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Clarkeson in a good mood
Jeremy Clarkson* wrote an article in last Sunday's Times. Of interest
(a) because he was actually quite nice about a car and (b) the car was an Alfa. OK, to be precise the car was a 328bhp Autodelta 147 GTA. He quite liked it - quoting his article: "Mad amount of power and astounding grip make this the hottest hatch ever", 4 stars out of 5. He also seemed mildly keen on the 166: "It had a soul, that car ... a real, genuine character that somehow managed to turn every mile of the journey into a heart-warming event". I admit Clarkson is not everyone's cup of tea (me included), but it's worth checking the article anyway. It's certainly more interesting to Alfa fans than his normal hyperbole and metaphor homework exercise. Web site: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...085010,00.html Steve * Apologies to non-UK readers who have never heard of him. He's a bit of a character in the UK motoring media, to say the least. |
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"Steve Haigh" > schreef in bericht ... > > * Apologies to non-UK readers who have never heard of him. He's a bit of > a character in the UK motoring media, to say the least. Well at least in Holland Jeremy is considered one of few independent car journalists (or "entertainer"???) Where most "real" journalists never burn a car down to the ground because they will be ignored by the car manufacturer the next time, Jeremy is always very clear in what he says/writes. I suppose he was the only one to really trash the 350Z!! And, to be honest, what's nicer than looking at a multi car test on TV between an Golf VR6, (If I recall correctly) Clio Turbo and the 147GTA having the reporter (Jeremy) praise both Golf and Clio about their quality etc. complaining about the GTA's depreciation, brake pad and tyre wear and conluding that the only one of the 3 he would buy is the ............ GTA!!! Why: Because it's the only "car" of the 3! I love him! -- Ciao from Holland AlfistaGJ (Gert-Jan) Alfa red 156 SW 1.8 Madeno tuned (2000) Golden Montreal (1973/4) |
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> From: Steve Haigh > > Newsgroups: alt.autos.alfa-romeo > Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2004 22:34:52 +0100 > Subject: Clarkeson in a good mood > > Jeremy Clarkson* wrote an article in last Sunday's Times. Of interest > (a) because he was actually quite nice about a car and (b) the car was > an Alfa. > > OK, to be precise the car was a 328bhp Autodelta 147 GTA. He quite liked > it - quoting his article: "Mad amount of power and astounding grip make > this the hottest hatch ever", 4 stars out of 5. > > He also seemed mildly keen on the 166: "It had a soul, that car ... a > real, genuine character that somehow managed to turn every mile of the > journey into a heart-warming event". > > I admit Clarkson is not everyone's cup of tea (me included), but it's > worth checking the article anyway. It's certainly more interesting to > Alfa fans than his normal hyperbole and metaphor homework exercise. > > Web site: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...085010,00.html > > Steve > > * Apologies to non-UK readers who have never heard of him. He's a bit of > a character in the UK motoring media, to say the least. I'm a very big fan of his. I think he's an excellent writer, and also very honest about the cars he tests. I can see why people wouldn't like him. He loves Alfas by the way. |
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I find that UK Guys are really nice. Not only they dislike german cars, but
they like italian cars. Mr. Clarkson, about the 166 3.0 V6: '...there are better saloon cars: but not many.' I finally like J. Clarkson very much. -- Jacopo Bolzano, Italia -- Sportwagon 2.5 V6 24V Distinctive |
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> From: > > Organization: Zen Internet > Newsgroups: alt.autos.alfa-romeo > Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 15:45:48 +0100 > Subject: Clarkeson in a good mood > > On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 22:34:52 +0100, Steve Haigh > >, wrote: > > SNIP >> I admit Clarkson is not everyone's cup of tea (me included), but it's >> worth checking the article anyway. It's certainly more interesting to >> Alfa fans than his normal hyperbole and metaphor homework exercise. >> >> Web site: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...085010,00.html >> >> Steve >> >> * Apologies to non-UK readers who have never heard of him. He's a bit of >> a character in the UK motoring media, to say the least. > Mr C is a European - he even made a TV series to prove it <ROF> > Driving around France, Spain, Italy, Germany in an E type and > meeting and greeting the people. Brilliant series. Was that the one where he ate an Ortolan? |
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"Tom Boltwood" > schreef in bericht ... > > > > Was that the one where he ate an Ortolan? > Yes, and cockroaches, worms and Italian cars.......... -- Ciao from Holland AlfistaGJ (Gert-Jan) Alfa red 156 SW 1.8 Madeno tuned (2000) Golden Montreal (1973/4) |
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Steve Haigh > wrote in message >...
> Jeremy Clarkson* wrote an article in last Sunday's Times. Of interest > (a) because he was actually quite nice about a car and (b) the car was > an Alfa. > > OK, to be precise the car was a 328bhp Autodelta 147 GTA. He quite liked > it - quoting his article: "Mad amount of power and astounding grip make > this the hottest hatch ever", 4 stars out of 5. > > He also seemed mildly keen on the 166: "It had a soul, that car ... a > real, genuine character that somehow managed to turn every mile of the > journey into a heart-warming event". > > I admit Clarkson is not everyone's cup of tea (me included), but it's > worth checking the article anyway. It's certainly more interesting to > Alfa fans than his normal hyperbole and metaphor homework exercise. > > Web site: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...085010,00.html > > Steve > > * Apologies to non-UK readers who have never heard of him. He's a bit of > a character in the UK motoring media, to say the least. I would like to remind everyone that Mr Clarkson once torched an Alfa on TV - oh, wait that was an Arna...no harm done... Halmyre |
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"Steve Haigh" > wrote in message ... > > He also seemed mildly keen on the 166: "It had a soul, that car ... a > real, genuine character that somehow managed to turn every mile of the > journey into a heart-warming event". > And I see his side-kick from Top Gear, Richard Hammond is tipping the 166 as a future classic in an article in the Carole Nash Insurance magazine. "The Alfa 166 is rare and whilst it may not be jaw-droppingly beautiful today, it will be in the future." Regards Ross 147 1.6 Lusso |
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"Pete" > wrote in message ... > On Wed, 28 Apr 2004 10:51:17 +0100, "Ross" > >, wrote: > > >And I see his side-kick from Top Gear, Richard Hammond is tipping the 166 as > >a future classic > I assume that this is the little lad that is always teased about boy-bands > and uttering nonsense!! > That's the one! Regards Ross |
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In article >, iowna156
@alfa.com says... > I assume that this is the little lad that is always teased about boy-bands > and uttering nonsense!! > > And shirts -- The poster formerly known as Skodapilot. http://www.bouncing-czechs.com |
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