MMMMmmm,  since this thread has gone from full size to 1/10 size ......

I think I have an unpainted, unused Tamiya 155 1/10 bodyshell at home somewhere!

SOMEONE must have the pic from the mid 1980's of the Playboy bunny draped over the bonnet of a white GTV6?  I think it was a "special edition" GTV6?   

These are interesting.... 

http://www.showbizireland.com/news/may08/15-irish-girls-go-gaga-for-a-romeo.shtml

http://www.nextautos.com/etc/geneva-motor-show-the-girls-of-alfa-romeo/

How about this one .... Mary at PI at MG corner   

Now this is interesting!

I believe that there were NO Australian delivered 105bhp Suds to Australia!

This is because:
1.  Club 900 Series guru Colin Thomas says so (!) 
2.  Bit of Club History:  In the mid 1980's, a certain Wayne Melville had his 95bhp Sud Ti converted to a factory spec 105bhp by Beninca Motors.  He was competing in Standard Under 1600 Class at the time and was winning his class comfortably.  There were some objections saying that he should be in Modified Class.  Wayne's response was that just because the 105bhp Suds were never sold in Australia, doesn't mean they don't exist.  And since his engine change was a full and complete overhaul, he should remain in Standard Class.  He won his case!

Interesting to note that our current and proposed Competition Rules are silent on that point:  "...as sold by Alfa Romeo..."; no mention of Alfa Romeo Australia!

Now, back to Simon's car:  I wonder if it's Wayne's car?  Or possibly a later 105bhp engine from an Alfa33 Green Clover Leaf?  Either way, it's a great rocket!  Enjoy it!

Also thanks to the the flaggie at Southern Loop!

The flaggie's prompt yellow flag when Allan, Marcus and I got there at speed very likely saved the lives of two geese/ducks/swans (whatever those long necked white things are!) when they decided to cross from the inner part of the track to the outer!   Not to mention potential messy damage to the cars!

I've never seen a yellow flag put out for wildlife before! 

Well done!

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Some pics by Mary ...

Magnificent!

I did not know that there was a Concours class in Group S?   

Hi Brad,

FYI:   AROCA NSW has a Canberra Chapter.  From their website (http://www.alfaclubnsw.org.au), the Canberra Convenor is:
Jon Pike
(h) (02) 6288 2778
(m) 0414 272 778
Email: canberra (at sign) alfaclubnsw.org.au

Re your rust issue:  Check the factory rust warranty for the 156.  Is it 5 years or 6 years (I can't remember) and whether this warranty is transferrable to new owners? 

Cheers

I'm recall seeing a proper taxi sign on top of Robin's 90 at one time.  Should ask him for a lend!

Not another yellow Alfa! 

Hah!  You funny Brett 

Mmmm.... Maybe I haven't thought this right through yet!

The 100th anniversary is 24th June 2010.  I'm trying to get info about what Alfa Club activities are being planned ...still waiting for reply.  This will be in conjunction to (presumably) official events by Alfa Romeo themselves.  So whatever events will be around that time.

My thoughts are firstly let's find out what events are on and then plan a timetable from there.

Of course there will also be winery tours, accomodation, winery tours, a tour bus, winery tours, pizza, winery tours, sightseeing, winery tours .....             Someone let Doherty know!

Expressions Of Interest sought!

Some of us Alfisti are toying with the idea of actually being in Italy in June 2010 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary. 

Any other takers?