Meet up at Tiamo’s Restaurant Cafe
Time: 8.00am for a coffee (and breakfast).
Location: 303-307 Lygon Street, Carlton.
Tiamo’s 2 Restaurant is especially open for club members and Covid-19 safe seating is available.
Contact TBA
Sunday Morning Drive to Yarra Ranges (2 drives)
Drive 1: Fully booked – Nunawading to launching place to Healesville to Lilydale (limit 10)
Our 939 Register Captain Clyde Hay (that’s 159, Brera Spider) will be holding one of our popular Sunday Morning Runs through the Yarra Ranges. All club members 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
Contact: Clyde Hay T: 0419 396 638 E: 939register@alfaclubvic.org.au
Drive 2: Fully Booked – Lilydale to Lunching Place to Healesville to Lilydale (Limit 10)
Time: 8.30 am for 9.00 am departure. Where: Blue Turtle Café, 222 Main Street, Lilydale.
COVID-19 NOTE:
- COVID-19 restrictions apply. Total bookings no more that 10 can be accepted for drive.
- It’s ok to BYO thermos of tea or coffee.
- No lunch applies. You can book direct with OTree Restaurant.
All up this should be a 3 hour drive finishing at OTree Restaurant for take away coffee and a chat.
Please provide name, member number, vehicle and contact details.
Contact: John Hanslow T: 0409 961 719 E: register@alfaclubvic.org.au
3.2 Busso Drive – Warbuton to Marysville (3 drives)
2 Groups – Limit 10 per group
- 1. GT Group with Brett Hayton with GT’s Group – from Emerald to Warburton to Reefton and on to Marysville and return back to Lilydale on the Black Spur.
- Time: 8.30 am for 9.00 am departure.Where: GT Group – Emerald Village Bakery, Shop 8, 8 Kilvington Drive, Emerald.
All AROCA GT owners and AGOG members are welcome to attend.
RSVP essential. Book with Brett. T: 0418 997 311 E: Bretthayton@gmail.com
2. GTA Group with George Soropos with GTA Group – from Lilydale to Reefton and on to Marysville and return back to Lilydale on the Black Spur.
Time: 8.30 am for 9.00 am departure. Where: GTA Group – Blue Turtle café, 222 Main Street, Lilydale.
We would like to see a good turnout of 3.2 V6 Busso cars there – 147 GTA and 147 GTA Monza, 156 GTA, 3.2 916 GTV, 3.2 916 Spider and 3.2 V6 GT.
Please provide name, member number, vehicle and contact details.
RSVP Essential. Book direct: George Soropos E: 147156gtaregister@alfaclubvic.org.au for GTA bookings.
3. All Alfa Group – Lilydale to Reefton and on to Marysville.
Meet at Lilydale Chrysler Jeep, 328 – 344 Main Street, Lilydale. 9.00am
Please provide name, member number, vehicle and contact details.
RSVP Essential. Book direct: John Hanslow E: register@alfaclubvic.org.au M: 0409 961 719
COVID-NOTE:
- COVID-19 restrictions apply. Total bookings no more that 10 can be accepted for each drive.
- It’s ok to BYO thermos of tea or coffee.
- No lunch applies. You can book direct with OTree.
Alfisi Spring Tour 2020 – tentative
Alfisti Spring Tour 2020 (aka 2020 Grampians Gallivant & Forays in South Australia)
Wednesday 4h to Sunday 8th November
A four-day Alfisti Tour from Halls Gap in ‘The Grampians’ to Adelaide to attend South Australia’s ‘Auto Italia’. The Tour will travel via Tailem Bend, with a visit to ‘The Bend’ Motorsports Park, and the Mount Lofty Ranges. After visiting Adelaide you have the option of extending your Tour by returning via the Fleurieu Peninsula (McLaren Vale, Cape Jervis & Victor Harbor), the Coorong and SA’s South East (Robe & Penola) and back to the Grampians. The Tour will travel along interesting roads, through wonderful scenery, enjoying good meals, all in the company of like-minded Alfisti.
Wednesday 4th: Ballarat to Halls Gap
Meet in Ballarat for a drive to Halls Gap, via Central Victoria (Beaufort, Ararat and Moyston).
Thursday 5th: Halls Gap to Tailem Bend
A cruise through the iconic Grampians Ranges, via Zumsteins and the spectacular Roses Gap then on to Tailem Bend for a stay at ‘The Rydges’ Hotel at The Bend Motorsport Park.
Friday 6th: Tailem Bend to Adelaide
A morning visit to ‘The Bend’ Motorsport Park – for a few laps of both the GT and International circuits – then on to the Mt Lofty Ranges for lunch before heading to our base in Glenelg, an Adelaide bayside suburb.
Saturday 7th: Rest day in Adelaide, strolling the Glenelg streets & shops….
Or will it be a drive through the Adelaide Hills or to Birdwood and the motor museum, visiting some of the renowned Adelaide Hills or Barossa Valley wineries along the way?
Sunday 8th: Auto Italia Adelaide! AROCA SA’s annual Show & Shine for Italian cars & bikes.
Then return home directly, or extend your Tour …
Monday 9th: Adelaide to Victor Harbor via McLaren Vale and Cape Jervis
Tuesday 10th: Victor Harbor to Robe via The Coorong
Wednesday 11th: Robe to Halls Gap via Penola in the Coonawarra wine district
(Note: Numbers may need to be limited due to capacity restrictions at some venues)
Email: goldfieldschapter@alfaclubvic.org.au Itinerary: https://alpinealfisti.org.au/AAST20.html
Australian National Show and Shine
The Club has been invited to participate in the above event to be held in the main street of Euroa. This will be a great opportunity for members and their families to enjoy a social outing and be part of a car display in Central Victoria.
A designated display area has been secured for the club and members are cordially invited to participate. Euroa is an easy drive up the Hume Freeway from Melbourne and this event offers an ideal opportunity to support the club and this event. As always regional members are welcome to attend and be part of the event.
More info: www.australiannationalshowandshine.com.au
You have the option of driving to Euroa in company (convoy) with fellow club members or travelling independently.
Travel time from Melbourne to Euroa is a little over one hour so please allow sufficient travel time to arrive in Euroa before the 9.00am start time. The event will finish around mid-afternoon to allow sufficient time for participants to arrive back home before dark.
Start time: 7.30 am for 8.00 am departure (after light breakfast)
Meeting point: Shell Service Centre 175 Hume Highway Donnybrook (Cnr Donnybrook Road)
To assist with the planning of the club display, and the combined Show and Shine event, please advise the club contact with your intention to participate.
Contact: TBA
Hampton Street Traders Car Display
The annual Hampton Street Car Display is to be held on this weekend and we have been advised to set up a club display for up to 20 cars.
More details to follow. JH
4C Register Technical Workshop -Cancelled
This is a specific Alfa 4C workshop for 4C owners from 9 am to 11 am in the morning.
This is a knowledge sharing exercise and open forum discussion with the owners of these cars.
Upon release in 2014, the 4C Coupe was available as a Launch Edition or for the Australian market, the ‘Standard Edition’ had upgrades including the racing package with 18/19 wheel package and firmer suspension. Later the Carbon & Leather Package was added and the Alfa 4C Spider was released. The Australian special release was the 4C Competizione in 2019.
We will look at the issues with ownership and improvement of these cars for several specific purpose:
- Long Term Investment (storage, insurance and minimal maintenance)
- Weekend Tour (car wrap protection, wheel alignment and exhaust modification)
- Show Car (detailing issues with this car)
- Track car (tyre, suspension and turbo upgrade)
Details to follow once event confirmed. JH.
Giulietta (all models) Techical Workshop
We are planning a Saturday morning Giulietta workshop (all models).
More details to follow once confirmed.
Healesville Car Show
TBA
Sunday Morning Drive to Black Spur and Warburton
Claude Botti is holding the always popular Sunday drive to Marysville and on to Warburton. All club members and visitors most welcome.
Time: 8.30 am for 9.00 am departure. Where: O’Tree Restaurant, 2 Victoria Rd, Lilydale.
This will be a beautiful drive through the Black Spur with a mid morning stop for refreshments at Marysville. The drive will end at Warburton where we will have lunch at the Retreat Hotel. All up this should be a 3 hour drive with lunch about midday.
More info: http://www.alpineretreat.com.au/
If you are running late we will meet you at Marysville at about 10.30 am as our drive will be via Yarra Glen and Healesville. Members with the classic Alfetta Series cars are encouraged to attend and arrangements can be made to meet up at the lunch destination.
Traditional pub options will be available for lunch and drinks at bar prices. Bookings are essential. Please provide Name, member number, vehicle and contact details when registering for this visit.
Contact: Claude Botti, 116 Register Captain, M: 0418 540 016 E: 116register@alfaclubvic.org.au
Club Cafe Society Breakfast
Karen Murray has organised a club breakfast gathering at Tiamo’s Coffee Restaurant who are one of our notable Club sponsors.
This will be one of several breakfast events that we plan on holding over the next 12 months at this vibrant location. All club members and visitors most welcome.
There is free parking in Lygon Street area on Sunday with good food and great atmosphere.
Time from 8-00 am for breakfast.
Where: Tiamo’s Coffee Restaurant, 303-307 Lygon Street, Carlton. Enquiries: Karen Murray M: 0401 036 649 E: social@alfaclubvic.org.au
Coffee and Cars at Tiamo’s Cafe Restaurant
Coffee and Cars in Lygon Street
A club social breakfast has been organised at gathering at Tiamo’s Coffee Restaurant, one of our notable Club sponsors. This will be one of several breakfast events that we plan on holding over the next 12 months at this vibrant location. All club members and visitors most welcome.
There is free parking in Lygon Street area on Sunday with good food and great atmosphere.
Time from 8-00 am for breakfast.
Where: Tiamo’s Coffee Restaurant, 303-307 Lygon Street, Carlton. Enquiries: Karen Murray M: 0401 036 649 E: social@alfaclubvic.org.au
Sunday Morning Drive to the Yarra Plains
The Club another popular Sunday drive to the Yarra Ranges. This will be a relaxing drive over a variety of road conditions. All members and visitors most welcome.
TBA
Sunday Morning Drive Out West
Clyde Hays has a great drive for you.
We will depart central Melbourne (Westgate outbound) and drive past Werribee Racecourse, the You Yangs and onto Ballan.
More details TBA.
All Marque Car Display
There will be an All Marque Car Display and members of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club are invited to attend.
For Alfetta Owners, Claude Botti Register Captain for the 116 and 160 Series Alfa Romeos has organised an “Alfetta Display and Show ‘n Shine” event at his Pantry Fresh Deli in Clayton South.
An invitation is extended to all owners of Alfetta Sedans, Coupes (both 4 cylinder and V6 Busso), Alfa 90 and 75, SZ Coupes and RZ Spiders, including Twin Spark, to be part of this event.
However all club members and/or owners of any of the above Alfa Romeos are most welcome to attend.
A variety of food will be available at the event including a sausage sizzle and fresh oven baked pizza. Gold coin donation upon entry.
Address: Pantry Fresh Deli, 693 Clayton Rd, Clayton South Arrival Time: From 9.30 am
Contact: Claude Botti, 116 & 160 Register Captain M: 0418 540 016 or E: 116register@alfaclubvic.org.au
