What a beautiful car and that exhaust note is heavenly, the car just screams class and performance tailored for a specific individual and that surgeon certainly knew what he wanted from his car, thanks for yet another excellent video 👍🏴
The 1900 is one of my dream cars. I'd so love to have one but I probably never will. A fun fact is that the 1900 was a great inspiration for the design of the Volvo Amazon (121)
@@Matteo_Licata I'm not sure. I read this a long time ago in a motor magazine, don't remember which one. The only mention of this I can find right now is that the designer took inspiration from italian design, nothing more specific. But it's quite obvious when you look at both cars.
That Alfa looks so great, and thanks god, it never gets an „over“restauration. The patina looks wonderful and I believe, the smell, as described by you, is nice as well. Thanks for this video.👍
Just when I think it would be perfection to own the car you present, you come with another video that makes me think it would be perfection to own the now presented car. Though because of the rarity of this beautiful 1900 it will be hard to beat. Will see next week how sad will I be for not having these on my driveway.
I'd love to buy this 1900 myself, yes. I can definitely relate! But the car from the Portello Factory I'd want most is the 1979 GTV Turbodelta I filmed a month ago or so. Love that car.
This is really fascinating and very timely as it shows Alfa Romeo was able to make the transition from being a pre-war coach builder to a modern mass-production car maker, but still retaining its unique sporting heritage. The company will probably have to evolve again, and it will be interesting to see this happen.
Indeed. I'm very positive about the future of Alfa Romeo, as the brand has already survived all sort of headwinds. Future Alfas will have to be electric, just like everything else, but I think the brand can survive that. After all, pure-bred Alfa engines are long gone anyway, and future buyers won't care anyway. As long as Alfas will be gorgeous to look at and fun to drive, the brand has a future.
A beautiful Alfa Romeo with a very special specification, the stuff of day dreams. And the sound..... sporty as raspy like only an Italian car can be. Thank you for producing these videos.
Indeed. This 1900 is not in concours-winning condition, yet it somehow looks and feels even better because of that. Among the cars the Portello Factory is selling, this 1900 comes a close second to the GTV Turbodelta, in my personal ranking. I'd love to be able to buy it.
The side view of the 1900 looks similar to a Peugeot from the same era. Regardless, the 1900 looks beautiful. The chrome detail on the D pillar looks like it was drawn by a fountains pen.
Yes, car design has always had its own trends, and the 1900's body is a typical early-50s design, when the fenders started to become integrated within the shape, with a touch of American influence too. The front end is the part I like the most of the 1900, I admit.
Dear Matteo, I don't know if you've heard about a car made in Argentina in the sixties by IKA (Industrias Kaiser de Argentina) named "Bergantin", that was an Alfa 1900 produced under licence, with some visual changes and Willys/Kaiser engine (blargh!). It was not a sucess, but it's rear axle was used on the most emblematic argentinian automobile, the "Torino", that was a AMC Rambler American modified in house, with Battista Farina (himself) restyling and Juan Manuel Fangio consulting. Great story!
@@Matteo_Licata yes, you can start at the website “testdelayer.com.ar”, it has a lot of information and tests about Argentine and foreign cars, including Torino and Bergantin 👍
I can imagine ;) Given the car has been raced a lot, I guess it received a fair bit of damage over the years. I've seen it in the metal and it's far from pristine... Very charming, but one has to live with that, otherwise, this car could easily become a bare-metal restoration.
Lovely. But... I remember early vinyl. Was on the seats of my dad's Cortina, Anglia.... Stank in the son and made me feel sick. To the stage that I complained, almost refused to get in the car. Only to be told that there was no smell. I.e. put up and shut up.
Ahaha yes, vinyl is not exactly a luxurious material :) But I assure you that this 1900 smells nice inside... I can't quite describe it though. It's definitely "old car smell," but different from the classics I'm more used to, 70s or 80s cars.
@@Matteo_Licata my early 70s Landrover had vinyl and a smell. But not a vinyl smell. Wish I still had it. Guess it's gone to a scrapyard somewhere south of the equator.
There was other versions (licenses?/rip offs?) of this car, some had a V4 engine, the name was somebody (?7) italian surname, and there was a version with a in-line 4 cyl. called "Bergantin".
Yes. I know very little about the Argentinian IKA Bergantin though. Apparently, Alfa Romeo agreed to cede to IKA the 1900's body tooling when it stopped making it, in 1959. However, the engine and running gear were different, not derived from the original Alfa Romeo model.
Well, to be fair with Volvo, I'd say that both the Amazon and the 1900 are quite typical 1950s designs, and the inspiration came from American cars of the late 40s
I was thinking of a SAAB of the era with a two-stroke, but i realized mostly because the exhaust sounds mean and the styling is yes, somewhat derivative.
Matteo , every time I watch one of your stories I find myself wanting the very car you’re describing. You’d make a great car salesmen 😄
Ahah thank you! I guess it's very easy to "sell" these cars, they are so special that it's impossible not to be moved by them :)
Just listening to you, it just shows how much you love and appreciate your classic and beautiful alfa romeo's
Indeed. I love the history of Alfa Romeo, it's so rich and varied that keeps surprising me, no matter how much I study it :)
What a beautiful car and that exhaust note is heavenly, the car just screams class and performance tailored for a specific individual and that surgeon certainly knew what he wanted from his car, thanks for yet another excellent video 👍🏴
Thank you very much. Yes, the car's first owner must have been an interesting person, with great taste in automobiles!
The more of your videos I watch, the more I learn, the happier I am. Thank you and kind regards.
Very happy to hear that, thank you!!
"nothing beats the charm of the original"!
I've never seen a 1900 in the flesh, but what a thing to behold.
Its just beautiful ...
It is indeed :)
Sir, I like(d) your Video(s). Well made! :-) Gratulatione & Rispetto!
Thank you very much!
What a beautiful car, probably the most elegant saloon of its time. Thanks for this interesting video! Ciao 🙋♂️
Glad you liked it! The Lancia Aurelia would be a strong contender... Love the Alfa, but I'd probably have the Lancia instead
The 1900 is one of my dream cars. I'd so love to have one but I probably never will. A fun fact is that the 1900 was a great inspiration for the design of the Volvo Amazon (121)
You’re not the first one mentioning that… Where can I find more information about this story?
@@Matteo_Licata I'm not sure. I read this a long time ago in a motor magazine, don't remember which one. The only mention of this I can find right now is that the designer took inspiration from italian design, nothing more specific. But it's quite obvious when you look at both cars.
@@anakondase Thank you!
These Videos are why I love RUclips! What a Gem! Magnifico!!🇺🇸🎩🇺🇸
Thank you very much! So happy you enjoy my content so much :)
You keep upping your game ... 'great video! 👍👍
Glad you think so :)
Yes, I try to make a little bit better every time, and I'm very happy that it shows! Thank you!
This is a great car for someone who want to experience the style of the fifties.
Indeed!
This Alfa is a 'poesia pura' ❤
the most disruptive alfa ever made (together with alfasud i think). An incredible masterpiece.
Yes, I agree. The 1900 set a basic "formula" for Alfa Romeo that wasn't really changed until the Alfasud came along.
That Alfa looks so great, and thanks god, it never gets an „over“restauration. The patina looks wonderful and I believe, the smell, as described by you, is nice as well.
Thanks for this video.👍
Couldn't agree more!
Gorgeous, authentic auto.. thank you for sharing its story with us!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just when I think it would be perfection to own the car you present, you come with another video that makes me think it would be perfection to own the now presented car. Though because of the rarity of this beautiful 1900 it will be hard to beat. Will see next week how sad will I be for not having these on my driveway.
I'd love to buy this 1900 myself, yes. I can definitely relate!
But the car from the Portello Factory I'd want most is the 1979 GTV Turbodelta I filmed a month ago or so. Love that car.
This is really fascinating and very timely as it shows Alfa Romeo was able to make the transition from being a pre-war coach builder to a modern mass-production car maker, but still retaining its unique sporting heritage. The company will probably have to evolve again, and it will be interesting to see this happen.
Indeed. I'm very positive about the future of Alfa Romeo, as the brand has already survived all sort of headwinds. Future Alfas will have to be electric, just like everything else, but I think the brand can survive that. After all, pure-bred Alfa engines are long gone anyway, and future buyers won't care anyway. As long as Alfas will be gorgeous to look at and fun to drive, the brand has a future.
That's a gorgeous car .
Yes indeed. I wish I could be the one who buys it!
One of my favorite alfas ever
A fine looking car..
Nice video Matteo! Love that little sporty car, just super-cool!
Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video as always
Thank you!!!
A beautiful Alfa Romeo with a very special specification, the stuff of day dreams. And the sound..... sporty as raspy like only an Italian car can be. Thank you for producing these videos.
Indeed. This 1900 is not in concours-winning condition, yet it somehow looks and feels even better because of that. Among the cars the Portello Factory is selling, this 1900 comes a close second to the GTV Turbodelta, in my personal ranking. I'd love to be able to buy it.
Lovely! Beautiful car!
What an amazing racer
Beautiful car!
I felt in love.
I know the feeling. Me too :)
The side view of the 1900 looks similar to a Peugeot from the same era. Regardless, the 1900 looks beautiful. The chrome detail on the D pillar looks like it was drawn by a fountains pen.
Yes, car design has always had its own trends, and the 1900's body is a typical early-50s design, when the fenders started to become integrated within the shape, with a touch of American influence too. The front end is the part I like the most of the 1900, I admit.
Dear Matteo,
I don't know if you've heard about a car made in Argentina in the sixties by IKA (Industrias Kaiser de Argentina) named "Bergantin", that was an Alfa 1900 produced under licence, with some visual changes and Willys/Kaiser engine (blargh!). It was not a sucess, but it's rear axle was used on the most emblematic argentinian automobile, the "Torino", that was a AMC Rambler American modified in house, with Battista Farina (himself) restyling and Juan Manuel Fangio consulting. Great story!
Yes I was aware of the car, but I admit I don't know much about it. Do you know where can I find good info about it?
@@Matteo_Licata yes, you can start at the website “testdelayer.com.ar”, it has a lot of information and tests about Argentine and foreign cars, including Torino and Bergantin 👍
@@macacoeletrico2963 Thank you!
En Argentina lo hacía IKA motor cuatro cilindros y seis motor continental
Llegó a correr en turismo Carretera la Categoría más antigua del Mundo
I agree to all you say about patina, but I can’t help to say I’m deeply concerned about these doors.
I can imagine ;)
Given the car has been raced a lot, I guess it received a fair bit of damage over the years. I've seen it in the metal and it's far from pristine... Very charming, but one has to live with that, otherwise, this car could easily become a bare-metal restoration.
Lovely.
But... I remember early vinyl. Was on the seats of my dad's Cortina, Anglia.... Stank in the son and made me feel sick. To the stage that I complained, almost refused to get in the car. Only to be told that there was no smell. I.e. put up and shut up.
Ahaha yes, vinyl is not exactly a luxurious material :)
But I assure you that this 1900 smells nice inside... I can't quite describe it though. It's definitely "old car smell," but different from the classics I'm more used to, 70s or 80s cars.
@@Matteo_Licata my early 70s Landrover had vinyl and a smell. But not a vinyl smell. Wish I still had it. Guess it's gone to a scrapyard somewhere south of the equator.
is it better than 1660ti?
jk, this is one of the most beautiful alphas for me, other being 8c and guilia (new)
There was other versions (licenses?/rip offs?) of this car, some had a V4 engine, the name was somebody (?7) italian surname, and there was a version with a in-line 4 cyl. called "Bergantin".
Yes. I know very little about the Argentinian IKA Bergantin though. Apparently, Alfa Romeo agreed to cede to IKA the 1900's body tooling when it stopped making it, in 1959. However, the engine and running gear were different, not derived from the original Alfa Romeo model.
I can see lots of similarities in bodywork to Volvo Amazon. In Volvo they sure stole a thing or two from Alfa Romeo.
Well, to be fair with Volvo, I'd say that both the Amazon and the 1900 are quite typical 1950s designs, and the inspiration came from American cars of the late 40s
I was thinking of a SAAB of the era with a two-stroke, but i realized mostly because the exhaust sounds mean and the styling is yes, somewhat derivative.