

      We do not need a JC crossover. Please no

  • @johncreedon7847
    @johncreedon7847 2 роки тому +1

    Loved the coloured alfa badge in the centre of the steering wheel. Wished they did this on the giulia QV

  • @dlamb2840
    @dlamb2840 4 роки тому +14

    I remember sitting in the GtV6 when it was Launched at the motor show in Birmingham! It was charcoal grey but still looked magic!! That was actually the same show that Jaguar debuted the XJ220which was a bit special too, never got a seat in the 220 though!

    • @alxwlsh
      @alxwlsh 4 роки тому +4

      Wasn't the XJ220 a 90's car?

    • @bjdb
      @bjdb 4 роки тому +4

      crashprune173 concept was launched in 1988. I was there too. Production not until 1992.

    • @alxwlsh
      @alxwlsh 4 роки тому +1

      @@bjdb oh fair enough :)

    • @FridgeProductionsLtd
      @FridgeProductionsLtd 4 роки тому +2

      I was there too.

    • @dlamb2840
      @dlamb2840 4 роки тому +1

      bdb studio yeah it was the preproduction concept car which if I recall was actually significantly longer in length than the production model. Gorgeous!!

  • @marcelhandsome6042
    @marcelhandsome6042 4 роки тому +4

    I would like to see a Harry review the Alfa 75 Evoluzione and the Alfa 90.

  • @gkinlen
    @gkinlen 4 роки тому +33

    Could'nt afford one at the time so got a Alfa Sud Sprint, delightful car.

    • @Sevan59
      @Sevan59 4 роки тому +2

      Sud Sprint a veeery nice car indeed

    • @robbybobbyhobbies
      @robbybobbyhobbies 4 роки тому +1

      Learnt to drive in my Mum’s first Alfa Sud. Fantastic little car.

    • @peterjennings8258
      @peterjennings8258 4 роки тому +6

      My first car was a sprint green cloverleaf 1983... bought in 1993.. i still own it today... i always thought i might upgrade to the gtv.... but in many ways now I'm glad i didn't.... driving my sprint makes me feel 18 again.

    • @nigelha3699
      @nigelha3699 4 роки тому +3

      restoring a sprint at the moment, got anther 4 suds under covers needing resto, first car was a sud in 1989

    • @adamweston4152
      @adamweston4152 4 роки тому +2

      A good friend of mine had an alfasud sprint cloverleaf in the late 80s and I was really impressed by it and I have always rated them highly.

  • @javamag
    @javamag 2 роки тому +1

    I still have my '84 GTV6, purchased around 1987 from a doctor here in Phoenix, AZ. The car went out of service around 1995 when I purchased a used 164S. So many great memories were had in my GTV6 (two tone: metallic "root beer" brown and grey, with tan Recaro-style seats. I was lucky to have an excellent mechanic (Bruce from AZ Twin Cam) who kept me on the road - no small feat for a college kid at the time. I remember at least a couple of timing belt replacements, multiple driveshaft donuts and eventually a clutch (switched to the Milano style), among other things. Rather than falling victim to rust like so many, my GTV6 is solid, but sunbaked from the desert heat. I'm dreaming about restoring it someday (but not sure if and when that will be possible), as I currently have three other Alfas in my stable: '65 Spider, '84 Spider Veloce, and '17 Giulia Sport daily driver.

  • @davewilshere
    @davewilshere 4 роки тому +12

    One of my favourite cars ever

  • @bronsongraff
    @bronsongraff 4 роки тому

    Total hero car of mine. First encountered one as a teen in Pennsylvania in the mid-eighties, as a budding enthusiast. Been a fan ever since.

  • @Nalgafria
    @Nalgafria 4 роки тому +5

    That double-clutching action to make up for Alfa's crunchy synchros! 👌

    • @Nalgafria
      @Nalgafria 4 роки тому

      @Lord Rupert Maybe I should have worded it better with "help make up for" haha. I find a joy and sense of accomplishment in getting to row through an Alfa box as smoothly as possible. 182,000 mile 84 Spider owner here.

  • @jerrydonnan8665
    @jerrydonnan8665 4 роки тому +55

    Harry should get his "farmer friend" to take the Alfa to Ian Tyrrell to get the gear change sorted properly. That could be a good vid too

  • @matthewvanblerk
    @matthewvanblerk 4 роки тому +14

    My favorite car ever
    Especially the South African 3.0 version

  • @woooster17
    @woooster17 4 роки тому +1

    Have just come from watching Jay Lenos beautiful type 49 Bugatti, and now to Harry’s Garage and this stunning GTV6.. As petrol heads, we are spoiled..

  • @martinboulden3540
    @martinboulden3540 4 роки тому +15

    Just pure class.

  • @PROcrastiDRIVESVofficial
    @PROcrastiDRIVESVofficial 4 роки тому

    That "farmer up the road" is the genius behind the most popular TV show ever made, THE greatest motoring journalist and one of the most talented, engaging and entertaining TV presenters of all time!! I have a feeling though that Clarkson would've requested that he not be referred to that way hahahaha

  • @silvermovermedia9737
    @silvermovermedia9737 4 роки тому +8

    I had a 2.0 GTV in 1983 when many of my mates had new XR3’s they were all left in my wake on the motorway.

    • @FridgeProductionsLtd
      @FridgeProductionsLtd 4 роки тому

      That much better? The Busso is a fabulous engine.

    • @FridgeProductionsLtd
      @FridgeProductionsLtd 4 роки тому

      @@bugattieb110ss *raises handbags*

    • @silvermovermedia9737
      @silvermovermedia9737 4 роки тому

      bugattieb110ss first of all I said XR3 thick head not XR3i. Second I didn’t say acceleration I said on the motorway, dumbo, and finally the XR3i was my next car which didn’t come out until 1983, you dense prick.

  • @ravenmaster6364
    @ravenmaster6364 2 роки тому

    "ahhhfff" that magical noise that Harry emits when hes in motoring ecstasy is just wonderful 👍👍👍👍
    just love Harrys knowledge and expertise, the way he describes everything makes you feel like you are sat along side him, thank you Harry its just brilliant!!!!!

  • @anotherpointlessvideo3654
    @anotherpointlessvideo3654 4 роки тому +5

    Woah, the sound of that V6 at the end...

  • @niallmac5909
    @niallmac5909 3 роки тому

    Drove one of these in South Africa which had beed rebored out to 2.9. Beautiful drive.

  • @marcelhandsome6042
    @marcelhandsome6042 3 роки тому +4

    What a beautiful car! what a great car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro was! miss my first car a 1984 Fiat Uno 70S 4-door (one of his creations).

  • @chrisdooley6468
    @chrisdooley6468 3 роки тому +2

    One of the very few V6 engine notes i actually love. It’s a glorious thing to listen to 😆

  • @seanpatrick3047
    @seanpatrick3047 4 роки тому +4

    The fan turning on 2 first is to protect the motor. Buy starting the motor at it's highest power setting it prevents stalling and wear on the motor. Many household fans are arranged this way to this day. You will also find industrial motors set up the same way.

    • @marcducheine9700
      @marcducheine9700 4 роки тому

      sean patrick I didn't know that, interesting! You don't happen to know what the blank switches could have been for, do you? Sorry, nerdy question but got me wondering when Harry mentioned it.

  • @MercedesCL500W215VLOG
    @MercedesCL500W215VLOG 4 роки тому +2

    Had two of these GTV6s in the 90s. great fun and fab sound!

  • @TheCarBloke
    @TheCarBloke 4 роки тому +6

    Sounds epic that car. And actually, with the lower power (compared to modern day cars) - you get all the theatre and sound without the speeding tickets. And its looks stunning!

  • @richardlennie8678
    @richardlennie8678 4 роки тому

    I love your ghost dial on your GMT very nice. I had an Alfa 33 cloverleaf 1.7 on an 'F' reg, kept her for over four years and loved every minute.

  • @terrygreen4338
    @terrygreen4338 4 роки тому +4

    Great video, J C is too busy growing spuds to notice Harry has nicked the Alfa for a couple of days, love sound of that engine cheers Harry 👍🚗

  • @michaeljoiner2503
    @michaeljoiner2503 4 роки тому

    With this review, I'm sure Harry is the best autojournalist today. With his stable, he can still be excited about such a motor. We appreciate his perspective!

  • @zathrasthetenth505
    @zathrasthetenth505 4 роки тому +20

    The “choke” is a hand throttle, not a choke and not used for starting. The gear change is vague unless in top condition and even then could be better. A mod to it using the Alfa75 arrangement fixes a lot of the concerns. Think the performance is of its time TBH it’s never going to have the punch of your Lambo Harry, however the sounds made are sublime. Capri 2.8i 160bhp was only a second quicker to 100

    • @chairmankaga101
      @chairmankaga101 4 роки тому +1

      You can also install a brass bushing and thrust bearings between the shifter and linkage rod to stiffen up the ropey shifts, just like a transaxle Porsche. Shifting more deliberately isn't a bad thing either, as it preserves the synchros due to the driveshaft being affixed to the flywheel (clutch at the back).

  • @joycenkenes
    @joycenkenes Рік тому

    the sound and smell of the motor is most memorable , iconic... lovely drive sir

  • @FelixIsMyName
    @FelixIsMyName 4 роки тому +5

    JC does owe you a few favours as you've loaned them a few cars for the Grand Tour, but I am amazed he loaned you the car.

  • @ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524
    @ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524 4 роки тому +1

    Love this car and this video Harry. Your love for the car is really clear. Great stuff, thanks for this!

  • @Negativvv
    @Negativvv 4 роки тому +9

    Always a pleasure seeing an Alfa Romeo on the channel. I'm well into my 6th year of ownership of a 156 V6, has the bigger 3.0 engine and other choice mods. The older GTV sounds better and has more drama for sure but the newer cars the Busso came in were ergonomically more sensible and way more powerful. Sure they also gained weight but a 3.0 puts out around 230bhp and the engine revs to 7k rpm. I'm wondering if the Busso kept Alfa Romeo going all those years as I've been driving 20+ years and no engine I've tried has ever been this sweet, sure the Guilia QV has a monstrous Ferrari derived engine but it'll never be truly affordable whereas far more of us can savour a Busso.

    • @studiocalder818
      @studiocalder818 2 роки тому +1

      The Busso gives great driving pleasure that those who have not tried it cannot imagine

  • @jslonisch
    @jslonisch 4 роки тому +2

    These Alfettas came with fairly soft shocks. Changing them out for a set of Konis was the standard way of transforming the handling back then. Made a huge difference.

    • @ParallelSyntax
      @ParallelSyntax Рік тому

      At the price of ride comfort. It's a GT car after all, not a track racer.

  • @MyGamesHUN
    @MyGamesHUN 4 роки тому +3

    I would love to see you review an Alfa Romeo 75 in the future!

    • @brucepatbland837
      @brucepatbland837 3 роки тому

      I owned one for 6 years in the late '80's to early '90s. It died when I was rear-ended by a dump truck. One of my favorite cars ever, adequate power and great steering, in a sedan! I would also love to see one in Harry's hands.

  • @johngriffiths3394
    @johngriffiths3394 4 роки тому

    Super video Harry - and what a wonderful machine. "It's not how fast it goes, it's how it goes fast".

  • @eddievandergaag8364
    @eddievandergaag8364 4 роки тому +6

    Really love the GTV6! I used to own one back in the eighties. Same colour, with beige interior. Sadly it broke down a lot and even after a an engine and gearbox rebuilt gear change especially from 3th to second was rubbish. The looks, handling and the V6 sound made up for all the misery. I had to let go of it because I needed to get a more reliable car to get to work. Recently learned it was scrapped about 10 years ago, rust catched up with it. Hope Jeremy will cherish it😎

    • @philbeaumont5485
      @philbeaumont5485 4 роки тому

      Yes synchro between 2nd 3rd was bad on mine too

  • @wac3619
    @wac3619 4 роки тому

    There was a comment about "rowing" the gearbox. I learned to love it - you get to the slot, and push it in a long satisfying travel... I had 25 years of daily driving an Alfetta 2.0. Many years I go without missing a gear at all. I drive a 208 GTi now - after almost 5 years of driving, I still don't have confidence changing gear!
    Certainly this is a car that I look up before. It's my pocket that stopped me.
    Again, great video. Thanks

  • @gui18bif
    @gui18bif 4 роки тому +4

    8:29 actually thats the proper way to be. The fan motor goes 0 to 100 instead of 0 to 50% in order not to ruin it
    Its more complex than this but you find that curiosity in older fans.

    • @reborn_online
      @reborn_online 4 роки тому +2

      I'm glad @harrysgarage mentioned it, as I always assumed mine had been wired wrong! 🤪

  • @nickbroomhall175
    @nickbroomhall175 3 роки тому +2

    I used to sell Alfas in the eighties and remember the GTV6 well. This early car has the "home made" rhd dash. Dashboards are expensive to engineer, so the a rhd version of the factory dash didn’t appear until later, and from memory, early rhd dashes were UK made. An odd car that had too many foibles for UK buyers back then, but as with other cars that struggled when new, they have attracted quite a following now. Not sure they ever sold well though Harry!

  • @adrianguggisberg3656
    @adrianguggisberg3656 3 роки тому +3

    I loved this car so much. Had one for three years back in the day. It was the early 2Litre version and about 5 years old when I got it, and it fell apart after 3 years, but I loved it. I had a FIAT 131 Racing 2Litre after that, which was a much better car in every way, except looks. The Alfetta GTV was one of the best looking cars ever. However, the 131 was quicker, sounded better and lasted longer, and it was modern day reliable, surprisingly.

  • @schtiwi3909
    @schtiwi3909 4 роки тому

    The report shows the special features of the GTV6 and also nicely the small shortcomings. It couldn't be more accurate. I love this car!

  • @robinjohanssonmdh
    @robinjohanssonmdh 4 роки тому +4

    When you mention Saab 900 twice (!) I get my hopes up for some Saab love soon!!

  • @matsuda333
    @matsuda333 4 роки тому

    Had one of these in the late 80s. Fun car. Spent a ton of time in the shop but fun.

  • @neilpinkett
    @neilpinkett 4 роки тому +8

    I bet Clarksons on the phone every hour.. "Harry , what do i need to do now on the farm please?"

  • @blackdiamondrcranch897
    @blackdiamondrcranch897 4 роки тому

    That sound of the engine is magical
    And so beautiful
    Thanks for doing theses videos for us !!!

  • @daisycutter3893
    @daisycutter3893 4 роки тому +4

    This was not a factory-spec dash. Fabricated to bring the instruments together in one binnacle, hence the scattered switchgear. Later cars had a different, factory-made dash which was much nicer.

    • @FazermanD
      @FazermanD 4 роки тому +2

      If I remember correctly that dash style was made by a company called Ogle, it only appeared for a short time and was replaced
      by the European style (LHD) about the time they "upgraded" the interior, Recaro style front seats etc....

    • @daisycutter3893
      @daisycutter3893 4 роки тому +1

      @@FazermanD It was 'UK only' I believe. The original dash with separate binnacles was considered too extreme for the market at the time. Now it is the original design that's more desirable.

  • @simonfowler7561
    @simonfowler7561 4 роки тому

    Harry mate the GTV is a true motoring legend!!!! Keep em coming.....thanks!!!

  • @chrisnicotra108
    @chrisnicotra108 4 роки тому +22

    Blimey, an sz now a gtv. Any chance of a 75 next harry?

    • @FridgeProductionsLtd
      @FridgeProductionsLtd 4 роки тому +3

      That would be good.

    • @vkuga
      @vkuga 4 роки тому +1

      A well sorted twinnie is a thing of joy and a weapon in the right hands