Ahh my first Alfa Romeo. I fell in love with it's design. Stromboli grey with red leather. 18inch Toora spoke wheels. I couldn't afford the 3.2 but opted for the 2.0 JTS. So many admiring looks especially from German car drivers. Still miss it but now I'm in my Brera.

@studiocalder818

2 жыл бұрын

😊 !!

@studiocalder818

2 жыл бұрын

@@DashCamSerbia Tanti saluti Alfista Serbo. Bellissima auto

@jami7772

2 жыл бұрын

@@DashCamSerbia what a great choice ! You won't be disappointed.

@AC-busso

2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy my tipo 939 Brera 2.2 JTS since several years ... 🍀👍

@Susha00

2 жыл бұрын

Did you had any serious problems with 2.0 jts?

I have it for 11 years now in the 2.0 JTS version and, man, I don't want to drive another car. Well built, silent, with torque from the low end of the revs, responsive and incredibly roomy. It is such a pleasure to drive it and, believe me, it still makes people's faces turn when I pass. What a moment of genius design and creation for Alfa Romeo.

What an outstanding piece of design the GT is. It takes 147 and 156 underpinnings and makes something 'more' without adding any extra volume. I've had two now, I love the design so much.

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

It truly was a clever car: surprisingly practical too, given its sleek profile. It looked a million bucks, yet seated comfortably four people and got plenty of luggage too.

One the most loved coupes in Portugal(they not lose that much value), the most genius move, it's 1.9 jtd engine, they sold like hot cakes back in 2005/2006. I remember people looking at this car like something from Mars.

@benzinapaul7416

2 жыл бұрын

yes same here in the UK, the 1.9 JTD was by far the biggest seller.

@studiocalder818

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, the 1.9 jtd really is a great engine with "a lot of back" (" performance and durability ", I have it on my 159 SW and it's a mule) but it doesn't suit the GT. I evaluated whether to buy that zero km jtd, but I then gave up precisely for the diesel engine on a coupè

I loved my GT. I think this was a great era for Alfa design (at least in the recent past). There was the 156, 147 and GT, all great locking cars to my eyes. Many cars today seem ‘over designed’ if you take my meaning, all unnecessary vents and lines, but these were just perfect. As others mention, the GT had not just the looks, but practicality too..

I just bought an Alfa Romeo GT after owning a Alfa Romeo 147 and it's amazing! It has everything, its practical, sporty yet comfortable and it looks absolutely stunning. Love my Bella🍀

@Matteo_Licata

4 ай бұрын

Indeed. It was a brilliant product that deserved more success, especially outside Italy

A video about Alfa Romeo with a Freddie Mercury quote?! This could be the best Roadster Life video ever

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

Glad we both enjoy fine music, other than fine cars ;)

@ckas1785

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same! Lol

Still beautiful after all these years

@michalbosiuk

Жыл бұрын

it only gets prettier and prettier

I'm at the 3d Alfa GT 1.9 diesel 150HP. I keep it for a while, i try to upgrade for a more powerfull engine, then i allways get back to it and never get tired or bored with it. It's just a complete, affordable coupe with plenty of power, comfort, looks and good fuel consumption.

I have a weekend driver 08 GT 3.2 which was neglected for most of last year due to illness. I offered my Alfa loving nephew the car for a weekend to get some kms into it. He and his dad went driving. Two weeks later, he sold his near new Mazda 3 and subsequently bought a GT 3.2 with lots of kms on the clock. He couldn’t be happier. Three weeks later, his father bought a 159 1750 Ti, again with lots of kms. When the bug bites, it’s pretty hard. I sold a tuned 6 month old BMW 435i because, despite being a “nice car”, I found it a sterile drive. Not so my GT.

@CosmicSeeker69

Жыл бұрын

an amazing Alfist comment - and, it's almost certainly going to make me an Alfa owner at the age of 67 (and then I'm going to chip the jtd and drive it to Stelvio - bc I da** well can!)

@radman3206

Жыл бұрын

@@CosmicSeeker69 Well, I will also turn 67 this October! Nephew has jumped form his GT to a Giulia. His fourth or fifth Alfa. Bitten badly, I think.

Thank you for your beautiful channel. Such great content and charm. From 1998- 2005 I sold Alfa's in Sydney Australia. The GT was, like the 166, a classy interpretation of the breed, but not the most fun or the best quality. Felt 75% it's potential. 147 and 156 GTA, like the GT, were not fitted with a suspension or differential to accommodate the glorious Busso V6, but were so exquisite in other ways you forgave them. A characteristic of all V6 models in this era. The 1980's V6 transaxle cars such as GTV6, 75/SZ were far superior Alfa's in my humble opinion) 3.0L Spider, as flawed and compromised as it was, remains my all time favourite post-FIAT model. But in the end I own a 1987 Alfa 75 2.5L V6 QV. A most underrated and special car. As an Alfa model, it seemed to get lost in the later glory of the Twin Spark version or 3.0. But the 2.5 is the last true Alfa saloon and the flagship of 75 range at its launch. Having driven all 3 versions mentioned, the 2.5 is by far the most charming. I would love to see a video of this particular model some day! Thanks again. Love the channel.

@benzinapaul7416

2 жыл бұрын

The 75 2.5 V6 QV was a great car. My father had one of the first here in the UK in late 1985 then replaced it with a 3.0 in 1987. He still prefers the 3.0, I've just asked him! More power, nicer interior and more aggressive looks but personally I love the narrow look of the early 2.5s and the QV badge is special too. A petty complaint but I never liked the instruments in the early 75s with their spidery white lines, love the early 3 litres with the very 1980s orange instrument lettering.

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your appreciation and your passionate comment. The 75 2.5 V6 would make for a great video, and I'm going to make it as soon as I find a car to film.

@benzinapaul7416

2 жыл бұрын

@@Matteo_Licata have you checked out Como Lake Classics they have a beautiful 75 2.5 QV and an even rarer 33 1.5 QV in stock now, would be great if you could collab with them they seem to unearth some real 80s Alfa rarities

Brilliant shot video. One of the most Beautiful alfa's ever made.

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Aaah.. Another Alfa GT video. Always a pmeasure to have your videos in my newsfeed everytime i open ytb. Thanks so much, Matteo! 🙏🤩

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for these kind words, much appreciated. I’m preparing something cool for this Saturday, watch this space ;)

A GT was my first Alfa and I never knew any of those facts. That convertible is stunning.

@Matteo_Licata

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, that convertible looked really smart, it’s a pity it never got made.

I still have it and love it. But unfortunately it's getting harder and harder to find spare parts

@Matteo_Licata

10 ай бұрын

Yeah, support for older models is notoriously poor for all the mainstream Italian brands. Once the cars have been 6-7 years out of production, you're on your own.

I bought my first car in juli 2021...a gorgeous GT 2.0...ilove it!!!! Nice midnight blue-ish colour ❤️❤️

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

That's a very cool first car indeed! Enjoy it, congratulations!

The Alfa Romeo GT sure is a great looking car! And the last Bertone designed one. Cool!

Beautiful timeless design

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!

They should reborn the GT

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

Agree!

The Alfa V6 is an amazing engine, and the sound is legendary.

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed. I don't know if there's been a better-sounding V6, to be honest!

Another great video 👌

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

That cabriolet is a gorgeous beast!

I have a GT selespeed and it's my pride and joy! A pure masterpiece in my eyes. Thanks for the insight! Great video as always.

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@drayco6979

2 жыл бұрын

I too have a GT Selespeed in Blue Chiaia Di Luna; I've owned it for almost 10 years and have no intention of replacing it. What would I choose instead? There is nothing current with the style, poise and character!

@luntoinside

2 жыл бұрын

@@drayco6979 Amazing! The GT really is a special car and always good to meet a fellow Selespeed owner. There isn’t many of us out there!

@drayco6979

2 жыл бұрын

@@luntoinside True, and I always get the impression that I'm bucking the general opinion on the Selespeed; I like it; I had to do a bit of wiring work to make it reliable, but I think it's reputation for unreliability is totally undeserved; the main problem was the large electrical connector and the inability of dealer mechanics to troubleshoot so they would tell the customer they needed a new actuator at huge expense.

Great video as always, Matteo! Bravo! The last GT have a great design, and it is practical too. I think one of those would be a great company for Julia (my 69 1300 gt junior). Just imagine if they did a Q4 version of it….

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That would be cool indeed!

@BlackWolfy90

2 жыл бұрын

Some people actually converted the GT to Q4, you just need 156 crosswagon to scavenge the q4 system from, everything pretty much fits no problem since they are the same platform, and the q4 system is purely mechanical mod so you don't need to program the ecu or something similar.

Nice video. I brought my Nero Jarama metalico 1.9 Lusso GT with tan interior 5 years ago and loved it so much I bought a Stromboli Grey 3.2 Busso as well! Both are great cars and about the most exotic looking coupes you can get for the money. The Busso is an amazing engine but so is my mapped 190bhp deisel GT. It doesn't sound anything like the glorious Busso but turns out so much torque it leaves my 3.2V6 behind in every day driving and and gives twice the mpg. Still the Busso is a true sonorous Italian experience which is highly addictive and does have the edge if you really hoon it. The only problem is the Wife who says I can only keep one - I have been putting off deciding which one will have to go for two years as they are both so good! Wish me luck.

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

Cool! So you still have both cars? That’s a great garage, congratulations!

Great video. I love my Busso powered GT. It puts a smile on my face every time I drive it and it looks amazing in black with the red leather interior. I’m curious about the years of production though. Mine is a December 08 build but first registered here in Australia in November 09. There was also a 100th Anniversary model available in Australia, obviously in 2010, which were also fitted with the Busso V6. So those particular examples had engines that had been sitting in the factory for 5 years or more.

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, production data is kind of weird: I had some data data from ANFIA (association of Italian motoring industry) which shows V6 GTs made until as late as 2010, but then I couldn't find any GT V6 for sale in Europe registered after 2008, which was coherent with other research I made. Does any literature exist about those 2010 "centenario" V6s? However, the end of Busso production at Arese indeed was in December 2005, meaning Fiat stockpiled engines to keep offering the V6 on the GT and 166 until the stock run out.

@downesy68

2 жыл бұрын

@@Matteo_Licata I don’t have any specific literature on the Centenario but there is an entry on it in the Wikipedia article for the GT. 100 individually numbered examples were produced for Australia and another 30 for South Africa. I’m part of a GT owner’s group here in Australia and I’ve had a look at our database and we have 14 Anniversary models in the group, the newest of which has a July 2010 build date. They were all fitted with the 3.2 V6.

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

@@downesy68 That's very interesting info, thank you!

@emilpadia

2 жыл бұрын

I live in South Africa and I have two Bussos - an ice white Centenario from 2010 [number 18/30] and a Rosso from 2012 - was from the very last batch of 100 ever made.

Ufff 3.2 is a weapon.i know ,I have one...

No other car makers can beat the italians in design n style ..and thts for sure ...thnx for the video matteo ..

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Matteo, thank you for the video. The red paint on the convertible is gorgeous!

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it, thank you!

Una macchina che dovrebbe essere prezata di piu'...

Only recently subscribed to your channel and loving the Alfa Romeo content! Keep up the good work! 😃👍

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you very much and welcome onboard! :)

I’ve had 3 , a JTS , JTDm and a Busso...sold it for a 916 Busso , now have a 916 spider Zoe with a TS 2.0 and A Giulietta QV , yes you could say I like my Alfa’s just a little....I’ve also had another spider in silver and 2 TS GTVs ....oh and briefly a Brera ! I’d have another GT 3.2 in a heartbeat if the space and right car came up.

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool collection, congratulations!

@JJHurst

2 жыл бұрын

@@Matteo_Licata Thanks , I really enjoy your channel , Alfisti catnip..👍

after 166, GT is next car I would buy

Owned a GT 3.2 for a few years, then bought a Giulietta QV but still missing the formidable Busso growl and power. 😎

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

There’s no sobstitute for a Busso… Few engines can match that noise and character!

Great video , as always ; but caro Mateo, what shall we be treated with a video featuring yourself ? (along with the cars, of course!!)

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

What do you mean? A video about me specifically of simply me appearing on camera talking cars?

@deepakhazareesingh44

2 жыл бұрын

@@Matteo_Licata You on camera talking cars

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

I got a couple of projects like that, but I can’t promise anything :) Not appearing on camera greatly simplifies production, and that’s the main reason I chose this route. But I’m working on a few ideas that require me to show up on camera, so we’ll see!

Never heard of the Japanese QO version, such a shame they never went with the Convertible, it suits the shape perfectly and would have made a great rival to the German and Swedish offerings. I sold GTs when new here in the UK, the 1.9 JTD was the top seller, I always wished they had put the 2.4 20V JTD unit in assuming it would fit, it would have been a flying machine and a good seller. A superior car in many ways to the Brera - more spacious, lighter, Alfa mechanicals and great seats, so comfortable and supportive. In some ways it reminded me of a Fiat Coupe successor with it's blend of practicality, performance and affordability. Hope Stellantis can eventually build a new version but doesn't look like it will be on the Giorgio platform sadly and most likely will be a EV, although I hear it's the GTV name that will be revived albeit on a car more closer to the GT in spirit with 4 proper seats like the Alfetta GT/GTV rather than the impractical 916 GTV

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, the GT lost management support during Fiat Group's near-miss with bankruptcy in 2003-4. Yet, over 80k were sold, matching the combined sales total of the "916" GTV and Spider. Not bad, given it was launched in far less favorable circumstances and got little marketing support. I'm pretty sure the 2.4 JTD would have fitted in the GT without a problem, as the front end structure was the same of the 156, which did receive the 20v engine in its facelifted version.

I'll take the roofless Alfa. I normally save this description for something special... it's a beautiful car.

I really love the Brera from this time period. Stunning car. Not sure if you’d call it a GT, a hatch, a shooting brake…? How would you define it? Either way - what an absolutely stunning design.

@BloggsyMalone

2 жыл бұрын

@@DashCamSerbia Stunning! I hope your dream comes true! It's a beautiful car!

Bellissimo video .

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

Grazie mille!!!

@nikolac290v7

2 жыл бұрын

@@Matteo_Licata a te .

I drove one once… rather than having 100km marking it had a 90km marking… very strange for Australia. I lovely coupe.

I'm still loving my own GT to this day 🍀 It's a Rosso Rubino Blackline version which looks awesome! Something I'm wondering; given that the GT is on the 156 sportwagon platform and the 156 was available with a 2,5 busso with Q4, would it be possible to fit this driveline to the GT?

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

The only engine ever offered with the Q4 permanent all-wheel-drive transmission on the 156 SW was the 1.9 M-Jet turbo diesel. I'm not aware of any 4WD Busso-engined Alfas apart from the 164 Q4. Regarding the possibility of a Q4 transplant on a GT... It should be possible!

@deramon1000

2 жыл бұрын

@@Matteo_Licata I guess I was wrong on that count! Now that would be a project

Wow, a convertible, i would possibly buy that today... I'm wondering with the version 2 Fiat 124 gone from the market if you think Alfa or Fiat are due to bring another convertible out soon, ie once supply chains are back to normal in 2025 or whatever. All i can think of here is the 500 Cabrio which, love in my heart, is not the same.

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

I love convertibles (after all, my channel is called "roadster life"), and Alfa ought to have one. I keep my fingers crossed they'll make one in the future...

❤️

Had a 5 door 147 jtd at that time - GT was clearly nicer but not practical for me so I decided to go for the 147 instead - anyway this kind of car is missing somehow nowadays I think 🍀🥰

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻wonderful episode 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😁😁😁

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!

3:00 That door handle hanging out by one side in that coupe is a sad thing to see...

2:40 When are you going to do a video on the car on the left? :)

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

You mean the Bertone Kayak? I don’t know. I’ll see if there’s enough story to put a video together :)

@Random-nf7qb

2 жыл бұрын

@@Matteo_Licata Yes :)

So, in your video about the Brera you say it wasn't a Busso engine, but a V6 with a GM block and tuned by Alfa ( 2.19 to 3.38). Can you make your mind up, Which V6 is in the GTV, Brera, Spider and GT?

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

It's not difficult, but I imagine it can be confusing if someone isn't an Alfa geek. Let me explain it for you: the so-called "Busso" engine was produced between 1979 and 2005. The last iteration was a 3.2 rated at 240HP fitted to the GT and GTV. The Brera and its Spider derivative were instead equipped with a GM-based V6 of similar displacement but completely unrelated to the older Alfa unit known as "Busso." I hope this clears it up for you.

@davidpeters6536

2 жыл бұрын

@@Matteo_Licata Thanks for that, I will pass this on. I love Alfas and have owned a few but I don't know every detail of every car and it's engine.

@IrishStar

2 жыл бұрын

The Busso is the Holy Grail. 3.2 V6, there is no other V6. Brera had a V6 but it wasn't the almighty Busso. There is no other. The Busso is the stuff of legend. Thou shall not use any other V6 🇮🇹🍀🏎️

Beautiful, affordable (in lower trims and engines), roomy for a coupe, and carrying a Busso at the top of the range. What else can an Alfisti (and not only...) ask? A new interpretation maybe? Just dreaming, carry-on, nothing to see here...

@deramon1000

2 жыл бұрын

Rear wheel drive maybe 😉

@chrtsi6912

2 жыл бұрын

Με τα ταγάρια τους libtards, που κυβερνούν το Δυτικό κοσμοσύστημα, όχι GT δεν βλέπω να βγαίνει αλλά ούτε καν fiat...

I never did quite warm to the styling - I thought it looked too tall and thin, and the lights looked a bit stuck-on to me. The Brera is a different story, however.

@benzinapaul7416

2 жыл бұрын

I agree the Brera looks great from certain angles but such a disappointing car to drive

@C.I...

2 жыл бұрын

@@benzinapaul7416 Has anyone made one RWD only, and lightened it? I'd like to see that.

@benzinapaul7416

2 жыл бұрын

@@C.I... I assume you are referring to the Brera - the Prodrive developed Brera S for the UK market used the GM derived V6 but ditched the Q4 system and was FWD and 100kg lighter with stiffer springs and uprated dampers and 19" alloys, it was an improvement over the V6 Q4 but sadly not rear wheel drive.

Great episode! Is there a difference between 156 saloon and sportswagon platform? Ciao 🙋‍♂️

@benzinapaul7416

2 жыл бұрын

Longer wheelbase, if you look the SW has longer rear doors

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

The wheelbase on the 156 was the same in both variants, 50mm more than the 147. The Sportwagon floorpan differed in the rear bulkhead design, which allowed foldable rear seats.

@benzinapaul7416

2 жыл бұрын

@@Matteo_Licata well I never, you learn something new every day or too much vino rosso is killing my brain cells!

@gearhead9828

2 жыл бұрын

@@Matteo_Licata Thanks, Matteo!

We love AR

What are they make in Pomigliano currently?

@benzinapaul7416

2 жыл бұрын

Fiat Panda I think

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Pomigliano D'Arco has been manufacturing the current Panda since 2011. However, the Tonale is set to begin production there next year

2:26 - who broke the handle?!? Grrrr!

What ist the silver car at 2:43 ? Does anyone recognize it?

@Matteo_Licata

Жыл бұрын

Good question, and here's your answer: it's a Bertone Kayak, a prototype based on Lancia Kappa running gear

@leopoldlaurenzstrobl7438

Жыл бұрын

@@Matteo_Licata Wow, thanks for your reply, a very sleek looking design... especially rear quarter

I have one. 3.2. Best car. Ever

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

Cool. Congratulations on your cool Alfa!

La GT coupé accanto la GT cabrio al Museo Bertone ha la maniglia rotta😢😂

@Matteo_Licata

4 ай бұрын

Non è una GT vera, anche se lo sembra. Si tratta di un modello di stile, e sono piuttosto fragili

Beautiful car but it should be rear wheel

It's the poor man's touring supercar.

door handle issue

The GT is one of the best Alfa designs in the last 20 years. Too bad that many of them have the 2.0 JTS which is Alfas worst engine in the last 20 years, if not ever.

@benzinapaul7416

2 жыл бұрын

I was just about to say the same, it was indeed one of the worst Alfa engines, I'm struggling to think of one that is a true Alfa engine that is worse. I can think of several Fiat and GM lumps that were awful, the Twin Air in the Mito springs to mind but a proper Alfa engine....I think the JTS 2.0 takes the Gold Medal for shitness. Silver would go to the 1.7 16V boxer, by the time it was in the 145/146 it was poor, emissions controls killed it. Struggling to think of any more

@nikchatou5133

2 жыл бұрын

I don't agree, i have mine for 11 years and with normal regular maintenance, I never had the slightest problem.

@benzinapaul7416

2 жыл бұрын

@@nikchatou5133 you are one of the lucky owners

2:58 broken door handle in a car museum? What a shame lazy italians push Alfa Romeo to the grave. C'mon! Repair that ASAP

@benzinapaul7416

2 жыл бұрын

probably can't find one, they are a nightmare to source!

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

That GT with the broken handle isn't an actual car, but a styling model. Those are quite fragile if mishandled, but I hope someone will stick up that fake handle on anyways :)

Gt great car. But 156 always better.

I wish gt had t jet or tbi engines ❤

I have a weekend driver 08 GT 3.2 which was neglected for most of last year due to illness. I offered my Alfa loving nephew the car for a weekend to get some kms into it. He and his dad went driving. Two weeks later, he sold his near new Mazda 3 and subsequently bought a GT 3.2 with lots of kms on the clock. He couldn’t be happier. Three weeks later, his father bought a 159 1750 Ti, again with lots of kms. When the bug bites, it’s pretty hard. I sold a tuned 6 month old BMW 435i because, despite being a “nice car”, I found it a sterile drive. Not so my GT.

@Matteo_Licata

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's great to hear: the Alfa bug catching new enthusiasts! The GT 3.2 is a real charmer, with a gem of an engine in a sexy body and a well-sorted suspension

@radman3206

2 жыл бұрын

@@Matteo_Licata Well, being of Italian heritage probably means we are not new Alfisti!