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  • @lucasdamask
    @lucasdamask 9 місяців тому +154

    As an Italian from Monza, I can assure you that you got a gem, nice GTVs are getting impossible to find, and their price will only go up. Great purchase my guy, and welcome to an addiction, mine are Lancias, I have some friends that are in the Alfa game, and those things are like crack, can't wait to see more strange vintage steel on the channel.

    • @fredmcconnelliii
      @fredmcconnelliii 9 місяців тому +8

      There’s a younger audience here so happy to see an intro to an older icon.

  • @3clubforever
    @3clubforever 9 місяців тому +5

    Italian cars are ignored by the younger car community that I am a part of. I have a fiat spider and it’s a great starter vehicle. Available in the $1500 range. 2 liter dual cam engine, 5 speed manual transmission, rear wheel drive, 4 wheel disc brakes, plenty of aftermarket available.

  • @luggnutz
    @luggnutz 8 місяців тому +3

    What a gorgeous car, congrats! Not usual car that we all see you driving, but obviously a true car aficionado.

  • @GianniBuroni
    @GianniBuroni 9 місяців тому +19

    Keep the stock airbox. It’s the best with SPICA. The Italian Engineers knew what they were doing. This is according to Wes Ingram and the late Dave Vandenberg.

  • @rickrussell579
    @rickrussell579 9 місяців тому +3

    "His and Hers" is a 10/10 idea, chelshe! Do it!!

  • @tptrsn
    @tptrsn 9 місяців тому +5

    His and hers without a doubt! Especially if it's normal for these to have nice, high oil pressure like that. Makes me love them right there, lol.

  • @texaspowerman
    @texaspowerman 9 місяців тому +7

    His and hers for the win. Many years ago my boss had one and was replacing a rusty floor pan bit by bit. Amazing that you can find one in snow country that’s so rust free. Fine looking piece of Italian machinery.

  • @skynet1.044
    @skynet1.044 9 місяців тому +21

    I did not expect this car from you! Looking forward to seeing what you do with this thing 😎

    • @SPProduction02
      @SPProduction02 9 місяців тому +1

      i would expect him to buy any other car,except a vintage alfa :D

    • @tobiasporsch9129
      @tobiasporsch9129 8 місяців тому

      As Mr. Clarkson said. There is a time every real petrolhead owns an Alfa and falls in love with it 😅
      Keep up with this cool car.

  • @djevohill
    @djevohill 9 місяців тому +1

    My father used to have one! It was red but got it resprayed silver..

  • @teocoliteo8330
    @teocoliteo8330 9 місяців тому +1

    Hi....Nice Surprise..Really nice vintage car..the color is gorgeous...I like the sound of the Alfa Romeo 💖👍

  • @racketman2u
    @racketman2u 9 місяців тому +4

    top points for taste, one of the prettiest cars ever.

  • @dougrippe33
    @dougrippe33 9 місяців тому +11

    Please keep making content with this absolute gem of this car. These get nowhere near the amount of love as they should. I was just showing a coworker who own a new Giullia and I wanted him to see what a real Alfa looks like, so the Alfaholics GTA 270 and 290 R is what I thought was a good example. Definitely exhaust but some insane throttle body setup, ITB’s screaming to 7k RPM. Other than that, you know the drill I’m sure…..suspension, brakes and call it done. Nice choice and an even better buy!!!

    • @LLG47
      @LLG47 8 місяців тому +1

      As far as modern cars go, the Giulia is one of the best. I wouldn't even say it's not a real alfa as it has its own engine and was basically entirely designed to not just be a badge engineered car. Modern cars are not easy to work on and have reliability problems with technology but I would definitely take a Giulia over the comparable BMW or Mercedes

    • @kasimirdenhertog3516
      @kasimirdenhertog3516 8 місяців тому +2

      I own a new Giulia Quadrifoglio, and agree, in terms of looks I was honestly a bit disappointed that they tried to make it look similar to a BMW 3 series. I would’ve loved to see what it had looked like if they didn’t make market conscious design decisions.
      But… after some time I’ve grown more fond of the design. If you see one in heavy traffic, you immediately notice it. It stands out in the crowd. It looks sleek and svelte, agile compared to the Beamers and the Mercs. The ‘face’ is open and alert, rather than angry and aggressive. The ‘brows’ of the LED headlights are fine and stylish. It is typical Italian, modern yet classic at the same time.
      So while it’s not a design statement or a museum piece, I do think now it’s an accomplished design. And a great reflection of today’s Alfa Romeo.

    • @LLG47
      @LLG47 8 місяців тому +1

      @@kasimirdenhertog3516 I agree, I always notice one on the road. BMWs are not that interesting tbh.

  • @alman6581
    @alman6581 8 місяців тому +2

    I remember my fathers 1970 1750 GTV so so well - same colour. Means my choice in cars these days always goes with pasta and pizza.
    And a nice bottle of Chianti and some fava beans...... just saying

  • @nicholasb4140
    @nicholasb4140 9 місяців тому +1

    Glad to see you in upstate NY.

  • @alexlangtry8630
    @alexlangtry8630 8 місяців тому

    Car I learned to drive stick on was a 1975 alfa GTV junior. 1.3 liter 5 speed, loved that thing so much, such a joy to drive and just absolutely beautiful bertone design. My father ended up selling it, but I must have a GTV of my own someday!

  • @turbowankel1264
    @turbowankel1264 9 місяців тому +1

    Looks great in that mustard yellow

  • @ellarson1
    @ellarson1 9 місяців тому +1

    Performance aside, to me this Alfa series is the most beautiful of all Alfa Romeos and more striking than an XKE.

  • @JayWelchy
    @JayWelchy 9 місяців тому +2

    There ya go. Looks like a super nice one. Reminds me, back in h.s. (89-90), we were up in downtown Portland (Oregon), walking up a parking structure to one of the malls, and there were little shops/businesses as you went up. One was wide open, tables, parts and pieces everywhere, old manuals here and there. Shelves full of parts, books but greasy used. Cylinder heads/headers laying on one bench, engine stuff on another. Nobody to be found. Lunch maybe? I wandered around until I felt like I shouldn't be in some dudes shop. It was a vintage Alpha shop, so cool ... No doors or fancy signs. Just an old shop garage space with a specialty. Super killer. Never forgot that place. Long since gone.

  • @sirmonkey1985
    @sirmonkey1985 9 місяців тому +2

    100% do it Mrs. Chelsea.. my aunt and uncle did the same thing with 2 1966 Triumph Spitfire 4's. One was hard top the other convertible.

  • @henris8367
    @henris8367 9 місяців тому +4

    Forever showing me that you have amazing taste in cars! Absolute dream car of mine, I bought an e30 as my first car because these were already too expensive back in the day.

  • @emilkuttel1
    @emilkuttel1 8 місяців тому +1

    Welcome to the world of cork gaskets mate.

  • @user-ds1nb9sg6n
    @user-ds1nb9sg6n 9 місяців тому +1

    Use to have an Alpha shop across from me at work..those are nice...

  • @mrgeri8296
    @mrgeri8296 9 місяців тому +2

    Yeah baby, I was waiting for this episode since I've first seen this car in your Instagram story and asked about it! Love seeing an old Alfa being recognized!

  • @eppot1
    @eppot1 9 місяців тому +1

    🙂 Bertone cupe' nice !!!injektion.. only seen carburreted...super rare Zagato seats..!!!!

  • @coreysteady
    @coreysteady 9 місяців тому +1

    what a better way to get to know a new car!

  • @xXCigarXx
    @xXCigarXx 9 місяців тому +1

    Never would have thought you would have a Alfa. Super cool though.

  • @studiocalder818
    @studiocalder818 9 місяців тому +2

    Special car: you feel at one with the car!
    Nothing compared to her in her period

  • @nickmac5953
    @nickmac5953 9 місяців тому +1

    Yep 😁
    His and Hers for sure!

  • @Matty.Hill_87
    @Matty.Hill_87 9 місяців тому +4

    They really don't design cars like they used to, that things absolutely beautiful, nothing modern comes close to some of these classic cars

  • @lightfighter540
    @lightfighter540 9 місяців тому +3

    Yes you should do a his and hers !! that's a very cool car man.

  • @horaciosanchez7947
    @horaciosanchez7947 9 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely stunning car at a great price!! I was watching BAT at that moment. I own a Giulia Super 1.6 Rosso Amaranto that I purchased in Napoli 2 years ago. Owning an Alfa makes me happier every time I drive it.

  • @ch3ckth3back
    @ch3ckth3back 9 місяців тому +1

    I wasn't a fan until I saw the view from the inside. Wow what a beautiful dash.

  • @fillusrahim-xy9ib
    @fillusrahim-xy9ib 8 місяців тому

    You are so lucky to have this car👍 Keep it original

  • @Nimbus.
    @Nimbus. 9 місяців тому +2

    1300 miles!? jesus fuck dude.
    that is so dank.

  • @kens8903
    @kens8903 8 місяців тому

    This is a dream car of mine. Thank you for sharing!

  • @CreizaiOne
    @CreizaiOne 8 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely love this car, I wish I would have jumped on them earlier when I had the chance. This is everything a AE86 is with more swag in every way

  • @erlendlundvall
    @erlendlundvall 8 місяців тому

    Absolutely perfect color for that car!

  • @samgebbie8639
    @samgebbie8639 9 місяців тому +1

    I grew up around these cars. They are so special. My Father had a 69 GTV that had raced in the US through the mid 70s as well as a number of over 60s Italian cars..

  • @bigmikeyz0071
    @bigmikeyz0071 8 місяців тому

    I love the sound of an Alfa. Such a rad little car good buy bro

  • @nofearcbr
    @nofearcbr 9 місяців тому +5

    His and hers

  • @tommynobaka
    @tommynobaka 9 місяців тому

    This and the Celica RA22 coupe are my favorite cars of all time

  • @kevodean
    @kevodean 9 місяців тому +1

    throw one of your spare bimmer motors in the other one and make it slide so then yall can pull up hard parked in *almost matching alfas

  • @luke_swain_
    @luke_swain_ 8 місяців тому

    I just picked up a super clean fiat Brava for a steal the other day. I love the old Italian cars

  • @mattbenson6698
    @mattbenson6698 9 місяців тому +7

    Sup Champ. Idk how long I’ve been subscribed but I’ve been following for years and I love the uptick in content. I hope your retirement plan is as clear as it appears because I’m here for it! Becoming one of my favorite UA-camrs bro!

  • @adriandragos6445
    @adriandragos6445 9 місяців тому +1

    I saw that car when you were changing the turbo on the e36! Those older giulia are sick!! I think the Mille Millie is coming to the US, I don’t know if there racing is any fun but there cars are damn cool

  • @ChrispyWRX
    @ChrispyWRX 9 місяців тому +1

    No Way Chelsea ! You came to where I live ! By the Catskill Mountains. Love the car. Super cool, glad you love it up here !

  • @IDv8I
    @IDv8I 9 місяців тому +2

    Yes, I agree on the dual Chelsa - Romeo's, I saw a dude put a Ferrari engine in one, so maybe a swapped Drift Romeo, lol. Two stock would be cool, I would watch that build.

  • @benfiglio566
    @benfiglio566 9 місяців тому +1

    I really cant wait to see what you do with you new found freedom. whatever it is its going to be amazing

  • @unavailable8681
    @unavailable8681 9 місяців тому +2

    Man that's sweet! There was one in my neighbourhood in the same colour a few years ago. Sounds absolutely stunning.

  • @Moneygrip
    @Moneygrip 9 місяців тому +1

    This dude jethro bronner has a solid channel with some helpful info he can probably help with your speedo thingy

  • @MJESR
    @MJESR 9 місяців тому +3

    Chelsea, I love your under the radar, seen not heard style brother. You’re expanding my automotive selections and interests with your content. Love love love the Alfa. Been on board since following formula drift a few years ago. If anyone deserved to be able drop the mic… I certainly was you! Class Act!

  • @kevodean
    @kevodean 9 місяців тому +1

    looks like a smooth ride too!

  • @iancain1348
    @iancain1348 9 місяців тому +2

    There is something so fun about driving European cars from that era! Had a 72 XJ6 for a few years that I sold on BaT. That car put a smile on my face every time driving it.
    Had to search this on BaT! That is an interesting looking diff. The coat-hanger of a rear sway bar with MASSIVE end links makes me laugh. Interesting that the axle has limit straps, are those factory??
    Congratulations Chelsea, excited to see more content with this! ***fingers crossed you'll bring it to Gingerman during GridLife...in fact, if GridLife had historic sessions, I'd search for another old Jag! Anybody else think a GridLife historic series could be fun?***

  • @mikeypickett1981
    @mikeypickett1981 9 місяців тому +1

    This is freaking sick! I love this!!

  • @orlandocarsandcoffee
    @orlandocarsandcoffee 8 місяців тому +1

    SUPER COOL!! Congrats

  • @renownusa
    @renownusa 8 місяців тому

    Def near the top of my wish list too. Love the color you got, kinda like datsun safari gold!

  • @RobertMayfair
    @RobertMayfair 8 місяців тому +1

    Love the color

  • @dad_jokes_4ever226
    @dad_jokes_4ever226 8 місяців тому

    What a wonderful car , sounds great in the tunnel

  • @feelgoodhorizon4084
    @feelgoodhorizon4084 9 місяців тому +1

    roadtrip? chickfila secured, missions a success.

  • @Lachiewich
    @Lachiewich 8 місяців тому

    As an Alfa tragic, this made me extremely happy to see. Congrats on your purchase Mr DeNofa!

  • @DeanofMachines
    @DeanofMachines 9 місяців тому +1

    Definitely a bucket list car for me. Color me jealous!!

  • @ik04
    @ik04 9 місяців тому

    My Highschool friends had Afettas and GTVs and I rebuilt one of those Spica pumps for them. It was a cool car and fun to drive...

  • @stankhunter666
    @stankhunter666 9 місяців тому +1

    very big props on a sick buy can't wait to see what you do over all one of my favorite cars of all time

  • @rogerserafin
    @rogerserafin 8 місяців тому

    Posting in the middle of your video right now....Beautiful Alfa !! Amazing drive for 1200 miles. Super smooth motor and runs like a champ on long distant runs. Constant 5000 rpms you get use to quick. Mid range is strong with the motor you have. Subscribed !!

  • @shaquilleasia3369
    @shaquilleasia3369 9 місяців тому +1

    I’m jealous that you’re driving this Italian gem this car became one of my favorites on my bucket list such a beautiful car and rare piece

  • @starfox_wr-45e93
    @starfox_wr-45e93 9 місяців тому +2

    6:56 Chelsea's surprise at the fuel pump was probably identical to mine when I found out Modern Gas D.I pumps work off a cam like the old 70's Ohv Austin/British Leyland/Rover engines I used to mess with as a kid.
    Tech is one big circle, with little bits tac-welded along the way. Some sticks, but the poop falls off.

  • @sarge3718
    @sarge3718 8 місяців тому +1

    Wow never knew you had such good taste !

  • @mattsteelephoto
    @mattsteelephoto 8 місяців тому

    Been searching for one of these forever, this video came up in my "recommended" and I started watching it before I even realized who the video was from! Great purchase Chelsea, hope you do some follow-ups on this one!

  • @lancelaprarie6128
    @lancelaprarie6128 9 місяців тому +1

    Hell yeah, his and hers would be sweet. You have some fantastic taste in cars. love to see more video's on this and maybe a comparison to your 86 since they're both somewhat similar type of car.

  • @jesuschrist2284
    @jesuschrist2284 9 місяців тому

    Wow i can hear the intake and stuff sounds great

  • @kens8903
    @kens8903 8 місяців тому

    His and hers Alfa’s would be amazing. Do it

  • @tonic8945
    @tonic8945 9 місяців тому

    The first Alfa I drove was my mates GT Junior, the handling blew my mind, his brother had a 1750 the same colour as yours. I've had 5 Alfas since then, as long as you don't rev them hard before they warm up, the engine will run forever ❤

  • @Moneygrip
    @Moneygrip 9 місяців тому +1

    THE YELLOW ALFA LETS GOOOO

  • @zz4748
    @zz4748 9 місяців тому +1

    Pretty rad little car. It's always fun to get a dream toy

  • @jvrkandc
    @jvrkandc 9 місяців тому +1

    NICE 1 CHELSEA ! & Happy New Year ! I have the same drivetrain in my Hakotora Silhouette Racetruck Im building....Awesome Drivetrain to have

  • @EricvZ1967
    @EricvZ1967 9 місяців тому +1

    You mentioned the Junior already when you were talking about the diff. Here in Holland we call it Junior. Very nice car dude.

  • @rickrussell579
    @rickrussell579 9 місяців тому +1

    5:55 10 and 2 Mister!!!

  • @Crypt_Thief
    @Crypt_Thief 9 місяців тому +1

    I saw a yellow Alfa and immediately thought this was the “Alfarrari”, then I clicked and saw it wasn’t lol. Still a nice car though , good buy man!

  • @aussiebrawler3824
    @aussiebrawler3824 9 місяців тому +1

    Nice work mate, i remember a local Fiat 124 . Local to where I grew up in Sydney Australia.
    Congratulations and Merry Christmas.
    Cheers 🍻

  • @collingerth3443
    @collingerth3443 9 місяців тому +1

    Congratulations on the new car, they are such cool cars

  • @Danger-Dave
    @Danger-Dave 9 місяців тому +1

    Atsa spicy little meatball! The Alpha interior reminds me a bit of my 63 Mer Benz 220Sb with the wood grain dash, love the placement of the shifter collum too.

  • @Besaw22
    @Besaw22 9 місяців тому +1

    Such a gem! Good find chelsea!

  • @eppot1
    @eppot1 9 місяців тому +1

    his and hers deff... alfa =great driving cars...

  • @evergreenstateelite9046
    @evergreenstateelite9046 9 місяців тому +1

    His and hers is a must

  • @chrissiebeneck3294
    @chrissiebeneck3294 9 місяців тому +2

    Hello Chelsea! Have you seen the channel home built by Jeff? He's stuffed a Ferrari 360 engine into his 105, rebuilt the entire car.

  • @delahayenator
    @delahayenator 9 місяців тому

    What a beautiful example. It looks pretty perfect to me. And nice without bumpers, the gta wheels. Interior is special too. Engine sounds really healthy and in good tune.

  • @ChristianBorrman
    @ChristianBorrman 8 місяців тому

    stunning, love the colour as well

  • @InsertNameHere0369
    @InsertNameHere0369 9 місяців тому +1

    No way!! Just watched Larry’s video about this same car but with a Ferrari engine stuffed inside the bonnet. Wild!! Congrats dude! Excited for the build on this beast

    • @chelseadenofa
      @chelseadenofa  9 місяців тому +1

      Interesting, I didn’t know he did a video on that.

    • @InsertNameHere0369
      @InsertNameHere0369 9 місяців тому

      I could be wrong but the body lines and wheels look awfully similar. Sick either dude, congrats.

  • @jesset061084
    @jesset061084 9 місяців тому +1

    Mr Denofa does Mrs denofa know u r coming home with that sweet Alfa romao

  • @pieterv6984
    @pieterv6984 9 місяців тому +1

    Never would have guessed you liked Alfa's.

  • @timswarthout2387
    @timswarthout2387 9 місяців тому +1

    Always enjoy an Alfa! Especially, in Upstate New York. To bad it is not an open top? Everything working usually means it cost a pretty penny. A car that keeps on giving, wrench time, that is...

  • @ian_ford
    @ian_ford 9 місяців тому

    Beautiful car! I can’t wait to see what subtle tweaks you make.

  • @R19Robbin
    @R19Robbin 9 місяців тому +1

    Such a good looking classic 🔥🔥

  • @johanneswarn5488
    @johanneswarn5488 9 місяців тому +1

    Never would have guessed that you wanted an Alfa, stoked that you got it though!

    • @johanneswarn5488
      @johanneswarn5488 9 місяців тому

      And it’s no surprise that it drove reliably, those Nord engines (they are called that here in europe) are stout, dual row timing chain iirc. BIG wide oil pan with cooling fins to cool the oil

    • @chelseadenofa
      @chelseadenofa  9 місяців тому

      I have had alfas since I was 15, a spider was my first car

  • @derpapito1391
    @derpapito1391 8 місяців тому

    You sir, are a man of taste

  • @Moneygrip
    @Moneygrip 9 місяців тому +1

    I always eyed up the other gtv you had

  • @trwsandford
    @trwsandford 9 місяців тому +1

    That's a gorgeous car! Congrats!

  • @moyadapne968
    @moyadapne968 9 місяців тому

    New Subscriber. If I heard right at 9:00 , you called the Junior diff 'higher' and I think you meant 'lower'. A 'lower' ratio is shorter-legged. A very common error. I love the Positano Yellow. Same color as my GTV.

  • @dennismurray00
    @dennismurray00 8 місяців тому

    I love those cars also.

  • @joeym2675
    @joeym2675 9 місяців тому +1

    Nice little ride!!!