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.alfaholics.com/ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices