2011 September/October

Commissione
Presidente
Tristan Roberts
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Segretario
David Mitchell
Ph: 0419 565 786
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February through to December,
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between 6.30-8.15 pm and the
social gathering follows at
8.15pm. Drop in one night.
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Tesoriere
Nicole Bryan
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Club Capitano
Monty Reading
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Ryan Russell
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Contents:
Welcome to your new look CMI Veloce Nota!
There has been a good contribution from several members this issue
and as a result there are plenty of interesting articles to keep you
entertained and informed on Italian cars, the club and its members.
FEATURES:
REGULARS:
4 NOTA EDITORE
10 NEW COMMISSIONE
The Editor has a spiel
Our ten new leaders explain what makes them tick
5 RAPPORTEO DI PRESIDENTE
14 TARGA TASMANIA 2011
Norm Henry & Michael Blake take on the
challenge of Targa Tasmania
The Club President has his say on where we
have been and where we are going
6 CLUB CAPITANI RAPPORTO
Monty tells us what been happening on our
motorsports calendar
18 REVIEWED: FIAT PUNTO SPORT
8 THE SCOOP
The Turbo Diesel hot-hatch struts its stuff
The very latest in Italian car news
EVE"TS:
20-23 PAST EVENTS
David summarises the Economy Run to
Brockly Estate & Ryan caps off the Domain
Hill Climb for 2011
27 AMAZING ALFA
24 UPCOMING EVENTS
Steven Wade’s adventures in Sweden
Future social and motorsports events calendar
Pagani Zonda instrument cluster (www.Pagani.com)
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Nota Editore:
Ryan’s Reflections:
The spirit
Living in Tasmania I always find myself travelling
the meal only killed half an hour so I followed it
interstate - whether it be to visit family, see a concert,
down with a block of chocolate and an awful
go to a car show or even just to get away, I always find ‘recent release’ Western movie I had never heard
myself on a plane. The only exceptions to this rule are
of. Worse than the movie itself was my inability
a day sailing on the Spirit to Melbourne a few years
to express to anyone at home just how bad it was
ago and last week; my first ever night sailing.
– they hadn’t heard of it either. I returned to the
It was a pleasant spring evening as I boarded the
fabled ‘rip off raft’ in St Kilda - coming home from
room once more and was greeted by stinky,
snorey and gassy, all of whom were fast asleep.
Geelong with my newly acquired Range Rover IVT
I awoke the next morning to stinky crashing about
(Italian Vehicle Transport). On this voyage, I was
the cabin for a good half hour before the captain’s
meant to be accompanied by a mate who bailed on me
wake up call, but it didn’t matter – I was alive,
and so I was now left on my own on the most boring
un-touched and un-robbed. After what had been
ferry in the world. Adding salt to the wound, I had a
an exceedingly long voyage for such a short dis-
shared cabin for the night – yes that’s right, I was
tance, I had come out the other end a survivor.
potentially sharing a room with three murderers.
Eat your heart out Bear Grills; I survived the rip
I was first in the cabin so dumped my gear and went
off raft!
for a beer. It wasn’t until I was about halfway though
my drink that I realised my mistake.
MEMBERSHIP RE"EWAL "OTICE:
Could murderers afford cabins? Probably not, but
thieves could. Images of my luggage alone and
exposed on my bed flashed before my eyes and so I
returned to the cabin.
Back in the cabin all that the criminals had managed to
Unpaid memberships are now overdue
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Please make payment as soon as possible
and if you are unsure of your membership
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achieve were progressive showers without the fan on
making the room like a horrid red-carpeted sauna.
Glad not to have been robbed, I gave up and went for
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an over priced and not very tasty dinner. Unfortunately
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Sept-Oct 2011
Rapportio di Presidente
Greetings from Club President
Tristain Roberts
Buon giorno!
As a member and committee member of CMI for more than 10 years, I am delighted to be back
in an active role following a year’s break. We’ve got some exciting times coming up for the
club. In early April next year there will be a contingent of Victorian AROCA members touring
the state to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 105 series Alfa Giulia. At this stage there are 26
cars confirmed and paid to come over on the ferry, out of 50 total spaces booked. Kim Briggs,
who has also recently rejoined the Commissione, is a member of both CMI and AROCA and
will continue to keep us up to date with details of the event.
Our club is also overdue for a birthday! Many of you would remember our 10th anniversary
celebrations in March 2005 which included a dinner, a special display in Hobart, and the
production of a commemorative CD of the club’s activities. I would like to see us belatedly
celebrate our 15th anniversary in March 2012, and conclude the celebrations with the AROCA
visit in April. Please feel free to provide the committee with suggestions for anniversary events
– or contact me directly.
Speaking of birthdays, anniversaries and milestones, next September will see the 10th running
of our Domain Hillclimb. I feel one of the highlights of the event just run was the increased
number of Italian cars participating. Douglas Blain and I shared his Fiat 2300S and Lamborghini Urraco P300, Geoff Storr was in Jake Hill’s old Alfetta GTV, Jake Hill was in Geoff’s old
Alfetta GTV, Alex Ransley took out 2 class wins in his GTV6, Graham Mitchell took out a
class win in his Fiat 128SL, Norman Henry brought along his Alfa Giulia Super, Phil Blake had
a ball in his Lancia Beta and David Mitchell’s Alfa 156 JTS served as zero car. That means Italians made up a quarter of the field – but I still don’t think that’s enough.
A challenge then for the 10th anniversary event – let’s make a target of at least 50% Italian cars
running in our own event. If you have an Italian car, enter it. If you don’t have one, buy one!
There are any number of club members who could help you out with a sub-$1000 Alfa or Fiat,
or you might even be able to borrow a car to run (if you’re on good terms with the owner of
course).
On that note, I bid you farewell – for now!
Ciao
Tristan
Sep-Oct 2011
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Club Captains Report
A lot of effort goes into our club events
and as Monty Reading explains; it is all
worth it!
persistent with most of the
morning runs being done in the
wet. Times were appropriate
given the conditions with the
AWD cars having a clear
advantage. Most cars stayed on
the black stuff and there was no
major car damage. The lunch
was supplied by Ken and
Barbie and was brilliant, even
the rain stayed away for most of
lunchtime.
Hi everybody this is my first
time as Club Captain and I am
looking forward to the challenge
of future events. I would like to
thank the outgoing Club Captain
Gary and Club Secretary,
Katherine for all their hard work
in organising the events that we
have all enjoyed this year.
The latest motorsport event run
by CMI was the Domain
Hillclimb for which a great time
was had by all who competed.
The day started at 7am for all
who helped with the mammoth
task required to set up for the
day; over 60 hay bales and over
a kilometre of bunting had to be
strung along the course, plus the
timing start tower and finish
beams needed to be put up and
tested. At the same time two
portable toilets were being
placed onsite and the catering
(Ken and Barbie) was set in
place all before the drivers
briefing at 8.30am !!
With the rain coming down the
first car was sent on its way just
after 9.00am. The rain was
6
As the afternoon runs set off the
rain returned with the first car, a
red RX7 running off the track
just after leaving the start line.
This caused a delay while the
car and a very embarrassed
driver were towed back onto the
road. The car suffered some
panel damage but it was still
able to continue in the event.
The timing tree then decided
that it did not want to work
which meant yet another delay
while yours truly drove down
from the top to repair and reset
it (a plug had come loose!!).
With all issues sorted out the
competition resumed and with
the rain now gone and the road
drying out nicely times began to
tumble with every run (even the
Red RX7 was quick, so it was
good to see that not to much
damage had occurred from its
little trip off the road).
guys!!) it was time for the
Awards presentation and
medals to be given to the
winners. With the night
drawing in it was off with the
trailer full of hay bales to drop
them back at Pelverata and
return the trailer to Fern Tree
on the way home, all making
for very long, but satisfying
day.
Like all our events, this one
could not have run without the
help of our volunteers who
lend their time, equipment and
vehicles to the event and help
to make for a successful day;
many thanks to all the hard
working individuals involved
in organising and running the
day.
We are always looking for
extra help so if anyone
reading this thinks that they
could be of assistance please
contact myself or any of the
other Committee members, we
will be glad to hear from you.
Ciao Monty
After the event drew to a close
and most competitors offered to
help with the pack up (thanks
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Italian News:
THE SCOOP
Ferrari 458 Spider:
This stunner is expected to arrive in Australia toward the end of 2012. Ferrari’s
latest rendition of the 458 an all new aluminium folding hardtop slips away in
just 14 seconds by sliding the singular roof panel neatly into the rear – WOW!
Power remains as standard and amazingly the new roof only adds 50kg to the
1380kg weight of the Italia coupe.
458 SPIDER Specs:
Engine: 4499cc 90° V8
Check out the cleverly engineered roof in action on YouTube:
Power: 425kW@9000rpm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBaH4qQiW78
Torque: 540Nm@6000rpm
Trans: Dual-clutch 7speed F1
0-100 km/h: <3.4 s
Thirst: 11.8Ll/100 km (cycle)
DIME"SIO"S
Length: 4527mm
Width: 1937mm
Height: 1211mm
Wheelbase: 2650mm
Dry weight: 1430kg (with
forged alloys and race seats)
Weight distribution: 42/58
Fiat Panda:
The new Panda was recently shown at the
Frankfurt International Motor Show and
although we probably will not see it arrive in
Australia, the Panda has been an important
part of the Fiat line up in recent years. Bigger
and more comfortable than the current model,
the new Panda will offer both four-wheel
drive and Multi-Jet engine variants with
rumours suggesting it may underpin a new
smaller jeep.
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradle:
The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradle may be a bit
of a mouthful, but it is even more car. Featured on
the Maserati stand at the International Melbourne
Motor Show, this latest addition to the Maserati
range is basically a street legal Maserati race car.
Not only does it look fantastic, but it has the
performance to match sprinting to 100km/h in just
4.6 seconds and generates 331kw of power at
7000rpm and 510nm of torque at 4750rpm. The MC
Stradle is loaded with new technologies and like the
Kerbang (on next page) expresses Maserati’s desire
to expand and tap into new existing markets.
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Sept-Oct 2011
THE SCOOP
Alfa Romeo 4C:
BIG NEWS!! After the excitement caused by the 8C, at
long last its baby brother is set to come to Australia. The
4C was previewed at Frankfurt in a ‘fluid metallic’ paint
scheme and is set for production in 2013. Prices are yet to
be confirmed but expected around $60,000-$70,000
according to the importer Ateco. The 4C will feature Alfa
Romeo’s new Twin Clutch transmission coupled to a 1.8
turbo that produces 105kw. This should make for a very
quick and agile roadster given that it weighs a mere
850kg. As such the 4C will compete with the roadsters of
Lotus and Audi for performance but undercut them massively on price.
Maserati Kubang:
In a break with tradition,
Maserati is set to enter
new markets with its first
ever SUV revealed at
Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4
Super Trofeo Stradale:
Another Frankfurt reveal, the
new Gallardo is expected to be
the ‘most extreme’ Gallardo to
date. The hero colour for the new Gallardo is the traditional colour of
Frankfurt this month.
As we see more and more results from the Fiat-Chrysler take
over, this new Maserati will be built on a reworked version of
the platform underpinning the new Jeep Grand Cherokee and
Mercedes ML. Despite this, Maserati has explained that the
Kerbang will be unmistakably Maserati in style, performance,
handling, engine, suspension and brakes with these aspects
being developed in Maranallo and Modena. Maserati believes
no current SUV manufacturer delivers on the "uplifting
driving pleasure and luxury atmosphere” and intend to rectify
this with their V8 powered Cayenne/ML rival.
Italian race cars ‘Rosso Mars’ and in this
instance red really does go faster. The
Trofeo Stradale weights 70kg less than
the regular LP570-4 and produces 419kw
at 8000rpm and a maximum 540mn at
6500rpm. A giant carbon-fibre rear
spoiler, removable composite engine
cover and the front air intakes are painted
matt black, visually distinguishing the
car and complimenting the special gloss
black 19” wheels.
Sep-Oct 2011
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NEW COMMISSIONE:
The new committee has been elected so lets get to know a bit about them:
"ame: Tristan Roberts
CMI Position: Presidente (President)
The Cars:
Alfa Romeo Alfetta V6, Fiat 850 Sport Coupe (x2), Fiat 2300S (Doug
Blain’s), Lamborghini Urraco P300 (Doug Blain’s), Humber Super
Snipe (x2), Leyland P76 Super V8 (fire damaged, soon to go), Ferguson
TEF20, Alfa Romeo 156 JTS, Alfa Romeo Alfa 33 Quattro & Alfa 33
1.7 ie.
Profession: IT Consultant
Interests Outside of Cars:
3rd Officer at Taroona Fire Brigade. Also enjoy mountain biking and mucking around at the farm. A bit of
Xbox from time to time doesn’t go astray either.
In a "ut Shell:
I am passionate about Italian cars and oddly enough I love to work on them almost as much as driving
them. Probably my favourite Italian car driving experience to date is a 1959 Maserati 3500GT (grunt, song
and style), and the Fiat 2300S is remarkably similar. I managed to be in Milan for the 100th anniversary of
Alfa Romeo last year with my wife Emily, and our baby son Jasper (who was wearing a CMI jumpsuit for
the occasion). I am pleased to be able to serve on the Commisione, and indeed as your Presidente, once
again following a year’s break from club duties.
"ame: David Mitchell
CMI Position: Segretario (Secretary)
The Cars:
’03 Alfa Romeo 156 JTS Sportwagon, ’69 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV
(waiting to be restored), ’69 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super (long term restoration project), ’69 Fiat AC 124 Sport (2ndcar, owned past 30years).
Profession: Manager EPA (Industrial Regulation Section)
Interests Outside of Cars: Restoring early colonial houses (have
two!!), restoring/collecting Antiques (especially cedar), overseas travel,
Skiing, Real Tennis (the original game of tennis), cycling, surfing (really
crap at it!), bushwalking, cooking/food, wine, music, writing/reading,
and of course my cats (have five!!) who mean the world to us.
In a "ut Shell:
Am a confirmed Alfaholic and Italian car enthusiast. I was indoctrinated at a young age by my brother, but
never took up collecting to his level! I have only ever owned Alfas and Fiats - plenty of them. I enjoy
working on my cars, but need a proper garage, time and money. All of the necessary cash and time these
days is spent working on the country property, but that is fun too.
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Sept-Oct 2011
"ame: Ryan Russell
CMI Position: Editore (Editor)
The Cars:
‘96 Audi A4 (Daily), ‘66 Morris Mini (Project –nearly done!), ‘86 Range
Rover IVT (Italian Vehicle Tow), ‘81 Fiat 132 (abandoned project), ‘83 Alfa
Romeo Giulietta (New Project!)
Profession: Journalist student/writer; Delivery Driver/Storeman Island Fresh
Interests Outside of Cars: Anything outdoors - bushwalking, skiing, diving,
running, cycling, gym, adventure sports etc
In a "ut Shell:
A car nut through and through, I like to tinker, play, talk and write about cars. I basically grew up in Tas
and love being active outdoors. I have a goldfish called Frankie, will graduate this year, and I am excited to
be further involved with the club on the committee and as your Editor.
"ame: Nicole Bryan
CMI Position: Tesoriere (Treasurer)
The Cars:
2 x 1986 Alfa Romeo Sud Sprint, 1988 Peugeot 205 Gti/Mi16,
‘95 Peugeot 306 S16
Profession: Pharmacist. Can I consider myself as a Professional CoDriver yet??
Interests Outside of Cars: Netball, Orienteering, Rallying (oops that’s cars)
In a "ut Shell:
When I’m not working, I keep myself busy playing netball on 2 teams, rallying at every opportunity (both
on tarmac and gravel), recently also took up orienteering for some extra fun and fitness. I have a cat called
Frisbee, who I recently adopted from the cat’s home. One day I hope to have my own rally car to race.
"ame: Robert Madigan
CMI Position: Membership Officer
The Cars:
’02 Alfa 147 (daily),’78 Aflasud ti (club race car – pretty standard but I
have plans),’84 Alfasud Sprint 1.5 (was daily driver but now unregistered –
waiting on SI eligibility).
Interests Outside of Cars: Playing music (mostly drums), keeping my 5 year old and 3 year old boys occupied and amused.
In a "ut Shell: Love the Italian cars. All Alfa’s at the moment, had a few fiats in the past and enjoyed
them too. Enjoying having a reliable daily driver and a project to work on when the mood takes me (not
often at the moment, but that will change), Dream Italian car: Maserati Shamal (don't know why - it just
does it for me!)
Sep-Oct 2011
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NEW COMMISSIONE:
"ame: Monty Reading
CMI Position: Club Capitano (Club Captain)
The Cars:
2010 Alfa 147 JTD, BA Ford Falcon Ute , 1971 Triumph 2.5 PI (targa car),
1971 Fiat 124 BC (race car), 1971 Fiat 124 BC (For restoration, 1974 Fiat 124
CC (shell with roll cage future targa car), 1969 Lancia Fulvia 1.3 Rally
Profession: Workshop Manager - Vinaka Alfa Fiat
Interests Outside of Cars: Is there such a thing? (Just joking). Anything technical, engineering, building
(home renovations), electronics - basically I just like to know how things work! I also enjoy movies,
theatre shows, good food and wine, baristing, and spending time with family and friends.
In a "ut Shell:
This section is appropriate as some people think I must be nuts to take on the role of Club Capitano… and I
will have to come out of my shell (comfort zone) but look forward to the challenge. I hope that we all enjoy
the events (both motorsport and social) that are in the planning for next year.
"ame: Graham (Mugga) Mitchell
CMI Position: Commissione Membri (Committee Member)
The Cars:
Where does one start? After all CMI does have the G.I.T (Graham in Training) award
for a very good reason! However, to list just some: Lancia Flaminia GT, Lancia
Delta Integrale, Fiat 130 coupes and sedans, Fiat 128 coupes/sedan, Fiat 850 sports,
600, Multipla, Topolino, Fiat 2300, 1500 and Vignale 124, Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300,
1600 TI, Berlina, 1750 GTV, Alfetta (wrecks)
Mercedes (too many to list), but includes 250SL, 220 coupe plus sedans of various
models, BMW, Range Rover & Land Rover, Jaguar Mk2, Mk7, Rover V8 coupe/sedan, Riley special
(reputedly raced at the Aus GP in the 50s.), RME, Borgward Isabella.
Profession: Owner Rafting Tasmania/Breakout cycles: Rafting guide/trainer, outdoor recreation provide
Interests Outside of Cars: Kayaking, old houses, antiques, food, the environment, reading, cycling,
learning to ride the Maddass (scooter), gardening, catching up with family/friends, and Rosie the black cat.
In a "ut Shell: I am unquestionably a car collector (80+ at last count), enjoy working on cars, competing
in cars, and enjoy life to the full. I love to share my knowledge of cars and I am always happy always to
help others out.
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Sept-Oct 2011
"ame: Philip Blake (AKA Blakey)
CMI Position: Commissione Membri (Committee Member)
The Cars:
Lexus ES 300, Ford Telstar, Honda Civic (for sale – cheap)
Lancia Beta Coupe, Fiat 128 3P (Son John’s), Unfinished Locost
clubman (son Michael’s), Unfinished Fiat-Abarth OT 1600 Berlina
replica, Crashed Fiat 600
Profession: Writer, Editor, Proof-reader
Interests Outside of Cars: Motorcycling, good food, reading, movies
In a "ut Shell:
My biggest motor sport interest is tarmac rallying. Unfortunately it’s
both dangerous (which I can live with) and expensive (which sponsors,
if and when they appear, help me to live with).
"ame: Garth Newton
CMI Position: Commissione Membri (Committee Member)
The Cars: ‘97 Audi A4 Avant (Daily), ‘75 Triumph Dolomite Sprint
(Track car, when running...), On the lookout for something Italian....
Profession: Senior Java Developer, RACT
Interests Outside of Cars: Football (the world game, not the other one),
rock climbing, photography.
In a "ut Shell:
Born and bred in Hobart and have lived here all my life with the exception of six months spent in Canada. Happily married to Georgie, no kids
as yet, one Beagle-Corgi cross called Jess.
"ame: Kim Briggs
CMI Position: Commissione Membri (Committee Member)
"o profile available: Mr Briggs will be a valued member of our Commissione
and has the clubs best interests at heart.
Sep-Oct 2011
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Targa 2011
First hand: Targa Tasmania
Then it dies again. He turns the
Michael Blake recounts his
key as we coast toward the
Targa journey with "orm
second corner, which I some-
Henry in the Giulietta Super
what needlessly re-announce as a
right 3. Nothing happens. We
There is smoke coming out
glide around the corner. The
from under the dash.
intercom cuts out with a click. I
Norman and I look at the smoke,
notice that the paint on the
not speaking. We’re both think-
intercom-loud.
right-hand side of the bonnet
ing ‘It’s an Alfa. This sort of
‘I reckon Kev’s “fix” on the
appears to be being heated fairly
thing happens all the time.’
lights… might not have
fiercely from below. I point this
The smoke continues to issue. I
worked.’
out loudly to my pilot. We have
wave my pacenotes weakly to
There is a moment of silence
a brief cursing competition from
try and clear the air somewhat.
while I digest this.
which we emerge from as tied
Norman opens his window a bit.
‘I agree.’
winners at about the same time
We are sitting in the Time Con-
The start light goes blue.
that we burst from the doors of
trol at the start of the Prologue.
‘Ten seconds.’
the almost-stopped car, me
The smoke is getting thicker,
I notice that one of the wires
frantically trying to remember
and the air now smells strongly
running up the steering column
how the stupid bonnet catch
of burning tin. Norman fiddles
is visibly bubbling.
works and Norm hauling the
with the indicator-and-light-
‘Five seconds. And I can see a
extinguisher from the back seat.
stalk, taking action on the idea
wire melting.’
The blackening paint is peeling
that has been floating unspoken
‘Ah. Let’s see how we go.’
from the metal in swathes as the
like the smoke in the cabin for
The fifth red light disappears
bonnet finally pops up an inch.
some time.
and we accelerate off at a
Norm stuffs the nozzle of the
The smoke level stabilises. I
stately pace, both probably
extinguisher in and paints the
throw a cheery grin at the
spending more time watching
engine bay a nice shade of
people in the timing tent. They
the boiling wire than the road.
powder white. Eventually I get
look back dubiously. I fan more
We get through the first corner
the bonnet open fully, and we
frantically, and detect Norm
before it dies. The car bucks
casually opening his window
against the gearbox and stutters
even further.
into life again as Norman
His voice arrives in my ears,
pumps the clutch in and out.
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Sept-Oct 2011
Article by Michael Blake
survey the carnage. The fusebox
good time and having fun.
up. The engine howls up the
seems to have gotten rather hot
Norman does his now-routine
rev-range.
and set fire to the air filter. The
pre-stage check of the fusebox.
‘Nah.’
damage is mostly cosmetic, but
Nothing is amiss. We eat some
We decide to take it as easy as
the air filter is pretty much a
jubes and the line creeps for-
possible. Norm chucks it into
tube of disintegrating ash.
ward.
fifth and we sail through the rest
‘Could have been worse,’ says
On the stage, everything is
of the stage with the engine
Norm with a shrug. We walk
going swimmingly until about
grumpily trying to beat its way
back towards the town centre,
halfway through, when Norman
out from under the bonnet and
trailer the car back to the
announces that the throttle is
us hoping the brakes hold up.
Silverdome, acquire an air filter,
sticking.
Crossing the flying finish, Norm
and employ a very nice man who
‘What?’
flicks the killswitch and we roll
fixes the electrics at eight
‘It’s sticking or something. It’s
smoothly through the Stop
o’clock that evening.
not wide open, but it feels like
Point. We come to a halt and he
it’s stuck. I’ll jiggle it a bit.’
gets out to have a look under the
Things run smoothly until
‘Right four.’
bonnet. I take the opportunity to
Dunorlan. We arrive at the start,
We scream through the bend.
relieve myself in a ditch, still
blissfully unaware of what the
‘Is it fixed?’
repeating my ‘It’s an Alfa. This
stage holds. We’ve been making
He puts in the clutch to change
sort of thing happens all the
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time,’ mantra.
It turns out the fusebox cover
got left sitting on top of the
engine during the pre-stage
check and shook its way into the
throttle linkage during the stage.
With an eye for the brightside
we decide that it’s a good thing
it didn’t fall completely out of
the engine bay because it’d be a
pig to find a new one.
The last (and most memorable)
moment of our Targa comes on
day four. It’s been a long day,
subsequent-save back in the
‘That is real driving. That’s what
and we’ve made it through
day. At the end of the stage
I’m here for.’
Cethana and Riana – both at
Norm informs me that he is en-
And he’s right. We finish the
great speed – unscathed. It’s
joying himself.
day on another high note,
been drizzling on and off
That makes one of us, at least.
catching (then sitting on the tail
throughout the day. At the start
But I get into the same spirit on
of) Andy Bryson’s Davrion on
of Mount Black the starter tells
Rosebery, because it’d be im-
Rinadeena. Our two-car train
us that there might be worse rain
possible not to. We are flying.
rockets through the thirty
on the other side of the
The Giulia is singing and
kilometres, finally catching Ray
mountain. Looking suspiciously
barking and generally hustling
Large’s Falcon towards the end.
at the foreboding wall of grey
in a way that a forty-odd-year-
As we cross the line, ending both
that is smothering the peak, I’m
old car has no right to. Sure,
stage and day, the sun breaks
inclined to believe him. We get
there are rivers running across
through the clouds ahead and the
about four hundred metres into
the road that would merit a
rain eases.
the stage before the heavens
flood warning anywhere but the
I breathe a sigh of relief,
open. It pours. We spend the
West Coast, and the surface is
exhausted and exhilarated. My
rest of the stage moving very
utterly treacherous, but it is a
feet are soaked, my head hurts
quickly and trying to remember
glorious stage, and we pass
and I probably smell like a
the place where Mark Parsons
seven cars. At the end of the
petrolish wet dog, but I am
had his incredible lose-and-
stage Norman sums it up:
happy beyond all words or price
or imagining.
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Sept-Oct 2011
FOR SALE:
Turnkey competition car
Targa Tasmania 2011 finisher
Lancia Beta 1800 coupe
New head gasket, head skimmed
New brake booster
Brakes skimmed
New Federal 595 tyres
15” mag wheels
Mazda RX7 front discs and
calipers
Part-fixed, part-demountable
custom roll cage
Virtually standard Lancia 1800
engine – the most powerful of all
the twin-cam Lancia/Fiat engines
of the period
Comes with lots of spares including
original bumpers, strut braces front
and rear
$9500 O"O (Yes, I paid a lot less
but have spent countless hours and
thousands of dollars getting it
raceworthy. I have receipts.)
Contact Philip Blake
62652598 or 0409 803 316
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Reviewed:
2008 FIAT PU"TO SPORT
Fiat’s spunky hot-hatch
earns its credentials on
the street.
The fiat Punto Sport presents
the driver a brilliant blend of
performance and economy,
offered from 2006-2010 with
the 1.9 Multi-jet turbo diesel
engine. This particular car is a
2008 Sport finished in energetic
New Orleans Blue and sat at the
top of the Punto range. As a
result, this little Fiat is fully
experience with a well finished
released and the car to remain
equipped with all of the safety
cabin and comfortable sports
stationary on a hill until the
acronyms as well as cosmetic
seats. The steering is light but
clutch is disengaged and throttle
sports touches like spoilers,
direct and provides a good feel
picked up. Not only is this a
sports seats, trim and 17inch
from the front wheels. The
handy feature that should appear
alloys along with all of the usual
brakes give an equally good
in more modern cars; it gives the
niceties expected in a car of this
feel, needing only the slightest
less confident would-be
class; such as cruise control and
touch to bring the car to a firm
automatic drivers, good reason
pollen filtered air-conditioning.
stop and come to their own in
to gain confidence with a manual
dramatic situations with the
transmission without the fear of
This car is beautifully styled
added safety of ABS and EBD.
rolling back on hill starts.
and the facial treatment Fiat has
I was a little disappointed with
given the car is reminiscent of
the clutch engagement and high
Finding a rival for the Punto
its larger Masserrati relatives.
pick up; however I feel this is
proved challenging as it seems to
Driving the Punto is a pleasant
something to which the driver
have made its own niche,
would adapt.
although the most popular
competitors came from the
18
The Fiat Group have continued
Volkswagen Group; the 2008
to make use of the hill hold
Polo comfortline 1.9TD (rrp
assistance technology that
$22,990) and the Golf
allows the foot brake to be
Comfortline 1.9TD (rrp
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Ryan Russell
$30,290). At this point it gets
merged from dual lane on my
it has been largely underrated, it
complicated as the Punto Sport
end to single lane on the other.
is currently the best performing
slid right between these German
As the light turned green, what
and best value used turbo diesel
contenders on size and price
can only be described as a
hot hatch on the market. Forget
($27990), but was perhaps the
Victoria Beckham soccer mum
the Germans and save some
perfect compromise, as the Fiat’s
wannabe, attempted to cut me
money by finding yourself a
1.9 force fed diesel out
off in her TDV6 Discovery,
good used Italian Punto. The
performed them both.
surging forward from the left
Fiat Sport offers a package that
turning lane – so naturally I
is certain to delight and this is
planted my foot. Remaining in
the magic of this car; it is the
second gear the Punto’s little
perfect blend of economy and
turbo spooled the engine to its
performance – a turbo hot hatch
maximum 280nm of torque and
without the guilt at the bowser.
put the spice girl back in her
Simply put, the Punto’s
place. The big Land Rover was
intercooled heart obliterates the
left in the Fiat’s wake, teaching
polo and leaves the golf
Posh a valuable lesson: don’t be
Penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro.
cowering in the corner in a
deceived by the Punto’s size; it
puddle of its own excrement.
is a pocket rocket, it will take
Renound in Europe for
reliability.
Putting this car around last
you on, and it will beat you.
Saturday, I found the JTD to be
Fiat produced a wonderful car
refined, fuel efficient (returning
in the little Punto and although
Did you know ?
Tuning house Abarth fitted
Puntos with AWD & a 210HP
engine creating a rally success
a combined cycle of 5.6l/100km)
and eager to pull strongly even
in the higher gears. While this
performance is comparable to
the TD Golf I drove a few
months back, the VW is simply
blown out of the water when you
put your foot down and unleash
una forza italiana.
During my testing of the Punto,
I came across an intersection that
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Past Events: Social
“Mugga’s Folly to Brockley Estate”
David Mitchell details
the recent ‘Economy
Run’ social event held
by CMI:
There is a thing about holding
cryptic rally’s in CMI, for they
usually involve instructions, two
people in a car, and the risk of
the occupants not fully
understanding or appreciating
the level of effort that has gone
into planning a devious route
and/or the likelihood of some
heated exchanges when lost.
Such was the situation, I suspect
for some of us at this most
recent example of a club social
event.
However, let me backtrack a
little. Club stalwart Tristan
Roberts has an uncle, who just
happens to be Douglas Blain, a
long time motoring rotter. Now
for those of you not old enough
to know of the esteemed Doug
Blain or the magazine’s he has
been involved in, (such as CAR)
his name might not mean much
to you; but for those who might
be in the knowledge please bear
with me.
A potted history: Car Magazine
was launched in the UK as
Small Car and Mini Owner
magazine and was later renamed as CAR in 1966. During
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the 1970’s and ‘80s CAR had
become one of the most
respected car magazines in the
world. CAR had a huge range of
well known people writing for
it including; Rowan Atkinson,
James May, Alexei Sayle, LJK
Setwright etc. Doug was Editor
for the years between’63-68 and
a range of other Australian’s
also edited the publication over
time. Some names included Ian
Fraser, Mel Nichols, and Steve
Cropley (all of whom
previously had held roles with
Aus motoring magazines such
as Sportscar World (now long
gone), Wheels, etc.
So, in view of Doug’s extensive
experience as a motoring writer/
editor, it should come as no
surprise that he has a life long
passion for classic cars (and of
these mostly Italian). If I have
any of this wrong Tristan can
advise otherwise. However, I
am sure most of you will have
seen his cars that he has out here
in Tassie; the 3.0 Lamborghini
Urruco and the ultra rare red Fiat
2300 coupe. Just so you know,
he also has a collection of other
highly desirable Italian’s in his
garage in the UK, including a
60’s Lamborghini and a Maserati
etc.
Now to the second bit of trivia as
it all brings the picture nicely
together. Doug also happens to
have a passion for rescuing old
buildings both in Tassie (our
economy run destination) and in
the UK and Europe. For those of
you who have talked with Doug
or came on the run, you would
realise he is a man of
considerable taste with a
commitment to restoring things
properly.
Now that our social run is
contextualised, let me shed some
light on our superb day. It was a
glorious late Winter’s morning
with sunshine, blue skies and
Sept-Oct 2011
David Mitchell
just a very slight chill in the air.
Perfect for what Mugga had in
mind for us. We met at Retro
Cafe around 9.30ish, various
club members and others
arriving, in time for a quick chat,
coffee, and discussion regarding
the trip route, as well as the
much needed swapping of
emergency mobile numbers…
just in case some of us got lost!
The variety of cars for this event
was a perfect blend of classic
and new, but best of all mostly
Italian. Chris Edwards and his
wife in their blue Ferrari 365
GTC, Tristan in the Urruco, Matt
Harding in the Fiat 2300 coupe,
myself and Patricia in the 156
sportwagon, Mugga in the 128,
Kim and Mary in the Alfa 75,
the Madigans in the black Alfa
147, Nicole in her Alfa sprint,
Norm in the Swedish Armoured
vehicle (Volvo wagon) and a
Navy 90 (whose pilots names
escape me!) were all in
attendance.
The first stop of the day was the
BP on the Brooker highway for
a fill of the tank, and a zeroing
of the speedo (for those who
read instructions that could
have been useful!) From there
it was off and up the Brooker
looking out for the various
clues, over the Bowen Bridge
and up and over Grass Tree hill
into Richmond. Funnily
enough, (at least for us… but I
suspect a few other crews), this
is where Mugga’s instructions/
clues went slightly off.
After a quick phone call to said
Rescue Car (Mugga) and a
circular conversation we soon
realised we needed to head out
towards Campania, and
thereafter Colebrook. From
there it was via small country
backroads (on routes I had
never previously travelled), to
places such as Tunnack, Baden,
Whitford, and Woodsdale.
Now it was either at this
location or the next one
(Levendale) where it was
possible to turn left to go to
Buckland. However, somehow
we ended up following Mugga’s
instructions and went right,
taking us all the way to
Runnymede on the East Coast
Highway before we could
eventually turn left to head
towards Buckland.
For some strange reason, which
I can’t fathom, Mugga either has
trouble in knowing his right
from his left, or perhaps the
roads changed between his
planning of the route and the
running of the event (read,
improbable). Perhaps we just
got it wrong? (hmm I’m not so
sure!). Anyway, eventually all
of us arrived at Brockley
Estate… well that is apart from
Chris Edwards and wife in the
Ferrari who somehow managed
to get even more lost than
Patricia and I did. But even
they too found their way finally
to the end point. Needless to
say some comments were heard
to the effect that Mugga should
be a worthy recipient of the
Duck Award for the year for his
cartographic inadequacies, but
of course he refuted such
claims.
Thereafter, we all settled into a
fine BBQ lunch, drinks,
relaxation and tours of the house
with Tristan’s brother Julian and
his partner Chaxi, who are
managing the property.
For CMI member’s information,
Brockley Estate is being run as a
colonial bed and breakfast
homestead accommodation.
Brockley being built around
1840, and located on the old
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Past Events: Social
Thankyou to Graham (Mugga)
for all his organisation of this
thoroughly enjoyable social
run (even if there was some
cursing at stages), and as well
Julian and Chaxia for being the
perfect hosts and allowing us
to invade Brockley.
Look out for Blakey’s cryptic
rally next!
Ciao David
convict road to Orford, but
today being a part of a 10,000
acre private estate, with old
world gardens around the
homestead.
The house is fully restored, with
a high level of attention to the
quality of furnishings, antiques,
rugs, a fully furnished library.
Chaxi who is Spanish (from the
Canary Islands), is a trained
chef and if wanted can cater for
guests staying; providing
authentic paellas, tapas etc. For
both Patricia and myself the
setting, the attention to detail
and type of property, let alone
the opportunity to indulge in
some real Spanish food over a
weekend’s stay at Brockley is
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something I know we will enjoy
in the near future.
For those who missed out on
this run, I would certainly
recommend you Google
Brockley Estate to check it out.
Now just for the record
needless to say Mugga came in
first with a calculated fuel
usage of 5.5 L/100km for the
trip. I can’t recall who came
second but do know we came in
third at 8.8L/100km, and I do
recall that Tristan in the
Lamborghini came 2nd last with
Chris and his wife in the Ferrari
last. But hey if you can afford a
Supercar, perhaps fuel
consumption isn’t high on the
priority list!
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Past Events: Motorsport
CMI’s Annual Domain Hillclimb 20011
The Domain Hillclimb was
run this year on the 11th of
Sept offering great competition from a variety of vehicles
and their drivers:
Competitor:
Graham
Peter
Stephen
Jake
Alex
Ian
Deane
Alex
John
Mitchell
Killick
McNees
Hill
Ransley
Radcliffe
Hayes
Rice
Davidson
Award:
Fastest Italian under 2.0L
Winner Class A
Winner Class B
Encouragement Award
Fastest Italian over 2.0L
Most Improved Over Day
Winner Class D
Winner Class C
Winner Class F
The Domain Hillclimb is one of
CMI’s pinnacle events, and was
Despite the weather, the overall
run once again this year with a
vibe of the day was very positive
solid and diversified field in all
with everybody having a good
categories. The Hobart weather
time and a tasty warm lunch
offered an equally diversified
cooked up by Ken and Barbie.
field, bestowing the event with a
Congratulations to all the
variety of conditions that ranged
winners of the event (listed
from hot and cold, rain and shine
above) and to the competitors
and a smattering of hail – a true
who all managed to increasingly
four season event. The weather
improve their times over the
did serve to make things
course of the day. We look
interesting however, as
forward to seeing you all at the
spectators got to view a flying
Baskerville Tasmanian Hillclimb
Rx7 at the start line and an
Series in November which
interesting blend of opposite
promises to be a strong event.
lock and ‘oops’ on the final
All timing results are now
finish-line corner. While no little
available on the CMI website in
Domain animals were run over
a downloadable spreadsheet, so
during the event, several CMI
check them out on there if you
traffic cones were not so lucky;
are interested. For a full
beaten down like a rented mule
summary of this event, please
and dragged to the finish at
view the report by our new Club
speed - may they rest in peace.
Captain, Monty Reading.
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Upcoming events:
CMI Motorsport and Social Events Calendar:
Blakey’s Cryptic Rally - October 2nd
An opportunity for a number of domestics in the confines of the car.
When: Sun, 2 October, 10:00 – 12:00
Where: Jean-Pascal Patisserie, Bellerive, Tasmania, Details on website:
Contact: Philip Blake - 62652598 or 0409803316. Further details on website: www.cmitas.org
Baskerville Hillclimb - "ovember 20th (Tasmanian Hillclimb Series)
The CMI Baskerville Hillclimb is the "ovember round of the Tasmanian Hillclimb Series and
promises to be a good event. Held in collaboration with the Porsche Club, there will be quite a
diversified field. Bring out your track weapon (especially if its Italian!) and lets show those boys how
its done!
Where: Baskerville Racetrack, Baskerville Rd, Old Beach
When: Sunday 20th November. Scrutineering at 8.30am (please try to arrive earlier). More details will follow
Please contact David Mitchell for more information and check the website for Entry Forms and
Sup Regs closer to the date.
Annual Display on Parliament Lawns - "ovember 26th
Showing off your pride and joy, and a fun and relaxing evening with the annual prize giving.
Where: Parliament Lawns
When: Saturday, 26th Nov 2011
Details: The Parliament Lawns is a great annual event so lets see if we can get a big showing of
Italian cars to Display on the day. Its no good in the garage - bring it out and let it shine! Please
contact Graham Mitchell for details.
Rafting Trip - February 5th
Join Graham Mitchell on the wild waters of Tasmania!
Details are yet to be arranged but save the date for what promises to be an unique opportunity and
loads of fun. Details will be made available closer to the date.
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Sept-Oct 2011
Upcoming events:
Associated Events:
If this interests you, please contact
David Mitchell (details on page 1)
and he will be able to provide you
with any further information.
This is the section where
CMI members have
been invited by other
clubs to join their events
Fiat "ationals 2012
January 20th-22nd
The Fiat Nationals are open to
all Fiat Club members, CMI,
ICE, AROCA, Lancia, clubs
etc. While the Motorkhanna is
for Fiats only, the Sprints and
show and shine is open to any
Italian car. The main trophy between Fiat Clubs which will be
presented is the Fiat of Italy
Cup.
The basic plan is for drivers to
travel up in a loose convoy from
Melbourne on the Friday afternoon, to enable entries to be
checked, and a meet/greet at
Winton Raceway with free nibbles. People have the option of
going up earlier for practice as
the track will be available all day
on Friday. It is a 20 min drive
from Winton to Benella where
people will be staying.
On Saturday morning, scrutineering will occur first, drivers
briefing, with the motorkhana
thereafter. It is on grass and it is
expected that drivers will attempt 6 out 10 possible courses.
At the end of the day, people
return to Benella, for the show
and shine on the banks of the
lake, with a BBQ thereafter. The
organisers are expecting a lot of
cars to be coming up just for
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this. They will shift the event to
undercover facilities if the
weather is poor.
Sunday morning, scrutineering
if needed, drivers briefing and
thereafter sprints. The organisers will attempt to keep fast cars
separated from slower cars.
Timing will be for individual
cars (bit like a hillclimb), however, expect possibly 20 cars on
the track at once. Passing will
be allowed but drivers need to
be mindful of others on the
track when doing so. Expect
cars to be around 2-3 secs
apart. A reasonable time for
the circuit is 1.45 There will be
12 min sessions on the track
and expect drivers to get around
6 sessions during the day.
The Fiat Club also will have the
Fiat Reasonably Priced Car, a
properly prepared Fiat 132,
1800, twincarbs and all relevant
safety devices (cage etc) fitted,
which people can hire for a session if desired. They think it
should be available to around
25-29 drivers, on first in best
dressed basis. Cost around
$70-75
At end of Sunday's competition,
a celebratory dinner will be
held in Benella (at the Bowls
Club).
requirements, inc. approved helmet, fitted fire extinguisher, battery triangle and long clothing
during competition to be worn
(non-flamable).
Accommodation is available in
Benella including 8-9 motels,
and the local Caravan Park,
which includes cabins. People
to book their own accommodation.
The Fiat Club of Vic and organising committee note it's time to
get serious at club level and get
your members to commit. The
supp regs which will go up on
the Nationals website and the
"e"store for entries are being
prepared as discussed and we
expect to have them up by the
1st October.
Sprint entry:
Motorkhana:
Show and Shine:
Dinner:
BBQ:
$160
$30
$15
$35
Free
David Judd | President
Fiat Car Club of Victoria
M: 0418 341 895
www.fiatclub.org.au
The event is a AASA run event,
so normal basic motorsport licence required and basic safety
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Upcoming events:
Associated Events:
If this interests you, please contact Tristan Roberts (details on
page 1) and he will be able to
provide you with any further
information.
This is the section where
CMI members have
been invited by other
clubs to join their events
Turismo Tasmania 2012
We've scheduled two 2+ hr runs per
day - easy driving - no competition after all - it is a tour !
April 5th –10th 2012
2012 is the 50th anniversary of
the iconic 105 series Alfa
Romeo sports car and the Alfa
Romeo Owner's Club of
Australia is celebrating with a
tour of Tasmania.
You'll enjoy spectacular driving
roads and breathtaking scenery
at a relaxed pace; fine food and
wine; reasonably priced
accommodation, and best of all,
warm camaraderie, and fond
memories, that will last forever.
Organised as a combined project
between the Alfa Romeo
Owners Club of Australia, The
Italian Car Enthusiasts of
Tasmania and Club Motori
Italia (Tasmania) we are aiming
to have at least 105 (of course!)
people participating ... so please
register and join with us for this
unique celebration.
To date we have received 70 Expressions of Interest through the
Turismo website.
26 cars (50+ people) have CONFIRMED and paid for their place
on the 'Spirit of Tasmania' for the
boat journey from Melbourne to
Devonport.
The accommodation is almost finalised (Launceston will be Hotel
Charles (4.5 star) yet very reasona-
bly priced and Hobart is days away
from being finalised.
All up price is not yet confirmed as
this will depend on the grants we
have applied for and the sponsorships we are seeking.
We have received our first Grant
from the Tasmanian State Government and hope to receive a second
larger grant from the Launceston
City Council within the fortnight.
The itinerary has been decided but exact details won't
be publicised until the committee
has driven every leg and calculated
timing etc.
An overview however, of the
route, will be on the Tourismo
website http://
www.alfaromeoturismotasmania20
12.com.au/ within the week. You'll
be able to find this under the
"News" section.
A Turismo Mechanic, Doctor, Media Officer, Photographer and Blogger will accompany the tour.
Our events program, momentos and
marketing and branding will be second to none.
We've organised some extraordinary
meal experiences (never before seen
at a national event !), some wonderful winery visits and some great
coffee stops and lunches (Italian of
course!)
Attending and haven't
emailed ([email protected]
g.au) us a photo of you and your
car yet for the website - please do we'd love to have your special photo
on display.
If you have any queries please don't
hesitate to contact me on 0416 155
105 or Victor Lee National Coordinator AROCA on 0419 828
828
The next Organising Committee
meeting is this Sunday 24th Sept at
which the budget will be finalised
along with the itinerary and accommodation and a newsletter will
then follow to all registrants.
Mark Baigent
Remember the event will run
from the morning arrival in Devonport on Fri 5th April to the evening
departure from Devonport on
Tues 10th April. (some people are
staying longer)
Corner of Canning Street
Chairman - "Turismo Tasmania
2012"
www.bofa.com.au
"Hargate" 191 George Street
Launceston Tasmania
Australia 7250
Ph: +61 3 6334 7063
Mobile: +61 3 0416 155 105
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Sept-Oct 2011
Amazing Alfa!
Hi CMI Members,
I'm currently working in
Trollhattan, Sweden, for Saab
Automobile and one of the local
summer traditions is to gather at
the locks on the Gota Alv river
and stare at the amazing cars
owned by some of the locals.
Feature Letter:
Stephen Wade is currently
working overseas in
Sweden and has written
to us to share a rather
special Alfa Romeo:
Every Wednesday night, the
enthusiasts open their garages
and drive down to the locks and
the locals gather to enjoy an ice
cream, mingle and of course,
appreciate the cars.
I was down there last
Wednesday with my wife and
we were about the leave the
gathering when a glimpse of red
caught my eye up on a hill that
we hadn't walked past earlier.
Needless to say, I couldn't
believe my eyes when I finally
got close to one of these babies!
The best part about it is that the
owner is an engineer at Saab!
I'm going to have to spend a
little more time around his
section, I think, and see if I can
get a ride one day :-)
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GENERAL NOTICES:
Fiat 132. Good operational order, good condition for age, registered until mid November, comes with extra
132 for parts. I would like to see it go to a good home so it is offered for sale for just $500. Please Contact
Daniel Hutcheon 0431151656,
In the interests of getting our members more involved in Italian vehicles CMI is
offering free advertising of your Italian vehicle (especially those sub $1000). If
you feel you could part with one of your treasures (like Daniel’s above), please
email a brief advertisement for the car and it will be published alongside others
in a special classified section in the November/December magazine.
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