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Dear Members,
How do I begin to describe what this
summer has meant for Fiat Lancia enthusiasts? The hot summer days have given
way to the arrival of fall colors, and we’re
enjoying crisp autumn days touring in
our wonderful Italian machines.
Wherever you are today, the year 2003
will be remembered as a landmark year
for Fiat Lancia Unlimited. We’ve seen an
incredible series of FLU events hosted all
over North America, culminating with
the 20th annual Fiat Freak Out in
Asheville North Carolina. All agree that
Freak Out 2003 in Asheville was special
for many reasons; but those who attended
witnessed real automotive history. It
WAS the largest gathering of Fiat Lancia
cars ever in North America. Perhaps
more importantly for the future, you also
witnessed the first fruits of the complete
renaissance of our car club. And one
more thing… Have you noticed, there’s
virtually no downside or social stigma to
owning a Fiat anymore? The world
finally views our great Fiat and Lancia
sports cars as an incredible automotive
value with a fun quotient that’s off the
scale. The enthusiasm in the eyes of our
members proves it. FLU members;
there’s no turning back, no excuses and
no shame.
As your club president since 2001 and
one of this year’s FFO organizers, it was a
tremendous moment in my life to see all
of our cars and our membership standing
with pride in front of Biltmore Estate for
the spectacular panoramic photo. We did
it… actually pulled it off; a stunning early
morning photo of the largest group of
cars ever assembled in front of Biltmore
in its 107-year history. It’s never been
tried, and never been done…how we
could get that many cars from Sunspree
Resort to the front lawn at Biltmore and
snap a photo in one hour! It’s impossible!
Ah, but take my advice…Never, ever
say the word “impossible to a Fiat or
Lancia owner. This club, like the US
Marine Corps, leads from the front. Just
like our Fiats; we set trends, rather than
follow them.
This year’s the Fiat Freak Out shattered virtually every record. The number
of cars, members in attendance, number
of meals served, number of raffle tickets
sold and amount of raffle prizes donated
by our wonderful vendors! Even the
FFO 20th anniversary cake (which
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served 300) had to be delivered to the
banquet on a trailer! For the first time,
FFO registration was possible over the
www.flu.org internet website. The FLU
staff working the show was incredible,
and I wish to thank them once again for
making it possible.
There is so much to say about this year’s
Fiat Freak Out, but I thought it would be
best described by our membership. Jody
Farr, our webmaster, set up a post FFO
comment site to get the membership’s
take on the 20th anniversary event. So
instead of me telling you about it, listen
to the comments posted by the FLU
membership:
This was my first Fiat event and I cannot
imagine a more perfect weekend. I haven’t
been able to decide what I liked most about
it. The setting was perfect, the people were
beyond friendly and so many Fiats in one
place at one time.
Best breakfast of any FFO! Good
showfield location. Good hotel.
The hotel, facilities and meals were top
notch. The Biltmore was fantastic! Heck! I
had to vote for my competition! It was just
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The FIAT Freak
Ciao Bambini! As summer fades into
autumn, I’m that “nothing is more constant
than change.” With the change of seasons
upon us, I’ve been contemplating the many
changes relating to those of us who cherish
our wonderful Italian cars. Fiat’s corporate
situation, Freak-Out’s changes in venue
and scope, and even the quality and values
of our beloved cars have all been moving in
some significant new directions over the
past several months. Most of it, I’m pleased
to say, seems to be for the better.
THE NEWS
After being absent from the US market
for the past twenty years, one might think
that Fiat’s current corporate woes would
have little significance to enthusiasts in
North America. Wrong! If things continue
to improve, the return of Fiat’s Alfa Romeo
marque…delayed three times in past few
years…will take place sometime in the year
2007. This target launch date may be flexible in light of the continuing crisis at Fiat,
but make no mistake about it: the good
intentions are there. Perhaps the USA
and Canada will once-again be able to
affordably experience the delight of Italian
automotive verve on a daily basis!
Originally, Alfa had intended to re-enter
the US market with a coupe, a Spider,
and a four-door sedan and wagon on a
front-drive platform which was to have
been co-developed with Saab (which is
wholly-owned by General Motors, Fiat’s
current partner and possible future owner).
Saab pulled out of the venture a while ago,
but Alfa is continuing to set its sights on
North American shores.
While Fiat’s much-publicized problems
have brought the once-mighty 104-year-old
company to its knees, a concerted effort has
continued to restructure the firm with
an eye toward future prosperity. After
courting a former president of Ford of
Europe, Fiat has announced that an
Austrian by the name of Herbert Demel
will take over as Chief Executive Officer of
Fiat Auto sometime in November 2003.
Demel will be the first non-Italian ever to
lead the company, and brings with him a
wealth of experience in the automotive
industry which belies his relatively young
fifty years of age. He appears to have a
great vision of the future and carries a fresh
set of ideas which are quite unlike those of
the “inbred” Italian Piedmont leadership
Fiat has had in the past. He’ll have to face
the challenge of learning Italian, but as we
Fiat Freaks all know, that’s nothing
compare to the challenge of simply fixing
an Italian car!
While Fiat’s much-publicized
problems have brought the
once-mighty 104-year-old
company to its knees, a
concerted effort has continued
to restructure the firm with an
eye toward future prosperity.
Meanwhile, Fiat and General Motors are
achieving huge cost savings by sharing
parts.
Interestingly, GM’s share of
Fiat dropped from twenty percent to ten
percent last April, and may actually
dwindle down to nothing by the fall of 2004
if they don’t choose to contribute to Fiat’s
recapitalization efforts.
One of Fiat’s biggest problems stems
from its dependence on the domestic Italian
market. However, huge incursions by
foreign automakers, particularly the
Japanese, have deeply cut into Fiat’s
home-market share. Hmmm...sounds a bit
like what the American manufacturers
have dealt with in the past decades, does it
by Bobb Rayner
not? Fiat grabbed just over twenty-seven
percent of new vehicle sales in its home
country for September 2003, which is its
second-lowest share ever. Any American
automaker would be overwhelmed with
joy to capture that kind of market share in
the USA, but in Fiat’s case…where it relies
on the home market for almost forty
percent of unit sales….they’re looking at
nearly half the sales volume to which they
are traditionally accustomed! On the
upside, the new crop of corporate movers
and shakers appear to have the mettle
to turn things around within the next
few years. The result, we hope, will be
affordable Fiat-based Italian cars in North
American showrooms. Plans have already
been made to sell Brazilian-made Fiats in
Mexico, so perhaps a jump across the
border will not be far behind!
In other Italian car news, Maserati
unveiled its sexy new Quattroporte sedan at
the Frankfurt auto show in September,
and we should see it in North America
sometime next summer. Meanwhile, even
if the thought of an SUV make your cringe,
be forewarned that Pininfarina is now
working on an SUV design. Best-known
for designing Ferraris and our revered Fiat
Spider, Pininfarina has simply faced the
fact that they’ve ignored the hot-selling
SUV market for too long. Chairman
Sergio Pininfarina hasn’t revealed details
about the vehicle, but claims it will hit the
streets in the not-too-distant future. It
could be the ideal tow vehicle for pulling
your Spider to the next Fiat Freak Out!
THE VIEWS
I began this column with comments on
change. I’ve noticed that there appears to
be an upturn…however slight…in how
Fiats and Lancias are perceived amongst
contemporary car enthusiasts and in the
collector car marketplace. At last May’s
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FLU Presents a Sizzling Mid-Summer Show
What goes best with Italian food? Italian
wine, perhaps, but this past August, Italian
CARS were the featured complement to
the Italian food and festivities at the annual
Automobili Italiane show in Reading,
Pennsylvania, USA. This annual FLUsponsored show, open to all Italian marques,
began over fifteen years ago as an added
attraction alongside the Italian Heritage
Festival in Berks County, PA. Scott Hill,
a past president of FLU and it’s current
treasurer, created this relaxed gathering to
give Italian car owners a chance to show
off their machines to people who really
appreciate them. Despite some sporadic
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gaps in past year, Automobili Italiane has
regained its appeal and participation due to
Scott’s unselfish revival efforts.
The mid-summer weather of the third
weekend in August brought beautiful
sunshine and the usual large crowd of
festival attendees. While the owners and
drivers of nearly fifty show cars were
understandably pleased with each other’s
company, it was a particular delight to see
the faces of and hear comments from people
of Italian descent who were visiting the
adjoining festival’s celebration of Italian art
and culture. Many were former residents
and/or citizens of the mother country, and
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were absolutely thrilled to stroll among the
show field covered with cars that brought
back memories and a sense of pride in their
Italian heritage.
While the somewhat usual collection of
late-model Spiders and X1/9s dominated
the Fiats on the show field, there were also
quite a number of rare and unusual Fiat
cars as well. Vladimir Pisch drove (at a very
leisurely pace, we’re told!) a nicely-restored
1971 Fiat 500L from his home in northern
New Jersey, and past FLU president Jim
Aitken came all the way from Virginia
to display his famous black ‘74 Fiat Spider.
As an amazing example of the Italian
automotive art, Jim Hendry offered his
stunning Fiat 1200 Cabriolet, a car of 1962
vintage that was as perfect in its scarlet color
as any of its ilk could have been.
The Lancia contingent was represented
by a race-prepped Lancia Fulvia owned by
Mark Wolff, and a most unusual 1961
Lancia Flaminia sedan was shown by its
new owner, Mike Space. This remarkable
car, totally un-restored, was purchased by
Mike from the original owner, and included
most all of the original paperwork such as
the owner and shop manuals (featuring
hand-drawn illustrations!), and promotional
materials from its original date of sale.
Among the numerous oddities on this car
are the six...count ‘em...six window wipers:
two on the front windshield, and four on
the backlight, two of which are on the inside
of the glass to keep it fog-free in damp
weather! Rounding out the unusual
Lancias was an un-restored 1971 Lancia
Flavia Vignale cabrio presented by Joe
Bevacqua.
Not to be left out, several Alfa Romeos
were in attendance, along with three
Ferraris which included a 1998 F355 Spider,
a Ferrari Daytona, and a 1969 365GT4
belonging to Sr. Pietro Castiglioni, one of
the principal figures on the Italian Heritage
Council which conducts the festival each
year. Pietro’s car is one of only three of
its kind in the world equipped with an
automatic
transmission.
Fans
of
two-wheeled vehicles were treated to the
sight of a Moto-Guzzi motorcycle and a
Vespa scooter thrown into the mix!
While the car owners found the admiring
glances and words of praise rewarding
enough, there was also a nice assortment of
trophies awarded to the cars featured that
day, with winners having been judged by
popular vote. Their names appear below,
and judging by the reactions of both
participants and observers, it’s a safe guess
that many others will join these winners
when Automobili Italiane returns next
summer in a new location!
Concorso d’Eleganza Winners,
CLASS D : Early Spider & Cabriolet
Automobili Italiane Reading, PA
CLASS A: Alfa Romeo
First Place - Paul Waldman,
1974 Alfa Romeo GTV
Second Place - Bobb Rayner,
1991 Alfa Romeo 164S
CLASS B: Lancia
First Place - Jim Hendry,
1962 Fiat 1200 Convertible
Second Place - Jim Aitken,
1974 Fiat 124 Spider
CLASS E: Later Model Fiat Spider
First Place - John Erskine,
1979 Fiat 2000 Spider
First Place - Mark Wolff,
1967 Lancia Fulvia
Second Place - Chet Whiting,
1979 Fiat 2000 Spider
CLASS F: Later Model Fiat Spider
First Place - Ray Prior,
1983 Fiat Spider 2000
Second Place - Dave Blyler,
1985 Fiat Spider 2000
CLASS G: Ferrari
First Place - Pietro Castiglioni,
1969 Ferrari 365/GT4
Second Place - Mike Space,
1961 Lancia Flaminia
Second Place - Mitch Davocourt,
1998 Ferrari F355 Spider
CLASS C: Fiat & Bertone X1/9
CLASS H: Vintage Fiat
First Place - Harry Neuman,
1986 Bertone X1/9
First Place - Vladimir Pisch,
1971 Fiat 500L
Second Place - John Padden,
1981 Fiat X1/9
Second Place - Bill Clark,
1970 Fiat 850 Spyder
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X1/9 Model Guide
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Bertone produced the X1/9 for Fiat from
1972 to 1988, and then, from 1983
onwards, independently. A total of 160,000
units were produced.
Autobianchi Runabout
(1969)
The design project for the Runabout
took its inspiration from the motor boat
world. As in the case of other prototypes
inspired by the design concepts and styling
applied to other fields, here once more
Bertone took his inspiration from outside
the motoring world. The Runabout was in
fact inspired by the racing speed boats
around at the end of the 1960’s. Despite its
unusual look and evident dream car status,
the prototype was used as the starting point
for the design of the future Fiat X1/9,
which was launched a couple of years later.
The engine itself was that of the 128, even
though the car was presented under the
Autobianchi marque. With its pointed
shape, generous rollbars hosting the
headlamps and the colours chosen by its
designer, the car was aimed at a young
market. The Runabout is an invitation to
fun, stress-free travelling, evoking the
sheer joy of driving in places where traffic
is no more than a distant memory. The
Runabout was presented at the 1969 Turin
Motor Show: an original vision of the
future which once more attracted the
attention of more than a few curious
on-lookers.
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Fiat X 1/9
(1972-1976)
The Fiat X1/9 debuted at the Turin
Motor Show in November 1972, immediately earning critical acclaim. The Fiat
X1/9 came about to replace the Fiat 850
Spider. On a Fiat 128 base, but with an
entirely innovative feature for a Fiat car: a
centrally-mounted engine. Nuccio Bertone
pressed Fiat management to accept this
very sporty solution, and eventually
managed to convince them. The Fiat X1/9
reworked the Runabout concept, an
innovative Bertone design inspired by the
wedge shape of racing speed boats. The
Fiat X1/9 is the natural continuation of this
concept, with its penetrative wedge shape.
The two ridges running along the wings
lighten the overall look, and the low
bonnet features disappearing headlights,
while the rear is cut off. But the most
interesting aspect lies in the design of the
cockpit, framed by the light front pillar
and the rear pillar which functions as a
roll-bar. With the hard-top down, the X1/9
goes from coupé to spider, and the top folds
away and stows into a front compartment
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above the luggage. The chassis, derived
from the Stratos chassis, is a supporting
structure which is particularly robust and
safe enough to pass the new safety tests
which were about to be introduced in the
States. The first version had a 74 Hp 1290
cc. engine (170 km/h).
Emerson Fittipaldi, who test-drove it for
the magazine Quattroruote, wrote that the
X1/9 drives like a Formula One car. The
Fiat X1/9 was a hit, and went on to be
successful on the American market too.
Fiat X 1/9 “Abarth”
(1973)
As a special rarity, Abarth in 1973
modified an X 1/9 with an 1840 cc 16V
engine with 200 Hp, The car was supposed
to be used for Rally - unfortunately Fiat’s
plans were different, and the Fiat 131
became the Fiat groups Rally car. Apart
from the wide arch wings concealing the
wide 235/55x13 tires, the Car was
equipped with a colossal air intake, to feed
the 2 44mm Weber IDF carbs’.
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1- Autobianchi Runabout (1969)
2- Fiat X 1/9 (1972-1976)
3- Fiat X 1/9 “Abarth” (1973)
4- Fiat X 1/9 US model (1974-1978)
5- Fiat X 1/9, 1300 “Corsa” (1975)
6- Fiat X 1/9 Dallara Silhoutte racer (1975)
7- Fiat X 1/9 “Serie Speciale I” (1976-1978)
8- Fiat X 1/9 “Lido” (1977-1978)
9- Fiat X 1/9 “Five-Speed” (1978-1982)
10- Bertone X1/9 “IN” (1982-1983)
11- Bertone X1/9 “VS” (1983-1987)
12- Bertone X1/9 “S” (1984-1986)
13- Fiat X 1/9 “Sunshine” (1985-1986)
14- Bertone X1/9 “S” (1986-1988)
15- Bertone X1/9 “Special Edition” (1988-1989)
16- Bertone X1/9 “Gran Finale” (1987-1988)
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Fiat X 1/9 US model
(1974-1978)
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In 1974 the Fiat X 1/9 was introduced to
the American market, the model was
identical with the European model, apart
from the slightly larger horns on the
bumpers. In 1975 the Fiat X 1/9 was
latered on a number of points, to comply
with the strict emission regulations, this
brought a number of engine changes, as a
result the engined now only performed
65 Hp and a top speed at 155 km/h. Most
characteristic was though the change from
the small wrap-around bumpers, to 2 large
- less esthetics - bumpers (2 horizontal bars,
connected to the body by 2 hydraulic
dampers). In spite of the loss of power,
success on the American marked was
immediate.
Fiat X 1/9, 1300 “Corsa”
(1975)
In 1975 the model “X 1/9 Corsa” was
introduced on the “Salon Automobile de
Bruxelles”. It was proposed as a limited
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edition series for the European market.
The cars main characteristic were a large
spoiler on the rear trunk, widened wings,
hardtop in the body colour, and it was fitted with magnesium rims with Bertone
logo. On the doors the writing said
“X1/9 CORSA” in capitals and “FIAT
BERTONE” in small capitals. The car was
nevertheless equipped as the standard
series, despite the sporty race design.
Fiat X 1/9 Dallara Silhouette racer
(1975)
The Fiat X1/9 Dallara went on show at
the 1975 “Paris Motor Show” The Fiat
X1/9 Dallara was the Turin company’s
answer to the race car market, destined for
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a packed sporting schedule in Group 5
(Silhouette) of the World Sportscar
Championships, with its creator behind
the wheel. Dallara, an internationally
known, highly experienced engineer,
opted for the X1/9, in the belief that,
for both its design and economic characteristics, it would be capable of turning in an
impressive sporting performance. In fact
the X1/9 Dallara retains the same layout as
the original model, apart from a few
modifications to the suspensions and
engine. The engine is a four-cylinder - 16 v
- 192 Hp, 1289 cc. The design of the body
visually accentuates the sporty character
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Fun Had at Bruce’s Anuual Spook Out
by Thad Kirk
Bruce’s Parts Bin opened up shop and
held it’s annual “Spook Out” in support
of the Delaware Valley Chapter of FLU.
It’s a chance for people to get together and
enjoy each other’s company and their
cars. Bruce ordered up some excellent
weather! Sunny mid 70’s with beautiful
fall foliage colors. Bruce, and staff (wife
and daughter), had a nice setup of food at
the ‘Bin’ for those who were hungry.
Lots of great people and cars. Cars
from NJ, DE, NY, MD, PA, etc. We
had a great turn out! If you’ve never
visited Bruce’s Bin, then you’re missing a
treasure. Bruce has parts scattered all over
the place that even he doesn’t know
about. Saturday was sort of like a self
serve Fiat parts store. Half the fun is
finding the stuff Bruce doesn’t even know
he has! Look for his annual open house in
the spring held about April 1. This event
is referred to as ‘Fools Out’.
Thanks Bruce!
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‘Genny’ Obert, Remembered
Written by the family of Fiat Lancia Unlimited
On behalf of Fiat Lancia Unlimited,
Obert Children’s College Fund
we wish to express our deepest heartfelt
Bank of the West
sympathy to husband Chris Obert, son
2020 N. Pacific Av.
Jesse, daughter Molly, and the C. Obert
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
staff in the loss of Genevieve (Genny)
Obert; beloved wife, mother, highly
The entire club is heartbroken over the
acclaimed writer, co-worker, dear friend
loss of Genny, yet we must find solace in
and FLU member. Genevieve passed on
the memory of her friendship, her
Monday, July 21st between 5 and
lifetime of accomplishments, and her
7:30 in the morning peacefultreasured writings. Genny was
ly in her sleep from heart
loved by countless people
failure. Genny had just
around the world and
celebrated her 44th
touched every life in a posibirthday the day
tive and profound way.
before, and it was one
Her depth of automotive
of the best and happiest
knowledge was a reflection
days of her life.
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Donations in lieu of flowers, if you
painted pictures with words for us with
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nessed a true literary artist at work,
speaking straight from her heart to ours.
Genny was instrumental once again in
2003 in helping design the traditional Fiat
Freak Out "Trivia Contest" used at our
Awards Banquet. A copy of that contest is
reprinted in Ricambi for your enjoyment,
written just days before her passing.
It is important to remember that her
legacy lives on through Chris, Jesse and
Molly, and all the wonderful places
she took us through her award winning
writings. They will always draw us near
to her. Genny's writings are her gift to us
that we may enjoy forever. Find out more
at her website, www.AutoDiva.com.
Genny wished for peace for the peoples
of the world, for exploration of space as
the first person on the moon happened on
her birthday, and for more and better
hugs. Chris (and Rob Duncan) were on
their flight home July 21st from the 2003
Fiat Freak Out at the time of Genny's
passing. Chris, missing his last hug,
requests all to go out and hug your loved
ones and family one extra time. Very
good advice indeed.
The following trivia questions were compiled in the most part by Genny Obert. Thanks for the memories Genny, you will be missed.
#1The FLU name “Fiat Lancia Underground”
officially changed to “Fiat Lancia Unlimited”
several years ago. What year was the name
changed?
A. 1987
B. 1990
C. 1992
D. 1993 Answer
#2 In 1995, the FFO was held in what city?
A. Poughkeepsie, NY
B. Hagarstown, MD Answer
C. Fontana, NC
D. Cannan Valley, W Va.
E. None of the above
#3 Giovanni Agnelli started making cars five
years before Henry Ford. On July 1, 1899,
Giovanni and friends drew up articles for a
car making venture. What was the first
name of the brand new car company?
A. Fabbrica Italiana Di Automobili
B. La Società Italiana per la Costruzione e
il Comercio dello Automobili Torino. Answer
C. F.I.A.T.
D. Giovanni Agnelli, S. p. a.
#6 Fiat was a top competitor at the Indy 500,
what was Fiat’s best finish ever?
A: Third place in 1911.
B. Second place in 1912. Answer
C. First place in 1913.
#4 What was the horsepower and placement
of the engine in the first Fiat made in 1899?
A. 3? horsepower, front mounted placement.
B. 3? horsepower, rear engine placement. Answer
C. 5 horsepower, front mounted engine.
D. 3? horsepower, steam driven, rear mounted.
E. None of the above.
#7 Fiat captured the world land speed record
of 154 miles per hour with a 300 horse power
car in what year?
A. 1911 Answer
B. 1918
C. 1927
D. 1936
#5 What was the displacement of
Fiat’s largest engine?
A. 16,286 cc on the 1905 100HP Corsa. Answer
B. 14,137cc Model S74.
C. 10-liter (10,000cc) S61
D. The 12-liter SB4-155, also called the
“Mephistopheles”
#8 What are the most cylinders Fiat ever
used in a production engine?
A. 6 cylinders, as in the Fiat 130 Coupe
B. 8 cylinders, as in the 8V Coupe
C: 12 cylinders as in the 1921 V12 “Super Fiat” Answer
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The 7th Annual Italian Car Day
The 7th Annual Italian Car Day was held
at Buford Dam Park in North Atlanta
on October 4th, 2003. This was the largest
gathering to date for the annual Italian car
show produced by FLU’s very own John
Montgomery. Those who chose to have
a photo taken can be viewed at
www.pmrphoto.com/pp, information is also
listed on how to purchase the images.
photos by Brett Melancon
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Class Winners:
Alfa Romeo:
1. #50, Julia Dolgetta
Alfa GTV 2000
2. #48, Tom Hart
Alfa GTV
3. #68, Carol Wagnon
Alfa Jr. Zagato
Maserati:
1. #2 Ivan Ruiz
Ghibli Spider
2. #3
3. #4
Dick Preston
Mexico
Gary Farmer
BiTurbo
Fiat:
1. # 13 Bob Stanek
Fiat 1500
2. # 53 Tim Vaccaro
Fiat 131 Abarth Volumetrico
3. #1 Brett Melancon
Fiat X1/9
Ferrari:
1. #18 Alan & Janet Boe
Ferrari 250 GTE
2. #42 Bob Winchell
Ferrari 330 GTC
3. #86 John Apen
Ferrari 275 GTB
Lamborghini:
1. #57 Victo Woloschinow
Lamborghini Countach
2. #80 Vail Frost
Lamborghini Espada
3. #83 Vail Frost
Lamborghini Countach
Lancia:
1. #113 Tom Sanor
Lancia Fulvia
2. #5 John Montgomery
Lancia HPE
3. #38 David Robinson
Lancia Scorpion
Pantera (DeTomaso):
1. #22 Mike Daley
Pantera
2. #36 Andre Perry
Pantera
3. #34 Jim Riseigno
Pantera
Italian Motorcycle:
1. #71 Ed Flanagan
Moto Guzzi
2. #116 Gary Hodgson
Ducati 749
3. #21 R.McKay
Ducati Monster S4
Open Class:
1. #11 Bob Bowen
Alfa 357 Ermeni
2. #85 John Apen
Italia
3. #115 John Mayoue
Iso Rivolta
Best Modified:
#88 George Prieto Sr.
Alfa Pickup
Best of Show:
#18 Alan & Janet Boe
Ferrari 250 GTE
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Fiat Freak Out 2003 Autocross Results
The 20th annual Fiat Freak Out was
held in Asheville, NC July 18-20, 2003.
This is the official FFO03 Autocross
results hosted by the Highlands Sports
Car Club, July 20, 2003.
19 Italian cars entered in 3 classes
Italian Stock (IS)
1 Damon Kane, x-1/9
2 Dwight Varnes, x-1/9
3 Kevin Barnett, x-1/9
4 Neil Martin, x-1/9
36.164
36.484
36.658
37.333
5
6
7
8
Gianna Dolgetta, 164s
Walter Forlini, 164s
Jon Ladez, Spider
Joe Dolgetta, x-1/9
37.676
37.753
39.148
40.416
Italian Race (IR)
1 Steve Hoelscher, x-1/9
2 Chris Obert, x-1/9
3 Russ McBride, x-1/9
30.619 (FTD)
31.527
33.774
Italian Modified (IM)
1 Derek Greenwood, x-1/9 33.814
2 John Lagenquest, x-1/9 34.694
3 John Montgomery, x-1/9 35.508
4 Jason Greenwood, x-1/9 36.613
5 Patrick Mills, Spider
36.251
6 Vince Hoelscher, x-1/9 46.663
DS
1 Bill MacFarland, Audi S-4 38.238
#13 Fiat largest manufacturing plant in Italy
is called “Mirafiori”. It opened under the
watchful eye of Dictator Benito Mussolini. In
fact, the Fiat 131 sedan was named the “131
Mirafiori”. There is also the very popular
website www.mirafiori.com What is the
original meaning of the word “Mirafiori”?
A. Massive works factory
B. Pride of Italy
C. Wonderful Flowers Answer
D. A province region of Italy
E. None of the above.
#17 Chris and Genny Obert of C. Obert &
Co. traveled overland together from Santa
Cruz California to Fairbanks, Alaska in the
late 1970’s. What kind of car did Chris
choose to most impress Genny?
A. 1976 Fiat 128 Rallye
B. 1959 Fiat Multipla Answer
C. 1975 Chevy Camaro Z28
D. 1972 VW Bus
E. 1970 Ford Ranchero
Spec Rental (Ah-hem) GS
1 Shawn Folkerts, Dodge Stratus 35.944
CSP
Rose Greenwood, Miata
35.458
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#9 The Fiat 8V was produced from 1952 to
1954. The aerodynamic design, shaped at the
Turin Polytecnik wind tunnel, coupled with
an eight-cylinder motor with twin Weber
carbs was capable of a top speed of over 200
kph (125mph). What was displacement of
this powerful V8 motor?
A. 1996 cc Answer
B. 2850 cc
C. 3000 cc
D. 4500 cc
#10 The Lancia automobile manufacturer
was purchased by Fiat in 1969. How
much did Fiat pay?
A. One Italian lira per share, about $670
British Pounds. Answer
B. One Italian Lira for the entire company.
C. 67 million British pounds.
D. Over $300 Million Dollars
#11 Which color-combination was available
on the street version of the Fiat Abarth 124
Rally Spider?
A. Red and Black
B. Sky blue and Black
C. White and Black
D. All of the above Answer
#12 Carlo Abarth started building cars in
1949 and finally came to America for the first
time to race Fiat 600’s in 1959. He won. Over
the years Abarth cars went on to many
European and World Championships. Fiat
purchased Abarth & C. in 1971, and Sig.
Abarth went into semi-retirement that same
year. How many total race victories had
Abarth cars won by 1971?
A. 157
B. 627
C. 2135
D. 7133 Answer
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#14 Fiat choose to offer “Sonata Sound” car
radio systems for the entire 1980 lineup.
Which style of radio was NOT offered by
Fiat as an option in 1980.
A. Sonata AM with 5 pushbutton tuning. Answer
B. Sonata AM/FM stereo with 5 pushbutton tuning.
C. Sonata AM/FM stereo with 8-track
stereo tape player.
D. Sonata AM/FM stereo with cassette player.
#15 The three brands of Fiat, Lancia and
Ferrari won the following: Fiat won the
European Driver’s Rally Championship. Lancia
won the Manufacturer’s World Rally
Championship and Ferrari won the Formula
One World Championship. In what calendar
year did all three championships occur at the
same time?
A. 1974
B. 1975 Answer
C. 1978
D. 1979
#16 The following table indicates the position of
the headlight covers on the late model, 1500cc X
1/9 when the ignition key and the light switch
position are changed. Is this table correct?
A. Yes Answer
B. No
#18 Lancia has used the initials “HF” on all
works rally cars, and even road cars since the
1960’s. A raging elephant is often used as part
of the emblem. What do the initials “HF”
mean?
A. High Fidelity Answer
B. High Five
C. Hugo Fasta
D. High Formulation
E. None of the above
#19 Pininfarina took over production of the
Fiat Spider as the Pininfarina Azzura Spider
until 1985. What car replaced the Azzura
Spider on Pininfarina assembly lines?
A. The Peugeot 405 series including the 405 Mi16.
B. The Lancia Thema
C. The Cadillac Allante Answer
D. The Citroen CX25
#20 How many times in the last five years has
a Fiat X 1/9 won the SCCA Solo II National
Autocross title?
A. Four Times in five years. Answer
B. Two Times in four years.
C. The X1/9 design is too old to compete.
Has never won the SOLO II Nationals.
D. The X 1/9 has been banned from
SOLO II to let others win.
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2003 Fiat Freak Out-Asheville NC
Dreams are often carried deep within our hearts.
They speak to us softly in a world that shouts
the cold reality of routine. Perhaps it is simply the
foolish that dare to dream anymore? Can we
actually reach beyond the ordinary to the
extraordinary? (Say yes.) If not, check your pulse.
This summer we made the choice to follow our
hearts in pursuit of a closely held dream. Italian cars
from your garage and mine vacated their quiet sanctuary, rolling cross-town or cross-country toward an
appointment with automotive history. Some drove
west, others went east, still others headed south while
a few took flight north. Most of us had little to say to
those who didn’t understand; we simply walked out
of our daily schedule and got into that special Italian
car. We pressed onward from all points to a special
meeting place, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
It was a long journey that cost a a fair amount
of money, time and trouble. The uninitiated and
ignorant shake their heads all the while, never
understanding what’s the big deal about the “sweet
song of an overhead cam engine, wind in the hair, top
down I don’t give a damn what you think” great
adventure of Italian motoring. We’re going to the big
20th anniversary show; come hell or high water.
Lifelong Fiat enthusiasts leave behind decades of
misspent youth, dogged perseverance, setbacks and
heartbreaks, for the ultimate triumph to arrive at a
special car show with a beloved Italian car. For
every hour of pleasure behind the wheel, there was
10 times more hours devoted to engine work, brake
work, paint-work and restoration work. Dreams
often leave behind a trail of trouble, tears, red
ribbons of receipts, and the incredibly slow progress
over time, only yielding to resounding victory
by shear resolve. This July, the joy of the Italian
motoring experience was once again validated from
the wheels beneath the driver’s seat. Every car that
arrived in Asheville was a show winner because
they rose to the challenge to be present for this
record breaking event. Through it all, we never
complained about the distance of the journey…
there was but one destination and one dream…
Fiat Freak Out 2003 in Asheville. The largest
gathering of it’s kind, featuring classic Fiat, Lancia,
Alfa and other Italian sports cars.
Dreams live.
-by John Montgomery
See a complete list of Concours winners on FLU’s website at www.flu.org
See you again next year, same place!
July 16-18, 2004- Sunspree, Asheville, NC
CREDITS: Fiat Freak Out 2003
Staff of volunteers
John MontgomeryCoordinator
Brett MelanconCoordinator
Jeff DavisonAssistant Coordinator
Damon & Michele KaneRegistrars
Jody FarrOnline Registration
Dr. James FreemanPana Photo Setup/Biltmore/Winery
JeanPaul HarrisPana Photograph
Ginger HarrisIndividual Car Photos
Ray KeetonVideo
George & Angela Price FFO Event Sales
Warren & Anne PlesmidFFO Event Registration
Volunteers
Beth Melancon
K.C. White
James Freeman, Sr.
Tim & Valerie Beeble
Bob Stanek
Chas Sforza
Neil & Erin Martin
Lance Roscoe
Jerry Cucchiara
Kevin Barnett
Steve Hoelscher
Vince Hoelscher
Howard Goodman
Susan Ruptash
Jon Logan
Scott Hill
Jim Aitken
Bobb Rayner
Dwight Varnes
Charlie Bates
Dwight Varnes
See FFO 2003 Photo Spread on next page.
Panoramic Photo order form is on page 26
SUNSPREE RESORT
Brian Yates- Sales Coordinator
Ed Murren- Logistics
Sue Polovina- Catering Director
Deni (Sam’s Club)- FFO
Anniversary Cake
BILTMORE ESTATE
Renee’ Pisani- Biltmore Sales
Erin Young- Biltmore Catering
Supporting Vendors
Bayless Fiat Lancia World
Bruces Parts Bin
C. Obert & Co.
Classic Motorsports
Fun Import & Toys
Grass Roots Motorsports
International Auto Parts
Red Line Motorworks
Sports Car Market
Vick Autosports
AutoCross
Highlands Sports Car Club
Kevin Barnett
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Do your part and vote!
Once again it’s time to elect three new
club members to the FLU Board of
Directors. The FLU Board consists of 11
members, each serving a three-year term.
Every year, one third of the Board is up
for re-election. This year, we have three
positions and five new challengers. The
membership may choose to vote for three
of the following candidates: Evan
Statman, Sam Germana, Mike Greer,
Woody Woodson, or John Erskine.
In addition, all FLU officer positions
are voted on yearly, however, the call for
nominations was not returned, so no
challengers for these positions have made
their intentions known. Therefore, you
will have a choice of either the incumbent
or a write-in candidate of your choice.
Spaces will be provided below.
In order to vote, you must be a FLU
member in good standing. You can
identify yourself by providing your
membership ID number and postal/zip
code. Your ID number can be found on
the Ricambi mailing label, or you may
look it up online at www.flu.org .
Please note that your identity is only used to
ensure that the ballot box is not stuffed. This data
will not be disseminated to anyone within the club
and your vote will remain anonymous.
All of the nominated board candidates
have had the opportunity to respond to
the following three questions. Please read
the responses in order to get to know the
candidate so you may make a good choice
for FLU Board participation.
1. Why do you want to dedicate three
years as a member of the FLU Board?
2. What are the top three ideas (or issues)
that you intend to cover during your
service to the membership?
3. What sets you apart from other
candidates?
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Name: Evan J Statman
Chapter affiliation: FLO-FLU Founder
Email address: [email protected]
FLU Member since: May 2003
Italian Car(s) Owned: 1984 Pininfarina
Azzurra Spider, 1988 Bertone (RIP 1996)
1. I would like to dedicate the next three
years to the FLU Board to provide more
structure and resources for individual
chapters by using state of the art technologies. I believe that the three years
is an appropriate term length to enable
change but maintain continuity.
2. 1) Improved internal structure with
more defined roles for the board of
directors, officers and chapters.
2) Additional chapter development
activities and materials for new chapters.
3) A complete marketing plan to
showcase the organization outside the
current membership to the Italian car
owners of North America.
3. My qualification that sets me apart
from other candidates is that I am new.
I started the newest FLU Chapter
FLO FLU. My perspective is fresh
and excited and I rely on technology to
achieve my goals at minimal actual
dollar cost. I also think we should
remember that we are doing this for
the love the cars and the fun of it all.
___________________________
Name: John R Erskine
National Capitol Area FLU
(Wash DC, MD, VA)
[email protected]
FLU Member since 1999
Owned (or own): 124TC Estate,
1979 Mirafiori wagon, two 1973 124
Spiders, two 1979 Spider 2000’s,
and a 1971 124 Spider
1. I would like to serve on the FLU
board to actively promote the organization, work collectively with the other
directors, and expand FLU membership
and activities.
2. Three ideas I am interested in
promoting are: working with other
Fiat regional groups to ensure FLU’s
expansion/coordination in a greater
national presence; creating a framework
of guidance, organization and direction
for local FLU clubs; and bringing more
Fiat owners into Fiat Lancia Unlimited.
3. (My qualifications are no different
than those of other candidates)
Creative, enthusiastic, fair-minded
and interested in FLU. Love all
things Italian; especially Fiat Spiders.
Professional sports car restoration
specialist; hobby is the restoration and
repair of Spiders. Co-organizer of the
Fiat Rescue League, chartered to keep
Fiats out of the crusher. Able to
dedicate time to this endeavor.
___________________________
Name: Sam Germana
Chapter affiliation: Northeast Coast
Email address: [email protected]
FLU Member since: 5/1/1987
Italian Car(s) Owned: 1981 Fiat Spider
(Original Owner) 1982 Ferrari Mondial
1. I have had the benefits of membership for over 15 years. For the Fiat Freak
Out alone it was worth joining. It was
through the hard work of others that
I was able to enjoy club membership. I
am ready to make my own contribution.
2. 1) Expand membership. To do so
would bring in diversity of owners,
continual fresh ideas, and help ensure
a thriving club. Use Fiat Freak Out
(FFO) and the newsletter as a platform.
At FFO, for example, I think board
members and officers should make
efforts to reach out to the membership,
welcoming them and listening to what
they say.
2) Bring in ALL Italian Marques.
FLU is already the least elitist, and most
inclusive of groups. Let’s build upon
that, having events with other Italian
Marques. Ideas include local rallies
and gatherings. We could team up with
charities, raising money for agreed upon
causes via rallies and shows. This would
raise the club’s profile in a positive way.
Even informal “runs” are good social
gatherings.
3) Delegate. Spectators watch,
participants make things happen.
The accomplishments thus far of the
officers & board have been amazing.
Let’s assign help to the membership
committee, and expand roles such as
those organizing FFO. Have greeters
for “newbies” at FFO. For every idea,
I bet there are people who could jump
in to help make them happen, and
improve upon them.
3. A FLU member since 1987, I have
owned a total of 5 Italian cars: Fiat,
Alfa Romeo and Ferrari. I have been
an administrator for 20 years with a
degree in management, and a lawyer
for 7. I have the training and experience
to motivate people and make things
happen. These attributes combine to
make for a useful contributor to FLU.
___________________________
Name: Mike Greer
Chapter Affiliation: Roamin’ Chariots
Email address: [email protected]
home or [email protected] work
FLU member since: 1999
Italian Car(s) owned: 1979 Spider 2000
1) Dedicating three years to the FLU
board is important to me because I feel
very strongly about the need for a strong
national organization for Fiat/Lancia
automobiles. It’s important in my
opinion that FLU continues to grow
and expand, and to do that means
representation from chapters that can
provide a different perspective to the
FLU Board. I enjoy the club and want
to share the views of new chapters.
2) My top three issues are: 1- FLU as
a national organization. 2- The need
of the national organization to help
and provide guidance to old and new
chapters alike. This would include
guidelines for “club” events, guidelines
or suggestions for chapter organization,
services for local chapters, and lists of
potential members for local chapters.
3) Better communication across the network of chapters.
3. My qualifications include owning a
Fiat Spider for the past 30 years, beyond
that, I have been active in other national
organizations such as the Catalina
National Sailing Association, where I
served as fleet captain. I can use this
experience and knowledge to help reach
the goals mentioned above and the goals
of FLU and it’s member chapters and
individuals. I’ve also been active with
my chapter of FLU, organizing and
helping with a number of events such
as MOFLO and the Fall FIAT.
___________________________
Name: Woody Woodson
Chapter affiliation: Detroit Chapter
Founder, 1978 Email address:
[email protected]
FLU Member since: 1978
Italian Car(s) Owned: Many
over 33 years.
1. As a previous Board member, I would
like to return to the Board to continue
my push in helping FLU to maintain it’s
position as a pipeline to Fiat ownership,
and it’s continued climb to the return of
popularity.
2. (A.) Make sure that all chapters have a
voice in their concerns of the club, seeing
all chapters have a liaison to be heard by
the National.
(B.) To find more ways to restore a
higher membership level.
(C.) To maintain or achieve a better
relationship with other Italian Car
Clubs.
3. The items that set me apart from
the other candidates is, I had formed
the Detroit Club in 1978. Promoted the
Detroit Chapter to become the first
Chapter to become part of FLU. Have
been the President of the Detroit
Chapter, and the Detroit AROC
Chapter during the same periods for
two years running. Have also maintained a Board position with FLU
National and he Detroit AROC Chapter
during the same periods. Have owned
and driven Italian cars for the last 33
years. Have been a Board member of the
Detroit AROC for the last six years, and
was just elected to the AROC Board for
the 2004 year. Have been a liaison for the
support of each club for and during club
activities.
I am well aware of both local chapter
and National operations. The knowledge
I have gained at the local level applies
equally at the National level. This
knowledge makes me better prepared to
see both sides of the deliberation and
make the best decisions. And last, I have
head on-the challenge of maintaining a
Fiat Club in the Motor City for 25 years;
with Detroit being the headquarters of
the big three auto makers.
Official FFO voting ballot
on back page of this
issue of RICAMBI
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of the model, while inside the car is an
entirely new safety feature: upholstery in
F.P.T., the same fire-retardant material
used for the suits of the Formula 1 drivers.
Fiat X 1/9 “Series Speciale I”
(1976-1978)
In 1976 the “Serie Speciale I” was
launched, it was characterized by a “ladder
pattern” decor alongside, this together
with a large PU-plastic front spoiler.
Internal it was fitted with new higher back
seats, with a striped design fabric. 1976 was
also the year when it officially was
introduced as a right hand driven version
to the market in United Kingdom, till then
only a number (approximately 30) had
been converted to right hand drive by
Radbourne Racing.
Fiat X 1/9 “Lido”
(1977-1978)
As the last of the 1300 series the “Lido”
was launched in 1978, it was only available
in black. The Lido model had a theme of
black and white, therefore it had chromed
bumpers, and white interior.
Fiat X 1/9 “Five-Speed”
(1978-1982)
With the end of the 1300 series, the X 1/9
“Five-Speed” was introduced on the
1978 “Autosalon Birmingham”. The
Introduction of the X 1/9 “Five-Speed””
was the most significant change ever done
in the history of the X 1/9. The most
significant changes was - as the name says
- the introduction of the Fait Ritmo/Strada
known power train consisting of the 1498
cc engine performing 86 Hp, and the
5 speed transmission. Visually it was
changed with large allow bumpers in the
full width of the car, along with a higher
engine lid for the new higher engine.
Inside the interior also had a make over
with new dash, and seats.
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Bertone X1/9 “IN”
(1982-1983)
Bertone X1/9 “S”
(1986-1988)
As the first model after Bertone took
over the entire production of the X 1/9
“IN” model was introduced to the market
in the spring of 1982. The model was
characterized by the two-tone paintwork,
and the “IN” decor on the roll-bar. The
interior had gone trough a make over in
this fase as well, and better fabric gave it a
quality boost, a special characteristic inside,
was that the carpet was bright red!
In the spring of 1986 the new “S”, model
was introduced to the market, this model
had sideskirts and Speedline SP 116A rims
with 185/60x13 low profile tires, another
significant change to this model was that
the engine lid was in the body colour
instead of the usual black. The model came
in two variants, a carb’ model, and an
injection model, the latter was lowered
some 40mm.
Bertone X1/9 “VS”
(1983-1987)
Bertone X1/9 “Special Edition”
(1988-1989)
In the spring of 1983 the “VS” model
was introduced to the market as the
replacement of the “In” model, the only
significant change was new Speedline SL
082 rims, and new colour schemes where
the lower color always was metallic
Charcoal #900, the roll-bar decor now
wrote “X 1-9” vertically.
In 1988 the last official series hit the
continental European market - Bertone
X1/9 1500 “Special Edition”, the car were
built in 1985 - 1986 and was US models,
rebuilt to the the continental Europe, the
last model were sold as late as in 1989.
Bertone X1/9 “S”
(1984-1986)
In the spring of 1984 the “S” model
was introduced to the market, the only
significant change was new Cromodora
CD 179 rims, and new colour schemes
where the vertically divider between the
two colours now was moved up to just
under the window line, another feature
was that now it had mirrors on both sides.
Fiat X 1/9 “Sunshine”
(1985-1986)
In the spring of 1985 the “Sunshine”
model was introduced to the market, and
again this time only minor changes
in equipment, like new materials in the
interior, other rims, and new colour
schemes.
Bertone X1/9 “Gran Finale”
(1987-1988)
In the spring of 1987 the last model ever
hits the British market, as the “Gran
Finale” is introduced. This model had a
carb’ engine, and the rims were now from
O.Z., the bumpers were not black as on the
previous models, and it had a rear spoiler.
This model was available in just two
different colours, Mica Red or Mica Blue.
Aircondition was standard in the model, as
well as Alcantara fabric interior.
Re-printed with permission from
Niels Laursen’s excellent web site at
www.laursen-online.dk/x1-9/gallery-uk/
Where is FFO ‘04
going to be?
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too awesome of a car not to vote for it - the
black ‘69 Dino. WOW! It made me proud
to be a Fiat owner that day! OK, everyday!
It was our first FFO and we loved it!
The silent auction was great.
The location was perfect and the cars were
beautiful. Congratulations on an excellent
turn-out. And you got Dwight Varnes to speak!
FFO03 was great. Good Friends, Good
Location, Good Food, Lots to do! WORKERBEES, WORKER BEES; MY HATS OFF TO
THE WORKER BEES! What a great job
they did to put on one really great Freak Out!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I don’t
recall ever going to a better organized car
club event. I’m looking forward to 2004 and
I am sure another great get together with the
nicest car club people around.
It was really well done. I had a wonderful
time and it seemed like everyone else was
on cloud 9 too. I will certainly attend the
next one, which I understand may again be
in Asheville. Please let the club that put on
the autocross know that they did a perfect
job. It was very well organized.
This was my first FFO and I hope to return
next year. Completely amazing! We had a
great time and were very happy to have
attended. Everyone who organized it did an
outstanding job. Kudos to Bob Rayner for
keeping his speech short! LOL!
Raffle took too long.
The Freak Out was fabulous. It was the
biggest and best ever. Organizers, be proud.
I was knocked out by the large number of
first timers. This bodes well for the future
of the club. I met some great people and
can’t wait till next year.
Great location offering more than a show.
Thanks for making my wife and I
welcome. We both felt that everyone
was friendly and helpful. We made
some new friends while there.
I was on the organizing committee for FFO
2001 so I know what goes into it. You guys
did a super job and the event ran seamlessly
which tells me your prep was excellent!
The Biltmore venue and mountains as a
backdrop made for a scenic and relaxing
locale. I recommend to any Fiat Lancia
owners I meet that they join FLU and
experience the one of a kind event. Fiat
and Lancia forever!
Should repeat another year at same location.
We are going back to Asheville on
Friday, July 16th thru Sunday, July
18th, 2004! Last year, we had to
share the hotel with other groups,
next year we are going to book the
ENTIRE Sunspree Resort, all 250
rooms! This will be the largest Fiat
Freak Out ever. We will pull out
all the stops for this one! The hotel
will be 100% Italian Car heaven!
Don’t dare miss it! Book rooms
now at last year’s rates ($93/night)!
Call Sunspree’s at 1-800-733-3211
or visit web at www.sunspree.com
Counterpoints:
Please consider making nametags FLU logo
and the name tags bigger, since many of us
are wanting to meet people we’ve talked to
but never met.
I didn’t get ballots for the concourse judging...
Is it because I did not bring a car? (Answer: Yes.)
Don’t apologize for having lots of raffle
prizes. People wouldn’t buy the tickets if
there wasn’t a lot to be won.
I miss the small club atmosphere of a few
years back though. These $20.00 dinners,
etc. are too expensive for my budget. What’s
wrong with burgers and beer?
My only disappointment was in winning
second place. Just wait until next year!
Parking areas should be dedicated to
FLU members.
Would like to see the incorporation of
at least one “hands-on” tech session or more
than one so people could choose one or
the other.
My thought was that some sort of badge
or patch be given to every autocross
participant and would provide some tangible
recognition and a momento of the event.
Frames are beautiful
chromed plastic with
black accents.
$10 each + $3.50 shipping for 1-3 frames
$4.00 shipping for 4 or more frames
Show your club support
and buy FLU frames!
Contact Shaun Folkarts
at 631-262-7392 or
e-mail at [email protected]
You can count on us being there next year.
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annual Import and Kit Car Nationals in
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, the grand door
prize was a super-nice Fiat 850 Spider!
Who would have thought a vintage Fiat
would ever be offered as a coveted prize?
In checking internet price guides and
collector car publications, values seem to be
rising a bit for Fiats and Lancias IF they are
in pristine condition. At FLU enthusiast
events like Fiat Freak Out, I’ve also noticed
a definite improvement in the variety,
condition. and quality of cars brought to the
various events. Even our fellow Fiat
Freaks are looking better than ever, despite
the fact that we’re aging as quickly as our
cars!
In 2003, no part of FLU’s operation has
seen bigger changes than this past summer’s
edition of Fiat Freak Out. In its twentieth
year, FFO2003 brought not only a change
of venue, but also a change in record
numbers of participants, quality and scope
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of cars presented, and variety of activities.
As a life-long enthusiast, I have had the
good fortune to attend some of the top
automotive events in the world. I’ve been
to the famous Pebble Beach concourse
d’Elegance, Concorso Italiano in Monterrey,
the Club Nazionale X1/9 “Raduno” in
Italy, and various other top-flight car
enthusiast events the world over. However,
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and Lancia automobiles. With such
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Cars–for sale
82 Lancia Zagato- $2500 firm, pics please
email me. 330-898-2006. Tim Timko
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Lancia Aurelia B24 Convertible, 19582500 cc, V-6engine, perfect, completely
restored according to original specs with
original parts;newleather interiorand cloth
hood. Please, send inquiries to: Alessandra
Colfi [email protected]
858-735-5708/858-488-1063
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1978 124, 1800cc.- Good engine and
transmission. Car is sans hood, running
lights and dash board. Body is very solid!
Car is in Buffalo, NY area. $600 or best
offer. Pix by email [email protected]
Serious inquiries call (716)632-1387.
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1976 Fiat 124 Spider 1756cc- 5 speed
transmission. Includes water pump and
starter. No Carb. No Altenator. $500 for
both, or will separate. Also 1 set of Fiat
chrome hubcaps from 1976, good shape;
$80 or best. All located in southeast
Ohio. Leo D. Weatherhead 740-559-3357.
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1979 Lancia Zagato- less than 40,000
original miles and needs restoring. Body is
in good condition with little rust and has
the original wheels. Interior is leather and
in fair condition. I have the original key
ring, ear rings and service manuals that
came with the car as new. Yes, I did say ear
rings. I will sell to the best offer. Pictures
can be e-mailed per request. Dwight
Simpson, Penn Yan, NY 315-531-1576
Residence, 315-694-1214 Cell
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1967 Fiat Abarth 1000 OTS - Race Car,
903cc, 4 ssd, coil overs, Konis, Fuel Cell,
headers, AR wheels. Formerly owned by
Judge Parker, Abarth registry #323
$4,000-race or autoX. call John Barnwes
at 303-691-0720
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1978 Fiat X1/9 Limited Edition (#1435) Runs GREAT, 108k original miles,
needs two exhaust manifold-to-head
bolts fixed. body is straight, some rust,
RF headlight pivot need to be welded.
$750 OBO with your choice of campy
4-spoke rims or ‘87 pepper pots with
brand-new michelins. Bob Danielak,
Bayville, NJ [email protected]
work: 215-497-1665 home: 732-237-9331
cell: 215-932-8582
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1979 Super Brava- If interested please
contact me at [email protected]
I am in the Atlanta area.
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1980 Fiat 124 Spider Pininfarina
Convertible, 5 speed, $1500.00 OBO NEW
PARTS:GAS TANK, PERFORMANCE CARBURETOR, OIL FILTER, AIR FILTER, HOSES &
CLAMPS, OIL PAN & PLUG, SPARK PLUGS
&WIRES, OIL CAP, DISTRIBUTOR CAP,
ROTOR, FUEL SENDING UNIT, WIPER BAG,
WIPERS, FUEL PUMP, NEW BATTERY,
$1300.00 in receipts since March. Have
service record from previous owner. Not
running. Was running when parked in
2000. Needs resto, minor bodywork,
perfect project car. Contact Melissa in
East Tennessee 865-748-0186 or
[email protected]
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1978 Fiat 124 Sport Spider 1800Ferrarri Red, a real head turner. 76,000
original miles. 5 speed, AM/FM cassette,
tires like new. $ 4,800. Car is located in
Ft. Myers Beach, Florida. Call 239-4637086 or email [email protected]
for more details. FLU member.
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1980 spider 2000- 4 chrome trim rings
for steel wheels $20 each or trade for
equal value. 1 round emergency flasher
switch $20 or trade. 4 black plastic wheel
centers w/FIAT logo $10 each or trade.
Right and left side split bumpers
w/lisence plate lite in the ends.$30 each
or trade. 1 steering wheel center for stock
wood wheel,includes plastic outer
ring.$20 or trade. 1 each right and left
rear window rubber seal w/chrome (new)
$40 each or trade. Please call 1-440-9469702 (OHIO) after 7:00 pm e.s.t. ask for
“fiatfive” or email at [email protected]
1978 Fiat Spider 124- restored, 127k
new paint-blue, white interior, in excellent condition. Recent top end work on
engine, Koni suspension all around. ANSA
exhaust system w/header. Asking $3,500
or obo. Please call for more info if interested [email protected]
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1970 Fiat 850 Spider - Very good shape
considering the age, needs front brakes
and paint job, top is primarily intact, runs
great. More info, Bob: R and R Foreign
Parts - 1-719-634-5677
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‘73 850 Spider - Running, not licensed
dings, most notably a crease in the nose.
Paint is chipping off the rear panel of the
car. Many new parts recently installed,
including brakes and wheel cylinders,
radiator, rebuilt carb, exhaust, alternator,
kingpins and convertible top. over
80,000 miles and the motor is a bit
smoky. There is some minor rust. The
interior is black except for the rear shelf.
The driver’s seat will need a slip cover. I
have a dash with no cracks to go with the
car. $1,250 Contact [email protected]
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‘71 850 Spider - original NJ title but I’ve
never transferred it to my name. French
blue, chrome looks immaculate. P.O. had
just refinished it. Paint is also new but
needs a buffing. Top will needs to be
replaced, and the seats are covered, but
the rest of the interior looks great. The
bad: Needs a gas tank (I have one) and
a couple parts I’ve robbed for the green
one (valve cover, coolant overflow bottle,
and one relay). It will also need some
welding underneath. The engine does run
This is a 75% restoration job that just
needs the last 25% to be a nice car.
PRICE: $750 obo The cars are located in
Jeannette, PA 25 miles southeast of
Pittsburgh. Cash takes ‘em, and buyer is
responsible for shipping or pickup.
Contact [email protected] for info.
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1984 Pininfarina Spider Azurra - daily
driver, 180,000 miles. 2nd owner since
40,000 miles, all receipts available.2 liter
strong, 15,000 miles on new head, all
synchros good, extra diferential available,
brakes good with braided steeel lines,
original turbo wheels, remote alarm, 4
point roll bar, AC, Pioneer stereo, tan top
as new, additional black top on frame,
good tan leather seats, all badging correct, original P6 on spare rim, usual rusty
wells $2,500. in NY area, email
[email protected], 917-841-2596
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1971 850 Fiat Sedan - Last year imported,
some rust but restorable. New tires.
located in TN, $250 obo 423-892-2068
1983 Pininfarina Spider 2000 - 87K,
needs some work. Some rust, carpet and
seats adequate but could be replaced.
Currently has blown head gasket. Top is in
excellent condition. Includes Evolution 4
car cover. FIAT plates are genuine, and can
be assigned to new VA owner, or could sell
independently. Located in Richmond VA.
$1500. Call 804-512-1266 or email Andy at
[email protected]
1985 Pininfarina - Black on Black $15,500, 1984 Pininfarina - Red on Tan $15,000, 1983 Pininfarina - Silver on
Black - $12,900 and a 1979 Fiat - Maroon
on Cocoa - $14,500 For further photos or
info, let me know, Franco Cavaliere 416587-4291
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1980 Fiat Spider - 53K miles; automatic; fuel-injected; dark green exterior and
tan & black interior recently restored and
kept under car cover; custom racing tires,
new interior parts, panels and upholstery;
new convertible top; entire braking system replaced; new stereo and 4 speakers;
new fuel pump; has a short in the tail
light circuit board; runs good - needs airflow sensor. $3,000 OBO. Contact Bill
McDonald 410.420.8854 after 6 EST or
[email protected]
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1935 Ballia - needs a complete restoration but bones are there. Not running, 2
engines, body stripped and primed 20
years ago but good, needs some glass,
needs upholstery. Car is located in
Charleston West Virginia Contact Don at
586.725.9414 or [email protected]
1968 Fiat Spider-Original torque tube
car-runs and drives-needs restoration-$1000
orB/O.Pictures upon serious request. Jim
Warga, [email protected] 1/03
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1977 Lancia Scorpian, - Black W/tan
interior,run good, $2700. seller;
J.J. Davey. I live in Virgina Beach 757431-1130. e-mail [email protected].
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1996 Fiat Cinquecento Tropheo Rally FIA papers, only 7000 kms in new cond.
full spec. car built by Fiat for the Tropheo
Challenge, 1 0f 200, rare, full of factory
goodies. Sold on FIA papers with Bill of
Sale. Make perfect fully sorted track car,
and unbeatable in the under 1 liter class.
Vehicle located in Southern California.
Tel: Jacomo: 618-281-2757
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1961 Fiat OSCA 1500S Spyder - Needs
resto, but complete. $5,000- Call Tony
at219-980-5707 CST after 7pm for info
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1981 Lancia Zagato 2.0- Fuel Injected 5Spd, red. Many new parts: Convertible Top,
Gear-Shift Bushings, Reblt Trans, Fuel
Pump/Filter, Exhaust Manifold, Anza Exhaust
Tip, Battery. tires still have a lot of tread
life. Car still runs and looks good needs
minor work, to be brought back to its former glory. few very minor rust spots.
$2,500. Call Ryan at 404-734-7243.
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1981 Bertone X1/9 ,Maroon, Black int,
Mechanically perfect with rebuilt engine,
tires, brakes, alternator, K&N, suspension,
rebuilt transmission...ect. No expense was
spared to maintain this car. Call for 3-page
list of parts replaced. Great stereo with
cass. and 10 disc CD changer including
subs. Runs excellent and always passes
emissions test. X1/9 books, repair man,
custom fitted car cover & receipts for all
parts. Call Pete 1-815-485-0733 or e-mail
[email protected] Car is located in
New Lenox, IL. 4/03
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1982 TURBO Fiat Spider, RARE. Orignal
owner/all documentation. 5 spd, leather,
A/C, new top and new Pirellis. Engine and
turbo rebuilt. Excellent mechanical
condition but needs body restoraion.
116,000 miles $4800, Thomas [email protected] - Boston MA 1/03
1981 Lancia Zagato Red. Exct cond, one
owner, always garaged, located in CT. New
tires, brakes and clutch. Rare find. $5000
or best offer. Call Chris 917-337-2881 or
email at [email protected] 10/02
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1973 850 Spider 80k miles, body a little
rough but a great resto candidate. Many
new parts including rad, alternator and
soft top. $1500 obo. Contact: Jody Farr
[email protected] Phone: 724-5232334 http://www.icubed.com/~jfarr 1/03
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1982 Lancia Beta HPE 02/01 Met Blue with blue
cloth int. 65K miles, 3rd owner. 2 Liter fuel
Injected stock euro motor, 8.9:1 comp, 122
HP. Orig car in orig paint. New tires (Pirelli
P4000 Super touring), new shocks, all filter &
fluid changes, timing belt & tensioner change,
hoses & thermostat changed, complete tune up w
valve adjustment, new exhaust system, shift bushing replacement, Carrello lights, side wing
lights, stainless steel euro bumpers. Never any
rust. Always garaged since new. Interior is perfectly preserved, no disappointments. Blaupunkt
radio circa 1982. $5,900. Extra parts include
new spare entire subframe & CV drives, hubs,
brake calipers, starter, tow hitch, plus many
other Lancia parts available. John Montgomery
864-304-6537 ([email protected])
PARTS–wanted
Fiat 124 Spider parts at reasonable prices:
Fuel injection system, tan front seats, iron
cross alloy rims, older magnesium rims with
chrome hub cap, top frame parts, hood from
79-84. miscell. lens and lens holders, radio
console, gages, alternators, starters, mirrors, and many more. Call or email for list
and prices. Terry at (717) 626-5541 or
email at [email protected]
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wanted-1972 or 1973 fiat 128SL
SPORT COUPE IN VERY GOOD CONDITION
EMAIL JOHN BARNES AT [email protected]
303-691-0720/303-922-8151
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WANTED: Used High Performance
Exhaust System Such as Ansa or other
high-end manufacturer for a 1976 Lancia
Scorpion. Reply with price. Contact Tino
Blasioli. tel: (914)736-2437 after 5PM,
email: [email protected]
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Hard top for Fiat 124/2000 Spiders Black Vinyl exterior. Back window is missing. Top is in southeast Ohio. $100 or
best. 740-559-3357.Parting out 4 X 1/9s
- 3 are FI 1500CC and the other is a
1300cc carb. I have a 1978 2.0 spider for
parts too. Some NOS parts and exhaust
systems are available. Contact Bob
Santoro (513) 305-9312
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Fiat Iron Cross wheels - (4) Came off
1980 Fiat Spyder. Good condition.
Includes bolts and caps. $75.00 each
plus shipping. Grand Blanc Michigan.
Call 810.694.5669 John
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Carburator for 1979 Fiat Spider Taken off
of a running car, $100 obo, 610-269-2454,
Chet Whiting
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SHIFT BUSHING KIT 07/02 for Lancia Beta
manual transmissions. The factory plastic bushings
are the primary cause of linkage problems. Lancia
Beta shift bushing kits are available for $95 (US)
plus shipping. We can press the new bushings in for
$145 (US) plus shipping. Single bushings are $20
plus $5 shipping. Each bushing comes with a retaining ring and nut. John Montgomery 770-932-2380
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Dear Italian Car Enthusiast, please visit
Thomson Motors Ltd, URL: http://www.thom
sonmotors.net Specialist leading Independent
for Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Lancia and all other
Italian marques: new, used, reconditioned,
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Fiat Spider targa hard top, with rear glass
window--European piece, very rare, excellent
condition, never on cars, 20% below Doc’s cost
at $1250. Buyer pays pays shipping or pick up
in Atlanta. Other items, including dual webers,
manifolds, etc. Fiat Spiders. Doug Hamway,
[email protected] or call (770) 867-5869.
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X1/9 Spoiler- Newly reproduced to fit and
look JUST like the OE version. Goes in front
under bumper, Fits 1979 to end of production.
$110 + $15 shipping to anywhere in US,
Contact Brett at 865-525-1554 or e-mail at
[email protected]
Dearler inquiries welcome!
Fiat, Lancia, Alfa sales broch, books, models
& toys. Wide selection. 100s of items - fun
stuff for all budgets. Call/write for your free
10 page list. Doug Schellinger, 13717 W Green
Meadow Dr, New Berlin, WI 53151. email:
[email protected] 414/687-2489 eve.
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1976 Lancia scorpion-resto project.
engine/gearbox great, as is the interior.
The body has minimal rust, with the
exception of the drivers side floorboard.
$1250.00 OBO. Bob Santoro 513- 7523325 or 513-305-9312 1/03
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1982 Race prepped X1/9 If you’d like
more information, email me direct. See
photos at http://www3.sympatico.ca/myronx19
Myron Samila Samila Racing - Toronto,
Ontario Canada 10/02
Lots of Lancia - Scorpion, Coupe, Orig. Fiat
Sales Brochures 02/01 Shows all models, interiors
and features. Prices per year: ‘49-’55, $35;
‘56-’59, $25; ‘60-’64, $20; ‘65-’69 $18; ‘70-’79, $15; ‘80present, $12, add $3.50 for ship, specify yr. Have
lit for Alfa, Lancia and other Euro cars. Walter
Miller, 315-432-8282 www.autolit.com 01/03
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Service Manuals, History Books, Owners
Manuals, Parts interchange manuals,
history books, & more for 500, 600, 850,
1100, 1200, 1500, 128, X1/9, 124, Spider,
125, 131, Strada, Brava Alex Voss Tel:
206-721-3077 www.books4cars.com Alex
Voss Tel: USA-206-721-3077 04/03
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PARTS–wanted
1961 Fiat 1200 cabriolet front bumper
with or w/o brackets, headlight rims, front
turn signal assem. with lens, taillight lens
and taillight assembly.Russ Burril at
630-530-1831 or e-mail [email protected]
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Advertising is FREE to all Fiat Lancia Unlimited
members. For non–members, cost per ad is
$10.00 with payment to Fiat Lancia Unlimited.
We reserve the right to edit all ads. Ads are
published in two issues. Please make sure
your copy is legible. Fax your ad copy to
(865) 525-0118 or e-mail text with photo to
[email protected]
Lots of Lancia - Scorpion, Coupe, Sedan,
spares Please call or email with needs.
Scorpion complete 4 tip Ansa exhaust system,
aluminized, used. NEW 84.4MM 8.9:1 piston
set. 1800 cyl heads and exhaust manifolds,
John Kostelansky 908-782-4237 anytime email:
[email protected] 04/02
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FLU Board Member/Officer Elections
Participation is greatly needed!
Official FLU Voting Ballot
Please choose ONLY FOUR of the listed choices, fill out the ballot information below:
Official FLU Voting Ballot
President
John Montgomery
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Ballots must be postmarked or E-mailed by Nov 30, 2003.
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John Erskine
Woody Woodson
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