1985 Alfa Romeo GTV6 – iTunes by Alfa – 214

Alfa’s classic combination of an all-alloy V6 mated to a de Dion transaxle produced one of the best-handling coupes of the ’80s — Allan checks out a mint survivor

The first thing you notice when you climb aboard one of these ’80s Alfa coupes is the driving position — usually referred to as the ‘Italian ape’ position. If your body is normally proportioned, that means that if you move the driver’s seat too far backwards you’ll barely reach the steering wheel and will need to use the tips of your toes to operate the foot pedals.

Move the seat too far forward and, while you’ll be able to operate the foot pedals properly, the steering wheel will be in your chest. In the end, you accept a compromise and simply find a position that allows you to steer the car adequately without having your knees up around your ears.