The Dutch Alfa Romeo Owners Club (Stichting Club Alfa Romeo Bezitters) hosed another fantastic gathering in Zandvoort Holland this past weekend celebrating the 100th anniversary of Alfa Romeo and the 25th anniversary of the Alfa 75. For two weeks prior to the event, the weather in Holland has been horrible with strong winds and heavy rain. Fortunately the sun peaked out for most of the weekend until Sunday afternoon when a torrential storm said the parties over! Highlights of the weekend included some fantastic vintage races, rare cars brought from Alfa Romeo's museum in Italy andmany fantastic Dutch, German and UK cars driven to the event by Alfisti far and wide

MITCAR is an annual Italian auto event held each summer in the Midlands of the UK. It is held on a Sunday in late summer, usually August. This year the event was held at the amazing Chatsworth House in Derbyshire England. The event is open to all makes of Italian cars/motorcycles but it is the UK Alfa Romeo Owners who show the largest presents. This years event was extra special to fans of the Alfa Romeo "boxer" engines used in the AlfaSud and Alfa 33 cars as it was deemed this would be the official "boxer day" event as well. Although they are virtually unknown in the USA, the Alfasud has a strong and devoted following in the UK. For those who wonder what all the fuss is about the Sud.... to drive one is to love one.

Perfect weather red cars- Alfa Romeo was the featured marque this year in tribute to the 100th anniversary of the brand.

This was the 1st National Convention I attended in many years and it was a blast. Sorry for all the folks who missed out on the fun. We started out at 10:00am on Weds., with Mike Bange and myself caravanning to Morristown, NJ to meet up with 9 other Alfa’s from AONE, NJ, Ct clubs and one brave soul, Phil, from Montreal who had been on the road since 5:00am that mornng. Mike & I now hold the club record for the smallest Alfa caravan ever seen on the Cross Bronx Expressway!! Other NYAROC members attending the 100 year celebration included George Linton, David Rivkin, George Pezold, Mike Davias, Rob Rizzo, Pino Fiduli, and Gino & John Agostino. We arrived in Frederick about 5:00pm on Weds where we all promptly checked in at the Convention Registration desk. Mike had enough time to have his ’73 GTV tech inspected at the Hotel for Thurs. track events. The time trials were held at Summit Point raceway on a very hot Thursday – ideal racing weather for Alfa’s and their drivers. The track time trials were followed on Fri. with an Auto Cross and beginners TSD Rallye. Besides the regular convention events, attendees were also afforded the opportunity to take self directed tours to the Eisenhower Farm, Gettysburg and a night bus tour of Washington DC. At the Friday evening banquet, we had the pleasure of hearing Jamie Kitman give the keynote address. He had a receptive crowd laughing in the aisles. Jamie spoke about how he had agreed to deliver the keynote address but forgot he had already booked 2 other events for the same day. So after finishing up an early day event, he hopped into his trusty non air conditioned Alfa Giulia TI and made the drive down to Frederick in 95 degree heat in several traffic jams along the way!!! Saturday was the largest crowd attending the convention. Over 600 Alfisti had 200+ Alfa’s on display at the Stone Manor Concorso outside of Frederick. The sight of waves of Alfa’s on display was breathtaking. After the Concorso, a Gimmick Rallye was run from Stone Manor back to the Convention Hotel. The Rallye ran for about 75 miles across farmland, quaint towns and Civil War battlefields. A terrific route. The Convention concluded on Sunday with the presentation of awards. NYAROC was well represented as Mike Bange and Pino Fiduli walked away with Concorso plaques for their respective Alfa’s -- John Catera

Just south of Arese (former home of the Alfa factory) is located AFRA, an ultimate destination for those in need of new/oldstock parts for classic Alfas. A fantastic selection of parts even for the rarest of Alfas - although the price is a bit high. I did manage to pick up a "like new" owners manual for the Jr Zagato along with some other hard to find parts. A few miles from AFRA is located both the home of Zagato and Touring. The facility is located down a deserted stretch of road that looks like a dead-end. The building was formally used both design and build Zagato cars but now is only used for design work and the actual building work is farmed out. The extra space that Zagato was left with after shutting down the manufacturing arm was then rented out to Touring Superleggera. It was quite amazing peaking into the doors of Touring and seeing the unfinished auto bodies within. No photos were permitted. We received a short tour of the Zagato showroom and two of important questions were answered; The new TZ3 is build on a custom platform of tubular carbon fiber - not an 8C chassis as often said. Also, the Jr Zagato cars were delivered to Zagao as completed Alfa Spiders then stripped by Zagato and turned into Jr Z cars. Crazy but true!!

After the "Italian style organization" of Saturday many of the gathered Alfisti chose to make sunday a "non car day". But at least half of the four thousand cars did decide to venture out on the roads again in the hot sun and participate in a drive around Milan via the ring road. Each participant was given a centennial flag to attach to the roof of their car. Helicopters were dispatched to document the event. There were "pit stop" locations where drivers were given a puzzle peace that would eventual form the centennial logo. Police escorts were available to help the massive group navigate. A great way to end a fantastic event.

At 9am, over 4000 Alfas converged on the Rho fair convention center outside of Milan. Parking this many cars would be a logistical nightmare even for the Germans but the Italians did it with style. A several mile traffic jam full of beautiful cars is not such a bad thing. Parking areas were organized by country with a special section devoted to the top 100 Alfas in the center. The Rho Fair was and Alfistis dream come true. The parking lot of attendees was a dream car show. Everywhere you looked was another car that you have only read about - now here in front of you in perfect condition. Within the convention center was a display of some of the most special Alfas both old and new as well as book, clothing, wine and coffee vendors. After ogling the cars and meeting up with old friends a massive and quite good buffet lunch was made available. At 3pm the top 100 cars followed by another thousand or so made the trip to the center of Milan and turned the city in to a fantastic tribute to Alfa Romeo. The locals and tourists were treated to an amazing selection of rare cars parked among the beautiful medieval buildings.

Over 500 Alfas assembled this day for a 40km parade/drive though an oriental rally route up in the mountain roads and villages that surround the beautiful Lago Magoria. Every model of Alfa imaginable turned out to be part of this historic drive. At each town the streets became filled with vintage Alfas who received VIP treatment from the local police. The locals turned out in force to cheer as the cherished cars from Milan made their way thought the narrow and very twisty roads up and then down the thrilling mountain roads.

The clutch on the JrZ was not disengaging so I took the car into a local shop in north of Milan. It was discovered that both the master cylinder and slave cylinder needed replacement. A fantastic shop was recommended to me and the work was done quickly and at a price that could not be beat. A big thank you to Sergio Biondi at Autoriparazioni. Thursdays big event was the opening of the Alfa Romeo Historic Museum in Arese where the original Alfa factory once stood. The crowds were enormous and very excited. The museum is a fantastic showplace that has on display some of the most important Alfas. At 2pm the attendees gathered along with important personal from Alfa Romeo and former racing drivers for a toast to Alfa Romeo for at this time was the company conceived 100 years ago. Next stop was the Alfa Romeo exhibit at Parco Esposizioni Novegro just outside of Milano. Inside this huge exhibit hall were hundreds of incredible Alfas from private collections. Cars from all over the world were invited to display.

It was difficult to pack up and leave such an incredible resort/hotel. Now all future lodgings will be compared to this last nights stay and will pale by comparison. The drive for day four was available in two flavors; long and short. The longer of the two drives took us over several mountain ranges and through some beautiful farmlands. Switzerland is an amazing little country full of happy looking cows with musical bells hanging from their necks. We were warned about the Swiss police and the intolerance for cars - with speeding cars being almost an act worse then murder…. so we kept a sharp eye on the speedometer. As the elevation increased the tempture dropped to the point of freezing. At the ultimate hight we encountered about a foot of snow. Within two hours we were in the tropical climate of Stresa Italy - an area that overlooks the beautiful Lago Magoria in Northern Italy.

Leaving the big city of Munich was extra tricky for the drivers as it was quite rainy and the route book was difficult to follow but as soon as the correct roads were found we were greeted with a beautiful drive through some twisty mountain roads and small villages that fortunately open for business. As we climbed up into the mountains and the tempture dropped, some amazing vistas were exposed in the clouds. Seeing mountains this huge in person is quite stunning. The days drive ended at one of the most spectacular hotel resorts I've ever seen; The Interalpen Hotel Tyrol way up a winding road just past Tellas Austria. Aside from the stunning views and huge rooms it included an incredible swimming pool that was part inside and part outside of the hotel. The air tempture was quite cold but the water was warmed to perfection.

The sun was shining in Frankfurt as the 300 Alfa owners awoke and planed the days drive. This days drive from Frankfurt would take us over 400km of twisting roads through the German countryside past and through many small towns and villages. Since it was Sunday the only people we notice were those in the morning coming from or going to church. As the wether turned from sunny to rain we were all glad our parking area for the nights hotel stay was underground. Filled to maximum capacity and then some, this garage was an Alfisiti's dream as every Alfa imaginable was parked within. Tomorrow - Austria and the start of the Alps!

The day started in Kerkrade at a former Abby - Rolduc Convention center/Hotel. A huge facility that included a church complete with a spooky crypt in it's lower level and an in-house brewed abby ale that was quite fantastic. A great variety cars were gathered for the mornings drive. Also on display were three copies of the newest Alfa Romeo - The Giulietta - on loan from a local Alfa Romeo dealer who delivered them by truck to the parking area behind the Abby. The group of almost 300 cars over-filled the parking lot of the Kempinski Hotel outside of Frankfurt Germany after the scenic 4 hour drive from South Holland. It was quite enjoyable seeing Alfas scattered along the roads - some in groups, some on their own - as they made there way long the twisty roads of Germany.

For the last 44 years in June, the Greater New York Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America has held one of the most prestigious Auto Show-Concourse d'Elegance in the Northeast at Old Westbury Gardens on Long Island. This year due to the leadership of NYAROC President Dr. Dino Pappous, Board Member Vic Cerami and member of both clubs, Stuart Light, Alfa Romeo was chosen as the featured marque for 2010 in honor of our storied marques 100th birthday. Old Westbury Gardens was the home of the Phipps family ( US Steel ) and consists of 160 acres of manicured parkland with a mansion built in the manner of a Charles II stately home. Completed in 1906, Old Westbury Gardens is located on the historic North Shore of Long Island, associated with the Gilded Age of the Robber Barons and the Society types portrayed in The Great Gatsby. It is now a public park trust. Every Sunday members of NYAROC meet for breakfast at a local Diner. That the Diner was only two miles from the Show site was a happy coincidence. Lining up in the order of display as determined by Stu Light, Sedans, GTV6s, Spiders and Sprints, 26 Alfas dominated the local roads as we made our way through the imposing wrought iron, gilded gates to the display area. 23 more Alfisti arrived and were parked according to type in the featured marque area. Hot, clear weather, people in period dress, a beautiful setting and relaxed Alfisti. A great way to spend a Sunday -- David Rivkin NYAROC

A shop visit to the huge Wehrmann Engineering where they maintain vintage race cars up through F1. At the moment he has on the premises a Tyrell Cosworth, a Lola 292, a couple of Lotus 7's, a Porsche 956, the Martini 908, a team of BMW sedan racers, a Lola T70 and a few others

Just outside of Bridgeport Connecticut hidden away from view is a very impressive auto restoration shop. AROC-CT invited us to join with them for a shop visit on March 21st 2010.

Our first event of 2010 was held on January 9th and was a big hit. Thanks to Lynn and George Pezold for allowing us to gather at your beautiful home.

An assortment of photos contributed by Stuart Light. A visual journey into the past of NYAROC/LIAROC - The parties, the cars, the members no longer with us.

Held at the George Washington Manor in Roslyn NY.

Starting at the Sloatsburg (NY) Dunkin Donuts at we departed at 8:30 am and took in the Harriman State Park then drove the Storm King Highway and Route 6 before arriving at Applewood Winery in Warwick. From there, we cruised through Pine Island and drive along Route 1 into Port Jervis for lunch. The drive concluded with dinner at Lombardi’s of Gardiner - Photos provided by Karly Swaim

September 20th 2009. On the grounds of Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY the 4th annual Concorso Italian was a huge success. The weather was perfect and all of the famous marques of Italian automobile were on display.

Every year the Dutch Alfa Club (SCARB) host one of the best Alfa Romeo gatherings in the world. This year's event was held at the former Zandvoort F1 race track. Racing, Static displays, parts markets, and shear passion are compressed in to one weekend. NYAROC members Vic Cerami and Fred Frey made the journey this year - next year will you?

Held each year in various locations, this is one of the largest events in the UK for Italian car enthusiasts.

NYAROC attended the annual Hemmings Motor News Sports and Exotic Auto show in Saratoga State Park ALFA ROMEO was the featured marque!

July 25th 2009. The weather was perfect and so was the location for our yearly Summer party.

An amazing collection of rare Italian cars dating from the early 1900s are on display here in Torino the home of FIAT.

Located in Arese, Milan, Italy. The museum is located in the now unused Alfa Romeo factory area. The museum is dedicated to almost 100 years of Alfa Romeo marque, which has produced various products like: automobiles, commercial vehicles, railway locomotives, tractors, buses, trams, marine and aircraft engines.

On June 24th NYAROC members Fred Frey and Vic Cerami were invited by Alfa Romeo to the Circuito di Balocco test track. It was built in the early sixties by Alfa Romeo for testing new cars, prototypes and racing cars. The event was organized by Alfa Romeo to gather ideas and promote the 100 year anniversary of AR in 2010.

Sunday June 7th the NY region of the AACA hosted one of the largest auto shows on Long Island. A wide variety of classic and antique autos, trucks were on hand along with the New York Alfa Romeo Owners Club. The weather was perfect and so were all the Italian Machines. We look forward to this event next year as Alfa Romeo will be the featured Marque. For photos from this event CLICK HERE. If took photos please submit them.

The annual “Run Out East” meeting for exotic and sports cars on the East End of Long Island. This year we meet at Pindar Vineyards.

May 3rd, 2009 - This year’s event we were taken off the “Island” for the first time in club history! Our Rally Masters set up a route which took us on a scenic tour through Westchester, Putnam & Orange Counties. The theme of this years Rally was water, water and more water as it rained most of our drive!

A drive to the Simeone Museum just outside of Philadelphia PA. An outstanding collection of pre-war Alfa Romeos.

The B.A.T. 11 is an updated take on the B.A.T. 5, B.A.T. 7 and B.A.T. 9 concepts built by Nuccio Bertone in the '50s. BAT stands for Berlinetta Aerodinamica Tecnica (Aerodynamic Technical Coupe) and as you can see, this concept lives up to its name.

An unorganized collection of photos from the early days of NYAROC/LIROC. If you've got some old shots to add please let us know.

March 2009. In this tech session we saw the installation of Alfaholics four piston front calipers and vented discs on a GTV 2000.

March 15th 2009. Some rare and very beautiful Alfas were on display on the 10th hole of the famed Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Amelia Island Florida

Our furry friends who sometimes get to ride our cars... if they behave.

On the grounds of Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY the 3rd annual Concorso Italian was a huge success.

A collection of Alfa Romeo license plates.

Every Sunday we gather for eggs, pancakes and Alfas.

A yearly event held on the grounds of Stony Brook University in Stony Brook NY. Open to any car as long as it's Italian.

2008 - Pindar Winery - North Fork of beautiful Long Island. The color of the day was red... Ferrari red, and oh yes. Alfa red too!

A group of us traveled to Eastern Long Island to the site of the former Bridgehampton Racetrack. A bit of the track remained at the time. It is now completely gone in favor of a golf course.

Alfa Romeo was the featured marque at this fantastic event. This event has become one of our favorites - big news - Alfa again will be the featured marque on it's 100th anniversary in 2010

The perfect time of year and the perfect roads. One of our premier Alfisti has moved to CT and this gives us a chance to go for a drive!

No other event could get an Alfisti excited in the dead of winter - George and Lynn Pezold open their beautiful villa to the vast unwashed community known as the New York Alfa Owners Club!

July 9th 2005 - La Piazza restaurant. A fantastic turnout of amazing Italian cars.

Summer of 2005. Beer, sodas and burnt weenies!