My Alfa Romeo GTV V6 restoration journey and honest review.

In this episode I look back on the progress made on my Alfa Romeo GTV and also my channel.
I also share my experience along the way and express a few personal opinions.

Thank you to Chewiecatt for the song featured in this video. You can find the song and music video on his channel right here:

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[oleksigoriachek]

Great work, Rick. I decided to import low miles 40K GTV 2.0TB from Italy. Can not wait for it to arrive to US. Such a unique car!

[GeorgeKam]

The best looking car ever.stood in time like a champ and keep destroying all the ugly without characters modern cars

[deanstanley]

Had two twin sparks a phase 1 and a phase 2 and loved both of them but the V6 is a very different animal it’s that engine sound coupled with the right exhaust that makes it what it is and will always be the ultimate incarnation of the model 👌

[giovannideluca]

Hi Rick, I am the proud owner of an Afa Romeo Spider 3.0V6 12v 1998 in blu atollo metallizato colour, here in Venezuela. I really enjoy every video, My car actually is running with just 60K miles on it. Here we have the problem to find spares for that car, you did a fantastic job on your wonderful car and for me has been a pleasure to follow you in this trip. Congratulations from Caracas-Venezuela. My best regards to you and your family.... Excuse for my english, i am doing my best, I speak Italian and Spanish.

[Pu]

Thanks for the vid. Meticulous and excellent restoration work. It’s a beautiful car, rescued and renewed for another 20 years of enjoyment.

[tonyljaskevic]

Great work Rick! Keep up the fantastic videos. As a V6 GTV owner of 10 years now your assessment of the car is spot on accurate. Some mods I'd love you to add and assess would be Strut bar, and Alfaholics sway bay handling pack. Another popular mod is the short shift adapter. A cheap mod, but I went back to original as I didn't find it precise enough. Also recommend BMC CDA intake, it adds a significant depth to the growl of the engine sound. Keep up the great work!

[JethroBronner]

I’m going to have to go through this whole channel. I have a 916 in pretty rough shape that I need to bring back to life. Nice work man! That GTV looks absolutely fantastic, huge inspiration for me.

[drinimene]

I can´t really convert to words how much I admire the work you have done on this Alfa. I am also jealous that we share a very similar lifestyle but your dedication to your passion overcomes my imagination. There are numerous nights that I go sad to bed by thinking how little time I bring in my life with my Alfa. I have the same 3.0 916 in black, as you have, but nothing in my car is in such a good condition as yours.
Keeping in mind how old our cars are, I rarely find another car on the road that sound better than those Alfas. Even the handling, for a Sunday drive through the countryside, is good and quite enjoyable.
I loved your car and the job you have done on it. I wish you the very best. Greetings from Albania.

[waynecochrane]

A wonderful journey Rick. I’ve got a 2 litre TS and the handling is great but after seeing what you’ve done to your GTV I think it’s time I upgraded a few bits. You’ve got a beautiful beast there. Cheers.

[chrisdizza]

Amazing car and an amazing rebuild thank you

[rudysgarage]

I really want to buy one but I am located in Canada and sourcing parts really is something that holds me off. Absolutely beautiful cars and unique. a True gem, timeless design.

[christinerowe]

Wow that must have taken some time to compile and edit ! Great montage
It’s a credit to you, all that hard work and commitment has really paid off, it’s looking fab x

[gtx]

Good job mate. She’s old, but still beautiful

[autoazure]

Brilliant car, pity about the muzak lol! Great to be informed regarding individuals who are prepared to keep these cars alive!

[jamieh]

I own both a V6 GTV and a TS Spider and even with the roof chopped off, the TS does feel a little more chuckable around bends. The difference is around 50kgs up front but with the pendulous effect of that extra weight in a bend, it is quite noticeable. Great review, pretty much agree with everything you say, even down to the having a sports car in the garage as a life goal.

[ganzful]

Rick, its been a pleasure watching the GTV project.

[KarenBradshaw-fqog]

Had mine 20 years in July 98 TS.Clutch pedal stuck down today :-(Mine only hits the road April 1 to end Oct.
Yours is wonderful pal.

[Napangfilms]

just came across ur channel, great video mate, love how ur gtv looks, got that car in great condition. mines been off road for nearly 10 years, since my wife was pregnant lol, I am on my way to getting it at least road worthy by this year if I can

[ne]

That is a great car and reflects on the owner, brilliant. I am seriously considering doing the same here is Australia (ex uk, now pom). Only issue, is the cost of parts especially delivery here to Oz. Good news is, we don't get the rust from salty roads.
That is a credit to you, well done and you deserve it.

[jamesmurphy]

What a superb job. That's the luckiest GTV in the world! Makes my poor old 916 V6 look like an old banger. Currently labouring on with no air-con as I can't get a new condenser anywhere (that doesn't cost 400 quid). Brake compensator also impossible to get. Had to take the old one apart and clean it up to get it through the MOT. But touch wood, the Busso still sings like a song bird and the car is, as you say, plenty quick enough between 4-7000 revs to make you smile. Good luck and happy motoring to you, sir!