Car Chat Max Banks | Alfaholics - The Joy Of Tuning And Driving Classic Alfas
In this episode, we’re joined by Max Banks, one of the key figures behind Alfaholics, the world-renowned specialists in classic Alfa Romeo restorations and performance upgrades. Founded by a family with a deep passion for Alfa Romeo, Alfaholics has earned a global reputation for transforming vintage Alfas into meticulously restored and enhanced machines, blending classic beauty with cutting-edge engineering.
Max shares the story of Alfaholics, the way their parts business helps the restomods (and keeps prices down) and we took their Super for a drive.
Enjoy,
Sam
https://www.instagram.com/alfaholicsltd/
Show Notes:
00:00 The Thrill of Lightweight Cars
02:54 Max Banks and Alfaholics: A Family Legacy
06:08 The Evolution of Alfaholics
08:58 Racing Heritage and Development
11:49 The GTA-R Program: Balancing Performance and Character
14:45 Parts Supply and Market Positioning
18:05 The Unique Business Model of Alfaholics
20:54 The Process of Building a GTA-R
24:14 Customer Relationships and Expectations
27:05 The Future of Alfaholics and Car Development
39:38 Evolution of the GTA-R and Track-Oriented Builds
42:30 Memorable Nürburgring Experiences
44:51 Driving Dynamics of the GTA-R
46:46 The Joy of Driving Lightweight Cars
47:15 Daily Drivers and the Appeal of SUVs
50:06 Changing Customer Profiles in the Automotive Market
52:02 Building and Pricing the GTA-R
54:26 Racing Adventures and Championship Wins
56:25 Driving the McLaren M6B
01:00:12 The Team Behind the Racing
01:02:40 Options Beyond the GTA-R
01:05:01 Memorable Driving Trips and Car Preferences
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