Alfa Romeo Owners' Club of Australia (Victoria Division)

Rob Roy Revival

Rob Roy Revival

Rob Roy Revival   A combined historic hillclimb and festival on 18th & 19th March   

Rob Roy is one of the world’s oldest purpose built hillclimb tracks.

As AROCA is getting more involved in competition events, this would be a great way to introduce club members to this venue.

There’s also a raffle to win Hot Laps at Sandown with our patron John Bowe, with proceeds going to his preferred charity, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.    Car club members driving classic cars (pre-1980) and those in a club display also get free parking.

Bruno Colautti is coordinating an AROCA Club Display at the Rob Roy Revival. Contact Bruno via email:

VicePresident@AlfaClubVic.org.au for further information on the Club Display.

Visit the website for tickets: https://www.robroyrevival.mgcc.com.au/participate

Please note the early bird ticket period finishes on 28 February.

Fiat Autobella

Fiat Autobella

A wide range of Club member’s Fiats are displayed along with countless other examples of fine Italian machines from Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Ducati, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lancia, Maserati, Moto Guzzi, Vespa etc. that invariably turn up to add to the color on the day.

Location:  DEAF CHILDREN AUSTRALIA, 597 St Kilda Road, Melbourne.

Date: Sunday 19th March    Start Time: 9.00 am to 3.00 pm.

The event provides a wonderful opportunity to see all these vehicles.   For our general display, no booking is necessary.

John Hanslow E: Max Maltese  M: 0411 172 834

Philip Island Classic

Philip Island Classic

    Phillip Island Classic 2023 Festival of Speed Motorsport Racing

This is held starting the 9th & !0th and main events Saturday 11th and  Sunday 12th March at the race track on Phillip Island.

You are able to walk all around this track, and experience one of the greatest Moto GP tracks in the world and certainly Australia.

AROCA has a display area with allocated 15 -20 Alfa Romeo only  cars each day for an early start, You will receive a discounted entry and access to our display where you can watch the racing while you show off your Alfa Romeo. This Year we will have a small internal show and shine, where each day the favourite car will have a small prize.  YOU MUST BOOK THIS SPOT! As there is limited spots.

Paul will meet you  at Smiths Beach general store (59 Smiths Beach Rd Cowes) at 8.30-9.00am each Saturday & Sunday day to drive in together. He will issue your display pass at this meeting spot.

There are 100s of classic cars of all types on display, and as many rare classic race cars in the pits at this premium event, along with trade shops where you will not be able to resist buying something.   Lots of nice food and coffee too. It is not a dog friendly event sorry.

Call Peter Chambers 0448195771 or Paul O’Conner  0417800918 to reserve your spot and get a  discounted entry for the driver.

Come and share this day with your Alfesti friends.

Phillip island is about 100km and 1 ½ hr south of Melbourne.  If you want to spend dusk looking at Penguins , you had better book your tickets well ahead with Parks as it is normally prebooked each night.

Call to now reserve your spot ASAP Paul 0417800918, or Peter  0448195771

Mailing Road Autoclassico

The Alfa Romeo Club has been invited to participate once again in the Maling Road Auto Classico in Canterbury with a display of 12 selected cars. Display Parking will be arranged so that club member’s cars can be displayed together as a group.

The Mailing Road Auto Classico has been a highly successful event in previous years, drawing large crowds to the display in the shopping strip and the entertainment again this year will see another great display that will include some really rare and unique vehicles from a number of different marques.

In addition to the car display and the entertainment, the Maling Road Traders will be providing a number of awards and special offers on the day.

The organisers of the Maling Road Auto Classico are really looking forward to the inclusion of a number of special Alfa Romeo vehicles in the event again this year’s to contribute to making this annual event even bigger and better.

Cars to be in position from: 8.30am . The display will conclude at 3pm.

Interested club members please provide Name, Vehicle and  Contact details to:

Contact:   xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxx

Sunday Drive to Bonnie Doon

Sunday Drive to Bonnie Doon

A Sunday Grand Tour to Bonnie Doon

Starting From Yarra Valley Grand Hotel – Bell Steet service Road  at  8.30 am for 9.00 am departure

Clubs will be a Drive for Club members, friends and other Alfisti.  Model Driving On Winding Scenic Roads. We are heading through the Yarra Valley Wine Region to King Lake, Flower Dale  and Yea for a 45minute coffee stop.     We will then continue  on the Goulburn Valley Highway to Bonnie Doon.

At The Bonnie Doon Hotel, we will have a traditional pub lunch.  On arrival, we will be allowed to enter our Alfa Romeo at the rear of the hotel.  This will enable us to have a photo with the lake in the background – conditional on the ground being dry.  We have a special approval from hotel management.

Refer:   http://www.bonniedoonhotel.com.au/               Drive and lunch bookings essential.

Contact for Bookings:  Text Message Max Maltese  M: 0411 172 834  with your name, member number and vehicle details by Thursday 27 April.

Club Night

AROCA Victoria’s July Club Night – Wednesday June 14th @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

The venue for Club Night is the Veneto Club – 191 Bulleen Road, Bulleen.   Join us at Club Night for the latest news on Club events and general business, followed by a social evening with typical Alfisti camaraderie.

But why not make it a proper night out and dine in the Bistro beforehand with fellow club members.  Meet up at 7.00 pm.

Reserve your place – Book direct with our Social Secretary – Mary Collautti M: 0412 785 824.

On behalf of the committee, I look forward to welcoming you.   John Hanslow President, AROCA Victoria.

Club Night

AROCA Victoria’s July Club Night – Wednesday May 10th @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

The venue for Club Night is the Veneto Club – 191 Bulleen Road, Bulleen.   Join us at Club Night for the latest news on Club events and general business, followed by a social evening with typical Alfisti camaraderie.

But why not make it a proper night out and dine in the Bistro beforehand with fellow club members.  Meet up at 7.00 pm.

Reserve your place – Book direct with our Social Secretary – Mary Collautti M: 0412 785 824.

On behalf of the committee, I look forward to welcoming you.   John Hanslow President, AROCA Victoria.

Club Breakfast at Brunetti Classico Carlton

Club Breakfast at Brunetti Classico Carlton

Alfa Romeo Café Society – Club Breakfast for New members, Club Members and friends

Venue: Brunetti Classico    Address: 380 Lygon St, Carlton.
Date: Sunday 19th February    Time: From 8.30 am ’til 10.30 am    Where:  The Function Room

Brunettis is an icon of the Melbourne café scene. They have great food and a wonderful atmosphere.  All club members, especially new members, are most welcome to attend.     No need to book.    Parking is available in Faraday Street.

Look forward to seeing you there on Sunday morning.

Enquiries: Bruce Baum (Membership Secretary)  E: membership@alfaclubvic.org.au    M: 0400 266 028

Club Night

AROCA Victoria’s July Club Night – Wednesday April 12th @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

The venue for Club Night is the Veneto Club – 191 Bulleen Road, Bulleen.   Join us at Club Night for the latest news on Club events and general business, followed by a social evening with typical Alfisti camaraderie.

But why not make it a proper night out and dine in the Bistro beforehand with fellow club members.  Meet up at 7.00 pm.

Reserve your place – Book direct with our Social Secretary – Mary Collautti M: 0412 785 824.

On behalf of the committee, I look forward to welcoming you.   John Hanslow President, AROCA Victoria.

Food, Drinks and Club Night with the AGM

Food, Drinks and Club Night with the AGM

 March Club Night is also AROCA Victoria’s Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The venue is the Veneto Club – 191 Bulleen Road, Bulleen.

* Food and Drinks available from 7.00pm followed by Club Night at 8.00pm at the usual location in the Gondola Room.

  • Moving forward in 2023, we have a lot of enthusiasm from existing committee and other co-opted volunteers.  However, we are looking for nominations for a Secretary, Register Co-ordinator, Social Secretary and Public Relations officer to fill vacant committee roles as well as a Club Shop Co-ordinator and an Advertising Manager.

Please consider joining the committee and continuing the ongoing benefit of club membership to all members.

The notice of the AGM, together with Committee nomination and Proxy nomination forms, can be downloaded here:

  • AGM Notice & Committee Nomination form
  • AGM Proxy Nomination form

If you are unable to attend the AGM, also consider assigning your vote to another member as your proxy.

The 2022 Financial Statements have been sent out separately to club members.

On behalf of the committee, I look forward to welcoming you to the Club’s AGM!

John Hanslow
President, AROCA Victoria

Club Night

AROCA Victoria’s February Club Night – Wednesday February 8th @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

The venue for Club Night is the Veneto Club – 191 Bulleen Road, Bulleen.   Join us at Club Night for the latest news on Club events and general business, followed by a social evening with typical Alfisti camaraderie.

But why not make it a proper night out and dine in the Bistro beforehand with fellow club members.  Meet up at 7.00 pm.

Reserve your place – Book direct with our Social Secretary – Mary Collautti M: 0412 785 824

On behalf of the committee, I look forward to welcoming you.

John Hanslow President, AROCA Victoria.

Sunday Drive to Heathcote

Sunday Drive to Heathcote

This rewarding Drive has been organized by David Roberts (Current Model Register Captain) and fellow club member Bruce Fowler.
Meet at La Manna Essendon Fields 8.30am for 9.00am sharp start.
Coffee break at historic Kilmore Goal Cafe around 10.30am in outdoor courtyard space Shade will be available. May be a photo opportunity to park cars in front of Goal.
Re-start around 11.00-11.15am and head to Heathcote. Lunch at Munari Winery just north of town arriving about 12-12.15pm.
Lunch options at Winery include – BYO picnic (no BYO alcohol/drinks) OR order and pay as you go, selecting from menu of pizzas and charcuterie boards, wines, beers and ciders in outdoor seating areas overlooking picnic lawn and vineyard. Shade will be available. Munari is a small authentic and rustic Italian family run Winery. And of course wine tastings and purchase would be encouraged!

Cars may be parked and displayed in formation on lawn area in front of venue.RSVP to David Roberts 0492 938 227 or droberts28@optusnet.com.au before Thursday 23 Feb 2023.

Usual details to be provided: names of attendees, membership nos., car type and rego, contact no., lunch attendance – either BYO picnic or Dine in choice.

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