Driving the Alfaholics Giulia Super R 270: The Family Restomod | Henry Catchpole - The Driver's Seat
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After reviewing the Alfaholics Giulia Super R 270, Henry Catchpole thinks this might just be the one car to rule them all. Why? Well it has both verve and versatility. It is a restomod, so you have all the glorious interactivity and tactility typical in such a creation - think Singer, Eagle, Kimera and a whole host of others, including Alfaholics’ own GTA-Rs. But then add more than a dash of practicality. With back seats and a decent boot, this is suddenly a car that will happily tackle a whole host of tasks not normally associated with restomods.
Despite being gorgeous to look at, there is also something wonderfully (and intentionally) unassuming about the Super R. The original 1.3 badge remains on the back, despite the Twin-Spark engine under the bonnet being a whole litre larger. A glance through the glass will reveal an original steering wheel and seats that look perfectly period, even though they have been upgraded. It looks quite prim and proper, but the 270 in its name refers to 270bhp/ton, so the performance on offer is anything but understated.
This is a car that thrives on any road, but also stacks up on track. But that shouldn’t come as a surprise really. The Banks brothers, who (along with their father Richard) are the brains behind Alfaholics, have been hugely successful in historic racing and their experience on the circuits of the world has directly informed the upgrades that they offer. So, when you’re oversteering through a long left hander and thinking how wonderfully balanced the car feels, it’s no coincidence.
And there is another appealing side to this particular restomod. Because while you’ll have to join a very long queue and pay a pretty penny for a complete, turn-key Alfaholics car like this one, you do have the option of the DIY route. You see, Alfaholics sells parts. All the parts. So, if you already have a Giulia saloon you can pick and choose upgrades to suit your own particular budget and predilections. It makes this car more than just a pipe dream for many.
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You can tell a lot about a car journalist based on what he thinks about an old Alfa.
@anonimushbosh
11 ай бұрын
No car journalist would dare criticise an old Alfa
@Ohtarus
11 ай бұрын
And if he can throw in a reference to Jackson Lamb
@stephen300o6
11 ай бұрын
What a sparkling and brand new thought!
@JuanHorsepower
11 ай бұрын
You sir, are absolutely right on that one. As a motoring journalist I concur with that rationale.
@InspirationSessions
11 ай бұрын
Show me a genuine car enthusiast who says bad things about old Alfas and I’ll show you a charlatan (not that this is really an ‘old’ Alfa… just looks like one…)
WOW thanks again to all of you: to Hagerty, for allowing such a perfect piece of commuinication art; to the Banks brothers, for allowing the existence of such a perfect piece of automotive art, and to Henry, for sharing with us his extraordinary passion. It has reminded me, almost with tears in my eyes, of the first episode of car-loving that I remember as a child: I was about seven or eight years old, walking to school, when a friend of my father took me for the last sector of the way to scool on the co-driver's seat of his Giulia (I don't know if it was a 1300 Super or whatever), what I remeber crystal clear is the exciting sound, the low seating position, the gear lever and the dash gauges: it was so impressing that I fell in love with cars for the rest of my life (I'm 64 now). Thank you again.
@tsb3093
2 ай бұрын
Co-driver? 😂
Giulias have always been classy little cars, often overlooked though. This is a magnificent creation by Alfaholics . Well done
@ORMA1
10 ай бұрын
"Little"? I don't think so: italian Police used them 50 years ago. Giulia was very fast
This is beyond than ordinary review. The cinematography, sounds engineering, man absolute 100%
Proof that Henry can make any car seem delightful/romantic/desirable. Wish I could drive one. The sound is amazing!
@tommeiner9983
8 ай бұрын
How is this video in particular proof of that? It's about one of the most delightful/romantic/desireable cars of all time lol.
@oskar6661
7 ай бұрын
@@tommeiner9983 Exactly.
I am lucky enough to have a 1972 Giulia Super, which I have updated with an Alfaholics fast road suspension kit. Everything else is standard apart from the Alfaholics/Maxilite TZ-style 15" wheels. Every time I am in it I love it and the smiles and waves I get from passers by makes it all worth it. And as Henry says you can update the car with parts from alfaholics and Classic Alfa as you can afford it and for relatively little money.
@lucapetrucci9124
10 ай бұрын
👍💪🟩⬜️🟥
@fabioribeiro5071
5 ай бұрын
Alfaholics really know their stuff, I upgraded my 75 ts with their fast road kit and was amazed how much it improved from something that good already. 👌
This was an absolute joy to watch, thank you so much for consistently putting out great content like this
I’ve never been so happy watching a video on my life. I felt a big grin while hearing the exhaust and the engine, and goosebumps at every moment the camera showed the lovely bodywork. My god, I’m in love of that Alfa Romeo, and the worst part is that there isn’t even one of those Giulias in my country
@fredgelhausen8801
11 ай бұрын
Which country are you living ?
@Nellis202
7 ай бұрын
Not even one !
@JuanHorsepower
7 ай бұрын
@@fredgelhausen8801 Colombia, mate. No chance of Alfas here, let alone the vintage ones.
brilliant car - brilliant film - great video
Italian cars delivered the most joyful and authentic driving experience period...
@robertp.wainman4094
11 ай бұрын
Apart from the numerous times they broke down.
@luigig6256
11 ай бұрын
And still do!
@yodaddamilkman8422
11 ай бұрын
@@robertp.wainman4094 actually pretty darn reliable, especially the 105/115 chassis
@robertp.wainman4094
11 ай бұрын
@@yodaddamilkman8422 But not ALL Italian cars are so reliable!
@yodaddamilkman8422
11 ай бұрын
@@robertp.wainman4094 you can say that about all cars really from any country
All that was missing from the video were your tears of joy. Thought you were going to open the taps for a minute then !
First saw these in The Italian Job. Always preferred them to the Minis somehow. They just seemed so cool. This though is on an entirely different level. Love it!
I have owned my ‘69 Giulia 1300 TI but which is slightly enhanced by a 1600 with twin webers and a bundle of Alfaholics suspension goodies (fast road), for the past 8 years..My brother is building up currently a ‘69 Giulia Super for Hillclimbs, club racing and road rally’s (it’s fully caged), while my brother in law has an original ‘68 Giulia Super. They are such a cool car and like their sibling GTV’s, they too have gone up significantly in value over the years. Nice one Henry 👍
Love seeing these (non-Alfaholic, but tuned) on hillclimbs 'round here. They run the oldtimer category, so it's a regularity run, but they floor it none the less. :)
Great piece Henry! You captured well why some of us are total lunatics for these old Alfa sedans, whether they be mild or wild like the Alfaholics version featured.
Ive been obsessed with these cars ever since I saw that video of Chris Harris drifting a GTAR around. I WILL own or build one of these one day
The Super R is just jewel like. Automotive art. Wish I could afford one. Thanks for making such a fantastic video on it.
That's such a beauty! Almost unknown in the US, and Alfaholics have hit max Q-ship with this one. Almost like an Ariel Atom in a tuxedo!😊
@freddysquirenaranjo4859
11 ай бұрын
Well said fella... regards
What an absolute treat.
I know I’m a real enthusiast, cause as soon as this videos over, I’m deep diving into this car…omg beautiful.
My father had two Giulia's as his first and second cars in the early 70s, having passed up a drop-top 356 for £350! He then moved on to a BMW 2002 for the sake of reliability, but I would love to take him for a spin in this updated Alfaholics Giulia. There is always something special about your first car! Great review as always Henry.
@luigig6256
11 ай бұрын
Now the opposite is true
The ultimate joy of driving a very light car with manual controls and analog feel. Keep building these kinds of cars while others don’t understand these kinds of cars.
What a treat, amazing sound and video work
The joy is contagious. Thank you, Henry for another great piece.
Brilliant review. Henry looked like he had lots of fun driving that. Makes us all want to drive it.
Such a brilliant video. Made me smile so much. Keep up the good work chaps
Wow! Fantastic video of a tremendous vehicle. I’ve always loved the 105 Giulia sedan and Alfaholics have just taken it to a whole new level. *chefs kiss*
positively delightful episode and most definitely my most favorite car i have ever owned. Simply adorable.
Beautiful cinematics and great storytelling, thank you for a setting a good mood for me today!
It’s a gorgeous little thing. I would get one in a heartbeat if I had the money.
@astonbenger67
11 ай бұрын
Dads got one its rotting in our paddock
@Jo3man96
11 ай бұрын
@@astonbenger67 An Alpina? Or a Giulia?
@astonbenger67
11 ай бұрын
@@Jo3man96 Berlina 2000
Well done Henry and Hagerty, wonderful video, magnificent Alfa Romeo, so full of character.
These videos are absolutely incredibly made!
Your posts are the best made most exciting I have seen on youtube , period. BRAVO
Makes me long for my '72 GTV2000... what lovely little pieces of mechanical jewelry ALFAs are... almost all of them! Thanks Henry and Hagerty!
Great film! Keep up the great work Henry! Thanks for all you and the team do.
I understand the joy of just sitting in a Giulia. When Alfa Romeo had a Ti Super on display at Goodwood FOS alongside the newly launched Quadrifoglio-Verde (2017?), they left the door unlocked and I saw mud on the driver's footwell. I took my own opportunity. I couldn't possibly explain why, but it was like someone turned a dimmer switch up on my mood as I landed on the remarkably soft, homely seat. The large but skinny wheel doesn't make you clasp it like a wannabe helmswright; you naturally greet it gently with not all of your fingers necessary, and wriggle it lightly. Ditto the wand-like gear lever. It just put me in a different headspace. Just sitting there in their little motor show building, it was transportation to a different world from that of new cars. I loved it. I want to always remember that feeling when I see this shape of Giulia. I wish I could afford a Super-R and turn the joy up to 11.
That first 5 seconds. The music. The engine sound. The cinematography. 👏👏👏👏
Im astonished by the quality. Stunning shots and Henrys commentary made me truly fall in love with this car. MIght as well be my sort of "affordable" dream car. Edit: The ending made me tear up, I want to marry this exact car
@ArmySigs
10 ай бұрын
lol, can I have one from your first litter of pups?
An Alfaholics 105 has long been on my lottery garage list. They’re just perfect. And what an utterly brilliant video. It kind of beggars belief that content of this quality is available for free. Thanks to the whole team on this one.
Congratulations from Italy , you have made a masterpiece of restomod !!! Your Giulia is wonderful !!!
Back in the late 70's in Calgary, Frank Cannetero Motors, Fiat, Alfa, Lamborghini - was a part of the dealer group I worked for, at their British car dealership, and Frank daily drove one of these 1.3's with a 2 litre swap, ATS mags, CN36 Pirellis, Konis and it was lowered a bit... I daily drove and slalom raced an X-1/9 then, and was often riding in that Gulia. I loved it! The first resto-mod I had ever seen. I rode in it quite a few times. Frank was an insanely talented driver who also had the first Periscopio Countach in Alberta. I rode in that black beauty about 5 blissful times.
What a fantastic car and what a lovely video - thanks so much guys. Henry you are one of the very best 😊
Henry! My man! Still my favourite motoring journalist by a far and what a cat that is! Absolutely perfect in every way and it definitely stands alone amongst many a common restomod! Amazing 🤩
Dude thank you so much for sharing your joy of driving this car. It was really special and brighten my day. Thank you so much.
OMG, I have fallen in love!! Thank you for covering this beautiful car. I might just have to get one!! Love the music towards the end of the video too - absolutely perfect! Fabulous video!
@desmo750f1
11 ай бұрын
“O mio babbino caro” fits so well.
Henry, you are by far the best motoring journalist on the planet. Thank you yet again!!😊
I can't believe that you fit! So happy to see enjoying an Alfa and hope to see more Alfa content!
I love your sense of humor Henry, when mentioning the car has a left hand steering. It's that kind of literacy which makes this show stand out for me. Massive thanks.
Awesome, I was waiting for someone to try one of these great little beasts!
As a car guy in my 40's...there are not words in the English language to properly express how little interest I have in modern cars, let alone super-cars. I can't begin to muster any enthusiasm or interest in electric vehicles, automated systems, etc. This...and similar cars like it, are just leaps more fascinating. I cannot begin to imagine buying a modern "supercar" over something like this if you have the cash.
I watched this 3 times back to back. I love it…. And the colour is beautiful
Fantastic Mr Catchpole. Fantastic. What a lovely thing.
i would like very much more Henry reviewing cars vids. He is one of the best communicators in the business.
Alfaholics (re)creations are so fantastic!!! 🤩
Still one of my favourite style icon saloons. The Algaholics restomod gives it the chops to be a superstar. An unsung gem of automotive design! Perfect!
Your posts are the best made most exciting I have seen on youtube , period. BRAVO 14:31
Guilia 1.3 TI was my first car my mother bought in1971.We still have a good memory until now.Thank for making her alive.
Good looking car when they came out new, this one is beautiful.
I didn't expect me to like it half as much as I do now! Fantastic car and video! 👋🏾
I had the chance to go to Alfaholics in 2012 for their open day, on the night I was just going to my hotel but Andrew invited me to the evening meal, they all so welcoming and friendly. I see this is Andrew's old white car. They are my lottery winning dream car, a 105 Coupe 290 GTA-R In Pearl White with an Italian strip over the bonnet and roof.
@jimspackman8527
10 ай бұрын
It's a different car, the original was right hand drive and more of a track day car. This is a new build but we kept the number!
Amazing Harry! I LOVE these!
The fact this exists gives me hope in this world. So beautiful.
It's brilliant, it has the right combinations too, great engine, exhaust, suspension and rear wheel drive, it has to be satisfying
Ciao bella! Amazing praise indeed and the ending really nails home why we love certain cars.
I'll tell you when this car won't make you happy Henry, when you see the price! Masterful video as always, thanks for that.
Yess, yess! This is the car i want. This model is perfect. I’m in love. There is sort of a version of this at Straderial in france. But a very rare station model. And i probably need both in my life. But the sound, the looks.. perfection.
Fun video to watch, very entertaining and one thing one must point out: great cinematography! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Absolutely beautiful automobile showcased in such a beautifully absolute manner...bravo!
Oh my. What an absolutely gorgeous car. So pretty, the noise, seeing Henry enjoy it so much.
Brilliant review. I was once warned against test driving one of these. Once you’ve driven one, you want one, and back in the 70’s they were regarded as rust buckets
Phenomenal audio
This is a truly great presentation, I'm tingling and I want one!
you have no idea how much i love this drive road.those views just outstanding.i wish i could drive my mx miata here.
This was good for my soul..... Utterly charming car! Great review too...
A gorgeous thing. when I was doing my obligatory national service in rge bad days here in SA. A friend had one god we were all so jealous. I think ( and could be wrong) it was only a 1.3 but it revved and ran and sang beautifully.
Excellent review. Gorgeous machine.
❤️🔥 Welch ein schönes Video mit einer noch schöneren, heißen Giulia ( ...wenn das mein guter 156 liest 🫣) ❣️ Danke für das Mitfahren und Erleben! Und danke an die Schöpfer dieses wundervollen Restomods! Mein Respekt und allzeit gute Fahrt 👍 Grüße aus Deutschland 👋😀
Brilliant piece of journalism for a brilliant car. That is my ultimate dream car
Never get bored to see this beauty..
That is just an absolutely beautiful build, wish I could own one !!
That sounds SO GOOD! 😊 Those blips 😋
I've said all these words about my Super for many years now. Greatest car ever made.
Thanks Henry for this piece!
Brings back childhood memories of being in the back seat of my parent's Giulia Super 1600.
Brilliant ar .. sensational video.great job
Absolutely stunning….. great vid❤
For me this is the ultimate car, it has it all, a masterpiece.
Both car and film - masterpiece!
That thing looks absolutely fantastic.
Now that put a smile on my face, what a thing, proper old school car. What a sound, gotta love it ! Now to win that lottery...
We need alooooof of cars like this but affordable. Old cars were so light but back then had little power. With todays technology having engines that produce good power with chasis under a ton its what the world needs
Here in Italy it was indeed the getaway car of choice for thieves and robbers, they would get at least even with the police! There are lots and lots of gangster movies from the 70s based upon Giulia-on-Giulia chases, epic!!
Getting closer to paying off the Boxster S and looking for something different. The cool factor is strong in this one! This thing as equipped is faster than my Boxster! Thanks Henry thsi was awesome!
great production, infectious enthusiasm, Henry is a legend up there with Harry, Harris and Hammond (whats about the 'H') great review I'd donate organs for this beauty, so visceral and old school, we need to go back to this era....
Great car! A dream! A very likeable and cool car tester! Really great video!
Outstanding review; I bought my first Super --new--in 1968. Installed 10 to 1 pistons and Koni shocks. In the day it was a quick car on the road from Vancouver to Whistler Ski Resort. Sadly, in nine years it was rusted so badly it went to the wreckers. In 2006 bought a "concours" 1967 and put in a strong 2 L, LSD and with 500 # springs up front an Koni Reds the car was outstanding on back "humpy-bumpy" roads.--Sigh,
Man Alfaholics is killing it! Don't know if I'll ever be able to acquire one, but maybe an used one in the future? Rather buy one of these than an used Ferrari or Porsche, that's for sure!
@tomstella7008
11 ай бұрын
Desirability. I want one of these more than I want a Porsche, or a hot BMW. Want one more than I want my next breath!
@petegowland6201
11 ай бұрын
You’ll need Ferrari or Porsche money too 😂
@xapaiz
11 ай бұрын
@@petegowland6201 in their website they're selling a pristine 105 Series Giulia for 85k. Isn't too far out of reach
Absolutely stunning in every way
I just love these Alfas, the Fiat 124 sport coupe, Fiat Dino, Gtv, 2002, etc. These cars are just nice, petite, full of character, and pleasantly raw compared to modern cars.
@amduser86
11 ай бұрын
Then you drive a lada 2101 and all the glory is gone. Modern cars can be good as a well. For some strange reason not enoguh people buy them. (mazda mx5, alpina s110, alfa guilia, toyota yaris gr ...)
@marial8235
11 ай бұрын
@@amduser86 never driven a Lada, but I would love too experience one. I have an ND, Vette, and others.
Have always Loved this model ALFA!!! ❤🍀😍 Early Alfa sedans in General!!! I Had a 74 1.8 Alfetta sedan in Red ,was my second car ,Handling & road holding was way a head of its time!!!! Second to NONE!!! 👍🙏👌 THIS Clip has brought back AWESOME MEMORIES!!! THANK YOU!!!
@cbca6567
10 ай бұрын
Alfetta 1.8 was way more advanced and better to drive than a Giulia. This restomod in the review is also not an Alfa, completely redesigned and without the input or relation of Alfa Romeo factory engineers, those engineers who also gave theoriginal 105 Alfas the car's Italian spirit