ALFA OCCIDENTALE Issue 27, August 2019

Alfa Romeo Nuvola

This prototype was initially launched at the Paris Auto Show in 1996. It is a 2-door coupé, with a name that honours the race driver, Tazio Nuvolari. The Nuvola has an aluminium frame and a polyester composite body.

This is the 27th edition of ALFA OCCIDENTALE – the electronic newsletter of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club of Australia (WA Division). As always, WA Alfa Club members are keenly invited to provide contributions to future magazine editions, C/-: [email protected]

In this edition of Alfa Occidentale, you will find outlined the latest details concerning the club’s upcoming schedule for 2019, including information you need regarding its competition, social & driving events.

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2019 AROCA WA COMMITTEE

Andrew Murray President [email protected] Rod Quinn Vice-President [email protected] Ivan Olsen Past President [email protected] Stuart Bunt Treasurer [email protected] Greg Smith Secretary [email protected] Ian Glover Membership Secretary [email protected] Ivan Olsen Comp. Secretary/CAMS [email protected] Vacant Club Shop [email protected] Sam Calabro Social Secretary [email protected] David Hamlyn Gen. Cttee [email protected] Steve Sugden CMC rep general [email protected]

Victor Lee National Coordinator [email protected]

CONTENTS OF ISSUE NO. 2 7

Club News and Upcoming Events. Page 3 Photo study at the UK National Alfa Romeo Day in Bicester, Bucks. Page 4 AIfa Romeo Superflow IV. Page 7 An Analysis of Future Alfa Romeo Models. Page 11 Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Racing Editions shown in UK Page 14 Some recent Alfa Romeo Auction Results. Page 15 Book Review: “Pure Alfa Romeo - Legend, Culture, Passion”. Page 16 New FCA Heritage website offers certificate of origin for classic Alfas. Page 18 AROCA WA Regular Monthly Events Continue – August update. Page 19 Invite to join the Charger track day at Collie on Saturday July 27th Page 21 AROCA WA club night at the Paddo on August 6th. Page 22 Shannons “Celebration of Motorsport” at Langley Park on August 11th. Page 23 “Grape Escape” weekend away to Margaret River – August 23-25th. Page 24 Alfa Romeo Australia’s Preferred Partner Program for AROCA WA. Page 27 50th AROCA Jubilee gala dinner to be held in Melbourne on 10th August. Page 28 ALFESTA 2020 will be held in Toowoomba Queensland during Easter 2020. Page 29 Motorclassica Exhibition and Concours – October 2019 in Melbourne Page 30 FLC asks Alfa club members re. interest in “Two Oceans Tour” for October 2020. Page 32 AROCA WA’s Competition Program continues. Page 33 AROCA WA Treasurer’s financial report for July 2019. Page 35 Letter from Border Force updates the asbestos issue in imported vehicles. Page 36 Invite to join the “BulldustNBack Trial” run by Mill Point Rotary in October 2019 Page 37 Nominations for the 2019/20 committee are called (Our AGM is Sept 3rd). Page 39 AROCA’s on-line club shop – how to purchase customised Alfa items. Page 41 AROCA WA membership renewal now overdue (& new member applications). Page 43 Code 404 declaration. Page 45 AROCA WA’s “Drive My Car” program for concessionally licensed vehicles. Page 46

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WA ALFA CLUB NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS SUMMARY

• Following a rained-out day on June 9th, the Jaguar Car Club’s track day was rescheduled for Tuesday 9th July and held at Barbagallo Raceway. AROCA members were invited to drive at this track event with the Jaguar club. Roberto Cecchele wrote to tell us that he had participated at the event and found the track slippery at some points.

• On Saturday 10th August, an important AROCA event is scheduled interstate in Melbourne. AROCA will hold its Golden Jubilee dinner event at Hyatt Place, Essendon Fields, (near Tullamarine) Airport. 2019 is the 50th anniversary of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club in Australia. AROCA VIC is very keen to welcome members from all states to this special dinner. The jubilee dinner announcement appears later in this magazine issue.

• The WA Alfa Club has just received an invitation from the Chrysler Charger club for our members to participate in its track day at Collie on Saturday 27th July. Please carefully read the necessary details provided below on page 21 regarding this track day before contacting the event organizers.

• Please note the AGM of AROCA WA will be held on Tuesday 3rd September. Details regarding nominations of members for the 2019/2020 committee for election at this September’s AGM are provided in the magazine. Please consider nominating yourself or another club member by using the Nomination Form on Pages 39 - 40. As a committee member, you will have an opportunity to help improve club activities while you enjoy the camaraderie of other dedicated Alfa enthusiasts, all working towards the continued success of AROCA WA.

• We are now a few weeks into the new financial year. Therefore, your club membership renewal is now overdue. In addition, any members who own concessionally licensed cars, should note that membership renewal is now extremely urgent, that is, if you haven’t completed your renewal already. The retention of your membership beyond the end of June 2019 is essential for you to maintain a continuing registration of that concessional vehicle, given current WA state transport department regulations. To complete your membership renewal, please see the details which appear below on pages 43 - 45.

• AROCA WA has just received an invite from the Mill Point Rotary Club for WA Alfa club members to join its “BulldustNBack Trial” in late October 2019. The event will be a four-day outback trial, run on minor country roads (and tracks), driving in cars worth less than $1500, and/or over 20 years old. Participants are invited to help raise funds in support of chosen charities as part of their involvement in this trial.

• In this magazine, AROCA’s annual national event, Alfesta is announced. Alfesta 2020 will be held in Toowoomba Queensland over the Easter long weekend in 2020.

• Please also note that there is a request from the WA Fiat Lancia Club regarding your expression of interest as a member of AROCA WA in attending that club’s “Two Oceans Tour” which will be run in late October 2020.

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UK NATIONAL ALFA ROMEO DAY

Photos from the UK provided by Kelly La Velle and Andrew Stevens

Kelly and Andrew have provided the WA Alfa Club with some pictures they captured while at the UK National Alfa Day, held late in June.

This year, this national AROCA UK event was held at the Bicester Heritage facility which has been established as the first business campus in the UK dedicated to historic motoring. This facility is based at the UK’s best-preserved WW2 RAF bomber station – i.e., the former RAF Bicester, in Buckinghamshire.

This event is AROC UK’s annual flagship event. The AROCA UK National Alfa Day included both a concours and a show & shine competition, trade stands and a planned array of about 600 Alfa Romeos, spanning over 5 decades of the marque.

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Note that this national event is only open to UK AROC members, although non-members who choose to arrive in an Alfa Romeo can also attend. However, it is not open to any other members of the general public who do not arrive in Alfas. (This may be something for the WA Alfa club to consider!)

Andrew and Kelly report that, in the end, over 900 Alfas were present on the day! They did note though that just about the only post-war Alfa missing from the display seemed to be a genuine GTA. The Concours at Bicester was won by an evergreen 1900CSS owned by Robbie Webb. The winner was closely followed by a very freshly restored Burgundy 2000GTV.

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A Giulietta British Touring Car racer was present, along with the 8C2300 Monza of Chris Mann, a grey 8C2300 owned by Paul Gregory and the dark blue car of Matt Spitzley. While at the event, Andrew Stevens also observed the first 2600SZ has ever seen on the road!

Also present, were over 30 Alfasuds, including the immaculate white Sprint which is shown in the photos There were also 100s of post 1995 models all parked out near the airfield. Just too many to take in, it seemed!

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ALFA ROMEO SUPERFLOW IV by Robert Coucher in www.drive-my.com initially published on 6th March 2018 ‘A full-blooded works racer that just happens to have been rebodied four times as a show car’ Most concept cars are little more than show ponies. Often, they don’t even have an engine fitted and their dynamics are usually just short of non-existent. But not this superb Alfa Romeo Tipo 6C 3000CM. Its Pininfarina styling is startlingly executed, but the Superflow IV runs a lot deeper than just its magnificent good looks.

Evolving from the previous Disco Volante or ‘flying saucer’ model, the 3000CM (Competizione Maggiorata – ‘competition enlarged displacement’) was engineered to race in 1953. It featured a larger-capacity 3,495cc in-line six-cylinder engine, a backbone-type spaceframe, independent front suspension with a de Dion rear end. Its coachwork was constructed by Carrozzeria Colli and is festooned with scoops, trap doors, filler caps and visible rivets. In total, six 3000CMs were constructed, four of which were coupés while the other two were built as spiders.

The Alfa works team entered three cars in the 1953 Mille Miglia, with chassis number 0124 being driven to an impressive second place by Juan Manuel Fangio and Giulio Sala. Fangio was leading the race, but after he clipped a stone road marker, he had to continue with a broken tie-rod end and, effectively, with only one front wheel steering. He still managed an impressive second place, finishing

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behind a Ferrari 340MM. The cars were then entered for Le Mans that year but failed to finish, although Fangio did win the obscure Supercortemaggiore sports car race at Merano in 1953. The cars were then dispersed, one of them ending up in Argentina and owned by then President Juan Perón.

As for 0128, the car featured here, it has had quite an eventful post-racing life, including spending a number of years in the Rosso Bianco collection until it was sold off in 2005. Chassis number 0128 is believed to have been a spare Le Mans car. After gathering dust in the Alfa works for a while, it went to Pininfarina to be ‘reimagined’ as one of the ‘Dream Car’ concepts designed to showcase the Italian motor industry. Its first iteration was as “Superflow I”, which appeared at the 1956 Turin motor show in white, but with a blue stripe along its beltline. It featured mild tailfins, Plexiglas front wing caps, and a wraparound windscreen with a full Plexiglas hood and gullwing roof panels. In its second appearance, as “Superflow II”, it appeared at the Paris motor show, six months later, where 0128 was now painted in red with white stripes. The Plexiglas front wings had been replaced with metal, but the tailfins had grown Plexiglas extensions. Next, in March 1959, the Alfa was unveiled at the Geneva motor show as the “Spider Super”, all in white, and without the wraparound windscreen and roof and shorn of its tailfins. This was the design that later inspired the Alfa Giulia Duetto Spider which finally arrived in 1966. The 3000CM was again redesigned and for the final time it appeared at the 1960 Geneva show as “Superflow IV” - the car you see here. So, not a show pony at all, but a full-blooded works racer which just happens to have been rebodied four times as a show car and so, it finally looked like this! No wonder the Superflow IV has been a stellar attraction and award-winner at the best Concours d’Elegance events around the world, including at Amelia Island in 2005, Villa d’Este in 2014 and at the 2018 Rétromobile and Techno-Classica.

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At Pebble Beach in 2013, the Superflow IV was tipped to become the first post-war car to win the Best of Show award. That actually did happen, but it occurred a year later, with Jon Shirley’s 1954 Ferrari 375 MM Scaglietti Coupé (also the first Ferrari to win), but the Superflow IV did win its class as well as the Vitesse-Elegance Trophy. The car’s current owner is Steve Tillack, who commissioned the legendary restorer Jim Stokes to return 0128 to its original Superflow IV condition. Stokes did have a lot of input from the Austrian specialist Egon Zweimüller, who owns a comprehensive archive on these 3000CMs. With Zweimüller delving into the car’s history and carefully researching its specifications, Jim Stokes corrected the red paintwork back to the original hue, sorted out the chassis mounts and checked all the internal numbers, so now Superflow IV is perfect. Tillack did bring the Superflow down to the test track at Chobham, Surrey, on a blustery early- summer day. He was totally unfazed by the conditions. ‘Hey, I’m from California, so this weather is a pleasant change,’ he laughed. Sitting on the glistening track, the Superflow really did look like something from outer space. Imagine seeing it in 1960 with its Perspex Targa roof and faired-in headlights. The car is now resplendent in its correct dark Alfa red and the car’s lines are glorious. The effect is magnified by gleaming Borrani wire wheels and off-white leather trim, all enlivened further by bright red carpeting. Once Steve Tillack lifted the bonnet, the serious racing car intent became evident. The crackle-black painted, double-overhead-cam straight-six is long, it’s mounted low (thanks to its dry sump) and it is well back in the chassis. The engine is festooned with six Weber 48 DOM carburettors. However, weight is saved due to the use of magnesium in the gearbox, axle and the brake backing plates. The big engine starts with a huge bark. The sound is savage and mechanical. It is clear that those big Webers will be happier when the butterflies are more open than closed. The Superflow is a right-hand drive vehicle, as were many Italian cars of the time, and the Nardi steering wheel is mounted upright. While the seating position is cramped, due to the very wide transmission tunnel, the cockpit does feel very airy thanks to the clever roof and clean interior design. With lots of popping and banging at idle (yes, the cams do remain in full-race grind), I give the stubby gearshift an exploratory prod. It feels strong and very mechanical, its selectors manipulating hefty dog clutches. The clutch action is not as fierce as I had expected, but first gear has a very high ratio and the engine does need to be revved hard off the line. That gearshift action proves firm; only at higher revs does it start to co-operate slickly, allowing gear changes to be snapped through. The steering is delightful, feeling progressive and as precise as any Marles steering box could ever feel. Shift up through the long gears and the Superflow soon gains serious speed, thanks to its lusty and loud 245bhp engine, with its power peaking at the 6,500rpm redline.

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What is really remarkable is this Alfa’s ride. With its bodywork mounted so low, you might expect some crashing in the short-travel suspension. But, with wishbones at the front and the de Dion arrangement at the rear, the Alfa’s ride is absorbent and the car feels extremely well planted at speed, even though it is shod with period-correct and relatively skinny, 185 R16 Pirelli Cinturatos. No wonder that a 3000CM did so well on the rough roads of the Mille Miglia. Alfa Romeo did come late to the disc-brake party, but the drum brakes fitted to this 3000CM are superb. The front brakes are huge, helically-finned bimetallic drums, which each house two shoes side-by-side, giving four leading shoes per wheel. The rear brakes are mounted inboard and are more conventional, but the overall result is very effective, with balanced braking via a very firm pedal. The Targa top is a fabulous piece of Italian design flair. Apparently, this feature did take very careful rebuilding, but the sliding section of the roof does run smoothly on tracked nylon rollers. With the roof open and the anachronistic side-screens removed, the magnificent sound of that vocal engine can be enjoyed to the full. I leave this track day thinking: What a sensational Alfa Romeo! What a sensational car! This is a true ‘Dream Car’ and with beautiful Pininfarina coachwork improbably married to a full-blooded racing engine and chassis. Is it a show pony? No, it’s a thoroughbred racehorse that just wants to sprint. TECHNICAL DATA: 1953 Alfa Romeo Tipo 6C 3000CM • Engine: 3495cc straight-six, DOHC, six Weber carburettors • Max. power: 246bhp @ 6500 rpm / DIN. Max. torque: 199Ib.ft @ 1900rpm / DIN • Transmission: five-speed manual, rear-wheel drive. Steering: Worm and peg • Suspension: Front = unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, hydraulic dampers, anti-roll bar. Rear - de Dion axle, Watt’s linkage, coil springs, hydraulic dampers. • Brakes: Drums. Weight: 1000kg. Performance: top speed 150mph (est)

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AN ANALYSIS OF FUTURE ALFA ROMEO MODELS

This article first appeared in www.just-auto.com in February 2019, and was written by Mike Vousden. It has been significantly edited and includes several additional photos

C segment At FCA's 2014 Investors Briefing, the company announced that it would launch two new compact models. It was suggested that the first was likely to be a replacement for a Golf-rivalling Giulietta hatchback. This new model, said to be due in 2020, could use the Giorgio platform that is currently employed in the current Giulia sedan, meaning that it would switch to a rear- wheel-drive layout; uncommon among hatchbacks. It is likely to be built at the Cassino factory in Italy, with production lasting until 2026.

The second rumoured compact car was described as an Alfetta. While details have been quite scarce since that 2014 briefing, it is thought that the Alfetta will be a compact sedan version of the new Giulietta; making it a rival to the Audi A3 Sedan and Mercedes A-Class sedan. Ultimately, if the Alfetta does go into production, it will also be built in Cassino, starting from 2020 until around 2028. Unfortunately, the recent sluggish sales of Alfas could mean that this model is scrapped in favour of yet more SUV models.

D segment When it was first launched in 2016, the Giulia sedan was poised to reinvent the brand as a competitor to the leading German automakers. Expectations were that it would spearhead Alfa’s push towards 400,000 sales per year in 2018. Unfortunately, those numbers have proven too optimistic. Production at Cassino is now around 67,500 Giulias per year. A Giulia facelift is due in 2020 to keep the model competitive out to he end of its sales period, scheduled for 2023.

The disappointing Giulia sales performance is a shame considering that this car is the initial model for FCA's new rear-wheel-drive Giorgio platform. It is notable that performance car fans can order the Quadrifoglio version with a 510hp, 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6. Ferrari specifically developed this engine for the car. Initial plans for the Giulia also included a station wagon version, but it seems this model may now be sidelined in favour of a Giulia-based coupe.

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SUVs In 2017, following the launch of the Stelvio, the late Sergio Marchionne announced that Alfa Romeo had plans for two further SUVs. The first of these was to be a more compact, currently unnamed, C-UV, smaller than the Stelvio. It is possible that Alfa Romeo will bestow this SUV with a more coupe-like body-style for it to rival other models, such as the Mercedes GLC Coupe.

While smaller than the Stelvio, this C-UV may share the same rear-wheel-drive Giorgio platform. In November 2018, FCA confirmed to its unions that the new model would be built at Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy. This FCA factory currently manufactures the Fiat Panda and so this manufacturing decision is effectively a vote of confidence for a presently under-utilised facility.

Marchionne also announced a second new SUV, an as-yet-unnamed large model to sit above the Stelvio. This car could possibly take the name Dolomiti, in reference to the Grande Strada delle Dolomiti; the spectacular mountain road in northern Italy. Like the Stelvio, the Dolomiti would be based on the Giorgio platform, and could take on a similar form to the version that currently underpins the Maserati Levante. Production of this large SUV was initially expected to start earlier in 2018, but that target obviously has been delayed. More recent estimates have suggested a mid- 2019 start date (which is now!). It seems likely that the FCA factory in Mirafiori, already housing the Levante production line, is where the Alfa Dolomiti SUV may be built. If the Dolomiti does eventually appear later this year, it should remain on sale until 2027, with a facelift planned around 2023.

When the Stelvio SUV first went on sale in 2017 it was the second vehicle based on the Giorgio platform. The Stelvio was designed to target a fiercely competitive segment, including rivals such as the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC. Like the Giulia, the Stelvio is built at the FCA Cassino factory, where production is expected to continue until 2025, with a facelift likely around 2021. The Stelvio is powered by a range of turbocharged gasoline and diesel engines, all mated with the eight- speed automatic transmission supplied by ZF. At the top of the range, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio has the same 2.9-litre Ferrari-developed V6 that is available in the Giulia. However, the Stelvio is a four- wheel-drive vehicle that sends torque to the front wheels whenever slip is detected.

Sports cars While Alfa Romeo appears to be banking on sedans and SUVs to make up the bulk of its balance sheet in the future, the image of the Alfa brand remains inextricably tied to its sports cars. Today, the only sports car sold by Alfa is the mid-engined 4C, first introduced in 2013. The 4C is built at the Modena factory where FCA also produces the Maserati GranTurismo and the GranCabrio. There are no plans to renew the 4C when its sale is planned to be discontinued in 2021.

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The 4C has been something of an oddball among FCA’s line-up due to its carbon-fibre monocoque chassis which is supplied by Adler Plastic. This composite chassis gives the 4C an on-road weight of less than 1,000kg. This figure is low enough that Alfa Romeo undertook the unconventional step of supplying the 4C without power steering. The 4C is mid- engined, with a 1.75-litre turbocharged four- cylinder engine that produces 240hp and sits directly behind its two seats.

Rumours abound about a successor to the 8C, which was a quite limited production, high-performance car the manufacture of which ended in 2010. While details remain thin, Tim Kuniskis, the head of Alfa Romeo, did claim in June 2018 that the car would need to be mid-engined, powered by a "twin turbo", have an electric front axle, and a power output of "700+ combined horsepower". If an 8C replacement car does finally appear, then its production could commence in 2022 and continue until 2030, with a facelift somewhere around 2026. Just like this future car’s rarified 8C predecessor, of which only around 500 were ever built, any next 8C version is also likely to be built in low numbers and be quite highly priced. While any new 8C’s production location is unannounced, the Maserati line in Modena seems likely.

At the FCA Capital Markets Day of June 2018, it was confirmed that the GTV nameplate would make a comeback. FCA claimed that the new GTV model would feature a 50:50 weight distribution, with around 600 bhp coming from a hybrid powertrain, plus with all-wheel drive, torque vectoring and seating for four. More recent intelligence indicates that the GTV may take on the form of a coupé, but be based on the current Giulia, built on the same Giorgio platform, and also at the Cassino factory.

While a timeline for production commencement is unclear, the GTV’s arrival seems unlikely before the end of FCA’s current business plan, which is in 2022. That introduction date suggests that the new GTV should remain on sale until around 2030, with a potential facelift in 2026. It appears possible that Alfa Romeo may also choose to introduce a convertible version of this new GTV and, if that happens, then, based on Alfa Romeo's naming traditions, this convertible probably may become the new Spider. One example of the many independent-design-house produced new spider prototypes, with most already shown at various international car shows, appears in the adjacent photo.

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GIULIA & STELVIO QUADRIFOGLIO RACING EDITIONS Article edited from a number of sources, but especially from www.carscoops.com, dated 4th July 2019

Alfa Romeo brought its Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Racing Limited Editions to the Goodwood Festival of Speed, to announce the UK launch of these two cars. They also participated in the Goodwood hill-climb while at the event.

These two racing editions were created to celebrate the Alfa Romeo Brand’s F1 ties with Sauber. There is only a very limited initial allocation of these cars for UK sales, including 10 units of the Giulia, and only three of the Stelvio, They are priced from £89,500 and £96,500, respectively, on-the-road.

The design of these two cars mimics the theme of Alfa Romeo Racing’s F1 race cars, with both models having Trofeo White and Competizione Red dual-tone paint, complemented by their dark alloy wheels.

The exterior look is completed by Sauber’s Aero Enhancement package that adds a unique front splitter, side winglets on the front fenders, wider side skirts and a prominent spoiler. Meanwhile, the interior of the two vehicles continues the racing theme, with leather and Alcantara trim, red stitching and seatbelts, plus carbon fibre inserts, Sparco racing seats and a Mopar automatic gear selector.

Another defining feature is the ‘Alfa Romeo Racing’ badge that commemorates the brand’s ten F1 victories from 1950 and 1951. Standard equipment also includes tinted windows, a Harman Kardon premium sound system, an 8.8-inch infotainment system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and DAB radio, with adaptive cruise control. Finally, each car has an Akrapovic titanium exhaust system which is said to add an extra 10 hp / 7 kW to the 2.9-litre, twin-turbo V6. Thus, the engine now achieves 513 hp / 382 kW and 600 Nm of torque. The result is that it rockets the Giulia to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, while the Stelvio gets there in 3.8 seconds. The Giulia maxes out at 307 km/h while the Stelvio achieves its maximum speed at 283 km/h.

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RECENT ALFA AUCTION RESULTS

(Sales as outlined in Keith Martin’s SCM, Sept 2019 electronic issue)

Sold at the R M Sotheby’s auction in Cernobbio, Italy on May 26th, 2019

A 1965 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA SPRINT GTA Stradale coupe. S/N AR6- 13295. Dark blue/black velour & vinyl. Odometer reads 2,062 km. A competition car since early 2000s, more recently set up as a race car, though still with two seats. It had been reconfigured for road rallies; but claimed to have all its original aluminium panels, though its rear end is notably out of square. Previously red, it was restored by former Conrero chief, Tony Rotondi. Modern safety gear is all in good nick, but the tug-boat tow-loops are going to have to go before it hits the circuits. Cond: 3+.

SOLD AT US $199,408. Has lived in France for most of its life. Offered without reserve against a €250k– €300k (US$280k–$336k) estimate, though the auctioneer Grol announced that, after consultation, he could sell the car at €145k (US$162k). It was hammered down for just €10k ($11k) more.

Sold at the Bonhams Auction in Greenwich, Connecticut on June 2nd, 2019

#146-1949 ALFA ROMEO 6C 2500 Super Sport cabriolet. S/N 915811. Eng. # SS928114. Red/black cloth/ brown leather. RHD. Restoration to top-tier standards was completed in 2016. Little use since, with its reset odometer reading 52 kilometres. Impeccably restored, with brilliant body and paintwork, and with matching interior and engine restoration. Its appearance is authentic and not over-restored. It had been subject to a partial cosmetic restoration in the 1990s, then with about 19,000 kilometers showing. So, for some elements, it is the second time around. The only flaws I found were a few paint chips at the top of the windshield frame. Cond: 1.

SOLD AT US$417,500. A superb Alfa Romeo, it is the recipient of a painstaking, meticulous restoration. Note that a very similar 6C 2500 SS was a no-sale with a high bid of $440k at Bonhams Amelia Island in March. Although fully restored in 2010 (previously bought for $621k by the consignor), that car had some flaws and showed some age compared to this example. The car here had a significantly lower estimate than the Amelia Island lot, and the consignor accepted the $375k high bid. So perhaps there is a bit of a market adjustment happening, as this car was sold well under the expected SCM median value of $549k. On the other hand, another pristine 6C 2500 went for $825k at the Gooding’s sale at Pebble Beach last year. I’ll contend that this example was well bought.

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BOOK REVIEW

This relatively new book, produced by the Alfa Registry, shares the lore of the brand. It comes with insightfully chosen words and a large set of extraordinary photos.

With Alfa Romeo returning to Formula One racing (albeit with Sauber cars wearing Alfa livery, powered by Ferrari engines), the timing seems excellent for a new book that shares the legend, culture and passion of the marque.

That book is entitled Pure Alfa Romeo - Legend, Culture, Passion. It is edited by Stefano d’Amico, who, at the time of its publication, was the long-time president (i.e., for 33 years) of the Registro Italiano Alfa Romeo (RIAR), which has compiled this large format book. The book’s various authors are all members of RIAR; an international organization whose objective is the preservation and enhancement of the heritage of Alfa Romeo.

In this book, the RIAR has set out to record the brand’s history and its vehicles. It has worked very closely with the Alfa Romeo Museum on the book’s production.

The preface was written by Mario Andretti, in which he writes of his recollections of Alfa Romeo racers in his native Italy and of racing for Alfa in long-distance events, including the 24 hours at Daytona and in the 1,000 kms at Monza.

The book includes a gorgeously illustrated opening chapter on Alfa Romeo history; a beautifully done, yearbook-style record of cars from 1910 to 1961; a chapter on the history of car collecting and the Alfa Romeo club and its registry; with another yearbook-style section on cars from 1962-2007; and an illustrated appendix of technical specifications.

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Some people will want to own the book just to learn more about the history of the brand. Others will be simply drawn to the very high quality photography and other illustrations. The terms “luscious” and “gorgeous” are notes one reviewer mentioned that he had pencilled into some page margins with reference to many of the photos; especially to those of the 1934 6C 2300 Pescara, the 1938 6C 2300 B Mille Miglia and the breathtaking 1931 6C 1750 Gran Sport; among many others ….. and those are just photographs of the cars themselves.

In addition, the book contains photos of numerous vehicle details, such as the stunning taillamps of the 1961 Giulietta Spring Speciale, an on-the-road photograph of vintage Alfas competing in a Swiss rally in 1993, some early advertising posters, and a painting that shows “Uncle Sam” tipping his hat to an Alfa. (This work was painted in homage to a comment once made by Henry Ford when describing his appreciation of watching Alfa Romeos on the road).

One photo that is well worth noting, is a remarkable image of Franco Venturi, dressed in a suit and two-toned wing tip shoes. He is standing next to his 8C 2900 B Aerodinamica; with the car parked in Porta Pinicara near Rome’s via Veneto. In the photo, Venturi seems quite unconcerned by the deeply scared left side of his car; the resulting of a mishap he had suffered while racing in Pescara.

Further enhancing the value of this fantastic book of wondrous images are the words, especially those found in the opening chapter that share not only the automaker’s history, but the evolution of the Alfa emblem, how it came to be joined by the shamrock, a shooting incident on the first day after the end of WW2, when company head Ugo Gobbato was shot while riding his bicycle to work, how Alfa nearly became part of Ford before it was enfolded into Fiat, and a listing of the company’s huge number of concept cars that have been produced since the late 1990s. One reviewer wondered whether perhaps these more recent prototypes are simply all too new to be registered in the Alfa registry? Then he thought, perhaps we should just be delighted with this book while we eagerly await a subsequent work from the group that also covers the most recent of Alfa Romeo’s cars and concepts?

Reviewed: Pure Alfa Romeo: Legend, Culture, Passion Edited by Stefano D’Amico, Published by Rizzoli, 2018. ISBN 978-88-918143-9-5. Hard cover, 216 pages. Available in Australia from Dimmocks Booksellers, priced at AU$149.95. Or, on the web, from Amazon and others.

Other relatively recent Alfa Romeo-related books, already reviewed elsewhere, include:

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CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN

FCA Classic Car Services

A new “FCA Heritage” web-site allows you to bridge from the past to the present and discover the history of your classic Alfa Romeo.

WHY REQUEST A CERTIFICATE?

Through this FCA Heritage service, you can submit the chassis number of the car that interests you and find out about its history. The service involves a thorough documentary review that certifies the car's year of production and original configuration (e.g. specification of the model, engine serial number, original exterior and interior details).

The cost of the service varies depending on the type of certificate requested and the information available in the archives.

Here's how to recognise the value of a Car through its history.

Request a Certification of Origin for your classic Alfa Romeo. Write to [email protected]

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AROCA WA EVENTS CALENDAR AUGUST 2019 UPDATE

Event Event Date Event Coordinator

MAY CLUB MEETING Tuesday, 7th May, Andrew Murray The Local Hotel in South Fremantle 2019 NATIONAL MOTORING HERITAGE DAY Sunday 19th May Richard Pierce. (see & BRITISH CAR DAY RAID Meet at 2019 announcement below) Midland for a club run to Gin Gin “CLASSIC CARS AND COFFEE” Sunday, 26th May (Carpark #3 Hackett Drive, At UWA, Crawley, 08:30 - 10:30AM. 2018 Crawley) + Google Map ALBANY “ROUND-THE-HOUSES” Saturday, 1st to Andrew Murray. Albany SouthWest weekend, including a dinner Monday, 3rd June, event is held over the June for Alfa members attending. 2019 long weekend. JUNE CLUB NIGHT “PROJECTS & Tuesday 4th June Andrew Murray RENOVATIONS” WA Light Car Club, 22 2019. Moojebing St, Bayswater Starts 19:00 CLUB BIRTHDAY DINNER Saturday, 29th June Nick Rahimtulla / Greg Annual dinner & presentation night. 2019 Smith. JULY CLUB NIGHT Tuesday 2nd July There will be no July club Club night deferred night due to the Birthday Dinner RESCHEDULED JAGUAR CAR CLUB Tuesday 9th July Ivan Olsen. Meeting has TRACK DAY. been rescheduled after At Barbagallo Raceway rained-out June meeting. AUGUST CLUB NIGHT Tuesday 6th August. Meet for Alfa discussions, Meet at the Paddo hotel, Scarborough Start time is 19:00 drinks and dinner. Beach Hotel in Mt Hawthorn AROCA 50TH JUBILEE DINNER Saturday 10th August See announcement Hyatt Place, Essendon Fields, Victoria 2019 regarding this AROCA NATIONAL EVENT below. CELEBRATION OF MOTOR SPORT Sunday 11th August Includes Shannons-Classics- Langley Park, Perth 2019 From 10:00 on-the-Park (See the until 15:00 announcement below) THE GRAPE ESCAPE 23rd to 25th August, See tour route, The WA Alfa and Fiat Lancia clubs joint 2019 accommodation etc. details weekend run to Margaret River DO BOOK SOON AS in the attachment below PLACES ARE LIMITED AROCA WA 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL Tuesday 3rd Andrew Murray MEETING. Inc. pizza & wine at WA Light September, 2019 Car Club, 22 Moojebing St, Bayswater ITALIAN CAR DAY Sunday, 1st Andrew Murray Again, this year, at Gloucester Park November 2019 ANNUAL PASTA RUN Sunday, mid- Organiser TBD November 2019

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This year, the WA Fiat Lancia club is the organizer of this all WA Italian car clubs event AROCA WA CHRISTMAS LUNCH Date December Venue TBD 2019, TBD

Be sure to mark these dates in your diary!

AROCA WA REGULAR MONTHLY CLUB EVENTS CONTINUE FOR 2019

• Classic Cars & Coffee is held at the University of Western Australia in Carpark #3, off Hackett Drive, Crawley) + Google Map on Sundays from 08:30 until 10:30. The scheduled date varies by month, however, do note that the next meeting is on Sunday 21st July.

• Each month, AROCA WA’s club night is held on the first Tuesday of the month. Look for details of upcoming meetings in emailed club announcements and in Alfa Occidentale issues. Due to the Birthday dinner being held on June 29th, there will be no scheduled meeting on 2nd July. Note that the August meeting will be held on Tuesday 4th August. Details of that meeting are to be advised in a separate email.

• Informal, but regular monthly, WA Alfa Club Runs are available every third Sunday in the month, starting at 10:00 from the BoatShed café in South Perth. For a map of the starting location see: https://goo.gl/maps/KVSxLuP4Atx

3 RD SUNDAY INFORMAL RUNS CONTINUE

DATE: Every third Sunday of the month TIME: 09:30am for coffee with a 10:00am tour departure STARTING POINT: Boatshed café, South Perth. See: https://goo.gl/maps/KVSxLuP4Atx

Since the 3rd Sunday April 2018 informal run, the club has used only one starting point for all participants. Every Alfa club 3rd Sunday informal run now starts from the South Perth foreshore at 10:00AM. Park in the Coode Street car park, near to the Boatshed café and the water ramp in the park. Arrive early and enjoy coffee at the café before departure.

These informal trips depart soon after 10:00am on each date. The intention is that the run can commence once a participating member (or members) decide to depart from the starting point. Note that individuals or informal groups can do this as soon as they like after 10:00.

The event, which is another regularly scheduled AROCA WA event, is a great opportunity for club members with concessionally registered cars to take their vehicles out for a run. Note that any one of these 3rd Sunday runs may involve only one individual vehicle. Alternatively, some club member drivers may decide to arrive in small groups, and they then should feel free to decide upon an appropriate trip itinerary (or itineraries) on the day.

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Note that the WA Alfa Club has been invited to participate in this event at Collie Motorplex

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AROCA WA’S AUGUST CLUB NIGHT AT THE PADDO

Tuesday 6th August 2019. Start Time: 19:00.

Meet at the Paddington Ale House, Scarborough Beach Road, Mount Hawthorn.

AROCA WA’s club night for August 2019 will again be held at the Paddo, on Tuesday 6th August, starting at 7PM.

WA Alfa Club Members are invited to attend an informal dinner and Alfa- related discussion.

We look forward to seeing you at the August meeting.

Any questions about this evening event?

Contact: Andrew Murray (0412.108.011)

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GRAPE ESCAPE, 23– 25 AUGUST 2019

A joint WA Alfa & Fiat/Lancia Clubs’

Margaret River Weekend Trip

Dear Alfa and Fiat Lancia club members,

The Alfa Romeo Owners Club and the Fiat Lancia Club are pleased to present to you their joint “Grape Escape” club trip. It will be held over the weekend of 23-25 August.

Details concerning this trip can be found on the grape escape announcement page which follows this note.

Note that accommodation bookings arrangement have been locked in for “The Stay” in Margaret River. However, as the event will be limited to a maximum of 23 room bookings at "The Stay”, it is urgent that you make your booking ASAP. The club will have to close this booking arrangement by COB on Friday July 26, so please book very soon.

DATES: August 23-25, 2019.

PLAN: On Friday August 23, starting from the Livingston Shopping Centre in Canning Vale at 09:30, the convoy will head south, enjoying a pub meal en route, followed by completing the balance of the drive down to Margaret River. Please see the attached announcement for full details

There is limited accommodation at "The Stay" in Margaret River for both Friday and Saturday nights. A booking form is provided on the page after next. Be sure to book before COB on July 26th.

After breakfast, on the Sunday, we will leave Margaret River for the run back to Perth. Stopping for lunch on the way.

Places for this trip are limited by the accommodation availability at The Stay; although you are certainly welcome to book elsewhere in Margaret River venue, if The Stay becomes fully booked.

Note that bookings at The Stay will be handled on a ‘First In - Best Dressed’ basis!

Also be aware that bookings must be placed directly with the motel and that a 20% non-refundable deposit will be required for you to secure your room. The booking form appears below. Therefore, do make your hotel booking very soon - and before COB on July 26th. This accommodation is sure to book out early.

with regards,

Greg Smith Secretary AROCA WA

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Alfa Romeo and Fiat/Lancia Clubs Present The Grape Escape 2019

Friday 23 August Departure: 9.30am from Livingston shopping centre, Canning Vale Morning Coffee: Pinjarra Bakery @ 10.30am

Lunch: Ferguson Fall Wine Café @ 12.00

Arrival: Stay Margaret River 2.30pm Dinner to be decided

Saturday 24 August Breakfast @ Stay Margaret River from 7.30am Departure: 10.00am to Howard Park Winery for Wine Tasting & Gallery Visit

Lunch: 12.30pm @ Hamlin Bay Winery

Dinner: 7.30pm @ Margaret River Hotel

Sunday 25 August Breakfast: Stay Margaret River from 7.30am Return to Perth Via Harvey, Winery Visit, Fish & Chips in Mandurah. End of Grape Escape. Please let Sam know about your booking Sam Calabro: [email protected]

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Alfa Romeo/Fiat Lancia Car Clubs Event 23rd & 24th August 2019 Accommodation Booking Request Form

Please make your selection. To secure the reservation a 20%, non refundable deposit, will be deducted from the nominated credit card, with the balance payable 7 days prior to arrival. A confirmation and receipt of payment will be sent to the nominated email address.

No. of No. of Extra Guests COMMENTS/ Dietary ACCOMMODATION $ Nights Breakfast @ Rooms required $25pp Requirements required

Queen/QS Room* $351.00 2 King 'Room* $369.00 2 1 Bed Apartment* $423.00 2

* Bed & Breakfast NOTE: Accommodation is available at these rates Pre & Post Event Total Amount Payable $ Name: Email: Ph: Mob: Reservation Guarantee Details Credit Card Details Type: Number: Exp. Date:

Name on Card: No of People: Arrival Date: Departure Date:

Signature The Credit Card used for this reservation will be held on file and will be used for any incidential charges incurred during the stay To receive the special rates listed above bookings must be made VIA THIS FORM

Please EMAIL this booking form to [email protected]

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ALFA’S NEW PREFERRED PARTNER PROGRAM FOR AROCA WA MEMBERS

Welcome to the Alfa Romeo ® Preferred Partner Program

You can now take advantage of some incredible discounts across theAlfa Romeo® range.

Just head to www.alfaromeo.com.au/fleet using the Preferred Partner Login code below.

Company Name: Alfa Romeo Owners Club of WA

Preferred Partner Login: APP6753

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Alfesta 2020 Registration and Booking Form

You can register and make your Alfesta booking on-line through the Alfesta website: www.arocaqld.com/alfesta2020. If you don’t wish to do that, download and print this form. Send your completed form to us by mail, or scan and email it to us. Please note that selected details of your booking will still be entered into our on-line system by us for administration purposes. Please refer to the Alfesta website for applicable terms and conditions. Your contact details

Name: AROCA Division:

Postal Address: State: Postcode:

Email Address: Phone:

Alfesta attendees on your booking (don’t forget to include yourself!) Your name Male/Female Adult Clothing Size

Name Male/Female Adult/Child Clothing Size

Additional information or special requirements about any attendee (eg; special dietary needs)

Your Alfesta accommodation booking You will need to select, book and pay for your accommodation directly with the Burke and Wills Hotel in Toowoomba. We highly recommend that you select and book your accommodation before finalising and paying your Alfesta Activity Package. We have reserved a block of accommodation at the Burke and Wills Hotel and once this block has been fully booked, we may not be able to accept any more Alfesta bookings. Refer to the Alfesta website for accommodation options, pricing and contact details for the Burke and Wills Hotel.

Have you booked you accommodation with the hotel?

Yes No

Other information about your Alfesta attendance

Details of any Alfa Romeo vehicle(s) that you are bringing to Alfesta:

Any other special requirements or information that we should know about your booking: Attending Thursday Welcome Dinner? Interested in Post Alfesta Tour? Yes No Yes No

Payment You can pay for you Alfesta Activity Package by direct deposit, bank cheque or personal cheque. You must pay 50% of your Alfesta Activity Package at the time of booking and the full amount must be paid by Friday 17 January 2020. The preferred payment method is for you to make direct deposits into the Club bank account: AROCA (QLD) INC - BSB: 124007 - A/C No: 90629538 When making a direct deposit, make sure that you provide your surname and Alfesta booking reference number (if you know it) in the description or payment reference field so that we can track your Alfesta payments. Send completed form and cheques to AROCA Qld, PO Box 6190, Fairfield Gardens LPO, Fairfield, Queensland, 4103 You can also scan your completed form and email to: [email protected]

Office use only Booking ref no: Date received: Date entered into system: Date payment processed Processed by: / / 20 / / 20 / / 20

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• The Motorclassica exhibition is held annually at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne over the second weekend of October.

• This great event is something quite special, to the point that even those of us living in WA perhaps ought to consider attendance.

• Note that the 2019 Motorclassica is the 10th anniversary of this major event.

• If you haven’t been to it previously, you are missing out!

• Information regarding this event can be found on Motorclassica’s comprehensive website.

• See: https://motorclassica.com.au for details of the many associated functions that will be held over the weekend of 11 to 13 October 2019.

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Last year’s Motorclassica concours winning Bentley as seen at the UNESCO-world-heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building

Applications for the 2019 Australian International Concours d’Elegance have already closed (the end date was on 12 July 2019).

The Concours runs as a part of the exhibition that is held from 11 to 13 October 2019, at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton.

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THE WA FIAT/ LANCIA CLUB’S “ TWO OCEANS TOUR” FOR 2020

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ARE NOW CALLED

After running successful TWO OCEANS TOURS on two previous occasions; 2016 and 2018, the WA Fiat Lancia Club is contemplating another TWO OCEANS TOUR for October 2020. Tentatively, this event would run between Sunday 25th Oct. and Friday 30th Oct. 2020.

Preliminary discussions suggest that the tour may start in Esperance, proceeding along the south coast to Albany, then heading towards Perth, but via the Margaret River wine country. The tour is likely to depart Esperance on Monday 26th Oct. after a weekend drive down and a welcome and registration function on Sunday night. FLC hopes to couple the tour with the annual ITALIAN CAR DAY In Perth on the first week-end in November.

The Fiat Lancia club will also follow that up with some short site-seeing drives around Perth that avails visitors to Perth the opportunity to visit some of the more popular tourist attractions around the Perth metropolitan area. A number of east coast fiat Lancia club members are intending to travel to WA for this week-long two oceans adventure.

To provide the organizers with the confidence that this tour will be well supported and for them to identify sufficient accommodation along the planned route, it would be appreciated if you are considering joining the tour that you send an email to Rob Rowbottam at [email protected], expressing your interest.

Note that this expression of interest is not binding, nor will failure to express interest now exclude you from entering later, once event entry forms are released in early 2020.

PUT THE DATES INTO YOUR 2020 CALENDAR

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2019 COMPETITION CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Location Arrangement Activity Date Web Link Contact Organisation 1 Northam Vintage Sports Car Regularity 7th April 2019 http://www.vsccwa.com.au Club WA Inc 2 Midvale Seed Dome Triumph Sport Autokhana 12th May tsoa-wa.com Owners Assoc. 2019

3 Albany Wind Farm, Great Southern Hill Climb 1st June 2019 www.gssma.com.au Albany Street Machine Association

4 Albany, Mt Clarence Vintage Sports Car Speed Event, 1st June 2019 http://www.vsccwa.com.au Club WA Inc Hill Climb

5 Albany Vintage Sports Car Regularity 2nd June http://www.vsccwa.com.au Club Inc WA Albany Classic 2019

6 Barbagallo Raceway WA Sporting Car CAMS Speed 27th July www.wascc.com.au Club Event Series - 2019 Point 2Point

7 Perth LF Performance & Targa City 11th August www.targawest.com.au Targa West P/L Sprint 2019

8 Port Shire of Irwin Sprint 21st www.irwin.wa.gov.au Dennison/Dongara September 2019

9 Triumph Sport Hill Climb 13th October tsoa-wa.com Owners Assoc. 2019

10 Jacks Hill, Barbagallo Vintage Sports Car Hill Climb, 30th http://www.vsccwa.com.au Club WA Inc Speed November 2019

11 Barbagallo Raceway Vintage Sports Car Vintage 1st December http://www.vsccwa.com.au Club of WA Stampede, 2019 Regularity • All the events listed above are arranged by the organising party that is shown on the event calendar.

• Each of the events will be listed on the organizing parties’ websites prior to the event.

• Most of the events will require that you hold a Speed level 2 Licence. This can be organised through the CAMS website (see link below).

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• General requirements for the car include that it has to be road-worthy; you need a fire extinguisher; and a helmet that is compliant with Australian Standard (AS). • If you want to enter any of the above events you should do this directly through the organiser of the event and also pay them directly.

• After the event please let us know your result. We will score your points in the WA Alfa Romeo club competition.

• The CAMS website/form to obtain a LS 2 Speed Licence is shown in this link:

https://www.cams.com.au/docs/default- source/licence-forms/speed-nonspeed- licence.pdf?sfvrsn=527884c7_7

• To find out more about participation in the club’s competition program, please contact the club’s competition secretary, Ivan Olsen at [email protected]

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CLUB FINANCIAL REPORT JULY ‘ 19

INCOME Membership $1,920.00 Mystery Weekend $ Italian Car Day Breakfast $ Birthday Dinner $95.00 Try Booking Final for Birthday dinner $107.45 Try Booking receipts Birthday dinner $3,095.42 Merchandise Sales $ Club Meeting Drinks/ Food $ Advertising $ Bank Interest $0.17 Transfer from Investment A/c $2,000.00 SUB TOTAL $7,218.04 EXPENDITURE CAMS- CMC Subscription $ Social Events (Birthday Dinner $5000+$200+$75finalpmt) $5,275.00 Postage/Petties/Rental $ Banners (Digital Impression) $518.10 Merchandise $ Rent LCC 2018/2019 $480.00 Club Meeting Food/Drinks $ Website $ Trophies $ Membership refund $ SUB TOTAL $6,273.10

EXCESS INCOME/EXPENDITURE $944.94

BANK RECONCILIATION Opening Balance $2,321.24 Receipts $7,218.04 Payments $6,273.10 BALANCE $3,266.18

INVESTMENT ACCOUNT as of 19 Mar 2019 Opening Balance $18,154.69 Transfer from Main Account $ Transfer to Main Account $2,000 Interest $4.78 BALANCE $16,159.47

Total in Accounts Westpac Community Solutions One $3,266.18 Westpac Business Reserve $16,159.47 Grand Total $19,425.65

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UPDATE RE ASBESTOS IN IMPORTED VEHICLES FROM BORDER FORCE

UNCLASSIFIED

Good Afternoon Mr. XXXXXXXXXXXX ,

Thank you for your follow-up on information provided to the Australian Historic Motoring Federation by Stephen Hledik last year. In Stephen’s absence, your email has been forwarded to me for response.

As you indicate, I can confirm the same asbestos provisions and requirements remain in place in relation to vehicle imports into Australia and vehicle exports from Australia. These apply to all vehicles of any type, age or value. I have provided a link to the current ‘Managing the Risk of Asbestos When Importing a Motor Vehicle’ fact sheet on the Australian Border Force (ABF) website asbestos information page that may be useful for your members.

More broadly, there have been administrative and legislative changes in relation to the management of the asbestos prohibition, that while not specific to vehicle import/exports, may still be of interest to members. These include: • The policy responsibility for the Work, Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) has transferred to the Attorney General’s Department (AGD) from the Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business (formerly the Department of Jobs and Small Business). As part of this change, the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency (ASEA) was moved to AGD. Standing arrangements for import permit applications through the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency (ASEA) remain in place. We will be addressing the necessary changes to our publications on the ABF website in due course.

• Changes to the relevant import and export regulations in late March 2019. These changes were administrative, such as removing outdated provisions and references to repealed legislation and achieving greater alignment for the definition of asbestos with Australia’s domestic work, health and safety legislation. An explanation of the changes is contained within the “Notices” section of the ABF website asbestos information page.

• Prescription of asbestos as a Tier 1 Good in late March 2019. The change relates to the available penalties for the unlawful importation or exportation of asbestos and enhances the existing suite of sanctions available to the ABF for asbestos-related border offences. Further details can be found in the link provided.

I trust this information is of assistance, please let me know if you have any further queries.

Regards,

David Bancroft A/g Superintendent Trade and Goods Operational Policy, ABF Governance | Strategic Border Command, Australian Border Force, Phone: 02 6275 5904

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A Rotary Club of Mill Point Initiative

MEDIA RELEASE: Looking for an driving adventure in WA? Then look no further! …………

There are a number of fund-raising motoring events in WA, but there is nothing like the BulldustNBack Trial. It will take you to parts of WA’s scenic outback that you may have never seen before. In addition, you will benefit local and international charities.

The Rotary Club of Mill Point is pleased to announce its inaugural motoring escapade for the adventurous motoring enthusiast. It will run from the 24th to 27th October 2019 in memory of one of the club’s previous members, Jon Lawrance.

Over 25 pre-loved vehicles, each with a value of no more than $1,500, or they are over 20 years old, together with 6 volunteer Officials and their vehicles, will leave Armadale to explore the back tracks of the Wheatbelt with overnight stays in Kellerberrin, Wongan Hills and New Norcia, before finishing in Toodyay.

Bulldust N Back participants will navigate a mystery course approximately 1,200kms long, over four days. They will be following route notes with many surprises and fun along the way. The event is supported by volunteer officials, including a medical team and mechanical on-route support. Course Coordinator, Russell Lanyon said: “You may know where you are staying overnight each day, but you wont now how you are going to get there!”

Participants are encouraged to raise a minimum of $2,000 per vehicle which will be donated towards the support of the Kids Cancer Support Group and mental health programs in memory of Jon Lawrance. John was a local businessman, a well-known South Perth resident and a valued member of the Mill Point Rotary Club over many years.

Places remain available for all adventurous motoring enthusiasts to become involved and to support a great cause.

For more information, go to www.bulldustnback.com to reserve your entry number.

For additional details you can also call Russell Lanyon by mobile: 0408 947 794 or by email at [email protected].

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NOMINATIONS NOW CALLED FOR THE 2019- 20 AROCA WA COMMITTEE

Election of the committee will be conducted at the WA Alfa Club’s AGM on Tuesday 3rd September 2019; 7:00 for 7.30pm

Venue: WA Light Car Club, 22 Moojebing Street, Bayswater

Dear AROCA WA club member,

The WA Alfa Club’s activities “don’t just happen”. They depend on active club members being prepared to contribute to the running of the club, either as an officer holder, or as a general committee member. You are invited to nominate yourself, or another club member, for election onto the Club Committee for next year using the Nomination Form provided below.

As a WA Alfa Club Committee member, you have the opportunity to help improve club activities. At the same time, you can enjoy the camaraderie of engaging with other dedicated Alfa enthusiasts who all working towards the success of the club. You are encouraged to seek election, or perhaps to work with the committee in another volunteer role.

Before the coming year, as is usual, the club anticipates a few committee member retirements. Other committee members may also need to resign or readjust their commitments due to work or relocation issues. Therefore, the Annual General Meeting represents a great time for you to decide how you might like to best help AROCA WA enhance its future Alfa Romeo auto enthusiast activities.

The club is currently seeking multiple nominations for all of AROCA WA’s committee positions.

Nomination Form 2019 – 2020 AROCA WA Committee

Name of Nominee: ...... Nominee’s Membership #: ………….…….…...

Note: A person being nominated should be a financial member of AROCA WA. He or she is hereby nominated for one (or more) of the following position(s).

(Please Circle)

President Secretary Treasurer

Membership Secretary Social Secretary CMC Representative

CAMS Representative Web master Competition Secretary

General Committee Member (x 2) Club Shop

Nominated by: ......

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Membership number: …...……...... Person being nominated (may nominate self) being a financial member of AROCA WA

Seconded by: ......

Membership number: …………….... Being a financial member of AROCA WA1

Acceptance of Nomination:

I accept nomination for the position(s):

Name: ______

Date: ______

Signature: ______(Signature of person being nominated)

Nominations should be emailed to the current Club Secretary.

Email: [email protected]

Or mailed to the postal address shown immediately below.

Mail to: The Secretary, AROCA WA, P.O. Box 8231, Perth Business Centre, WA, 6849.

All written nominations should be received by C.O.B., Friday 30th August 2019.

1 Note that a “financial member” above named as a nominee, nominator and/or seconder, for the purpose of this nomination, is limited to being either a Full, Associate, or Life Member of AROCA WA.

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AROCA CLUB T-SHIRTS Starting at $30 each, printed

CREATE YOUR OWN

Your order is a one-off print (i.e., it is not part of a bulk run) so the prices reflect that level of quality.

Once ordered, the shirt will be immediately printed in Melbourne by Forza Italia with a one- week turnaround.

WEB-LINK: Get Started Now!

You can choose to have your items posted, or, if you are intending to travel east to Victoria, you could pick them in person from Forza Italia, 204 Lygon St. Carlton, Victoria.

All rights are reserved. Orders which include designs that distort the Club logo, or which misrepresent the Club or the Alfa Romeo brand, will not be honoured.

Note that your customized product will be difficult to return, so please first Check the sizing charts, or you would be welcome to try on in-store (i.e., in Lygon Street, Carlton, VIC) before you buy. You will find that these are 'true' sizes.

To view our guide on “HOW TO USE THE ONLINE DESIGNER” please click here

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS FOR 2019/20 ARE NOW OVERDUE

Dear Western Australian Alfisti,

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONCESSIONAL LICENSE HOLDERS: As the 2018/19 financial year has now ended, those of us who are AROCA WA members and make use of Western Australia’s concessional licensing system to register their historic Alfa Romeos should be aware that they have to remain as financial members of the club into the new financial year in order for their vehicle’s concessional license to remain current. Therefore, if you haven’t already done so, please be certain to renew your membership ASAP.

NOTICE TO NEW MEMBERS: The Alfa Club is seeking to increase the number of club members among Western Australian Alfisti.

Whether you wish to become a new AROCA WA member, or if you need to pay your AROCA WA Subscription for the upcoming financial year, please complete the information request shown over-page and pay your subscription amount to the club, following either of the methods outlined below.

The annual fee continues to be $80.00 for the next financial year, 2019/20. Please note that AROCA WA membership renewal for all existing members is due on the 30th June of each year.

You can either pay this subscription fee by cheque, making it payable to AROCA WA and then mailing it C/- The Secretary, AROCA WA, P.O. Box 8231, Perth BC, WA, 6849.

Alternatively (or from the club’s point-of-view, preferably), you can pay the amount directly by making an electronic transfer into the club’s bank account using the following details:

Account Name: AROCA WA. BSB: 736-054 Account No.: 070313.

(Do note that if you are paying electronically, you should include your surname in the payment reference and also advise the club of your payment via an email.)

Membership Fee: $80 (1st July 2019 - 30th June 2020) Associate Mbr Fee: $80 (1st July 2019 - 30th June 2020)

We look forward to seeing you at the WA Alfa Club’s future events.

Andrew Murray. President, AROCA WA.

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FIRST NAME(S): ______

SURNAME: ______

PARTNER’S NAME: ______

ADDRESS: ______

______. POSTCODE: ______

LANDLINE: ______MOBILE: ______

EMAIL: ______

NEW MEMBER, CURRENTLY PAID-UP MEMBER (OR PAST MEMBER):

MEMBER NUMBER: ______

CURRENT MEMBER: YES NO PAST MEMBER: YES NO

LAST YEAR AS AN AROCA WA MEMBER: ______

ALFA ROMEO (AND OTHER VEHICLES) OWNED: Registration OR Manufacturer Type Year Colour Concession Plate # (if applicable)

Please complete the above form and email it to AROCA WA at [email protected]

NOTE: If you are a concessional registration plate holder, note that data on your concession registration has to be provided annually by the club to fulfill Western Australian state regulatory requirements. The due date for this information provision falls immediately after 30th June. Therefore, be sure to renew your membership before the end of the financial year in order that your concessional vehicle registration remains current.

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OWNER DECLARATION - CODE 404 CONCESSIONAL VEHICLE LICENCE

I declare that the vehicle, as listed below, is in factory standard specification. I acknowledge that, if the vehicle is modified, it no longer complies with the regulations and cannot be used under Code 404.

I understand that the onus is with the owner of the vehicle to ensure that the vehicle as listed complies with the regulations and that it is driven within the conditions applied under Code 404. The owner must at all times be a financial member of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club of Australia (WA Division) for the Code 404 registration to remain valid.

Name of Owner:…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Alfa Club Membership number:……………………………..

Vehicle Details:

Make:…………………………………………………………………………………

Year:…………………………………

Model:……………………………………………………………………………..

Chassis Number:………………………………………………………………

Engine Number:……………………………………………………………….

Registration Plate:……………………………………………………………..

Signature

Date

If you own a concessionally registered vehicle, please complete this form and then email it to the

attention of the Secretary of AROCA WA at [email protected]

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“ DRIVE MY CAR”

SINGLE VEHICLE EVENT APPROVAL FOR AROCA WA MEMBER-OWNED CONCESSIONALLY REGISTERED VEHICLES

AROCA WA has provided this club logging system solely for the use of currently financial AROCA WA club members who own vehicles concessionally registered under CODE 404. Completion of this form and then providing a completed copy to the club secretary, enables club members to legally drive that vehicle at a “single vehicle event” such as to a wedding, picnic, country drive, etc.

MEMBER’S FIRST NAME(S): ______

MEMBER’S SURNAME: ______

MOBILE PHONE: ______

EMAIL: ______

AROCA WA MEMBER NUMBER: ______

VEHICLE TO BE DRIVEN: VEHICLE BUILD YEAR REGISTRATION PLATE CONCESSIONAL REGO. @ AROCA WA

TRIP DETAILS:

TRIP DATE: ______START: ______END: ______(DD / MM / YYYY) (HOUR AM/PM) (HOUR AM/PM)

FROM: ______TO: ______

DESCRIPTION: ______Purpose of trip in a few words only.

Three-five days prior to undertaking any single vehicle trip, be sure to complete and email this form to AROCA WA, where this trip will be logged by the club. (Email: [email protected])

After sending your completed form to the AROCA WA club secretary, please print out a copy of the filled-in form. Make sure that you keep it with you in your vehicle during your trip. Remember that you must have your vehicle license with you in the car too.

Additionally, note that it is a condition of Code 404 that you remain a financial car club member at all times. You should be aware that, otherwise, if stopped, you will be deemed unlicensed.

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