This 1972 Alfa Romeo Berlina Is Never Enough

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Rather than owning a delicate show car, Alfa Romeo collector Manuel Leon Minassian prefers cars with a bit more gusto. He often buys cars that have been neglected or are unwanted by the average buyer, and he is extremely picky as to how he will bring them back to life. He's bought and sold countless amounts of cars in his lifetime, and there's likely not an end in site. Although he prefers not to mention the exact number of vintage cars he owns, there's one of them that he holds very close, a 1972 Alfa Romeo Berlina. Customized to his personal satisfaction, the work in this Berlina hints at remnants of his childhood as a rambunctious Alfa driver of only thirteen years old.
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@Raphael1989 9 лет назад

This guy is really sympathetic and I like his driving style: Drive it like you stole it :D Not many collectors would drive like that

@extremathule982 9 лет назад

"When I see an Alfa Romeo go by, I take my hat off.” Henry Ford (1939)

@linamar123456 7 лет назад

I TIP MY HAT................GET IT RIGHT

@_yellow 6 лет назад

Did he really say that? I kinda hope it's true

@roarpal6314 6 лет назад

its true! you can google!

@marcotulioariasaraya4646 5 лет назад

Me too!!!

@studiocalder818 5 лет назад

I read he said: "I raise my hat"

@evidiovo 10 лет назад

I had Berlina 1750.....

@johnwanderin2524 10 лет назад

So that's where all the Alfas I've been looking for went

@jonminnella2168 5 лет назад

do want one i have one forsale

@josiahaudas5452 4 года назад

@@jonminnella2168 I'd love to, where you located?

@agro0 9 лет назад

The videography of those videos is absolutely stunning. Timing, cuts, grading...all of it is top notch.

@tiankata1 2 года назад

I keep watching this video every two months or so for many years. What a great way to remember that the Alfa Romeo's from that era are so beautiful and entertaining in the same time! They are pure passion, joy and fun on wheels! Pure Love! That is exactly what is missing from most of today's boring , everyday cars. They became just a transportation. FORZA ALFA ROMEO!👍

@15buggie 9 лет назад

An Alfa as a first car... Daaammmnnn son.

@pianoman3214 9 лет назад

and im one of those lucky ones :P

@pianoman3214 9 лет назад

Dario kruzk so true, in such a good way :)

@gwyster501 9 лет назад

George Washingturnt Alfa as first car? Sigh, my first was an A112 -___-

@johanneswarn5488 9 лет назад

My first car which i bought two weeks ago is a '73 Alfa 1600 GT Junior ;) i've loved Alfa ever since i was a kid. It's a real dream come true to own it, especially as my first car. Now i just have to restore it before i'm gonna drive it!

@tomcong679 9 лет назад

+Brandon Nesset My first car is also an Alfa :3

@primo4904 7 лет назад

Mr. Manuel Leon Minassian I am proud to announce you are an Italian man "Honoris causa"

@kristenburnout1 9 лет назад

"I started buying cars like some people would buy... tacos."

@julosx 8 лет назад

I wonder how does he fund his way into buying cars whenever he likes… Not to mention the space it takes to have that many.

@olddirtycracker 7 лет назад

I'm definitely a little embarrassed by how many tacos I've purchased.

@tonytodieguez5077 Год назад

He shines shoes

@henrykincaid6821 10 лет назад

When the shots popped through his car collection, my jaw dropped. JESUS CHRIST ! What a collection!

@beachbum4fun2 11 лет назад

I'd like to be making the kind of money it takes to buy Alfas like they're tacos...

@axelnussbaumer 9 лет назад

The thing about this channel isn't just the fantastic cars that it features, but also the wonderful owners who so well compliment them. Keep it up guys this is really one of the best.

@VasjaStankovic 11 лет назад

Everything in this video is pure art. I'm so glad there are people like this car collector and Petrolicious crew.

@mnhsty 10 лет назад

The Jay Leno of affordable cars.

@aamvoor 4 года назад

Not so affordable anymore I'm affraid

@geyza0711 10 лет назад

Proper petrol head this bloke. I´d probably faint walking into his garage. And to the 17 BMW drivers disliking this video... sod off!

@fredbob4089 10 лет назад

BMW Drivers? Excuse me? Uncalled for man...

@adam1othman 10 лет назад

Fred Bob well they are competitors technically.......... not meant to start a war

@Mycarisslow 10 лет назад

I am BMW driver,but i also love Alfa's,acutali i own Alfa 156 sedan Sayn something like that is rude

@archstanton5385 5 лет назад

I thing Alfa and BMW drivers have similar taste. Like me i own both. But my favorite is the 156 2.5 V6 !!!

@xTRVLNMANx 9 лет назад

Seriously love anyone that has a passion for cars like this guy! This guy is inspiring to me; having a dream of owning lots of cars and achieving one car at a time. I know it will take time but I cannot wait to own a collection of cars I love! Also subscribing, these edits of classic cars and their owners story are truly inspiring to me!

@afterpanic1429 10 лет назад

wow. What a great collection, what a great passion, what a great video.

@anzesvetlik 9 лет назад

That is why I can't get a nice old car. He bought all of them. Damn!

@ramonmv17 8 лет назад

Keep looking

@1995RangeRover 10 лет назад

Love the story about what his dad did after he drove blindingly fast past him in the taxi...sideways!!! Priceless!!!

@montey1017 11 лет назад

this guy has reached a level of gearhead-inner-peace that few people will ever reach. story in the beginning was priceless

@Quicksilver_Cookie 5 лет назад

It really boggles my mind how many pretty cars Alfa have made over their long history. Every manufacturer has their ups and downs in terms of design, but nobody kept making so many good looking cars so consistently. Even their most simple and minimalistic looking cars have little something to catch your eye. Little quirk that gives it definitive personality.

@petardenchev75 9 лет назад

I honestly cannot stop watching this video again and again... Alfa Romeo is a disease and this guy prooves it :) Alfas are so very much agressive and full of emotion. I bought my first Alfa 75 after owning a BMW E36 and as much as I liked the beemer, I would say that this Alfa Romeo gives me so much more in terms of pleasure and unique experience

@ExUSSailor 10 лет назад

A man after my own heart! It's so hard to find anyone in the States who understands being obsessed with old Alfas!

@LawrenceGerman 10 лет назад

When he said, "I buy cars like other people buy Tacos." did it for me right there. That some insanely cocky sh*t right there, but I know his wife gives him plenty of grief about his "Toys" all the time.

@modelcitizen72 9 лет назад

His wife is a saint! How many spouses would let the guy get past two?

@elh7259 6 лет назад

No wife, happy life

@chrisfloyd9224 5 лет назад

Love the slogan "drive it like you stole it". We say the same thing here in the US. Car guys are the same all over the world. Respect

@khairilanwarismayudin8374 5 лет назад

My uncle had a Berlina 2000, he had a head on accident with a steamroller at 60 mph. He survived with a few missing teeth. The Bella was a total loss except for the sump guard which hardly had any scratch. What a car.

@5alfaman 3 года назад

I just added my third Berlina. It is a 1971 1750. I'm surely not catching up to Manuel, but he is an inspiration.

@5alfaman Год назад

The 1750 is in Wes Ingram's shop being refreshed. I will keep as much of the exterior and interior as possible. I hope to show it at Concorso Italiano,

@damianbradley9359 10 лет назад

The personality of the car is awesome

@jobicutooo 11 лет назад

Thank you Petrolicios, this video (as well as all of your other ones) put the biggest smile on my face.

@stupidbuthey 11 лет назад

Glad you guys are covering Alfas! Everyone should drive a nice, sorted, classic alfa at some point in their life to see what they are missing out on. I'm an AE86 nut in public but an Alfa hoarder offline.

@MSavageEsq 11 лет назад

What a great, well made film. High quality footage, interesting angles, engaging interview. Will watch more of your films.

@chuckcribbs3398 7 лет назад

They should have another episode with this guy highlighting all the other cars he owns in more detail. Stunning. And who were the 39 yohos who gave this a thumbs down???

@Roadnuts86 9 лет назад

Keep collecting Manuel! So many car people are jealous of what you have done! Bravo!

@enjoilife136 11 лет назад

Fantastic, as always. I only wish they were longer.

@lollypop9580 2 года назад

I still Come back to watch this vidéo. Thank you. ❤️

@270710full 9 лет назад

Dear compatriot, your ALfa is simply FANTASTIC !!!

@simos262 11 лет назад

You're probably one of the few people on earth who can understand my passion for alfa romeo.

@mattishereforu6086 8 лет назад

You can never have too many alfas. You get one and before you know it you have another then another

@AshburnAndPals 8 лет назад

Streets of Palermo - Tim Souster Feather's Dance - Laurent Dury Simply Italy - Simon Stewart Not a Care in the World - Dan Millidge An Elegy for You - Terry Keating & Warren Slye song list in order thanks to Jordan Lockhart

@Cameraville 5 лет назад

Thank you! That's me

@firefighterps2 10 лет назад

Cars of character, people of character. I love this channel.

@junglist1soldier 11 лет назад

I'm a born car enthusiast, embedded in my DNA, as the few of you can also relate. Make that, a True Automobile Enthusiast because I've also got a passion for trucks, and anything else with an engine. Enough about me, I have just bumped into this channel, which surprised me because I thought I've seen them all or, at least the best already, and it's great. Good editing, great cinematography, but, I think these should be at least 20-30 minutes. Much more detailed specifics can be added. Continue

@rudy7915 5 лет назад

Un vero gioiello di macchina l alfa romeo era la migliore negli anni 70. L Alfa Romeo 2000 berlina disegnata da Bertone che meraviglia.

@AM4project 9 лет назад

A true alfista. Great video, great character

@jackwilson8651 3 года назад

I have watched this video easily 20 or 30 times. I love everything about it. The car, the sound, the guy’s style. Love the music. What is the Spanish guitar song?

@TheAmirization 11 лет назад

I am in love with your channel, the cars you include and the characters you show. Please continue to make these wonderful videos because it feels so good to be a petrol-head again.

@Alfa156BE 11 лет назад

That man has real Alfa passion. Love his story !!!

@franciscomedinaherrera6514 3 года назад

Este es el coche por el que sentia una especial atraccion en mi adolescencia,me entretenia en dibujarlo una y otra vez de tanto que me gustaba,cuando veia alguno circulando era un verdadero gozo seguirlo con la mirada hasta que lo perdia de vista. Muchas gracias amigo por haberme recordado aquellos años. Aun me encanta este coche con pasion. Saludos desde las Islas Canarias 🇮🇨🚗🇮🇨

@mattpenner420 11 лет назад

great story at the beginning... im gonna show my dad this video when he gets home from work

@benglassen31 8 лет назад

You are the BEST! That was soo cool. You have a warning, but you are an inspiration. Your driving style and passion for driving race cars daily is invigorating!

@samgurman1930 11 лет назад

This guy is such a boss, hes just ripping it everywhere he goes

@v8ferri 11 лет назад

I'm from Brazil and I have an Alfa 2300 1976, congratulations for your collection...

@arisgod2749 6 лет назад

Man I love this guy. I come back to this video every couple of months just to see what crazy car nuts are out there.

@bradleyland 11 лет назад

That has to be one of the best hoon stories I've ever heard. Respect!

@davidlong2168 8 лет назад

Love the opening story! Great job Petro......!!!

@Kurzawaa 9 лет назад

I want to own an Alfa so badly!!

@sotirisbakaimis3276 6 лет назад

Alfa owes a lot, really a lot, to it's USA fans. I could not have imagined that someone, even a collector &Alfa Romeo enthusiast that keeps a garage with so many Alfas. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations

@nguyenducthong005 6 лет назад

2018 now and the music is very amazing. What an invincible video!

@maghf0or782 8 лет назад

thumbs up to this man

@L0CH4N4 11 лет назад

That Berlina.... It's a thing of beauty.

@LauriKatajisto 11 лет назад

That Alfa is one amazing looking car, would love to own one some day.

@abuelofm5 6 лет назад

Manuel, keep going with your passion and keep enjoying it; that is what make people happy

@3ducs 8 лет назад

Got my first Alfa in 1967, a '64 registered 101Sprint Normale. A long series of Alfas followed. That first car got me into restoration, a must given the way Alfas rust. I loved them but finally gave them up. I did meet a lot of good people in the DC club, I miss that. I now live in NH and have a 2016 Mazda MX-5, a spiritual successor to the Spiders I had, the last a '59 750 Spider I restored. Sacrilegious I know but the car is great fun, too bad it doesn't have the Alfa shield on the nose.

@alexcheetah79 9 лет назад

I wanna have cars like this guy one day...

@JB-sv5pr 2 года назад

Still chills to this day

@davec2310 7 лет назад

I want to quit my life and just hang out with this guy.

@Realjulius184 7 лет назад

Damn this guy is actually doing What I Dream off. Buying all kinds of Nice alfa's. Sir good luck with all these Nice cars.

@FilipLjumovic 11 лет назад

Great video. Congatulations to Manuel Leon Minassian for collecting all these cars. Probably, they would all end up as a carbage but he gives them a chance to show for what are they made for. So awesome.

@thomasosullivan5297 10 лет назад

This guy has great taste in cars :O

@crushed-s8s Месяц назад

I love this guy, i keep coming back to his you tube stuff, berlina rule

@COTTERO 10 лет назад

This is a really GREAT channel, thanx.

@aamvoor 5 лет назад

Its nimble its fast and does not have many options!! Gotta love it.

@aak420 11 лет назад

Henry Ford once said - everytime I see an Alfa Romeo, I lift my hat in admiration. Wonderful collection for the Alfa Nut - the real term being Alfisti or fan of Alfa Romeo

@mrlordparadise 11 лет назад

Thanks Jordan! I missed them earlier on.

@TheAslakVind 9 лет назад

An Alfa has a big beating heart, should be driven like that! So has its new owner! Respect!

@tozealegre 8 лет назад

beautiful 1972 Alfa Romeo

@blusharx 6 лет назад

If you have a car like this you never need any medicine against mental illness. You happy every day :-)

@CharisElevate 10 лет назад

Old classic . huge collection this is. Gotta have those sometime

@0616ko 7 лет назад

One of the best stories here.

@caws 11 лет назад

This channel is awesome!!! Greetings from Brazil!

@Lucantropoz 11 лет назад

Alfa Romeo: art, soul and passion.

@a.bogoss5966 9 лет назад

Bravo Manuel, A Real Alfa Lover, enjoyed your story, FORZA ALFA!

@alfafratelli 11 лет назад

Nice to see so many Alfa's . We restored some so.....we know what its like to work on the body and engine. And not forgetting to drive them. Forza

@Portabledexter 11 лет назад

I've never really been into Alfa's, but this Berlina sounds amazing...

@Shift4g 11 лет назад

2:52 That viewpoint sums up what being true car enthusiast is about.

@baujahr90er 11 лет назад

we need more people like him!

@tofu_RS 9 лет назад

Awesome collection! Petrolicious you should make a Part II-- I want to see his stepnose getting flogged.

@nikos1300 11 лет назад

Amazing collection Manuel,,, i love your Alfas... keep up the good spirit my friend !!! Many greetings from Greece !!!

@Wolfson47 11 месяцев назад

I owned one of these while living in Germany. My first autobahn stormer. It too was yellor. Fun times.

@xXturbo86Xx 10 лет назад

the very first car i ever drove. amazing machine

@Windof 6 лет назад

My respect for this man.

@MegaEvoluzione 6 лет назад

Never hoon on the way home. This dude learnt it the hard way.

@Snarge22 11 лет назад

ALFA: Always Looking For Another. I'm not looking for more but have a GTV6 now with a 3.0L engine & Milano Verde transaxle w/LSD, plus a Milano Verde (Alfa 75 elsewhere). Took my Verde to the national convention in the US this year, drove it at the track day at Sears Point, and drove back. Over 2000 miles round trip. What a lot of fun.