The club calendar is filled with opportunities for motoring, social, or competition activities with fellow enthusiasts.
Please contact the secretary with additions/corrections to the club calendar.
Sunday Morning Drive to Yarra Ranges
Our 939 Register Captain Clyde Hay (that’s 159, Brera and Brera Spider) will be holding one of our popular Sunday Morning Runs followed by lunch. All club members and Alfisti welcome. We will be driving on Alfa friendly roads.
Time: 8.30 am for 9.00 am departure.
Where: Nunawading Alfa Romeo, 432 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading
Note that some details are to be confirmed but we expect a mid morning stop for refreshments at Gladysdale Bakehouse at Yarra Junction. All up this should be a 3 hour drive finishing at a restaurant for lunch at the Otree Restaurant in Lilydale with our own function room booked for the club.
Set menu $45 per person (not including drinks).
https://www.otree.com.au/
If running late we will meet you for morning tea at 10.30 am, so give us a call if necessary.
Lunch Bookings essential for catering purposes. Please provide name, member number, vehicle and contact details. RSVP 22 February.
Contact: Clyde Hay. Email: Clydedhay@hotmail.com or Phone: 0419 396 638
The annual Italian Auto Icons car and bike display will be held in Lygon Street on Sunday 3rd March.
This is supported by Zagame Automotive, Fiat Chrysler Automotive and the six Melbourne based Italian car clubs to support the event with a range of current, classic and historic models.
There will be a display of up to 70 cars from the Zagame, FCA and Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Ferrari, Maserati Lancia and Lamborghini car clubs.
Lygon Street will be closed off between Faraday and Elgin Streets for the display. Public viewing is from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm and is free to the public with 3000 visitors, car enthusiast and their families.
In addition, there will be a great range of food, face painting for kids and family attractions to make this a great day.
Our Club will have a display of 15 cars to represent our marque. Come along and enjoy the day!
More info: https://www.italianautoicons.com/
# If you have a recently restored or own an award winning car (Show’n Shine winner or just a great car !) you are invited to display your car on the day.
To nominate your car or any queries please contact Mal Muir on
Mobile: 0430 339 552 and provide: Name, member number, vehicle details and contact details.
Phillip Island Club Display
The Club has one again been invited to participate in the in the 2018 Club display and ‘Shannon’s Walk’. Positioning inside this area will be a matter of first come best dressed.
This is really a great day out and new members are encouraged to attend.
Car Club Display at Shannon’s Walk Benefits:
A prime location to watch the racing from all weekend
A genuine opportunity to view the cars, visit the race preparation and pit areas behind the scenes.
Free entry for car and driver as well as half price entry for all passengers in the participating cars.
There is secure parking among like minded enthusiasts.
The Plan
We anticipate meeting at Smiths Beach about 3 minutes from the track at 9.30 am sharp and drive in as a group to the Phillip Island raceway so the club members enter together as per event management request.
Bookings
Book now as this is absolutely essential for this event for Saturday or and Sunday as tickets are limited. Please specify if one day or both days!
Please provide name, member number and contact details.
Paul O’Connor Mobile: 0417-800-918 Email: poc@iprimus.com.au
Club nights are held on the second Wednesday of each month (with the exception of January) at Bells Hotel located at 157 Moray St, South Melbourne and starting at 8pm with procedures relatively informal, usually consisting of reports from committee members, updates, news, buy/swap/sell and quite often feature a guest speaker.
All Club members welcome to attend.
Bells Hotel: 157 Moray St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
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105 Register Technical Night Friday 5th April
Due to popular demand we will be again holding another register workshop for members who are interested in purchasing or who own a modern or new vehicles including the popular 105 Giulia and all other 105 Models (including GT, GTV, Montreal, Duetto Spider).
Time: BBQ Start 7.00 pm
Where: Maranello Pursang Motors, 33 Colebrook Street, Brunswick, 3056.
Melways Ref: 29 G5
What we will have on the night:
- Selection of cars on display
- Information about parts and servicing.
- BBQ & drink for members and club associates.
- Open forum discussion covering various aspects of this modern series.
Maranello Pursang Motors will be open from 6.30 pm for members. BBQ & refreshments provided with gold coin donation. There will be a selection of cars on display for viewing. This is your best opportunity to learn if you are looking to buy, improve or have any service queries regarding these cars. In addition, we will also look at vehicle enhancement for road and track so this also covers competition aspects.
Bookings are essential for catering purposes. We have a limit of 40 places available so book early. Please provide name, member number and contact details. Any other individuals who are interested in coming on the night are encouraged to join as new members always welcome.
Bookings and enquiries call:
Note: Provide name, member number, Vehicle and contact details.
Bruno Colautti, Phone: 9386-9650 or Email: contact@maranellopursang.com
Drive to Canberra Saturday 6th April.
Club members and friends will be traveling to Auto Italia and this is the chance to meet up at the start of the Hume Freeway.
Start : 7.30 am light breakfast for 8.00 am departure.
Where: Shell Service Centre,, 1175 Hume Highway, (cnr Donnybrook Road, Donnybrook)
This will be a drive with several stops on the way. However please note that due to differing driving experiences, you have the opportunity to travel at your own pace. Indeed some people may leave at a later time and catch up for later for dinner.
Canberra Dinner
Note that the Victorian Club members usually meet up for a informal dinner later that day. Traditionally this is at the restaurant precinct of Manuka. Arrangement will be confirmed with those interested prior to the event.
For more information and registration of your interest in these activities, please contact:
Malcolm Muir, Mobile: 0430-339-552, Email: Mal33@gmail.com
Auto Italia Canberra Sunday 7th April
Auto Italia Canberra link: http://www.autoitaliacanberra.com/
Auto Italia Canberra will be held at Epic Arena, Corner of Flemington Road and Northbourne Avenue, Mitchell, ACT. Entrants are requested to position their vehicles between 8.30 am and 9.30 am.
Contact the Editor. Mobile 0405 383 431 editor@alfaclubvic.org.au
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Dromana Drive In
Expression of Interest Required – Book Now.
Following Alfesta 2019, we are offering an exciting tour opportunity. It’s a great way for you to enjoy a social, touring style event over several days.
This tour is open to all.
The Bay to Border event will incorporate 2 segments:
- The Curore Sportivo Tour on Monday. Starts at 10 am in Mornington to finish in Bairnsdale, with a lunch stop at beautiful Mirboo North.
-
Alpine Alfisti Autumn Tour starting 10 am Tuesday in Bairnsdale, travelling via scenic Falls Creek, Beechworth and ending in Rutherglen on Friday morning.
You can start 10 am Monday or 10 am Tuesday at the location of your choice.
You can choose any or all of the days, or of particular interest to Northern State visitors, it may be beneficial to break away from the tour after the night at Beechworth in Northern Victoria.
At your earliest convenience, could you please indicate your interest in these tours.
Prompt booking of an expression of interest is essential for planning purposes advising the names of all attendees (including any crew), your mobile phone number and home town.
Contact: Alpine.Alfisti@gmail.com
More information can be found at: https://alpinealfisti.org.au/
See you on tour across Victoria !
Alfa Romeo’s on the Bay at Sandbar Beach Café Sunday 28th April.
Another breakfast meeting has organized for our Club at the popular Sandbar Café. This will be one of several events that we regularly hold over the year at various locations. All club members and visitors most welcome.
Several notable car clubs have gatherings here and our marque will be a stand out feature on Beaconsfield Parade.
Time: 8.00 am sharp for breakfast.
Where: 175B Beaconsfield Parade, Middle Park (Near the end of Mills Street).
There is parking at a nominal cost, good food and great atmosphere.
More info: http://sandbarbeachcafe.com.au/
Bookings essential and please provide name, vehicle details and contact number when registering for this visit.
Contact:
Bruce Roberts
Mobile: 0417 551 880
Hope to see you all there on the morning!
The Club has arranged a workshop visit to Neway Wheels in Heidelberg on Saturday 25th May 2019, to look at restoration and repair of wheels.
Times: between 12-1pm,
Bookings required: Provide Name, Member Number, Vehicle and contact details to:
Colin Thomas, 0407-090-826 or 900register@alfaclub.org.au
