1981 Alfa Romeo GTV

The GTV is Alfa Romeo's classic rear-drive coupe, a car that feels more like a driver's tool than a luxury grand tourer. It rewards a committed right foot with a rev-happy engine and a chassis that talks to you through the steering wheel. The cabin is snug and driver-focused, with thin seats and a simple dashboard that puts the gauges right where you need them. Rust and electrical quirks are part of the ownership experience, but a well-sorted GTV is a rewarding car to drive and maintain. The GTV6 puts a 2.5L V6 under the hood, which gives it a broader torque curve and a richer exhaust note than the four-cylinder GTV. That 2.5L V6 pulls eagerly from low revs and sings all the way to redline, matched to a five-speed manual that's a joy to row. The GTV6 also got a limited-slip differential, which helps put that V6's power down through the rear wheels with more confidence.