Iniezione the Newsletter of the Northwest Alfa Romeo Club

Iniezione The newsletter of the Northwest Alfa Romeo Club

Turbocharging! Club Meeting and Tech Session, Group 2, April 11

Turbocharging: Nothing Forced about its Benefits About 25 members gathered at Group 2 in Ballard for our April club meeting, on a fine evening that saw at least two top-down convertibles among the attendees! Our initial socializing and catching-up was greatly aided by a lavish spread Group 2 had laid out for us, and I think we managed to keep most of the food off John van Rensburg’s fine Italian motorcycles in the lounge/retail area. Many thanks, John! Much of the pleasure of these gatherings, of course, comes from looking at the variety of cars and bikes at the shops we visit, and Group 2 offered an impres- sive collection of Alfas currently in house for various service and modification projects. Two 164s (one a 164Q) were being serviced, as was a GTV6 and no less than three racing Milanos, including Mirko Freguia’s immaculate red example and John van Rensburg’s own racer. Wes Ingram’s old racing GTV was also present, looking absolutely gorgeous and currently in search of a new owner. After a short club meeting we moved on to the main topic of the evening: turbocharging! The appeal of a relatively straightforward bolt-on power increase has always been strong, but John pointed out just how mainstream the approach has become. Thirty years ago less than one percent of cars on the road had any form of forced induc- tion; this year that figure is expected to be nearer 46-47%. Manufac- turers have typically adopted it to increase fuel efficiency, using a relatively small and efficient engine for most running-around and com- muting use and tapping into turbocharged reserves of power only when needed. Of course, their education in developing stronger materials and better control electronics pays off in spades for those enthusiasts looking to wring more power out of their existing cars, and Group 2’s staff have acquired quite a bit of knowledge in how to apply this. Things have come a very long way since John (in his native South Africa) put a BMW 733 engine into a 528i and bolted on the KKK turbocharger from a Por- sche! It was definitely exciting, he reported, but he never did get it to run properly. Modern electronics, better com- (continued on page 4) Inside this May 2017 issue…

* Turbocharging …...... pp 1,4 * Alfa Care Tips ……………... p 6 * Membership …..….....…. p 11 * President’s Column ...... p 2 * Collecting Models ………... p 7 * Calendar …………...……… p 12

* Next Club Meeting .…..….. p 3 * Garden Tour, BBQ ………... p 8 Next club events… * Tulip Rallye ….……………... p 4 * Alfa News ……………..… p 10 * Club Meeting ….…………….………….. May 9 * FEN All-Italian Show ...... p 5 * Classifieds ………………... p 10 * Garden Tour .………..……………….…. June 10 * Club Meeting …….…..……………...…. June 13

President ’s Column By Fred Russell Though my fa- years. When describing vorite time is to- Alfa Romeo, old Road & day, I'm also very Track magazines noted happy about the more than once "Driving future and the for enjoyment", which still past. The fantastic fits today. In a road test opportunities we of an Alfa 8C2300 MM, the have in front of us tester asked, "Where else make me very ex- can you buy a successful cited for the future Grand Prix race car that with many new Al- you can drive on the fas still to street?" come. Seeing Alfa There are plenty of the Romeos driving on old ads that sell the han- the roads helps to dling and performance, reassure me that and a few creative new an Alfa future is really happening. ones that sell the pas- A red 4C Coupe drove past me near Kenmore, while sion. later the same day, a yellow 4C Spider roared by In a 1974 In- me when I was at Dick's Drive In at Edmonds. A blue iezione, there was a Giulia was in Tacoma and a dark grey one was parked nice tribute to "Our Fa- near where I lunched in Bellevue. Of course, I see or ther who art in two li- hear Greg W. most days in his deep red Giulia QV, ter": Jay Nuxoll. The who may blip the throttle or at least push the go pe- words covered his dal a bit harder whenever he sees me. (Thanks schooling, military ser- Greg!) vice, travels, marriage, Yes, 4Cs and Giulias are here for us to buy, drive, and his growing collec- see, and enjoy. Still to come, we'll see the Stelvio tion of Alfa Rome- SUV which should be coming in both the Quadrifoglio os. That passion still trim as well as a bit more subtle version. Though I'm remains, plus he's not an SUV fan, these just may be a great option for passed it along lots of people... and its not just a rebadged Dodge. to both his kids and There are other possible future versions joining grandkids. the Giulia QV and Ti, the possible Veloce is out in Eu- Throughout rope. Mostly just trim differences but if it sells more the years of Iniezione cars, that's a win. Also, the 2 door Giulia should be and Alfa Owner maga- along in another year or so, and if they do that, I bet zines, there's one a Spider will be coming. Perhaps that’s why the Maz- thought that amazes da Miata / Fiat Spider happened, rather than make it me. There are a ton an Alfa Spider. of great people who Even the number of Alfa Romeo dealerships is kind have put out huge of amazing. Along with the outstanding care and of- efforts to create ferings from Alex in Kirkland, we also have CarPros in events, provide tech- Renton, Alfa Romeo / Fiat of Tacoma, Dave Smith nical support, manage Motors in Coeur d'Alene, Ron Tonkin in Portland, Alfa the clubs, host con- Romeo of Vancouver BC, and now Ferrari Maserati of ventions, support our Seattle has added Alfa Romeo to their offerings. As I interests, and much went through some older magazines, I even found a more. Thirty-eight photo of Ferrari of Seattle from before Grand Prix Mo- years ago, the club tors, back in the 50's when it was Lee Moran Co. sell- calendar had drives, wine tours, swim parties, track ing Lincolns and Mercurys. events and meetings. Many of the names of the peo- Speaking ple are gone from NWARC now, but there are quite a of history, I few that remain as full members, such as Malcolm have been Harris, Bill Richards, Alan Chockie, Jim Elms, Joe looking at Faherty, W.E. Damm, Greg Loper and Charles lots of old car Gunderson. All of these people have been members magazines, for 38+ years. Ray Marty and Steve Bodin have been club newslet- members for over 50 years!!! ters, and Alfa Today, we have an equally wonderful bunch provid- Owners late- ing time and enthusiasm within the Northwest Alfa ly. Our club, Romeo Club. Thank you to all past and present chapter, and members, and to all who have helped, are helping, car brand we and will help as we keep this fun chapter going love have wonderful roots and branches that have strong into the future. Fred Russell enjoyed many seasons and changes over the

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Next Club Meeting Tue, May 9 - 6:30 pm Board Members President Fred Russell (425) 308-6621 [email protected] “The Italian Job” - Get Some Tips on How to Drive in Italy! Vice President Cindy Akana Join us on Tuesday May 9 at (425) 502 1185 6:30pm for some homemade Min- [email protected] estrone soup and tossed salad at Secretary our May club meeting. Gordy Hyde (425) 241 9307 Following dinner and a brief [email protected] meeting, we will show the 1969 Treasurer version of “The Italian Job” star- Ken Case ring Michael Caine, several “real” [email protected] Minis (not those modern BMW thingies), a Miura losing an argu- Committee Leadership ment with a bulldozer and a num- Activities Directors ber of Alfa Romeo police cars Judy & Bill Gehring 425 822 4231 stuck in traffic. [email protected] Chief Driving Instructor Remember to bring your old Mirko Freguia 206 795 0861 magazines for the exchange. This month Fred will be bringing a large Membership Chairs Paul & Kristy Affolter pile that all have Alfa arti- 206 523 8534 cles. Some are older and some [email protected] are new. Free exchange to any- [email protected] one who attends. Newsletter Editor If you want, bring popcorn or Jon Inge 206-355-3111 finger desserts to share. Beverag- [email protected] es will be provided. Webmaster Earl Krygier 206-349-3913 Wild About Cars Garage [email protected] 11200 Kirkland Way #200, Communications Director Kirkland, WA 98033 Shannon Low 206-715-9670 [email protected] Technical Wes Ingram 360-707-5701 15613 “C” Peterson Road Burlington, WA 98233 [email protected] Digital Printing Dan Hatch Swifty Print Seattle

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AROO (Alfa Romeo Owners of Oregon) Informazioni Generali Doug Zaitz 509-768-4312 [email protected] The Iniezione is the monthly newsletter of the Northwest Alfa Romeo Club, a non-profit organization of Alfa Romeo enthusiasts. NWARC is a regional chapter of the national Alfa Romeo Owners Club (AROC). Chapter meetings are typically held the second Tuesday of most months except December. Membership dues are $68 per year, which includes subscrip- FEN tions to either the digital and/or print versions of the Iniezione and the monthly national publication, Alfa Owner. For infor- (Fiat Enthusiasts NW) mation about joining the club, contact the membership director listed in the right hand column. Opinions expressed in the Gordy Hyde 425 241 9307 Iniezione are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the club. (The author may simply be nuts!) Publi- cation of articles describing technical procedures does not constitute an endorsement by the club, its officers, or AROC. It MGCCNWC is the responsibility of the person performing any procedure to accept all consequences of his or her actions. Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone would take personal responsibility? (MG) Commercial advertisements in the newsletter are a win! During this tight economy, give your business added exposure Ken Bottini 425 883 9615 while supporting the NWARC. Ad rates are: 5”x8” $85/Qrtly $200/Annu 4”x5” $65/Qtrly $170/Annu 2”x3.5” $50/Qtrly $120/Annu E-mail a color tif, or pdf file (300 DPI) to [email protected] Pacific Coast AROA To subscribe to the digital newsletter: Send an e-mail to [email protected] ...then when the (BC, Canada) automated tool sends you an e-mail message, simply reply to the message and you’re on the list. Don Best 604-939-5056 dlbest@telus

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Turbocharging — continued

puters and knowledge of fuel mapping combined with much better materials mean that turbocharging is no longer the black art it was, and now can produce significant power increases reliably and with excellent, smooth performance in everyday street driving. How much performance? The 24-valve 3.5-litre V6 in John’s racing Milano has been dyno tested at 328 BHP at the wheels, and one Group 2 employee has put an Alfa V6 turbo’d up to 450 BHP into a BMW (!) (the engine is 180 lbs lighter) which he uses for hill- climbs and road driving. The twin-cam fours can see comparable increases, up to 210 bhp reliably for road use; after all, Alfa Romeo got 400 bhp out of them in DTM racing. You do have to replace the head gasket, though; the stock item is known to be weak even in road use, but greatly-improved aftermarket replacements are readily available. Can the transmissions take that much increase? General opinion is that the 4-cylinder transmissions can certainly take the power (though the synchros will always be weak!) but given that the V6 cars’ transmissions were originally designed for the 4- cylinder, alternatives are helpful. In his racing Mila- no John has replaced the transaxle with a conven- tional Getrag gearbox mounted right behind the engine, though this does move a fair amount of John van Rensburg weight forward. Another approach he’s exploring in expansive mood with a customer is to replace the Alfa Romeo transaxle with one from a Corvette, which adds a little extra weight but keeps the balance closer to original. G2 turbocharging expertise - a twin-turbo John showed us a neat rig he’s acquired for using crushed walnuts big-block Chevy in a drag race Camaro to blast carbon deposits off the back of valve heads without removing them from an engine, a service that’s recommended for BMWs but is also valuable for Alfas. He also brought us up to speed on his recent partner- ship with Alfaholics in the UK to offer their full range of replacement Alfa parts, including all the aluminum panels needed to replicate a GTA. If anyone wants to build a GTA-lookalike with more modern engine and suspension components, John would be more than happy to help! Overall, it was a fascinating evening, and we all learned a great deal. Text & photos - Jon Inge

Tulip Rallye The MG Car Club put on another great rally on April 22, starting and ending as usual at the Burlington Mall. The threatened rain held off until most competitors were back, and thanks to our late spring the tulip fields were wonderfully colorful! The mix of cars was as varied as ever, this year including no less than five DeLoreans! There must have been a time warp somewhere close by… Six NWARC teams entered Jon Inge (four Spiders, one Fiat and one.. VW?). At least one other NWARC member was seen running under Fiat Jon Inge colors, but we won’t hold that against him as he didn’t win. All the NWARC teams did well — our lowest scorer did considerably better than some other club winners — but, inevitably (it seems) Fred Russell and Cindy Akana once again won the club plaque, with a perfect score. Driving a VW. - Jon Inge Fred Russell

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FEN All-Italian Car Show, Issaquah — April 16 Every year, the FIAT Enthusiasts Northwest (FEN) host their All Italian Car Show. One of the great aspects of this gathering is the diversity of cars that arrive. From a 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C2300 MM to a Bianchina Cabriolet to a Lamborghini Huracan... It’s always a wonderful mix. The crowds and car numbers were down a bit, but not due to weather as we had a nice sunny day. The challenge may have stemmed from the event falling on Easter Sunday. FEN would rather not use that day, but every few years, that’s the day they're given from the location host, Triple X Drive-In in Issaquah. Alex Sargeant came out from Rairdon's Maserati Fiat Alfa Romeo of Kirkland with a new Fiat Spider, Maserati Levante, and Alfa Giulia for people to sample. The mix of Alfa Romeos was great, from the 1932 to both an Alfetta GT and a GTV6. The Giulia Super and Milano sat near a Duetto and newer Spiders and a Montreal. Ferrari had one car from the 60's and a few from the 90's and newer, all looking and sounding good while the Maserati space had a rare cream col- ored Biturbo and a newer Ghib- li. DeTomaso Panteras showed up with 3 very nice examples, which is about a third of the number that usually attend. Either way, each marque and participant was enjoying the day. Fiat and Lancia had the most cars with plenty of new Fiat 500s as well as a nice mix of older cars. The matching set of white Lancia Scorpi- ons was cool, as was a rare sighting of a Fiat Dino Coupe. Even more rare was a Lada 1200 brought from the Sovi- et Car Museum... which is another name for a Sammamish couple's collection of Eastern Block cars. The Lamborghini section held a nice blue, and very unique Espada all day while a stunningly green brand new-looking Hura- can spent a short visit. The day was relaxed and fun with a few fun extra non-Italian cars sneaking in later... a couple of late 60s Lotus Elans, a split window '63 Corvette, and an even a large green Blower Bentley from 1926. When almost everyone had gone, the event banners put away, and you thought the show was over, in rolled a bright yellow Lamborghini Miura S. It was like a wonderful dessert following a great Italian family style dinner. Thanks FEN, for hosting another wonderful Italian day.

Clockwise from top right: 1932 Alfa 8C2300 , Fiat 500, Maserati BiTurbo, Lambor- ghini Espada, De Tomaso Pantera, Fiat Dino Coupe, Alfa Romeo Montreal, Ferraris, 1964 Bianchina Cabriolet , Lada, Alfas. Article and photos: Fred Russell

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Keeping Your Alfa Clean and Happy - Part 1

Editor’s Note: Two of the best-kept cars in our Chapter are Georges Hebrant’s 1979 Sprint Veloce and Harry Reid’s 1987 Spider Quadrifoglio. Despairing of ever getting my Alfa as clean as theirs, I asked them for advice on how they do it. We start with Georges’ advice; Harry’s will follow next month.

Georges: How I Keep my Car in Good Shape I purchased my 1979 Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce (series 116) new from Exotic Motors in Bellevue, WA with 50 miles on the odometer. To keep it in good shape, there are two aspects to its continuous maintenance: the technical and the esthetical. Technically, proper engine lubrication is of the utmost importance. I keep an eye on the oil level and change the oil and filter every 3,000 miles, using that opportunity to check many items, especially for leaks. I visually check that things on the underside of the car are all correct and then check the engine bay. Fluid lev- els (coolant, brake/clutch fluids and windshield washer) are checked and refilled as necessary. If something needs attention, I note it as either needing a fix immediately or at a planned ulterior time. Once a year, I check the battery level, refill it if needed with distilled water, and take care of any corrosion with sodium bicar- bonate (baking soda) dissolved in water. After cleaning and drying, I rub Vaseline petroleum jelly onto the cleaned area. Outside of routine maintenance, I replace brake pads and rotors when necessary. I had the SPICA fuel in- jection pump rebuilt in the late 1990’s by Wes Ingram, and the engine has worked much better ever since. Wes found that the pump had been installed one pulley spline off in reference to the pointer on the pump body, which, since I had never touched it, must have been installed erroneously at the factory or within the dealer network. Some years later, I had the driveline doughnut universal joints replaced by Alfa of Tacoma. In the driver compartment, I had to install relays to operate the head lights when the light switch contacts burned out, and had to replace the ignition switch when its contacts wore out and stopped current flow. Be- cause my Alfa is not driven daily nowadays, I check the tire pressure every time I use it. Aesthetically, the first thing is to keep the car clean, inside and outside, as dirt and crud can hide what you sometimes do not wish to see. The biggest headache with the Alfetta series is corrosion; ever since I purchased the car, I have been convinced that it was designed to rust. Consequently, after driving the car daily for its first two years and 40k miles, I decided to no longer use it as a daily driver, and since then it has rarely seen rain, and never snow. I have twice had to get some rust taken care of. The first was around the rear hatch window which, after disassembly, was cleaned, the rust removed, properly prepared and painted. About two years ago, I noticed some rust pitting forward on the right-side rocker panel, just behind the front right wheel. The affected area was cut out, replaced with new metal, and then properly prepared and painted. These are the only two areas I have found rust so far, but I keep a close eye to that problem. I also keep the car clean inside to maintain the leather seats and floor carpets. The leather has aged but the seats have remained in good condition except for some worn out stitching wire requiring replacement and resewing. After 38 years of ownership, I attribute the excellent condition of the car to the fact that I keep it garaged, out of the elements, and I take care of it. This may seem quite simple but it is. I have always thought that a nice Italian car needs to be treated nicely, like an Italian lady!! Georges Hebrant

Photo: Merril Gordon

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Exotic Alfas You Can Actually Afford Alfas di Tutto Scala – Redux

Our chapter leader and the newsletter editor have taken me to task to provide some information and advice about the enjoyment of collecting Alfa Romeo models. Emphasis on enjoyment because if one is not careful it can become addictive, and quite expensive. And few will run on a slot car track or a Hot Wheels orange plastic course. I’ve been collecting exact-scale miniature cars for years. Even made a business of it for a while. I often used the term exact-scale miniatures to add a certain cachet that can make you aware that these are not toys. The event that marked what was to become a life-long interest was when I took delivery of my new MGB/GT in 1967. My salesman gave me a small model of my new car, a Dinky toy 1:43-scale replica as I recall. Die -cast metal with opening hatchback and with a little suitcase inside; I think I still have it around here somewhere. Since I had really wanted a Porsche 912 – a mere $3,000 more than the MG - I came across a similar model of a 912 at a local hobby shop at a much lower price. I put it on the shelf next to the little MG. Okay, maybe a little bit in front of the MG. Thus began the genesis of a hobby I still enjoy to this day. Before long the MG moved further back on the shelf and the Porsche was soon relegated to a spot just behind the Ferrari 250 GT “Lusso” model I found. Then I discovered a miniature Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce GTV, still one of my all time favorites. But, to the point, and respecting my limited amount of space in the Iniezione (like the shelf my little die casts were taking over), there are complete books and even monthly publications on the hobby. So, let me just offer some advice to those of you pondering collecting small model cars, err exact scale miniatures. (Pay heed; this may save your 401K or your relationships.) Rule 1: Decide on a theme. Alfa Romeo models offer a great variety of different themes, perhaps one of the most diverse. There are classic Alfas like 8C2900s, Grand Prix 158/9 Alfettas, Mille Miglia and Le Mans racers, even Alfasuds, 164’s and commercial vehicles. One could quickly drain the family savings on Alfa models alone. Collecting, say miniature Borgwards or Dodge Darts will cost you less in the aggregate, but not make much of a collection. I love Dodge Darts, by the way. Had two, no models. But if it’s to be Alfas, at least consider some limitations. Rule 2: Try to stay with a certain scale. Scale model Alfas (and Ferraris and Camaros and GI Joe collectibles) come in several scales. For most diecast collectors the most popular scales – and the greatest variety – seem to fall wihin the range of 1:43 (about 4” in length) to 1:18 (about 10” to 12” – think Bbu- rago or Maisto like you can buy at Costco) sometimes for around $12. Do not think that prices are proportionate to scale; many 1:43 models are more expensive than larger scale, often mass-produced, 1:18 models. Rarity and produc- tion quantities play a role here. Rule 3: Buy what you really like. My early collection, as mentioned, con- sisted of miniature versions of cars I would love to have in real life. It’s fine to collect, say, Ferrari models, but to buy every one that comes on the market is lunacy. One client that wanted only red cars, regardless of marque or scale. Rule 4: Do not approach this hobby with the idea you’re going to make money at it. Some do, but most don’t. This isn’t like baseball trading cards. There used to be a publication, Die Cast Digest, which included a price guide. I was amazed at the posted values of some NASCAR models I’d seen at the Outlet Mall liquida- tors and quickly bought out one store’s entire inventory of 1:18-scale NASCAR racers. The Digest had most of them listed at least double the price the outlet store was asking. I thought I was going to make a few bucks, but soon learned that die-cast dealers developed the price guide and no doubt reflected what they felt these things were (should be) worth. Talk about the fox guarding the henhouse. I like NASCAR, but have you ever- wondered why teams change their paint schemes several times each season? Die-cast sales, my friends. Huge sales to NASCAR collectors. Rule 5: Keep the boxes. Somewhere along the way, you may decide you want to collect something else, say Corvettes or Formula 1 cars. If you are already out of room for all your Alfa models, you might want to sell some of them in order to make room for the new collections. eBay is probably the best market to use, but collectors typically will buy only well-kept models in their original packaging. Lost the box? Figure your model is worth half of what it might otherwise be worth and far less attractive to others. Either way, by the time you pay for listing fees, selling costs, et al, you’re probably not going to show a profit. Most importantly, have fun at this. Enjoy it. Show off your collection and meet other collectors. Watch the auction notice boards for things like swap meets and estate sales. Even garage sales. eBay is probably the defining market among collectors and dealers. If nothing else, it’s the best way to own an Alfa Romeo you might otherwise be unable to buy. It’s a lot of fun and the selection and variety of offerings has never been better. Article and photos - Phil Lampman

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Upcoming Events - June 2017

June 10 - NWARC Garden Tour, Heronswood & Windcliff

4th Annual NWARC Garden Tour on June 10, 2017—a very special opportunity! This year we will have a special treat! Renowned gardener, Dan Hinkley will guide us on a tour of both his Heronswood and Windcliff Gardens. Dan is an American plants- man, garden writer, horticulturist and nurseryman who collects rare and unusual plants from around the world for his gardens. The original garden, Heronswood, is set in a shady glen. The newer Windcliff garden is on the bright, windswept shores of Puget Sound. Each garden has unique collections for its environment. There will be two routes to get there. One group will meet at the Edmonds-Kingston Ferry and then drive the short distance to the Heronswood Garden; the other will meet in Gig Harbor and drive north to Kingston. The Heronswood tour will begin at 10:00 AM. We’ll take a lunch break at the Point Casino Restaurant (there are no other quick lunch options), and then visit the Windcliff Garden.

RSVP and Pre-Payments required; checks must be received by JUNE 1 – no fooling! All prices are per person. _____ $20.00 pp 10:00 – 11:30, Heronswood Tour guided by Dan Hinkley _____ $20.00 pp 12:00 – 1:00, Private Hot Buffet Lunch (entrée, sides, soft drinks) at Point Casino Vegetarian? Yes_____ No ______$10.00 pp 1:15 – 2:30, Private tour of Dan Hinckley’s personal garden, Windcliff, guided by Dan

Make checks payable to NWARC and mail to: Debi Schmid, 3311 No. 26th St. Tacoma, WA 98407

Your Name______

No. of people attending______Cell phone # ______I will tour on my own to Heronswood in Kingston, WA ______I will meet tour in Gig Harbor (Fred Meyer Marketplace, 5500 Olympic Dr. in Olympic Village) at 8:30 am. Debi & Tony Schmid leading ______I will meet tour at Edmonds/Kingston Ferry for 8:50 crossing. Bill & Judy Gehring leading Driving directions will be sent upon RSVP. Questions?? Call Debi at 253-310-8015, [email protected]. DON’T FORGET TO ENCLOSE YOUR CHECK!! See you there!!

June 30—Annual NWARC Pre-Historics Barbeque

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Seattle Childrens Donation

Last month we published a thank-you letter from the Seattle Milk Fund, one of the organizations the club supports using some of the proceeds from our Christmas auction. The other is Seattle Children’s Hospital; here’s their letter of thanks that we recently received. Thanks to everyone who contributed!

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Guila Makes Wards’ Top Ten Interiors List for 2017 WardsAuto has named the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia one of the 10 Best Interiors for 2017. “From the F1-inspired steering wheel and creamy leather seats to the matte- finish genuine walnut trim on the doors, instrument panel and stylishly arrayed center console, the Giulia does its Italian design heritage proud.”

Press Quote of the Month

Motor Trend (after two Giulias had stalling problems after testing was complete): “We still think the Giulia Quadrifoglio is the best sports sedan you can buy, even if it does wind up breaking your heart. Better to have loved and been towed home than to have never loved at all.”

Classified Ads Cars & Parts For Sale

1987 ALFA GRADUATE. Looks and handles great! Red with black interior. Good to very good in and out. 58K miles on Wes Ingram 2L engine. Starts first try, runs great, and fun on the track. Maintained by Park Place Ltd and Bristow’s. Extras included. Always covered. $8,800 price. Text 206-604-0079.

———————————————- 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio. Black exterior/grey factory leather Interior with red stitching in very good condition. Has factory Quad boot. Following work done at Autologic in Bellevue during my 3-year ownership: replaced fuel pump, water pump, driver's side door handle and refurbished original radiator. Re- cently replaced muffler with a Magnaflow from Dan’s Muffler in Bellevue. Top doesn’t leak but the rear window could be replaced. Crack free dash in beautiful condition. Clean title. Car looks and runs well and it’s so much fun to drive, an amazing bang for your buck. 185,260 miles, so you can tell it’s been reliable! Non- smoking owner. This is my 3rd Alfa Romeo; I bought another convertible with a back seat so I can pick up my kids, so this one has to go. Price reduced to $6,500. For any information please call or text Barry @ 425.495.9654.

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Books, badges, buttons - remaining items: Alfa Romeo Giulietta Official workshop manual, truly used, $10. Alfa Romeo 2000 spider showroom publ. 1978-9 $5. Alfetta showroom publ. 1978-79 $5. The Great Cars by Ralph Stein $10. Classic Sports Car by Cyril Posthumus and David Hodges $10. Sports Car Road Rac- ing in Western Canada. Tom Johnston $60. First edition of Weekends of Glory by Martin Rudow, $65. Alfa Ro- meo, A History by Peter Hall and Roy Slater, revised Edition $150. Illustrated Alfa Romeo Buyer's Guide by Joe Benson 1983, $25. Automobile Year number 7 1959-1960, book jacket worn, $50. Ferrari Caratreristiche techiche die motori Ferrari realizzati dal 1946 al 1985 with Ferrari Club of America Tech note 2c2, $60. Origi- nal 1972 Ferrari Daytona steering wheel horn button, new, no box, perfect, $300. All offers considered: I have priced these below market values to sell quickly. Patrick Meehan, text or call 253-334-0619

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Member Recommendations! Have a parts or service provider you have found to be highly satisfactory? Share your wisdom with us all at [email protected]. With your help, we can all be better automotive consumers.

Burien Upholstery, Burien - Upholstery, carpets Classic Interior Restorations, Seattle - Headlin- ers, seat coverings and seat rebuilds Dent Solutions, Mobile - Paintless dent removal 206 890 6456 Mark 2 Collision Center, Lynnwood - Collision repair Muffler King - Kirkland Custom exhaust services North Kitsap Auto Rebuilt, Poulsbo - Collision repair Professional Glass Company, Seattle - Windshield Replacement S&S Custom, Kenmore - Auto Upholstery & Interiors Security Safe & Lock, Inc., Bellevue - Lock rebuilding Speedometer Service, Portland - Speedometer and tachometer repair and calibration Tire Rack Internet - Tires, wheels and parts Vancity Plating, Burnaby BC - Chrome plating and polishing

All the above providers have been recommended by one or more club members as being highly satisfactory but are not specifically endorsed by NWARC.

Member Mentors

The following members provide Alfa Mentoring!!! Don’t hesitate to contact any of these members for good Alfa info!

Model/Series Member Name Contact 164 / GTV-6 Dan Jardine [email protected] GTV Dave Emerson [email protected] Spiders, GTV Fred Wright [email protected] 80’s Spiders Harry Reed [email protected] Almost Anything! Fred Russell [email protected]

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Do you wish to be affiliated with the local Alfa Club? Yes…. NWARC Membership Application

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ALFA ROMEO OWNERS CLUB OWNERS ROMEO CLUB ALFA CLARK BARBARA c/o 92155 BOX P.O. OR97292 PORTLAND, Technical______Tours______Social______Rally______Vintage Cars______

Cost: $68 annual AROC / NWARC dues

Make check payable to: ALFA ROMEO OWNERS CLUB

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2017 Calendar of Club & Local Car Events

• May 7 Rainier Auto Sports Club’s Raindrop Rally - Chehalis, WA

• May 9 NWARC Meeting / Wild About Cars Garage

• May 11—22 AROC Tour of Italy

• June 10 NWARC Garden Tour / Heronswood

• June 13 NWARC Meeting / Wild About Cars Garage

• June 30 NWARC BBQ Gary & Marie Patitz Auburn, WA

• July 13-16 AROC / ARCC 2017 International Convention Montreal, Canada

• July 29 NWARC 2017 Viva Italia Saint Edward St. Park / Kenmore

• August 12 NWARC Back Roads Summer Drive

• August 21 NWARC/AROO Solar Eclipse Viewing Run

• August 27 San Juans Concours - San Juan Vineyard, San Juan Island

• Sept 9-11 NWARC 2017 Half-Fast Lap NE Oregon / Wallowa Mountains

• October 10 NWARC Meeting / Wild About Cars Garage / Officer Nominations

• Nov 14 NWARC Meeting / Wild About Cars Garage / Elections

• Nov 25 Driving School / Pacific Raceways, Kent

• Dec 10 NWARC Holiday Gala / Marianna Ristorante, Renton

Northwest Alfa Romeo Club 9301 236th Street SW Edmonds, WA 98020

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