Alfa Romeo Busso

Alfa Romeo GT Buyer's Guide

Alfa Romeo GT Buyer's Guide

So, you’re in the market for an Alfa Romeo GT? Well, let us congratulate you on making the right start. The GT is a superb car, coupling supermodel looks with down-to-earth practicality and a range of engines providing everything from mile-munching frugality through to petrol-hedonism nirvana. The most noteworthy thing about the GT, however, is probably that it has no right to be any good whatsoever.

Conceived in a mad panic to bridge the gap between the 939-era’s launch and the ageing line-up in the showrooms, it was hastily unveiled in 2003. Built upon the 156/147 platform, it actually borrows many components from its older siblings. Put a blindfold on as you get inside and you could be forgiven for thinking you’ve accidentally sat in a 147 (the dash, switchgear and climate control system are identical).

A Six-Potted History of the Busso

A Six-Potted History of the Busso

As Italian car enthusiasts, we are blessed with no shortage of incredible engines to wax lyrical about. Aurelio Lampredi’s Fiat twin-cam engine remains the most successful power unit in rallying history with 10 WRC world titles under its belt. Lancia’s ingenious ingegneri actually conjured up the world’s first V6 engine way back in 1950 for the Aurelia, and their peerless back catalogue is stuffed full of similar innovations. But, the engine that awakens most Italophile car passions has to be, undoubtedly, the iconic Alfa Romeo V6.