Max Banks | Alfaholics - The Joy Of Tuning And Driving Classic Alfas

<p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>Enjoy,</p><br><p>Sam</p><br><p><a href="https://www.alfaholics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.alfaholics.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/alfaholicsltd/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alfaholicsltd/</a></p><br><p>Show Notes:</p><br><p>00:00 The Thrill of Lightweight Cars</p><p>02:54 Max Banks and Alfaholics: A Family Legacy</p><p>06:08 The Evolution of Alfaholics</p><p>08:58 Racing Heritage and Development</p><p>11:49 The GTA-R Program: Balancing Performance and Character</p><p>14:45 Parts Supply and Market Positioning</p><p>18:05 The Unique Business Model of Alfaholics</p><p>20:54 The Process of Building a GTA-R</p><p>24:14 Customer Relationships and Expectations</p><p>27:05 The Future of Alfaholics and Car Development</p><p>39:38 Evolution of the GTA-R and Track-Oriented Builds</p><p>42:30 Memorable Nürburgring Experiences</p><p>44:51 Driving Dynamics of the GTA-R</p><p>46:46 The Joy of Driving Lightweight Cars</p><p>47:15 Daily Drivers and the Appeal of SUVs</p><p>50:06 Changing Customer Profiles in the Automotive Market</p><p>52:02 Building and Pricing the GTA-R</p><p>54:26 Racing Adventures and Championship Wins</p><p>56:25 Driving the McLaren M6B</p><p>01:00:12 The Team Behind the Racing</p><p>01:02:40 Options Beyond the GTA-R</p><p>01:05:01 Memorable Driving Trips and Car Preferences</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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