The Alfa Romeo Driver Podcast

Episode 48 - Ashley Croft - New Alfa Owner

In the first Episode of 2022, Editor Guy Swarbrick talks to Ashley Croft - one of the sales team at Chris Knott Insurance - about the why, what, where and how of buying his first Alfa, the benefits of Club membership, and some of the many options for modifying his new Giulietta.

Episode 47 - Hillclimber Mike Stark

This week Alfa Romeo Driver Editor Guy Swarbrick talks to Mike Stark. Mike's 3.8 litre Busso-engined 156 GTA was a big hit among AROC members at National Alfa Day and on the Club's stand at the NEC Classic Motor Show. Mike talks about his history in motorsport, the history of the car, his record-breaking runs up Shelsley Walsh - and provides some useful hints and tips for anyone interested in getting involved in this uniquely British form of grass-roots motorsport.

Episode 46 - StuartTaylor - 105 Registrar

Alfa Romeo Driver Editor Guy Swarbrick sat down with 105 registrar Stuart Taylor to talk about the register, the cars, the owners, modifications, celebrations and drag coefficients. Among other things!

Episode 45 - GTA & GTAm Brand Ambassador James Browning

Alfa Romeo Driver Editor Guy Swarbrick caught up with Alfa Romeo's GTA and GTAm Brand Ambassador James Browning about his role, the car and the process of building and buying the best sports saloon ever made.

Episode 44 - Round Table

Alfa Romeo Driver Editor Guy Swarbrick sits down with Club Chairman and East Midlands Section Secretary John Griffiths, Club Manager Nick Wright, Board Member, MiTo Registrar David Faithful and newly elected Board Member, Thames Valley Section Secretary and GT Registrar Kirsty Hodson to talk about the recent Section Secretaries and Model Registrars meeting, the Club's General Meeting, the upcoming NEC Classic Motor Show and another chance for a virtual - and physical - visit to Pirelli in Burton.

Episode 43 - Jim Stokes

Alfa Romeo Driver Editor Guy Swarbrick talks to legendary pre-war Alfa restorer Jim Stokes about his business, how he got involved with Alfas in the first place, some of his most interesting and challenging projects, the Tipo 158 he ran at the Goodwood Revival this year, restomodding and the future of both Alfa and the automobile itself. It's a little bit longer than usual - but it's worth it.

Episode 42 - Clive Baker - Somerset Section Secretary

In this week's Episode, Alfa Romeo Driver Editor Guy Swarbrick talks to Somerset Section Secretary and Alfa Romeo Driver Section News Editor Clive Baker about his ownership history, his time in the Club, South West Alfa Day and the upcoming Registrars and Section Secretaries' meeting.

Episode 41 - Berlina and Arna Restorer Ian Jephcott

In this week's Episode Alfa Romeo Driver Editor Guy Swarbrick talks to Ian Jephcott about the process of restoring some of the less popular Alfa Romeo models - the challenges involved and the workarounds - as well as trying to figure out just how he does it to such a high standard so quickly!

Episode 40 - Yorkshire Section Chairman John Scott

Alfa Romeo Driver Editor Guy Swarbrick sat down with Yorkshire Section Chairman John Scott ahead of Autumn Alfa Day at Yorkshire Wildfire Park in Doncaster to talk about the Alfas he's owned and the future of the Section.

Episode 39 - Summer Events Roundtable

We're halfway through a fantastic Summer of events and to celebrate, Alfa Romeo Driver Editor Guy Swarbrick sat down with Club Chairman John Griffiths, Club Manager Nick Wright and Board Member David Faithful to talk about the events that have gone (Silverstone Classic, Cotswold Alfa Day, Festival Italia and MITCAR), events that are coming up (Autumn Alfa Day and Auto Italia at Brooklands) and one that was actually happening as the podcast went live (South West Alfa Day).