Jeroen Nijmeijer from Noordscheschut - near Hoogeveen - worked for years on the revival of his Alfa Romeo Alfatta GTV6. We made a report with the exceptionally friendly Drent - within the SCARB, among other things, registrar of the GTV types. You will see the effect of this in the future Auto Motor Klassiek read. However, we did not want to deny you a taste. We were very enthusiastic about the course of the day and the experiences with the Alfetta GTV6.
Because it is special, the Alfetta GTV6 from Nijmeijer. Years of restoration work resulted in a unique Alfa Romeo in rare trim. The GTV6 painted in Grigio Nube is not equipped with the 2.5 V6 Busso engine that it once left the factory with. Also, the engine has not been drilled by Savali. Nijmeijer bought the car with a 3.0 V6 engine from the Alfa Romeo 164 in the forecastle. Technical modifications gave this specific and intensely beautifully restored GTV6 a power increase to approximately 200 HP. The report is still pending. We can already tell you that this GTV6 is much more a Gran Turismo than a horny Italian speed gun. The combination of the potent appearance and the 3.0 V6 is in any case a very nice one.
Gradual and impressive
Seated in excellently seated furniture upholstered with exceptionally beautiful leather, we experience those specific touring qualities. The GTV6 in this configuration never imposes itself on you nervously. It is relaxed to drive. And when the accelerator pedal goes down you feel the potential, which takes over you powerfully, dosedly impressive and gradually. The low bass sounds undergo the transformation into a typical Italian temperamental V6 soprano with increasing speed. The occupants are steadily pressed into their seats, listening to a sound that has Ferrari traits in higher rev regions. Nijmeijer's GTV6 remains completely stable under all circumstances. This is partly due to the transaxle construction of the Alfa and the fairly low center of gravity. And when the gas is released, the occupants get another dessert: fine combustion explosions escape from the ANSA exhaust. It gives the sporty character extra cachet.
Versatile and desirable
Anyway, this is an unadulterated Gran Turismo that you can go in all directions. Relaxed driving, acting at the cutting edge or finding an ideal middle way to unwind. It is precisely these versatile ones a la carte properties that make the beautiful Alfa to be a phenomenon. Moreover, features that make Giugiaro's masterful design a very balanced classic in this configuration. And that's a big compliment to the owner who owns it Alfa Romeo an extremely desirable status.