Just shows beauty is in the eye of the beholder; I think this is one of the best looking cars ever.

@MindDezign

6 жыл бұрын

Mark McMarkface well is is from some angles.Too many hands or market department demands can turn pure beauty into kit carish unrefinement. This car is almost there. If you see it as the most beautiful ,your designer eye is over looking some aspecs to get to the pleasing ones. So be it....Its far from ugly. But its the total balance of the over all attention to detail.Like a perfect song...it flows, is memorable. A few of the angles on this car needed a little more resolve to flow into the great angles it does have.

@manfredschmalbach9023

6 жыл бұрын

Ghibli does the same better ... yeah, I know, just like, my opinion, man.

@MajorKlanga

6 жыл бұрын

MindDezign Please note I said one of, not the most. I'm not a designer, it's the overall impression the car makes including its size, noise and image that contribute to its looks. Note also I said I think; I was just expressing my humble opinion without being absolutist.

@alessio4936

5 жыл бұрын

Looking and sounding. I miss my ex, I ll buy another one.

One of the greatest looking cars ever made.

@Schlipperschlopper

Жыл бұрын

Sadly soon all gas cars will be banned!

That exhaust note made the hair on my neck stand up

Love to see a Montreal....BUT, Please at least mention something about the quad cams, the 8 individual throttle body's, the amazing mechanical Spica fuel injection, dual CD ignition systems used, dry sump lubrication...and what else. These among many Italian engines are amazing engines for a reason.

@MindDezign

6 жыл бұрын

S Elshout amazingly "rare" and thats a crying shame all that Mastery kept from the world. It was a different time then and its a shame thats a beautiful motor. I just hope it doesn't suffer from porous alluminum like most Alfas get stricken with over time.

@caesarguzman5831

6 жыл бұрын

S Elshout that is why petrolicious is the number #1 KZread car lovers channel!

@felixarbable

6 жыл бұрын

people really forget how advanced these alfas were. even my GTJ has a pretty amazing engine

@robmanueb.

6 жыл бұрын

S Elshout. People like you are why I read the comments.

@caesarguzman5831

6 жыл бұрын

S Elshout see I did not know all the intricacies of this cars power plant... thank you; hopefully this vehicle will be featured on petrolicious, where these details will be mentioned...

I appreciate the copious amounts of drive-by shots at RPM.

I have a giant spot in my heart for this car. You may not like its looks, Matt, but I do, and the SOUND. GREAT segment.

@mees8331

6 жыл бұрын

Bob LeDrew agreed the Montreal is one extreme good looking car

This is one my favorites Alfa Romeo Ever Made!!

Damn, this is what's great about Matt's channel, the absolute variety of cars that he presents. Gonna miss this stuff.

Alfa has always built beautiful cars. Their engines going back to the 1920's were always hi-tech and the engineering fabulous. The Montreal design is eye-catching and stunning. I think that my 63 Split Window Corvette has beautiful lines. The Montreal with that raspy 2.7 V-8 is something else!

My GOD, the noise that comes out of that thing. Holy hell. I think I'm in love.

200 bhp 2.7l quad cam v8 with fuel injection limited slip diff and 5 speed gearbox in 1974.

@luketobin3958

3 жыл бұрын

Available from 1971.

I actually like the looks. In 1974 that car would have been a total beast!

@MisterHolaMan

6 жыл бұрын

MLChristopher Its a total beast now what ru talking about

@renatosantos4272

4 жыл бұрын

Its actually a 1971 not a 74.

@Schlipperschlopper

Жыл бұрын

A Mercedes 6,9 was faster!

@drobson8004

Жыл бұрын

​@@Schlipperschlopper And?

A while ago I was at the Stelvio pass in the Italian Alps. This one guy in a Kermit-green Montreal was carving it up all afternoon. Up and down and up and down. Can't blame the guy. What a car.

I first saw this car in the 1974 film 'The Marseille Contract' driven by Michel Caine. One of the most famous scenes of the film was a race between the Alfa Romeo Montreal and a Porsche 911S driven by the actress Maureen Kerwin. This scene has since been recreated in the films Goldeneye and Mission: Impossible 2.

Majority of auto vloggers have the camera in their face the entire video. Very glad here we have the car perspective

The sound out of that car is something else!

Who would put their beautiful rare Montreal up for rental? This is madness.

@dericanslum1696

6 жыл бұрын

T. Howard ...charge a premium for the rental only to those with the financials to replace it...Hagertys ain't a bunch of fools...

@olik136

6 жыл бұрын

better than putting it in storage for ever and not driving it at all

@neilb6933

6 жыл бұрын

Not to mention, neglect is the number one killer of old cars and bikes. Gotta stretch them out regularly, or all those seals, bushings and bearings start to get arthritic.

@Frietpan

6 жыл бұрын

id rather have a car driving and crashed into a million pieces then just look good in a museum.. if you just wanna look at cars, 3d print a model or make a nice poster.

@rangerousdave

6 жыл бұрын

Neil Bolin this is what's up... never buy "low-mileage, grandma-owned vehicle" unless you enjoy rebuilding low-mileage, grandma-owned vehicles

I owned one, built June '73, #AR10564 - 2001062, color Blu Medio AR347. one of 70 known in USA at the time. loved it so much these details are burned in my mind. took several epic cross - country trips, still loved it when the chain driven water pump failed, requiring engine overhaul. Matt, you have no clue how much maintenance that awesome V8 required LOL

You will have to point out the angles that the Montreal looks awkward from. It's simply stunning from every angle that I have ever seen. Nice to see the stance on this car has been improved with about an inch drop and decent wheels filling the arches. Much nicer than stock.

i didn't think i would ever see another one of these! thanks to all involved.

@Mexxx65

6 жыл бұрын

I only have ever seen one in the flesh..an orange one like this one..You never forget it !!!! Pictures do not do the car justice, and sometimes exaggerate its quirky body angles...whereas in the flesh...it's looks pretty close to perfect !!!!

Possibly the best One Take yet. Perfect car. perfect road. Perfect sound. Amazing. Cuore Sportivo! Too bad Matt didn't get to drive Alfa's signature Busso V6 in a one take. That is one of the best sounding engines of all time.

@raserx63

6 жыл бұрын

I just picked up a 1986 GTV6 with a swapped in Milano 3.0 Busso.. it’s badass sounding indeed..

@khunterkid

4 жыл бұрын

@@raserx63 Ah, yes!

Glorious!!!! What an awesome sound! Never knew that Alpha produced such a beast! Thanks for sharing 😁

This car is pure art! Looks great, feels great, handles great, sounds great and performs great! I had the chance to drive it once and its just awesome!!!

That’s one of the best sounding cars I’ve ever heard!

What a cool way to end the One Takes...

@vithursan.b

6 жыл бұрын

Xav911 why is he finishing this series?

@antonpeterson1245

6 жыл бұрын

Vithursan B when you've driven over 500 cars and not get to appreciate properly the effort that these people have gone to in producing/maintaining these cars only to drive them for 15 minutes I think you can understand why Matt is ending this part of his motoring journalist life. He has said that he will still review press cars from time to time as he will have spent a lot of time in the car first before given his opinions on them.

Shocked by the sound coming out of that 2.7L V8!

@AR-rk9nn

6 жыл бұрын

Stubby Does Stuff them carbs

@johncapidecallu8076

6 жыл бұрын

No carbs in this car, it has mechanical fuel injection

@musiccylinderK6

6 жыл бұрын

2.6, 2593cc to be precise

@ellenioschiano9850

6 жыл бұрын

2.6

@alessio4936

5 жыл бұрын

I' ve learned to drive with the same car. IT S ALIVE.

The views while driving through those canyons look absolutely breathtaking!

I have truly enjoyed your rides of many freaking awesome cars. But this ... THIS put a smile on my face!

You are right that is a sweet sounding V8 and I love the look of that machined metal trim work!

what a Beautiful Look , Interior and Sound . The Company should recreate these Beauties and they would be sold immediately .

The exhaust note gave me goosebumps .. And a stiffy ..

I've owned a '73 for 12 years now It's been a great friend. Love it dearly.

Damn. What a spectacular one take. Gorgeous car, and back to the snake like one takes of old. Just awesome Matt! Thanks for the content!

God bless 70’s Italians and their near 3 litre V8 exhaust notes...fucking enchanting

Between this and the vintage 8C 2300, Alfa's made some MONSTER sounds with small 8-bangers.

I read about this 40 years ago in a book I bought, I think it was "Twenty Fastest Supercars". This was one of the sexiest ones but they downplayed it due to the displacement. The exhaust note is simply intoxicating.

Wow, you should review more classics like this

Engine magic,V8's,deprived here in England. Love that Montreal

It makes me so happy to see how courteous to cyclists Matt is. As a car guy who, on occasion, will roam the streets on two wheels without a motor, a little bit of extra space when passing cyclists goes a long way. And of course it goes both ways; I am careful not to hold up traffic and to be very predictable in the way I ride because I know how frustrating cyclists can be to drivers.

@JH-lo9jw

6 жыл бұрын

Jonah Brame 10 points

@gustavofigueiredo1798

3 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@joeyslats31

9 ай бұрын

I am in the same boat! Perhaps the wheels were guiding him as they are made by Campagnolo!

My all time favourite alfa romeo, the perfect blend of Italian design and Muscle car spirit

Wow! Thank you Matt for this great video! I always loved the Montreal but now that I could finally hear it (never seen one in real life) I love it even more. Fantastic car!

Ex owner, drove "her" since I was 13 on twisty sicilian roads. Sold it, at 25, but I think I ll have another one soon. Same color, same Campagnolo wheels, 1972, 84000 kms. I m crying right now, thanks Matt, love your job.

Have always loved the Montreal. Thank you for doing one takes on two of my all time favourite cars, the Montreal and the Citroen SM. Thoroughly enjoyed both videos.

This is one of the most amazing sounding cars I have ever heard, fantastic !!

I didn't know how amazing these sound

What a KILLER looking Alfa!! I have never seen one of those before. Super-cool! THANKS for showing us this beast.

What a beautiful car, Alfa’s are something else, idk why but they have something special you can’t put your finger on

I did a gig last summer for the Alfa Romeo Owner's Club, held here in Montreal. There were a lot of cool Alfas there, of course, but the highlights (for me, anyway) were a couple of Montreals and an 8C. The 8C was actually inside the hotel - in the anteroom to the reception halls. Beautiful cars.

Tip of the hat, Matt. Thanks for all the great entertainment! Looking forward to more podcasts and driving those great roads myself in a few weeks!

Good vid Matt, thank you. I always had a soft spot for the Montreal and now I know it was for a good reason!

Love it bro the sound is Breathtaking..

This thing is straight up dope. Awesome exhaust note and looks great.

I have waited for some years to see a good video about the Montreal thanks. Lucky I have seen 2 in my life because in real life they look even better

I LOVE this car! Wish I could drive one someday.

A beautiful car with an engine note to match the looks. Thanks. Enjoyable

I just fall in LOVE!! Thanks for the "KZread experience". 🙋

Stunning man - I wish my cars sounded like this

@alessio4936

5 жыл бұрын

Ex owner, wanna die.

Mr. Farrah, to put it simply, you have the best job in the WOLRD! Thank you for the car enthusiasm you show us. I really envy you for the "delicious" roads you travel, and will miss the Smoking Tire series for the cars you display.

Of all the cars you have reviewed, you have made me the most jealous with this one. It is always a car i have desired .they are an awesome piece of kit.

Crazy how entitled someone of you feel. Matt gave you free content for years lol

@tomhertz1614

6 жыл бұрын

Saarang Singh Internet cost money so it's not free and Matt was doing it for cash and if KZread still paid he would continue

@DJBlackRabbit

6 жыл бұрын

Tom we don't pay Matt a dime, what you pay your ISP has nothing to do with The Smoking Tire. So yes the show is free. The man has put out constant great content for the car community and youtube nowhere near compensates for that. The man deserves to be paid, he isn't a charity.

@VSautomotive

6 жыл бұрын

You "pay" with your time by watching ads on the videos.

@nathanchildress5596

4 жыл бұрын

@@VSautomotive That's a pretty good deal to me. A short ad for a product he actually believes in for free viewing of that engine note. The people who complain about ads were probably born in 2000 and barely remember TV, which had 10 minutes of ads for every 30 minutes of content, and that was anything but free.

Didn't know anything about this car or the fact that it existed. So beautiful and sounds so good! Thanks for the One-Takes and looking forward​ to what's going to come.

Sounds like a muscle car 💪

@bicyclist2

6 жыл бұрын

That's because it IS a muscle car.

@jimmygrant3212

6 жыл бұрын

christdragon no it’s a grand tourer

@jimmygrant3212

6 жыл бұрын

Same firing order as the old school Ford V8’s

@paulhunter123

5 жыл бұрын

no because i see it can handel

@titanium748

5 жыл бұрын

It's an italian muscle car. 200hp and 300 nm (221 ft.l) of torque. Italian gran tourer are different

That thing sounds GLORIOUS! A friend of mine has one and I don't remember his sounding that good...

It's gorgeous! I'm loving these videos!

Drove one once many years ago. A day I won't forget

Wow - that interior is *so* 1970s Italy! That exhaust note, though - seriously good! I could listen to that all day! It’s surprising that such a small V8 can produce that kind of noise. 2.6 Litres?!! There are 4-cylinders that are that size!

This was an especially joyful one take, excellent!

This car is absolutely amazing!!

It´s glorious, and that dash board is exceptional for the time. One for the Dream Garage.

Friggin' awesome exhaust sound on this car!

Realy going to miss your one takes.look foward to them.A great way to go out

I love the design of the montreal and always thought it was underrated, nice to hear that it is also a gem to drive.

This is my dream car. Wow what an Alfa Romeo.

One of the best if not the best sound ever!

What a fabulous sound.

Love it! Sounds amazing!

Great video, Matt! The drive by segments with the high revs are awesome.

I'm going to miss this.

Man. I don’t know how I missed this one. One of my favourites

What a car! Enjoyed this one. Gonna miss your videos.

Fantastic car, awesome road. Lucky man!

Congratulation for your test drive, in my opinion the best about Alfa Romeo Montreal. I love his engine sound. Best regards from Italy.

That dashboard and interior is incredible cool...

The V8 sound gives me goosebumps!

Glorious car man.

Excellent video !

I officially want to take your place in life! You are ballin on another level right now man!

Fantastic video. Made me fall in love with it

that thing sounds fuggin' gnarly... sweet

dat noise tho

@j-francoisroy4534

6 жыл бұрын

*Music

@mikewallace2340

6 жыл бұрын

*doe

@dilligaf0220

6 жыл бұрын

It sounds like a BETTER muscle car. Calling it a better, Italian, muscle car would be redundant. "OMG I HATE THAT LIVE AXLE HOP" said no Alfa owner ever. It only took Ford another three decades to learn what Alfa Romeo knew in the 70's.

Damn, listen to that thing. Beautiful car. Would love to see more classic One Takes. What a fantastic video.

Glorius indeed ! That sound !!!!

Awesome 70's car and that engine!!!

I love that sound!

what a pretty car

Sensational mate.

The car sounds amazing!! Looks cool too.

Been looking forward to this since you put it on Instagram

That engine sounds SWEET.

sounds and looks great