JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2013Bottom: This Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione was both an honored guest and pace car...
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JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2013
Holiday Party in Words and Pictures Desert Classic Info2013 Full Yearrsquos Calendar Pullout Section
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE
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Alfa Romeo Owners of Southern CaliforniaAROSC Business Address 27152 Paseo Del EsteSan Juan Capistrano CA 92675 infoaroscorg
Newsletter Address1098 N Mentor AvePasadena CA 91104nashwill912earthlinknet
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About This NewsletterAlfacionada is the publication of the Alfa Romeo Owners of South-ern California a chapter of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club Inc
a national non-profit organization of Alfa Romeo enthusiasts Affiliation with AROSC and a subscription to this newsletter are included in your annual $70 AROC dues Non-mem-bers may subscribe to Alfacionada for $20 per year and attend meetings and events See the inside back cover for a membership application form with rates and contact details
Permission is hereby granted other AROC Chapters to reproduce any original material herein upon request provided credit is given to the author and Alfacionada We ask the courtesy of a copy of the re-publication Please send requests and copies to Managing Editor Alficionada at the Newsletter Address listed above or to his email
Meeting Information General Meetings are held monthly on a weekend day at various locations in Southern California A full listing of activities is on our website aroscorg a four-month calendar of events is on the outside back cover of this newsletter and detailed information is in Previews Check all three email any questions to infoaroscorg and a Club director will respond
Our Cover This Month Top We wrapped the Jubilee Year with yet another fabulous Holiday Party obviously very well-attended Ken Sizemore photo See the report and plenty of pics on pages 16-18 Bottom This Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione was both an honored guest and pace car for the 5040 Anniversary Jubilee racing weekend at Willow Springs Our deepest thanks to all who worked hard to make this event a rousing success Happy Colby photo
January-February 2013 3
Disclaimer (aka Lawyer Repellent)AROSC and the editors of Alfacionada disclaim and assume no liability for the accuracy or legality of any technical information appearing herein The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author of the article or of the persons quoted therein AROSC and Alfacionada are also not responsible for the safety or practicality of modifications performed by individuals or companies described in this publication The automobilersquos owneroperator should consider hisher goals when contemplating modifications to the automobile and should seriously think about seeking advice from a trusted personal andor other qualified automobile mechanic before performing any work or modifications to hisher vehicleAdvertisement of automobiles products goods or services in Alfacionada does not constitute an endorsement or approval by AROSC
AROSC Board of Directors mdash 2013
President Mike Riehle amp Chris Burke 3107805427 twoina2sbcglobalnet
Vice President Jim amp Elyse Barrett
Treasurer Jay Mackro amp Catherine Kusnick
Secretary MJ amp Sheila Kutkus3105423448
Competition Director Terry Watson4434627834 comparoscorg
Membership Chair Norm amp Evie Silverman
Events Chair Dave Mericle riargsaolcom
Technical Chair Gene Brown8055278103
Concours Co-Chairs Jordan LeeNorm Silverman
Newsletter Editors Elyse BarretteddinabmindspringcomWill Owen - 6263459659 nashwill912earthlinknet
Committees
Website Bruce Colby Webmaster
Electronic Notices Jay Negrin
Your entire Board is now available at one point of contact infoaroscorg We welcome and encourage your thoughts and feedback This central email address will allow us to respond at home or on the road through our computers and smart phones Leave your telephone number and request a call-back if you wish we will be happy to contact you personally
Donrsquot forget to check our website httpwwwaroscorg
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January 19-20 ndash Time Trial and Race Willow Springs Raceway Rosamond
January 27 ndash Annual MeetingAwards Banquet Lunada Bay House Palos Verdes Estates Noon-400 PM NOTE NEW LOCATION See facing page
February 16-17 ndash Driving School Streets of Willow Willow Springs Raceway See adflyer p 15
February 23-24 ndash Desert Classic WeekendClub Concours 1 See complete info pages 20-21
March 10 ndash Petersen Museum visit and General Meeting Los Angeles Docent-led tour includes new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels exhibit Arrive 830 on tour begins promptly at 1100 Parking free for members and guests Admis-sion 2 for 1 $12 Vault Tour $25 PP RSVP strictly required for parking and Vault Tour Coffee and pastries courtesy of Johnny Rockets and Hagerty Insur-ance
April 6 ndash Alfas at Cars amp Coffee and General Meeting Irvine
April 27 ndash Spring Day Drive Angeles Crest Highway west to east weather and road permitting Lunch in Wrightwood
Previews hellip Whatrsquos coming up and when
Note Board of Directors meetings are generally held on the last Wednesday of the month Anyone with business to bring before the Board is requested to please contact Il Presidente Mike Riehle
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Join us for a wonderful afternoon
Bring family amp friends
AROSC Annual Meeting amp Awards Banquet
Sunday ndash January 27 2013 Noon ndash 400 pm
Fine Italian Buffet $25pp incl tax amp tip Full cash bar available
Entertainment
Year-End Trophies for Track amp Concours Events
Charlie Cup Award
Lasagna Bolognese Chicken Pomadoro Vegetable Tortellini
Shrimp Pasta Antipasto Green Salad Breads
Soda Iced Tea Lemonade --- and Dessert
Please RSVP to Sheila by Monday January 21st Sheilakverizonnet or (310) 542-3448
Jubilee Wrap-Up 2013 Kick-Off
Raffle Prizes
Change of Location to
Lunada Bay House in Palos Verdes Estates
2325 Palos Verdes Dr West Palos Verdes Estates CA 90274
(310) 544-1704
Music by Club Member Steve Johnsonrsquos
Jazz Legacy Trio
Directions There are many ways to get there but to finish with a scenic drive get
on Pacific Coast Hwy (CA-1) at the southern border of Redondo Beach turn south on Palos Verdes Blvd go 14 mi then slight right onto Palos Verdes Dr West Go 29 mi destination on the right after Yarmouth Rd The restaurant is in the courtyard Park in the rear structure take the elevator up or park along the perimeter of the plaza
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Can you guess who our new President is Yup itrsquos me again
I trust everyone had a great holiday The Club Party was fantastic as usual Our thanks to our hosts MJ and Sheila Their hospitality and cooking skills are simply not to be missed The first meeting of the new Board was the next day We ate party leftovers figured out who is doing what and hammered out a schedule for the new year Dave Mericle our new board member is taking over the duties of outgoing member Margi Brown-Orozco Everyone else is returning to their old positions Margi will continue to organize the Wine Tour so we will miss her but itrsquos not like we wonrsquot be seeing her
Check out the 2013 calendar of events in this Alfacionada We received a few suggestions from the membership and a few new volunteers as well Erwin and Susan will be hosting a pool party and spaghetti cook-off in April Dave Mericle is a big supporter of Alfapalooza at Gladstonersquos in Long Beach in late June and will bringing his boat and BBQ to the Pine Street Pier for a special AROSC get-together And this fall we are thinking of holding the White Turkey Sale and elections at Lucas Tire in Long Beach They are a major supplier of vintage rubber and Irsquove been told that their in-store prices beat their online prices So if you own an older Alfa you gotta put it on your must-see list
The January meeting will be at a new location the Lunada Bay House in Palos Verdes Estates See page 5
for more info and note that RSVPs are required Wersquoll hand out year-end trophies and have a fine Italian buffet This year we are classing it up a little with music by club member Steve Johnsonrsquos Jazz Legacy Trio
February brings up the Driving School at the Streets of Willow There may not be a lot of passing opportuni-ties at the Streets but it is my favorite track It has been described as a highly technical track which in simple English means it has lots of differ-ent kinds of turns You donrsquot need a dedicated track car and the AROSC School is a great opportunity to come out stick your toe in the proverbial water and hone your driving skills
Plans are in progress to prep our Giulietta Sprint for the February 24th Desert Classic Concours in Palm Springs So far Irsquove replaced the felt in those passenger door window channels and cleaned and adjusted the door latch mechanism Same thing for the driverrsquos door is on the plan and some new goodies have been ordered from Centerline A small rubber sec-tion around the driverrsquos door will be replaced and the new underhood mat is on the agenda
See pages 20-21 for more info on the Desert Classic Concours as it has really evolved into an all-weekend event We will be meeting at Bonnie and Charliersquos desert vacation home on Saturday February 23rd for lunch and then (weather permitting) driving through Joshua Tree National Park to Palm Springs Saturday night Doug and Joyce will be hosting a pre-concours party RSVP early bring
FROM THE TOP hellip the Word from Il Presidente
January-February 2013 7
a bottle of wine and a side dish and have a good time but donrsquot forget to set your alarm for the next morning This is a very popular event and one we are very happy to have on the schedule again this year
Our March meeting will be at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles for the new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels show Some of the displays are permanent but many are not so this current exhibit will be new to all of us We will have a special
parking rate and admission discount for Alfa Club members Our docents Norm and Gene will provide all the inside scoop on the special cars in the Fins display Check out Previews on page 4 for more details
To quote Red Green ldquoRemember if the women dont find you hand-some they should at least find you handy And donrsquot forget the duct tape the handymanrsquos secret weaponrdquo
ndash Mike and Chris
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Our Alfas are fine cars that were made with high-end mechanicals for their time double overhead cams 5-speed transmissions four-wheel disc brakes multiple carbs or even fuel injec-tion In the rsquo60s and rsquo70s there were very few cars that offered this level of sophistication especially for the price but today itrsquos a different world These items that we bought Alfas for are now available on even the least expensive cars And cars today have even more features such as engine management systems that deliver more power and use less fuel airbags stability and traction control 6- and even 7-speed transmissions The list goes on and on
Until Alfa returns to the United States (this year) the only way to get some of these advances on our Alfas is in the form of transplants But do you really want to transplant a BMW drivetrain into an Alfa And if so would it still be an Alfa Of course putting things like airbags traction control or anti-lock brakes into our older Alfas is not really practical but there are things that you can do to update your Alfa without affecting the soul or spirit of the car
Ever since I got my Montreal I have been very disappointed with the lighting The instrument light-ing was basically useless I replaced the light bulbs and even put some aluminum foil inside the instruments with little improvement Finally I put in some LED lights and I can now see the instruments not as good as the backlit instruments in todayrsquos cars but much better than with the original lights I have some plans to
further improve the lighting but that requires modifying the instruments a little bit Nothing noticeable but a bit more work than the average Alfa owner would do
I had a similar issue with the rear lighting The taillights consisted of two 5-watt light bulbs in each one They were not visible during the day and not much better at night So to improve the situation I made up some LED panels for the taillights and the rear turn signals The results were very impressive Again it was more work that just replacing the bulbs with LED bulbs but it is much better There are also headlight replacements available that give better visibility of the road at night My Montreal has European headlights with 100-watt high beams While not legal here they sure do eliminate the darkness
If you like the features of a modern audio system such as satellite radio and MP3 compatibility but dislike how the new radios clash with the classic looks of your Alfa there are companies that refit oldstyle radio housings with modern innards There are also audio systems that can be hid-den and operated by a small remote
So until the arrival of the Giulia and the 4C you can add some modern touches to your Alfa while retaining the classic charm that you so love
ndash Gene Brown
The Tech Guy hellip A Modern Touch
January-February 2013 9
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GOOD THINGS COME IN FAST PACKAGES
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January-February 2013 11
Publishing a calendar for the Club was such a great idea last year wersquore doing it again to help you keep on top of the activities planned for 2013
If you receive the print version of Alfacionada simply remove this four-page center section and keep it on hand for reference Electronic subscribers (or any one with Internet access) will find a link on the Club website wwwaroscorg where you may download a two-page PDF
version and print it or keep it on your mobile or desktop
It happens sometimes that an event is canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances We will e-blast and post that information as soon as possible There is also room in these margins to write in any changes
We hope this is a useful member-ship benefit Letrsquos see everyone out and about this year
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
19-20 ndash Time Trial and Race on The Big Track Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond All makes and models welcome
27 ndash Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet Lunada Bay House Palos Verdes Estates Itrsquos the 50th An-niversary Jubilee prizegiving a great Italian buffet and music by Club member Steve Johnsonrsquos Jazz Legacy Trio
16-17 ndash Driving School Streets of Willow Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond Become a better driver
23-24 ndash Desert Classic Weekend and Club Concours 1 Lunch in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta Club Concours at the Doral Desert Princess Resort Fun for all
AROSC EVENTS CALENDAR 2013Pull this out and save it
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MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
10 ndash Petersen Museum Visit and General Meeting Los Angeles Free parking and half-price admission for Club members docent-led tour of the fabulous new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels exhibit Vault Tour $25 extra RSVP is necessary for both parking and Vault Tour Museum opens 830 tours begin at 1100 sharp
6 ndash Alfas at Cars amp Coffee and General Meet-ing Irvine This year wersquore adding a private tour of the Lyon Air Museum and lunch at Original Mikersquos both in Santa Ana
27 ndash Spring Day Drive Angeles Crest High-way from west to east weather and road con-ditions permitting Lunch in Wrightwood
4-5 ndash Time Trial and Race Chuckwalla Valley Raceway Desert Center
19 ndash Spaghetti Cookoff Pool Party and General Meeting Chatsworth Dig out your heirloom recipes and best bikinis for this late-spring celebration around the Perlsrsquos pool
2 ndash Huntington Beach Concours and Club Concours 2 Central Park Huntington Beach
15-16 ndash TT Race and Enduro Buttonwillow
29 or 30 ndash Alfapalooza Pine Avenue Pier Long Beach Show your clean car kick off the biennial Transpacific Yacht Race while enjoying nautical noshes from Dave Mericlersquos galley
January-February 2013 13
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
8-13 ndash Alfa California the Alfa Club National Convention Sonoma This will be one for the record books
21 ndash Summer Party and General Meeting Chez Cline Fountain Valley
15-18 ndash Monterey Weekend Monterey Motor-sports Reunion Laguna Seca Concorso Italiano Laguna Seca Golf Ranch Pebble Beach Con-cours drsquoElegance Pebble Beach ConcoursTour drsquoLemons Seaside auctions parties over-the-top car-crazy fun everywhere from Big Sur to Salinas
8 ndash Fall Day Drive and General Meeting A redux to last yearrsquos spring version San Fernando Valley to Ojai without the snow Lunch at a great Italian restaurant in town
21-22 ndash Coronado Speed Festival San Diego Take in some terrific vintage racing action enjoy a stroll on the strand and share good times with Club members
5-6 ndash Time Trial and Race Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond
19-20 ndash Wine Tour region TBD Our annual pilgrimage in honor of fine vintages of central and southern California will be announced soon
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NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
3 ndash Best of France amp Italy Car Show + Club Concours 3 Woodley Park Van Nuys
16-17 ndash Event type TBD Streets of Willow
23 ndash Election Mtg Lucas Tire lunch at Joe Jostrsquos Long Beach Votes will be counted while we learn about the best sportscarvintage rubber in the west then visit a landmark for pickled eggs and pretzels
14 ndash Holiday Party Redondo Beach Ring out the year with wine tasting door prizes and a sumptuous spread of culi-nary delights from your fellow members Someday well do that recipe book
We threw a party and everybody came The AROSC 4050 commemoration brought out the best ndash competitors and enthusiasts ndash to Willow Springs International Raceway for parade laps hot laps Alfa Cup competition a banquet and some more racing What a year it was
January-February 2013 15
Details at wwwaroschpdorg
or register online here
Your car Your helmet Two days of track skidpad amp classroom time
The AROSC High Performance Driving School is a chance to test the limits of your vehicle and yourself No flashing lights no tickets no worries In addition to having a great time you
will be a better driver ndash on the track and on the street
AROSC Driving SchoolFebruary 16-17 ldquoStreets of Willowrdquo Rosamond CA
HP Street Time Trial Race
Our High Performance Driving School run by AROSC has been in continuous operation for over 20 years
raquo No racing belts required for Street Performance Group raquo Instructors will ride in your car raquo All makes and models are welcome you just need a desire to improve your skills and have a little fun in the process raquo In Race Class you will experience more starts in 1 weekend than you will probably see in 2 years of club racing
16 January-February 2013
HOLIDAY PARTY 2012
Clockwise from front Jayne Chuck Mike (with Chris behind him) Adrienne Mary our hostess Sheila Evelyn Shin and Michiko enjoying the food the hospitality and the gorgeous day Photos are by Dicie and Ken Sizemore and MJ Kutkus
The annual Holiday Party at MJ and Sheilarsquos (aka Alfa Clubhouse) in Redondo Beach had a good turnout of over 40 people Members from both the competition and social events groups gathered to enjoy each othersrsquo company and share in the holiday spirit MJ and Sheila hosted the barbecue and the guests brought their specialty dishes
Moe and Margi Orozco brought the Willow Springs 4050 Celebration DVD It played on the flat screens for the fond memories of those that had been there and made the others wish theyrsquod made it
A highlight was the celebration of Bruce and Pat Westrsquos anniversary (see at right) for which they brought a couple of bottles of Premier Cru Champagne and shared with the guests Another special celebration was Bonnie Schwartzrsquos birthday It be-
ing the first day of Hanukkah Bonnie lit the Menorah
The wonderful assortment of side dishes provided by the guests included salads vegetable casseroles and a wide variety of desserts Yum Adding to the enjoyment of the food and the company was the wine tasting table of fine reds whites and bubblies What more could we ask Door prizes We had them If you missed it this time be sure to come next year ndash same time same place same great party
ndash Sheila Kutkus
January-February 2013 17
Lucinda Mimi Bruce and Pat in the foreground with Sheila Doug Patty Rick Chuck Cline and Moe behind them
Charlie Bonnie and Randy having a good laugh hellip as usual
Good to the last drop Elyse pours Dani and Jan admire her technique
Left Jay and Catherine look appropri-ately festive Above our hosts with the most MJ and Sheila Thanks for a great party
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Above Steve Doug and Joyce are delighted to see Fred again
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(310) 836-3160
January-February 2013 19
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Alfas in the corral Desert Classic 2012 Ken Sizemore photo
You are invited to attend our 2013 AROSC Club Concours 1 weekend February 23-24 with lunch en route in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta and an overnight stay in Palm Desert This is our first driving foray of the year and getting there is half the fun Please note that RSVPs are required for the social events Car show regis-tration is through the event organizerSaturday February 23
Options for starting out are 1) Drive with friends or just get you in your Alfa to Bonnie and Charlie Schwartzrsquos Joshua Tree hideaway by 1130 am Bring what yoursquod like to eat for lunch and Bonnie will provide a few hors drsquooeuvres and beverages We typically hang out in the house but if the weather is nice the bocce ball court is ready for action RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg if you are planning to attend lunch Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVP2) Drive straight to the hotel and chill We have a block of 15 rooms
for one night at the pet-friendly Best Western Palm Desert available until February 1 Call 7603404441 now to secure yours at the special Club rate of $109 double occupancy Tell the reservationist you are with the Alfa Romeo Club 3) Join the Club for a co-op (semi pot luck) dinner at Joyce and Doug McHattiersquos La Quinta home at 630 pm Doug will grill his fab-o Dougburgers and salmon we will bring the side dishes RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg and she will hook you up with Joyce who needs to know what everyone is bringing and can fill you in on other dinner details Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVPSunday February 24
The Club Concours will be pre-sided over by Concours Chair Jordan Lee and Norm Silverman If you plan to have your car judged please RSVP to Norm and Jordan at aroscorg to receive Concours participation details
Desert Classic 2013
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The location on February 24 is within the Desert Classic Concours drsquoElegance staged at the Doral Desert Princess Country Club and Resort 67967 Vista Chino Cathe-dral City CA 92234
Alfa Romeo will have a marque corral in the show for which you need to pre-register The entry fee is $50 per car which includes admission for two persons a parking spot on the green and a goodie bag We need to be on the green no later than 9 am
Registration We can register two ways by email to paulmerrhotmailcom or on wwwdesertconcourscom Please type these addresses into your browser Please note the event website is in the process of being updated with corral entry forms available soon Once available we can register online using a credit card or print the form and mail with a check to Desert Clas-sic Car Club Corral 47037 Marrake-sh Dr Palm Desert CA 92260
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Alfa Romeo Owners of Southern CaliforniaAROSC Business Address 27152 Paseo Del EsteSan Juan Capistrano CA 92675 infoaroscorg
Newsletter Address1098 N Mentor AvePasadena CA 91104nashwill912earthlinknet
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About This NewsletterAlfacionada is the publication of the Alfa Romeo Owners of South-ern California a chapter of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club Inc
a national non-profit organization of Alfa Romeo enthusiasts Affiliation with AROSC and a subscription to this newsletter are included in your annual $70 AROC dues Non-mem-bers may subscribe to Alfacionada for $20 per year and attend meetings and events See the inside back cover for a membership application form with rates and contact details
Permission is hereby granted other AROC Chapters to reproduce any original material herein upon request provided credit is given to the author and Alfacionada We ask the courtesy of a copy of the re-publication Please send requests and copies to Managing Editor Alficionada at the Newsletter Address listed above or to his email
Meeting Information General Meetings are held monthly on a weekend day at various locations in Southern California A full listing of activities is on our website aroscorg a four-month calendar of events is on the outside back cover of this newsletter and detailed information is in Previews Check all three email any questions to infoaroscorg and a Club director will respond
Our Cover This Month Top We wrapped the Jubilee Year with yet another fabulous Holiday Party obviously very well-attended Ken Sizemore photo See the report and plenty of pics on pages 16-18 Bottom This Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione was both an honored guest and pace car for the 5040 Anniversary Jubilee racing weekend at Willow Springs Our deepest thanks to all who worked hard to make this event a rousing success Happy Colby photo
January-February 2013 3
Disclaimer (aka Lawyer Repellent)AROSC and the editors of Alfacionada disclaim and assume no liability for the accuracy or legality of any technical information appearing herein The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author of the article or of the persons quoted therein AROSC and Alfacionada are also not responsible for the safety or practicality of modifications performed by individuals or companies described in this publication The automobilersquos owneroperator should consider hisher goals when contemplating modifications to the automobile and should seriously think about seeking advice from a trusted personal andor other qualified automobile mechanic before performing any work or modifications to hisher vehicleAdvertisement of automobiles products goods or services in Alfacionada does not constitute an endorsement or approval by AROSC
AROSC Board of Directors mdash 2013
President Mike Riehle amp Chris Burke 3107805427 twoina2sbcglobalnet
Vice President Jim amp Elyse Barrett
Treasurer Jay Mackro amp Catherine Kusnick
Secretary MJ amp Sheila Kutkus3105423448
Competition Director Terry Watson4434627834 comparoscorg
Membership Chair Norm amp Evie Silverman
Events Chair Dave Mericle riargsaolcom
Technical Chair Gene Brown8055278103
Concours Co-Chairs Jordan LeeNorm Silverman
Newsletter Editors Elyse BarretteddinabmindspringcomWill Owen - 6263459659 nashwill912earthlinknet
Committees
Website Bruce Colby Webmaster
Electronic Notices Jay Negrin
Your entire Board is now available at one point of contact infoaroscorg We welcome and encourage your thoughts and feedback This central email address will allow us to respond at home or on the road through our computers and smart phones Leave your telephone number and request a call-back if you wish we will be happy to contact you personally
Donrsquot forget to check our website httpwwwaroscorg
4 January-February 2013
January 19-20 ndash Time Trial and Race Willow Springs Raceway Rosamond
January 27 ndash Annual MeetingAwards Banquet Lunada Bay House Palos Verdes Estates Noon-400 PM NOTE NEW LOCATION See facing page
February 16-17 ndash Driving School Streets of Willow Willow Springs Raceway See adflyer p 15
February 23-24 ndash Desert Classic WeekendClub Concours 1 See complete info pages 20-21
March 10 ndash Petersen Museum visit and General Meeting Los Angeles Docent-led tour includes new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels exhibit Arrive 830 on tour begins promptly at 1100 Parking free for members and guests Admis-sion 2 for 1 $12 Vault Tour $25 PP RSVP strictly required for parking and Vault Tour Coffee and pastries courtesy of Johnny Rockets and Hagerty Insur-ance
April 6 ndash Alfas at Cars amp Coffee and General Meeting Irvine
April 27 ndash Spring Day Drive Angeles Crest Highway west to east weather and road permitting Lunch in Wrightwood
Previews hellip Whatrsquos coming up and when
Note Board of Directors meetings are generally held on the last Wednesday of the month Anyone with business to bring before the Board is requested to please contact Il Presidente Mike Riehle
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January-February 2013 5
Join us for a wonderful afternoon
Bring family amp friends
AROSC Annual Meeting amp Awards Banquet
Sunday ndash January 27 2013 Noon ndash 400 pm
Fine Italian Buffet $25pp incl tax amp tip Full cash bar available
Entertainment
Year-End Trophies for Track amp Concours Events
Charlie Cup Award
Lasagna Bolognese Chicken Pomadoro Vegetable Tortellini
Shrimp Pasta Antipasto Green Salad Breads
Soda Iced Tea Lemonade --- and Dessert
Please RSVP to Sheila by Monday January 21st Sheilakverizonnet or (310) 542-3448
Jubilee Wrap-Up 2013 Kick-Off
Raffle Prizes
Change of Location to
Lunada Bay House in Palos Verdes Estates
2325 Palos Verdes Dr West Palos Verdes Estates CA 90274
(310) 544-1704
Music by Club Member Steve Johnsonrsquos
Jazz Legacy Trio
Directions There are many ways to get there but to finish with a scenic drive get
on Pacific Coast Hwy (CA-1) at the southern border of Redondo Beach turn south on Palos Verdes Blvd go 14 mi then slight right onto Palos Verdes Dr West Go 29 mi destination on the right after Yarmouth Rd The restaurant is in the courtyard Park in the rear structure take the elevator up or park along the perimeter of the plaza
6 January-February 2013
Can you guess who our new President is Yup itrsquos me again
I trust everyone had a great holiday The Club Party was fantastic as usual Our thanks to our hosts MJ and Sheila Their hospitality and cooking skills are simply not to be missed The first meeting of the new Board was the next day We ate party leftovers figured out who is doing what and hammered out a schedule for the new year Dave Mericle our new board member is taking over the duties of outgoing member Margi Brown-Orozco Everyone else is returning to their old positions Margi will continue to organize the Wine Tour so we will miss her but itrsquos not like we wonrsquot be seeing her
Check out the 2013 calendar of events in this Alfacionada We received a few suggestions from the membership and a few new volunteers as well Erwin and Susan will be hosting a pool party and spaghetti cook-off in April Dave Mericle is a big supporter of Alfapalooza at Gladstonersquos in Long Beach in late June and will bringing his boat and BBQ to the Pine Street Pier for a special AROSC get-together And this fall we are thinking of holding the White Turkey Sale and elections at Lucas Tire in Long Beach They are a major supplier of vintage rubber and Irsquove been told that their in-store prices beat their online prices So if you own an older Alfa you gotta put it on your must-see list
The January meeting will be at a new location the Lunada Bay House in Palos Verdes Estates See page 5
for more info and note that RSVPs are required Wersquoll hand out year-end trophies and have a fine Italian buffet This year we are classing it up a little with music by club member Steve Johnsonrsquos Jazz Legacy Trio
February brings up the Driving School at the Streets of Willow There may not be a lot of passing opportuni-ties at the Streets but it is my favorite track It has been described as a highly technical track which in simple English means it has lots of differ-ent kinds of turns You donrsquot need a dedicated track car and the AROSC School is a great opportunity to come out stick your toe in the proverbial water and hone your driving skills
Plans are in progress to prep our Giulietta Sprint for the February 24th Desert Classic Concours in Palm Springs So far Irsquove replaced the felt in those passenger door window channels and cleaned and adjusted the door latch mechanism Same thing for the driverrsquos door is on the plan and some new goodies have been ordered from Centerline A small rubber sec-tion around the driverrsquos door will be replaced and the new underhood mat is on the agenda
See pages 20-21 for more info on the Desert Classic Concours as it has really evolved into an all-weekend event We will be meeting at Bonnie and Charliersquos desert vacation home on Saturday February 23rd for lunch and then (weather permitting) driving through Joshua Tree National Park to Palm Springs Saturday night Doug and Joyce will be hosting a pre-concours party RSVP early bring
FROM THE TOP hellip the Word from Il Presidente
January-February 2013 7
a bottle of wine and a side dish and have a good time but donrsquot forget to set your alarm for the next morning This is a very popular event and one we are very happy to have on the schedule again this year
Our March meeting will be at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles for the new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels show Some of the displays are permanent but many are not so this current exhibit will be new to all of us We will have a special
parking rate and admission discount for Alfa Club members Our docents Norm and Gene will provide all the inside scoop on the special cars in the Fins display Check out Previews on page 4 for more details
To quote Red Green ldquoRemember if the women dont find you hand-some they should at least find you handy And donrsquot forget the duct tape the handymanrsquos secret weaponrdquo
ndash Mike and Chris
8 January-February 2013
Our Alfas are fine cars that were made with high-end mechanicals for their time double overhead cams 5-speed transmissions four-wheel disc brakes multiple carbs or even fuel injec-tion In the rsquo60s and rsquo70s there were very few cars that offered this level of sophistication especially for the price but today itrsquos a different world These items that we bought Alfas for are now available on even the least expensive cars And cars today have even more features such as engine management systems that deliver more power and use less fuel airbags stability and traction control 6- and even 7-speed transmissions The list goes on and on
Until Alfa returns to the United States (this year) the only way to get some of these advances on our Alfas is in the form of transplants But do you really want to transplant a BMW drivetrain into an Alfa And if so would it still be an Alfa Of course putting things like airbags traction control or anti-lock brakes into our older Alfas is not really practical but there are things that you can do to update your Alfa without affecting the soul or spirit of the car
Ever since I got my Montreal I have been very disappointed with the lighting The instrument light-ing was basically useless I replaced the light bulbs and even put some aluminum foil inside the instruments with little improvement Finally I put in some LED lights and I can now see the instruments not as good as the backlit instruments in todayrsquos cars but much better than with the original lights I have some plans to
further improve the lighting but that requires modifying the instruments a little bit Nothing noticeable but a bit more work than the average Alfa owner would do
I had a similar issue with the rear lighting The taillights consisted of two 5-watt light bulbs in each one They were not visible during the day and not much better at night So to improve the situation I made up some LED panels for the taillights and the rear turn signals The results were very impressive Again it was more work that just replacing the bulbs with LED bulbs but it is much better There are also headlight replacements available that give better visibility of the road at night My Montreal has European headlights with 100-watt high beams While not legal here they sure do eliminate the darkness
If you like the features of a modern audio system such as satellite radio and MP3 compatibility but dislike how the new radios clash with the classic looks of your Alfa there are companies that refit oldstyle radio housings with modern innards There are also audio systems that can be hid-den and operated by a small remote
So until the arrival of the Giulia and the 4C you can add some modern touches to your Alfa while retaining the classic charm that you so love
ndash Gene Brown
The Tech Guy hellip A Modern Touch
January-February 2013 9
10 January-February 2013
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GOOD THINGS COME IN FAST PACKAGES
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January-February 2013 11
Publishing a calendar for the Club was such a great idea last year wersquore doing it again to help you keep on top of the activities planned for 2013
If you receive the print version of Alfacionada simply remove this four-page center section and keep it on hand for reference Electronic subscribers (or any one with Internet access) will find a link on the Club website wwwaroscorg where you may download a two-page PDF
version and print it or keep it on your mobile or desktop
It happens sometimes that an event is canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances We will e-blast and post that information as soon as possible There is also room in these margins to write in any changes
We hope this is a useful member-ship benefit Letrsquos see everyone out and about this year
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
19-20 ndash Time Trial and Race on The Big Track Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond All makes and models welcome
27 ndash Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet Lunada Bay House Palos Verdes Estates Itrsquos the 50th An-niversary Jubilee prizegiving a great Italian buffet and music by Club member Steve Johnsonrsquos Jazz Legacy Trio
16-17 ndash Driving School Streets of Willow Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond Become a better driver
23-24 ndash Desert Classic Weekend and Club Concours 1 Lunch in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta Club Concours at the Doral Desert Princess Resort Fun for all
AROSC EVENTS CALENDAR 2013Pull this out and save it
12 January-February 2013
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
10 ndash Petersen Museum Visit and General Meeting Los Angeles Free parking and half-price admission for Club members docent-led tour of the fabulous new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels exhibit Vault Tour $25 extra RSVP is necessary for both parking and Vault Tour Museum opens 830 tours begin at 1100 sharp
6 ndash Alfas at Cars amp Coffee and General Meet-ing Irvine This year wersquore adding a private tour of the Lyon Air Museum and lunch at Original Mikersquos both in Santa Ana
27 ndash Spring Day Drive Angeles Crest High-way from west to east weather and road con-ditions permitting Lunch in Wrightwood
4-5 ndash Time Trial and Race Chuckwalla Valley Raceway Desert Center
19 ndash Spaghetti Cookoff Pool Party and General Meeting Chatsworth Dig out your heirloom recipes and best bikinis for this late-spring celebration around the Perlsrsquos pool
2 ndash Huntington Beach Concours and Club Concours 2 Central Park Huntington Beach
15-16 ndash TT Race and Enduro Buttonwillow
29 or 30 ndash Alfapalooza Pine Avenue Pier Long Beach Show your clean car kick off the biennial Transpacific Yacht Race while enjoying nautical noshes from Dave Mericlersquos galley
January-February 2013 13
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
8-13 ndash Alfa California the Alfa Club National Convention Sonoma This will be one for the record books
21 ndash Summer Party and General Meeting Chez Cline Fountain Valley
15-18 ndash Monterey Weekend Monterey Motor-sports Reunion Laguna Seca Concorso Italiano Laguna Seca Golf Ranch Pebble Beach Con-cours drsquoElegance Pebble Beach ConcoursTour drsquoLemons Seaside auctions parties over-the-top car-crazy fun everywhere from Big Sur to Salinas
8 ndash Fall Day Drive and General Meeting A redux to last yearrsquos spring version San Fernando Valley to Ojai without the snow Lunch at a great Italian restaurant in town
21-22 ndash Coronado Speed Festival San Diego Take in some terrific vintage racing action enjoy a stroll on the strand and share good times with Club members
5-6 ndash Time Trial and Race Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond
19-20 ndash Wine Tour region TBD Our annual pilgrimage in honor of fine vintages of central and southern California will be announced soon
14 January-February 2013
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
3 ndash Best of France amp Italy Car Show + Club Concours 3 Woodley Park Van Nuys
16-17 ndash Event type TBD Streets of Willow
23 ndash Election Mtg Lucas Tire lunch at Joe Jostrsquos Long Beach Votes will be counted while we learn about the best sportscarvintage rubber in the west then visit a landmark for pickled eggs and pretzels
14 ndash Holiday Party Redondo Beach Ring out the year with wine tasting door prizes and a sumptuous spread of culi-nary delights from your fellow members Someday well do that recipe book
We threw a party and everybody came The AROSC 4050 commemoration brought out the best ndash competitors and enthusiasts ndash to Willow Springs International Raceway for parade laps hot laps Alfa Cup competition a banquet and some more racing What a year it was
January-February 2013 15
Details at wwwaroschpdorg
or register online here
Your car Your helmet Two days of track skidpad amp classroom time
The AROSC High Performance Driving School is a chance to test the limits of your vehicle and yourself No flashing lights no tickets no worries In addition to having a great time you
will be a better driver ndash on the track and on the street
AROSC Driving SchoolFebruary 16-17 ldquoStreets of Willowrdquo Rosamond CA
HP Street Time Trial Race
Our High Performance Driving School run by AROSC has been in continuous operation for over 20 years
raquo No racing belts required for Street Performance Group raquo Instructors will ride in your car raquo All makes and models are welcome you just need a desire to improve your skills and have a little fun in the process raquo In Race Class you will experience more starts in 1 weekend than you will probably see in 2 years of club racing
16 January-February 2013
HOLIDAY PARTY 2012
Clockwise from front Jayne Chuck Mike (with Chris behind him) Adrienne Mary our hostess Sheila Evelyn Shin and Michiko enjoying the food the hospitality and the gorgeous day Photos are by Dicie and Ken Sizemore and MJ Kutkus
The annual Holiday Party at MJ and Sheilarsquos (aka Alfa Clubhouse) in Redondo Beach had a good turnout of over 40 people Members from both the competition and social events groups gathered to enjoy each othersrsquo company and share in the holiday spirit MJ and Sheila hosted the barbecue and the guests brought their specialty dishes
Moe and Margi Orozco brought the Willow Springs 4050 Celebration DVD It played on the flat screens for the fond memories of those that had been there and made the others wish theyrsquod made it
A highlight was the celebration of Bruce and Pat Westrsquos anniversary (see at right) for which they brought a couple of bottles of Premier Cru Champagne and shared with the guests Another special celebration was Bonnie Schwartzrsquos birthday It be-
ing the first day of Hanukkah Bonnie lit the Menorah
The wonderful assortment of side dishes provided by the guests included salads vegetable casseroles and a wide variety of desserts Yum Adding to the enjoyment of the food and the company was the wine tasting table of fine reds whites and bubblies What more could we ask Door prizes We had them If you missed it this time be sure to come next year ndash same time same place same great party
ndash Sheila Kutkus
January-February 2013 17
Lucinda Mimi Bruce and Pat in the foreground with Sheila Doug Patty Rick Chuck Cline and Moe behind them
Charlie Bonnie and Randy having a good laugh hellip as usual
Good to the last drop Elyse pours Dani and Jan admire her technique
Left Jay and Catherine look appropri-ately festive Above our hosts with the most MJ and Sheila Thanks for a great party
18 January-February 2013
Above Steve Doug and Joyce are delighted to see Fred again
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(310) 836-3160
January-February 2013 19
20 January-February 2013
Alfas in the corral Desert Classic 2012 Ken Sizemore photo
You are invited to attend our 2013 AROSC Club Concours 1 weekend February 23-24 with lunch en route in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta and an overnight stay in Palm Desert This is our first driving foray of the year and getting there is half the fun Please note that RSVPs are required for the social events Car show regis-tration is through the event organizerSaturday February 23
Options for starting out are 1) Drive with friends or just get you in your Alfa to Bonnie and Charlie Schwartzrsquos Joshua Tree hideaway by 1130 am Bring what yoursquod like to eat for lunch and Bonnie will provide a few hors drsquooeuvres and beverages We typically hang out in the house but if the weather is nice the bocce ball court is ready for action RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg if you are planning to attend lunch Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVP2) Drive straight to the hotel and chill We have a block of 15 rooms
for one night at the pet-friendly Best Western Palm Desert available until February 1 Call 7603404441 now to secure yours at the special Club rate of $109 double occupancy Tell the reservationist you are with the Alfa Romeo Club 3) Join the Club for a co-op (semi pot luck) dinner at Joyce and Doug McHattiersquos La Quinta home at 630 pm Doug will grill his fab-o Dougburgers and salmon we will bring the side dishes RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg and she will hook you up with Joyce who needs to know what everyone is bringing and can fill you in on other dinner details Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVPSunday February 24
The Club Concours will be pre-sided over by Concours Chair Jordan Lee and Norm Silverman If you plan to have your car judged please RSVP to Norm and Jordan at aroscorg to receive Concours participation details
Desert Classic 2013
January-February 2013 21
The location on February 24 is within the Desert Classic Concours drsquoElegance staged at the Doral Desert Princess Country Club and Resort 67967 Vista Chino Cathe-dral City CA 92234
Alfa Romeo will have a marque corral in the show for which you need to pre-register The entry fee is $50 per car which includes admission for two persons a parking spot on the green and a goodie bag We need to be on the green no later than 9 am
Registration We can register two ways by email to paulmerrhotmailcom or on wwwdesertconcourscom Please type these addresses into your browser Please note the event website is in the process of being updated with corral entry forms available soon Once available we can register online using a credit card or print the form and mail with a check to Desert Clas-sic Car Club Corral 47037 Marrake-sh Dr Palm Desert CA 92260
22 January-February 2013
Classified Advertising
Classified (non-commercial) ads are published as a free service to the Alfa Romeo community Suggested length 60 words include price location contact info Photos must be in-focus medium-resolution (300ppi) JPEGs Content must be Alfa-related Deadline is the 25th of the month prior to publication (eg March issue = January 25)
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Disclaimer (aka Lawyer Repellent)AROSC and the editors of Alfacionada disclaim and assume no liability for the accuracy or legality of any technical information appearing herein The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author of the article or of the persons quoted therein AROSC and Alfacionada are also not responsible for the safety or practicality of modifications performed by individuals or companies described in this publication The automobilersquos owneroperator should consider hisher goals when contemplating modifications to the automobile and should seriously think about seeking advice from a trusted personal andor other qualified automobile mechanic before performing any work or modifications to hisher vehicleAdvertisement of automobiles products goods or services in Alfacionada does not constitute an endorsement or approval by AROSC
AROSC Board of Directors mdash 2013
President Mike Riehle amp Chris Burke 3107805427 twoina2sbcglobalnet
Vice President Jim amp Elyse Barrett
Treasurer Jay Mackro amp Catherine Kusnick
Secretary MJ amp Sheila Kutkus3105423448
Competition Director Terry Watson4434627834 comparoscorg
Membership Chair Norm amp Evie Silverman
Events Chair Dave Mericle riargsaolcom
Technical Chair Gene Brown8055278103
Concours Co-Chairs Jordan LeeNorm Silverman
Newsletter Editors Elyse BarretteddinabmindspringcomWill Owen - 6263459659 nashwill912earthlinknet
Committees
Website Bruce Colby Webmaster
Electronic Notices Jay Negrin
Your entire Board is now available at one point of contact infoaroscorg We welcome and encourage your thoughts and feedback This central email address will allow us to respond at home or on the road through our computers and smart phones Leave your telephone number and request a call-back if you wish we will be happy to contact you personally
Donrsquot forget to check our website httpwwwaroscorg
4 January-February 2013
January 19-20 ndash Time Trial and Race Willow Springs Raceway Rosamond
January 27 ndash Annual MeetingAwards Banquet Lunada Bay House Palos Verdes Estates Noon-400 PM NOTE NEW LOCATION See facing page
February 16-17 ndash Driving School Streets of Willow Willow Springs Raceway See adflyer p 15
February 23-24 ndash Desert Classic WeekendClub Concours 1 See complete info pages 20-21
March 10 ndash Petersen Museum visit and General Meeting Los Angeles Docent-led tour includes new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels exhibit Arrive 830 on tour begins promptly at 1100 Parking free for members and guests Admis-sion 2 for 1 $12 Vault Tour $25 PP RSVP strictly required for parking and Vault Tour Coffee and pastries courtesy of Johnny Rockets and Hagerty Insur-ance
April 6 ndash Alfas at Cars amp Coffee and General Meeting Irvine
April 27 ndash Spring Day Drive Angeles Crest Highway west to east weather and road permitting Lunch in Wrightwood
Previews hellip Whatrsquos coming up and when
Note Board of Directors meetings are generally held on the last Wednesday of the month Anyone with business to bring before the Board is requested to please contact Il Presidente Mike Riehle
Barlow Insurance
LicCA0774014
800-558-7772 bull 951-279-4002 bull Fax 951-279-8502PO Box 77788 bull Corona CA 92877-0126
barlowjbpacbellnet
wwwBarlowInsurancenet
JONATHAN BARLOW
Quality Collector Car Insurance Since 1971
Please Visit our Website at
January-February 2013 5
Join us for a wonderful afternoon
Bring family amp friends
AROSC Annual Meeting amp Awards Banquet
Sunday ndash January 27 2013 Noon ndash 400 pm
Fine Italian Buffet $25pp incl tax amp tip Full cash bar available
Entertainment
Year-End Trophies for Track amp Concours Events
Charlie Cup Award
Lasagna Bolognese Chicken Pomadoro Vegetable Tortellini
Shrimp Pasta Antipasto Green Salad Breads
Soda Iced Tea Lemonade --- and Dessert
Please RSVP to Sheila by Monday January 21st Sheilakverizonnet or (310) 542-3448
Jubilee Wrap-Up 2013 Kick-Off
Raffle Prizes
Change of Location to
Lunada Bay House in Palos Verdes Estates
2325 Palos Verdes Dr West Palos Verdes Estates CA 90274
(310) 544-1704
Music by Club Member Steve Johnsonrsquos
Jazz Legacy Trio
Directions There are many ways to get there but to finish with a scenic drive get
on Pacific Coast Hwy (CA-1) at the southern border of Redondo Beach turn south on Palos Verdes Blvd go 14 mi then slight right onto Palos Verdes Dr West Go 29 mi destination on the right after Yarmouth Rd The restaurant is in the courtyard Park in the rear structure take the elevator up or park along the perimeter of the plaza
6 January-February 2013
Can you guess who our new President is Yup itrsquos me again
I trust everyone had a great holiday The Club Party was fantastic as usual Our thanks to our hosts MJ and Sheila Their hospitality and cooking skills are simply not to be missed The first meeting of the new Board was the next day We ate party leftovers figured out who is doing what and hammered out a schedule for the new year Dave Mericle our new board member is taking over the duties of outgoing member Margi Brown-Orozco Everyone else is returning to their old positions Margi will continue to organize the Wine Tour so we will miss her but itrsquos not like we wonrsquot be seeing her
Check out the 2013 calendar of events in this Alfacionada We received a few suggestions from the membership and a few new volunteers as well Erwin and Susan will be hosting a pool party and spaghetti cook-off in April Dave Mericle is a big supporter of Alfapalooza at Gladstonersquos in Long Beach in late June and will bringing his boat and BBQ to the Pine Street Pier for a special AROSC get-together And this fall we are thinking of holding the White Turkey Sale and elections at Lucas Tire in Long Beach They are a major supplier of vintage rubber and Irsquove been told that their in-store prices beat their online prices So if you own an older Alfa you gotta put it on your must-see list
The January meeting will be at a new location the Lunada Bay House in Palos Verdes Estates See page 5
for more info and note that RSVPs are required Wersquoll hand out year-end trophies and have a fine Italian buffet This year we are classing it up a little with music by club member Steve Johnsonrsquos Jazz Legacy Trio
February brings up the Driving School at the Streets of Willow There may not be a lot of passing opportuni-ties at the Streets but it is my favorite track It has been described as a highly technical track which in simple English means it has lots of differ-ent kinds of turns You donrsquot need a dedicated track car and the AROSC School is a great opportunity to come out stick your toe in the proverbial water and hone your driving skills
Plans are in progress to prep our Giulietta Sprint for the February 24th Desert Classic Concours in Palm Springs So far Irsquove replaced the felt in those passenger door window channels and cleaned and adjusted the door latch mechanism Same thing for the driverrsquos door is on the plan and some new goodies have been ordered from Centerline A small rubber sec-tion around the driverrsquos door will be replaced and the new underhood mat is on the agenda
See pages 20-21 for more info on the Desert Classic Concours as it has really evolved into an all-weekend event We will be meeting at Bonnie and Charliersquos desert vacation home on Saturday February 23rd for lunch and then (weather permitting) driving through Joshua Tree National Park to Palm Springs Saturday night Doug and Joyce will be hosting a pre-concours party RSVP early bring
FROM THE TOP hellip the Word from Il Presidente
January-February 2013 7
a bottle of wine and a side dish and have a good time but donrsquot forget to set your alarm for the next morning This is a very popular event and one we are very happy to have on the schedule again this year
Our March meeting will be at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles for the new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels show Some of the displays are permanent but many are not so this current exhibit will be new to all of us We will have a special
parking rate and admission discount for Alfa Club members Our docents Norm and Gene will provide all the inside scoop on the special cars in the Fins display Check out Previews on page 4 for more details
To quote Red Green ldquoRemember if the women dont find you hand-some they should at least find you handy And donrsquot forget the duct tape the handymanrsquos secret weaponrdquo
ndash Mike and Chris
8 January-February 2013
Our Alfas are fine cars that were made with high-end mechanicals for their time double overhead cams 5-speed transmissions four-wheel disc brakes multiple carbs or even fuel injec-tion In the rsquo60s and rsquo70s there were very few cars that offered this level of sophistication especially for the price but today itrsquos a different world These items that we bought Alfas for are now available on even the least expensive cars And cars today have even more features such as engine management systems that deliver more power and use less fuel airbags stability and traction control 6- and even 7-speed transmissions The list goes on and on
Until Alfa returns to the United States (this year) the only way to get some of these advances on our Alfas is in the form of transplants But do you really want to transplant a BMW drivetrain into an Alfa And if so would it still be an Alfa Of course putting things like airbags traction control or anti-lock brakes into our older Alfas is not really practical but there are things that you can do to update your Alfa without affecting the soul or spirit of the car
Ever since I got my Montreal I have been very disappointed with the lighting The instrument light-ing was basically useless I replaced the light bulbs and even put some aluminum foil inside the instruments with little improvement Finally I put in some LED lights and I can now see the instruments not as good as the backlit instruments in todayrsquos cars but much better than with the original lights I have some plans to
further improve the lighting but that requires modifying the instruments a little bit Nothing noticeable but a bit more work than the average Alfa owner would do
I had a similar issue with the rear lighting The taillights consisted of two 5-watt light bulbs in each one They were not visible during the day and not much better at night So to improve the situation I made up some LED panels for the taillights and the rear turn signals The results were very impressive Again it was more work that just replacing the bulbs with LED bulbs but it is much better There are also headlight replacements available that give better visibility of the road at night My Montreal has European headlights with 100-watt high beams While not legal here they sure do eliminate the darkness
If you like the features of a modern audio system such as satellite radio and MP3 compatibility but dislike how the new radios clash with the classic looks of your Alfa there are companies that refit oldstyle radio housings with modern innards There are also audio systems that can be hid-den and operated by a small remote
So until the arrival of the Giulia and the 4C you can add some modern touches to your Alfa while retaining the classic charm that you so love
ndash Gene Brown
The Tech Guy hellip A Modern Touch
January-February 2013 9
10 January-February 2013
IrsquoM BIGGERTHAN I LOOKAND IF I COME OVER THEREI WILL KICK YOUR GAS
GOOD THINGS COME IN FAST PACKAGES
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January-February 2013 11
Publishing a calendar for the Club was such a great idea last year wersquore doing it again to help you keep on top of the activities planned for 2013
If you receive the print version of Alfacionada simply remove this four-page center section and keep it on hand for reference Electronic subscribers (or any one with Internet access) will find a link on the Club website wwwaroscorg where you may download a two-page PDF
version and print it or keep it on your mobile or desktop
It happens sometimes that an event is canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances We will e-blast and post that information as soon as possible There is also room in these margins to write in any changes
We hope this is a useful member-ship benefit Letrsquos see everyone out and about this year
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
19-20 ndash Time Trial and Race on The Big Track Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond All makes and models welcome
27 ndash Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet Lunada Bay House Palos Verdes Estates Itrsquos the 50th An-niversary Jubilee prizegiving a great Italian buffet and music by Club member Steve Johnsonrsquos Jazz Legacy Trio
16-17 ndash Driving School Streets of Willow Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond Become a better driver
23-24 ndash Desert Classic Weekend and Club Concours 1 Lunch in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta Club Concours at the Doral Desert Princess Resort Fun for all
AROSC EVENTS CALENDAR 2013Pull this out and save it
12 January-February 2013
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
10 ndash Petersen Museum Visit and General Meeting Los Angeles Free parking and half-price admission for Club members docent-led tour of the fabulous new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels exhibit Vault Tour $25 extra RSVP is necessary for both parking and Vault Tour Museum opens 830 tours begin at 1100 sharp
6 ndash Alfas at Cars amp Coffee and General Meet-ing Irvine This year wersquore adding a private tour of the Lyon Air Museum and lunch at Original Mikersquos both in Santa Ana
27 ndash Spring Day Drive Angeles Crest High-way from west to east weather and road con-ditions permitting Lunch in Wrightwood
4-5 ndash Time Trial and Race Chuckwalla Valley Raceway Desert Center
19 ndash Spaghetti Cookoff Pool Party and General Meeting Chatsworth Dig out your heirloom recipes and best bikinis for this late-spring celebration around the Perlsrsquos pool
2 ndash Huntington Beach Concours and Club Concours 2 Central Park Huntington Beach
15-16 ndash TT Race and Enduro Buttonwillow
29 or 30 ndash Alfapalooza Pine Avenue Pier Long Beach Show your clean car kick off the biennial Transpacific Yacht Race while enjoying nautical noshes from Dave Mericlersquos galley
January-February 2013 13
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
8-13 ndash Alfa California the Alfa Club National Convention Sonoma This will be one for the record books
21 ndash Summer Party and General Meeting Chez Cline Fountain Valley
15-18 ndash Monterey Weekend Monterey Motor-sports Reunion Laguna Seca Concorso Italiano Laguna Seca Golf Ranch Pebble Beach Con-cours drsquoElegance Pebble Beach ConcoursTour drsquoLemons Seaside auctions parties over-the-top car-crazy fun everywhere from Big Sur to Salinas
8 ndash Fall Day Drive and General Meeting A redux to last yearrsquos spring version San Fernando Valley to Ojai without the snow Lunch at a great Italian restaurant in town
21-22 ndash Coronado Speed Festival San Diego Take in some terrific vintage racing action enjoy a stroll on the strand and share good times with Club members
5-6 ndash Time Trial and Race Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond
19-20 ndash Wine Tour region TBD Our annual pilgrimage in honor of fine vintages of central and southern California will be announced soon
14 January-February 2013
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
3 ndash Best of France amp Italy Car Show + Club Concours 3 Woodley Park Van Nuys
16-17 ndash Event type TBD Streets of Willow
23 ndash Election Mtg Lucas Tire lunch at Joe Jostrsquos Long Beach Votes will be counted while we learn about the best sportscarvintage rubber in the west then visit a landmark for pickled eggs and pretzels
14 ndash Holiday Party Redondo Beach Ring out the year with wine tasting door prizes and a sumptuous spread of culi-nary delights from your fellow members Someday well do that recipe book
We threw a party and everybody came The AROSC 4050 commemoration brought out the best ndash competitors and enthusiasts ndash to Willow Springs International Raceway for parade laps hot laps Alfa Cup competition a banquet and some more racing What a year it was
January-February 2013 15
Details at wwwaroschpdorg
or register online here
Your car Your helmet Two days of track skidpad amp classroom time
The AROSC High Performance Driving School is a chance to test the limits of your vehicle and yourself No flashing lights no tickets no worries In addition to having a great time you
will be a better driver ndash on the track and on the street
AROSC Driving SchoolFebruary 16-17 ldquoStreets of Willowrdquo Rosamond CA
HP Street Time Trial Race
Our High Performance Driving School run by AROSC has been in continuous operation for over 20 years
raquo No racing belts required for Street Performance Group raquo Instructors will ride in your car raquo All makes and models are welcome you just need a desire to improve your skills and have a little fun in the process raquo In Race Class you will experience more starts in 1 weekend than you will probably see in 2 years of club racing
16 January-February 2013
HOLIDAY PARTY 2012
Clockwise from front Jayne Chuck Mike (with Chris behind him) Adrienne Mary our hostess Sheila Evelyn Shin and Michiko enjoying the food the hospitality and the gorgeous day Photos are by Dicie and Ken Sizemore and MJ Kutkus
The annual Holiday Party at MJ and Sheilarsquos (aka Alfa Clubhouse) in Redondo Beach had a good turnout of over 40 people Members from both the competition and social events groups gathered to enjoy each othersrsquo company and share in the holiday spirit MJ and Sheila hosted the barbecue and the guests brought their specialty dishes
Moe and Margi Orozco brought the Willow Springs 4050 Celebration DVD It played on the flat screens for the fond memories of those that had been there and made the others wish theyrsquod made it
A highlight was the celebration of Bruce and Pat Westrsquos anniversary (see at right) for which they brought a couple of bottles of Premier Cru Champagne and shared with the guests Another special celebration was Bonnie Schwartzrsquos birthday It be-
ing the first day of Hanukkah Bonnie lit the Menorah
The wonderful assortment of side dishes provided by the guests included salads vegetable casseroles and a wide variety of desserts Yum Adding to the enjoyment of the food and the company was the wine tasting table of fine reds whites and bubblies What more could we ask Door prizes We had them If you missed it this time be sure to come next year ndash same time same place same great party
ndash Sheila Kutkus
January-February 2013 17
Lucinda Mimi Bruce and Pat in the foreground with Sheila Doug Patty Rick Chuck Cline and Moe behind them
Charlie Bonnie and Randy having a good laugh hellip as usual
Good to the last drop Elyse pours Dani and Jan admire her technique
Left Jay and Catherine look appropri-ately festive Above our hosts with the most MJ and Sheila Thanks for a great party
18 January-February 2013
Above Steve Doug and Joyce are delighted to see Fred again
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(310) 836-3160
January-February 2013 19
20 January-February 2013
Alfas in the corral Desert Classic 2012 Ken Sizemore photo
You are invited to attend our 2013 AROSC Club Concours 1 weekend February 23-24 with lunch en route in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta and an overnight stay in Palm Desert This is our first driving foray of the year and getting there is half the fun Please note that RSVPs are required for the social events Car show regis-tration is through the event organizerSaturday February 23
Options for starting out are 1) Drive with friends or just get you in your Alfa to Bonnie and Charlie Schwartzrsquos Joshua Tree hideaway by 1130 am Bring what yoursquod like to eat for lunch and Bonnie will provide a few hors drsquooeuvres and beverages We typically hang out in the house but if the weather is nice the bocce ball court is ready for action RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg if you are planning to attend lunch Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVP2) Drive straight to the hotel and chill We have a block of 15 rooms
for one night at the pet-friendly Best Western Palm Desert available until February 1 Call 7603404441 now to secure yours at the special Club rate of $109 double occupancy Tell the reservationist you are with the Alfa Romeo Club 3) Join the Club for a co-op (semi pot luck) dinner at Joyce and Doug McHattiersquos La Quinta home at 630 pm Doug will grill his fab-o Dougburgers and salmon we will bring the side dishes RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg and she will hook you up with Joyce who needs to know what everyone is bringing and can fill you in on other dinner details Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVPSunday February 24
The Club Concours will be pre-sided over by Concours Chair Jordan Lee and Norm Silverman If you plan to have your car judged please RSVP to Norm and Jordan at aroscorg to receive Concours participation details
Desert Classic 2013
January-February 2013 21
The location on February 24 is within the Desert Classic Concours drsquoElegance staged at the Doral Desert Princess Country Club and Resort 67967 Vista Chino Cathe-dral City CA 92234
Alfa Romeo will have a marque corral in the show for which you need to pre-register The entry fee is $50 per car which includes admission for two persons a parking spot on the green and a goodie bag We need to be on the green no later than 9 am
Registration We can register two ways by email to paulmerrhotmailcom or on wwwdesertconcourscom Please type these addresses into your browser Please note the event website is in the process of being updated with corral entry forms available soon Once available we can register online using a credit card or print the form and mail with a check to Desert Clas-sic Car Club Corral 47037 Marrake-sh Dr Palm Desert CA 92260
22 January-February 2013
Classified Advertising
Classified (non-commercial) ads are published as a free service to the Alfa Romeo community Suggested length 60 words include price location contact info Photos must be in-focus medium-resolution (300ppi) JPEGs Content must be Alfa-related Deadline is the 25th of the month prior to publication (eg March issue = January 25)
Commercial Advertising
Please contact Advertising Coordinator Jim Barrett at infoaroscorg for a detailed rate card and complete advertising information
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$6500 Call 2093520128
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January 19-20 ndash Time Trial and Race Willow Springs Raceway Rosamond
January 27 ndash Annual MeetingAwards Banquet Lunada Bay House Palos Verdes Estates Noon-400 PM NOTE NEW LOCATION See facing page
February 16-17 ndash Driving School Streets of Willow Willow Springs Raceway See adflyer p 15
February 23-24 ndash Desert Classic WeekendClub Concours 1 See complete info pages 20-21
March 10 ndash Petersen Museum visit and General Meeting Los Angeles Docent-led tour includes new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels exhibit Arrive 830 on tour begins promptly at 1100 Parking free for members and guests Admis-sion 2 for 1 $12 Vault Tour $25 PP RSVP strictly required for parking and Vault Tour Coffee and pastries courtesy of Johnny Rockets and Hagerty Insur-ance
April 6 ndash Alfas at Cars amp Coffee and General Meeting Irvine
April 27 ndash Spring Day Drive Angeles Crest Highway west to east weather and road permitting Lunch in Wrightwood
Previews hellip Whatrsquos coming up and when
Note Board of Directors meetings are generally held on the last Wednesday of the month Anyone with business to bring before the Board is requested to please contact Il Presidente Mike Riehle
Barlow Insurance
LicCA0774014
800-558-7772 bull 951-279-4002 bull Fax 951-279-8502PO Box 77788 bull Corona CA 92877-0126
barlowjbpacbellnet
wwwBarlowInsurancenet
JONATHAN BARLOW
Quality Collector Car Insurance Since 1971
Please Visit our Website at
January-February 2013 5
Join us for a wonderful afternoon
Bring family amp friends
AROSC Annual Meeting amp Awards Banquet
Sunday ndash January 27 2013 Noon ndash 400 pm
Fine Italian Buffet $25pp incl tax amp tip Full cash bar available
Entertainment
Year-End Trophies for Track amp Concours Events
Charlie Cup Award
Lasagna Bolognese Chicken Pomadoro Vegetable Tortellini
Shrimp Pasta Antipasto Green Salad Breads
Soda Iced Tea Lemonade --- and Dessert
Please RSVP to Sheila by Monday January 21st Sheilakverizonnet or (310) 542-3448
Jubilee Wrap-Up 2013 Kick-Off
Raffle Prizes
Change of Location to
Lunada Bay House in Palos Verdes Estates
2325 Palos Verdes Dr West Palos Verdes Estates CA 90274
(310) 544-1704
Music by Club Member Steve Johnsonrsquos
Jazz Legacy Trio
Directions There are many ways to get there but to finish with a scenic drive get
on Pacific Coast Hwy (CA-1) at the southern border of Redondo Beach turn south on Palos Verdes Blvd go 14 mi then slight right onto Palos Verdes Dr West Go 29 mi destination on the right after Yarmouth Rd The restaurant is in the courtyard Park in the rear structure take the elevator up or park along the perimeter of the plaza
6 January-February 2013
Can you guess who our new President is Yup itrsquos me again
I trust everyone had a great holiday The Club Party was fantastic as usual Our thanks to our hosts MJ and Sheila Their hospitality and cooking skills are simply not to be missed The first meeting of the new Board was the next day We ate party leftovers figured out who is doing what and hammered out a schedule for the new year Dave Mericle our new board member is taking over the duties of outgoing member Margi Brown-Orozco Everyone else is returning to their old positions Margi will continue to organize the Wine Tour so we will miss her but itrsquos not like we wonrsquot be seeing her
Check out the 2013 calendar of events in this Alfacionada We received a few suggestions from the membership and a few new volunteers as well Erwin and Susan will be hosting a pool party and spaghetti cook-off in April Dave Mericle is a big supporter of Alfapalooza at Gladstonersquos in Long Beach in late June and will bringing his boat and BBQ to the Pine Street Pier for a special AROSC get-together And this fall we are thinking of holding the White Turkey Sale and elections at Lucas Tire in Long Beach They are a major supplier of vintage rubber and Irsquove been told that their in-store prices beat their online prices So if you own an older Alfa you gotta put it on your must-see list
The January meeting will be at a new location the Lunada Bay House in Palos Verdes Estates See page 5
for more info and note that RSVPs are required Wersquoll hand out year-end trophies and have a fine Italian buffet This year we are classing it up a little with music by club member Steve Johnsonrsquos Jazz Legacy Trio
February brings up the Driving School at the Streets of Willow There may not be a lot of passing opportuni-ties at the Streets but it is my favorite track It has been described as a highly technical track which in simple English means it has lots of differ-ent kinds of turns You donrsquot need a dedicated track car and the AROSC School is a great opportunity to come out stick your toe in the proverbial water and hone your driving skills
Plans are in progress to prep our Giulietta Sprint for the February 24th Desert Classic Concours in Palm Springs So far Irsquove replaced the felt in those passenger door window channels and cleaned and adjusted the door latch mechanism Same thing for the driverrsquos door is on the plan and some new goodies have been ordered from Centerline A small rubber sec-tion around the driverrsquos door will be replaced and the new underhood mat is on the agenda
See pages 20-21 for more info on the Desert Classic Concours as it has really evolved into an all-weekend event We will be meeting at Bonnie and Charliersquos desert vacation home on Saturday February 23rd for lunch and then (weather permitting) driving through Joshua Tree National Park to Palm Springs Saturday night Doug and Joyce will be hosting a pre-concours party RSVP early bring
FROM THE TOP hellip the Word from Il Presidente
January-February 2013 7
a bottle of wine and a side dish and have a good time but donrsquot forget to set your alarm for the next morning This is a very popular event and one we are very happy to have on the schedule again this year
Our March meeting will be at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles for the new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels show Some of the displays are permanent but many are not so this current exhibit will be new to all of us We will have a special
parking rate and admission discount for Alfa Club members Our docents Norm and Gene will provide all the inside scoop on the special cars in the Fins display Check out Previews on page 4 for more details
To quote Red Green ldquoRemember if the women dont find you hand-some they should at least find you handy And donrsquot forget the duct tape the handymanrsquos secret weaponrdquo
ndash Mike and Chris
8 January-February 2013
Our Alfas are fine cars that were made with high-end mechanicals for their time double overhead cams 5-speed transmissions four-wheel disc brakes multiple carbs or even fuel injec-tion In the rsquo60s and rsquo70s there were very few cars that offered this level of sophistication especially for the price but today itrsquos a different world These items that we bought Alfas for are now available on even the least expensive cars And cars today have even more features such as engine management systems that deliver more power and use less fuel airbags stability and traction control 6- and even 7-speed transmissions The list goes on and on
Until Alfa returns to the United States (this year) the only way to get some of these advances on our Alfas is in the form of transplants But do you really want to transplant a BMW drivetrain into an Alfa And if so would it still be an Alfa Of course putting things like airbags traction control or anti-lock brakes into our older Alfas is not really practical but there are things that you can do to update your Alfa without affecting the soul or spirit of the car
Ever since I got my Montreal I have been very disappointed with the lighting The instrument light-ing was basically useless I replaced the light bulbs and even put some aluminum foil inside the instruments with little improvement Finally I put in some LED lights and I can now see the instruments not as good as the backlit instruments in todayrsquos cars but much better than with the original lights I have some plans to
further improve the lighting but that requires modifying the instruments a little bit Nothing noticeable but a bit more work than the average Alfa owner would do
I had a similar issue with the rear lighting The taillights consisted of two 5-watt light bulbs in each one They were not visible during the day and not much better at night So to improve the situation I made up some LED panels for the taillights and the rear turn signals The results were very impressive Again it was more work that just replacing the bulbs with LED bulbs but it is much better There are also headlight replacements available that give better visibility of the road at night My Montreal has European headlights with 100-watt high beams While not legal here they sure do eliminate the darkness
If you like the features of a modern audio system such as satellite radio and MP3 compatibility but dislike how the new radios clash with the classic looks of your Alfa there are companies that refit oldstyle radio housings with modern innards There are also audio systems that can be hid-den and operated by a small remote
So until the arrival of the Giulia and the 4C you can add some modern touches to your Alfa while retaining the classic charm that you so love
ndash Gene Brown
The Tech Guy hellip A Modern Touch
January-February 2013 9
10 January-February 2013
IrsquoM BIGGERTHAN I LOOKAND IF I COME OVER THEREI WILL KICK YOUR GAS
GOOD THINGS COME IN FAST PACKAGES
KEARNY MESA FIATSan Diegorsquos Central FIAT Studio
5155 CONVOY STREET SAN DIEGO CA 92111 (858) 492-9200 KMFIATCOM
FIND OUT WHY ENTHUSIASTS CHOOSE KEARNY MESA FIAT
January-February 2013 11
Publishing a calendar for the Club was such a great idea last year wersquore doing it again to help you keep on top of the activities planned for 2013
If you receive the print version of Alfacionada simply remove this four-page center section and keep it on hand for reference Electronic subscribers (or any one with Internet access) will find a link on the Club website wwwaroscorg where you may download a two-page PDF
version and print it or keep it on your mobile or desktop
It happens sometimes that an event is canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances We will e-blast and post that information as soon as possible There is also room in these margins to write in any changes
We hope this is a useful member-ship benefit Letrsquos see everyone out and about this year
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
19-20 ndash Time Trial and Race on The Big Track Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond All makes and models welcome
27 ndash Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet Lunada Bay House Palos Verdes Estates Itrsquos the 50th An-niversary Jubilee prizegiving a great Italian buffet and music by Club member Steve Johnsonrsquos Jazz Legacy Trio
16-17 ndash Driving School Streets of Willow Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond Become a better driver
23-24 ndash Desert Classic Weekend and Club Concours 1 Lunch in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta Club Concours at the Doral Desert Princess Resort Fun for all
AROSC EVENTS CALENDAR 2013Pull this out and save it
12 January-February 2013
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
10 ndash Petersen Museum Visit and General Meeting Los Angeles Free parking and half-price admission for Club members docent-led tour of the fabulous new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels exhibit Vault Tour $25 extra RSVP is necessary for both parking and Vault Tour Museum opens 830 tours begin at 1100 sharp
6 ndash Alfas at Cars amp Coffee and General Meet-ing Irvine This year wersquore adding a private tour of the Lyon Air Museum and lunch at Original Mikersquos both in Santa Ana
27 ndash Spring Day Drive Angeles Crest High-way from west to east weather and road con-ditions permitting Lunch in Wrightwood
4-5 ndash Time Trial and Race Chuckwalla Valley Raceway Desert Center
19 ndash Spaghetti Cookoff Pool Party and General Meeting Chatsworth Dig out your heirloom recipes and best bikinis for this late-spring celebration around the Perlsrsquos pool
2 ndash Huntington Beach Concours and Club Concours 2 Central Park Huntington Beach
15-16 ndash TT Race and Enduro Buttonwillow
29 or 30 ndash Alfapalooza Pine Avenue Pier Long Beach Show your clean car kick off the biennial Transpacific Yacht Race while enjoying nautical noshes from Dave Mericlersquos galley
January-February 2013 13
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
8-13 ndash Alfa California the Alfa Club National Convention Sonoma This will be one for the record books
21 ndash Summer Party and General Meeting Chez Cline Fountain Valley
15-18 ndash Monterey Weekend Monterey Motor-sports Reunion Laguna Seca Concorso Italiano Laguna Seca Golf Ranch Pebble Beach Con-cours drsquoElegance Pebble Beach ConcoursTour drsquoLemons Seaside auctions parties over-the-top car-crazy fun everywhere from Big Sur to Salinas
8 ndash Fall Day Drive and General Meeting A redux to last yearrsquos spring version San Fernando Valley to Ojai without the snow Lunch at a great Italian restaurant in town
21-22 ndash Coronado Speed Festival San Diego Take in some terrific vintage racing action enjoy a stroll on the strand and share good times with Club members
5-6 ndash Time Trial and Race Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond
19-20 ndash Wine Tour region TBD Our annual pilgrimage in honor of fine vintages of central and southern California will be announced soon
14 January-February 2013
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
3 ndash Best of France amp Italy Car Show + Club Concours 3 Woodley Park Van Nuys
16-17 ndash Event type TBD Streets of Willow
23 ndash Election Mtg Lucas Tire lunch at Joe Jostrsquos Long Beach Votes will be counted while we learn about the best sportscarvintage rubber in the west then visit a landmark for pickled eggs and pretzels
14 ndash Holiday Party Redondo Beach Ring out the year with wine tasting door prizes and a sumptuous spread of culi-nary delights from your fellow members Someday well do that recipe book
We threw a party and everybody came The AROSC 4050 commemoration brought out the best ndash competitors and enthusiasts ndash to Willow Springs International Raceway for parade laps hot laps Alfa Cup competition a banquet and some more racing What a year it was
January-February 2013 15
Details at wwwaroschpdorg
or register online here
Your car Your helmet Two days of track skidpad amp classroom time
The AROSC High Performance Driving School is a chance to test the limits of your vehicle and yourself No flashing lights no tickets no worries In addition to having a great time you
will be a better driver ndash on the track and on the street
AROSC Driving SchoolFebruary 16-17 ldquoStreets of Willowrdquo Rosamond CA
HP Street Time Trial Race
Our High Performance Driving School run by AROSC has been in continuous operation for over 20 years
raquo No racing belts required for Street Performance Group raquo Instructors will ride in your car raquo All makes and models are welcome you just need a desire to improve your skills and have a little fun in the process raquo In Race Class you will experience more starts in 1 weekend than you will probably see in 2 years of club racing
16 January-February 2013
HOLIDAY PARTY 2012
Clockwise from front Jayne Chuck Mike (with Chris behind him) Adrienne Mary our hostess Sheila Evelyn Shin and Michiko enjoying the food the hospitality and the gorgeous day Photos are by Dicie and Ken Sizemore and MJ Kutkus
The annual Holiday Party at MJ and Sheilarsquos (aka Alfa Clubhouse) in Redondo Beach had a good turnout of over 40 people Members from both the competition and social events groups gathered to enjoy each othersrsquo company and share in the holiday spirit MJ and Sheila hosted the barbecue and the guests brought their specialty dishes
Moe and Margi Orozco brought the Willow Springs 4050 Celebration DVD It played on the flat screens for the fond memories of those that had been there and made the others wish theyrsquod made it
A highlight was the celebration of Bruce and Pat Westrsquos anniversary (see at right) for which they brought a couple of bottles of Premier Cru Champagne and shared with the guests Another special celebration was Bonnie Schwartzrsquos birthday It be-
ing the first day of Hanukkah Bonnie lit the Menorah
The wonderful assortment of side dishes provided by the guests included salads vegetable casseroles and a wide variety of desserts Yum Adding to the enjoyment of the food and the company was the wine tasting table of fine reds whites and bubblies What more could we ask Door prizes We had them If you missed it this time be sure to come next year ndash same time same place same great party
ndash Sheila Kutkus
January-February 2013 17
Lucinda Mimi Bruce and Pat in the foreground with Sheila Doug Patty Rick Chuck Cline and Moe behind them
Charlie Bonnie and Randy having a good laugh hellip as usual
Good to the last drop Elyse pours Dani and Jan admire her technique
Left Jay and Catherine look appropri-ately festive Above our hosts with the most MJ and Sheila Thanks for a great party
18 January-February 2013
Above Steve Doug and Joyce are delighted to see Fred again
Visit Us On The WebPagesprodigynetalfaomega
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(310) 836-3160
January-February 2013 19
20 January-February 2013
Alfas in the corral Desert Classic 2012 Ken Sizemore photo
You are invited to attend our 2013 AROSC Club Concours 1 weekend February 23-24 with lunch en route in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta and an overnight stay in Palm Desert This is our first driving foray of the year and getting there is half the fun Please note that RSVPs are required for the social events Car show regis-tration is through the event organizerSaturday February 23
Options for starting out are 1) Drive with friends or just get you in your Alfa to Bonnie and Charlie Schwartzrsquos Joshua Tree hideaway by 1130 am Bring what yoursquod like to eat for lunch and Bonnie will provide a few hors drsquooeuvres and beverages We typically hang out in the house but if the weather is nice the bocce ball court is ready for action RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg if you are planning to attend lunch Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVP2) Drive straight to the hotel and chill We have a block of 15 rooms
for one night at the pet-friendly Best Western Palm Desert available until February 1 Call 7603404441 now to secure yours at the special Club rate of $109 double occupancy Tell the reservationist you are with the Alfa Romeo Club 3) Join the Club for a co-op (semi pot luck) dinner at Joyce and Doug McHattiersquos La Quinta home at 630 pm Doug will grill his fab-o Dougburgers and salmon we will bring the side dishes RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg and she will hook you up with Joyce who needs to know what everyone is bringing and can fill you in on other dinner details Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVPSunday February 24
The Club Concours will be pre-sided over by Concours Chair Jordan Lee and Norm Silverman If you plan to have your car judged please RSVP to Norm and Jordan at aroscorg to receive Concours participation details
Desert Classic 2013
January-February 2013 21
The location on February 24 is within the Desert Classic Concours drsquoElegance staged at the Doral Desert Princess Country Club and Resort 67967 Vista Chino Cathe-dral City CA 92234
Alfa Romeo will have a marque corral in the show for which you need to pre-register The entry fee is $50 per car which includes admission for two persons a parking spot on the green and a goodie bag We need to be on the green no later than 9 am
Registration We can register two ways by email to paulmerrhotmailcom or on wwwdesertconcourscom Please type these addresses into your browser Please note the event website is in the process of being updated with corral entry forms available soon Once available we can register online using a credit card or print the form and mail with a check to Desert Clas-sic Car Club Corral 47037 Marrake-sh Dr Palm Desert CA 92260
22 January-February 2013
Classified Advertising
Classified (non-commercial) ads are published as a free service to the Alfa Romeo community Suggested length 60 words include price location contact info Photos must be in-focus medium-resolution (300ppi) JPEGs Content must be Alfa-related Deadline is the 25th of the month prior to publication (eg March issue = January 25)
Commercial Advertising
Please contact Advertising Coordinator Jim Barrett at infoaroscorg for a detailed rate card and complete advertising information
1991 164 ndash 139K w eng rbld 100K Time Belt with 5K CA car Auto trans Wants to cruise 70+ 20+ MPG Interior good AC cold with good step motor all electronics lthr seats sun roof windows dash rear window def + shades color white Brand new transmission $4300 OBO Call 8184272054
4 Ronal ldquoPhone Dial Wheels ndash Four-bolt 15x 7 They look gorgeous on the Alfetta but too wide for my taste VGC no scuffing that I can see okay Kumho tires mounted Best offer buyer responsible for pickup and delivery Will 6263459659 or nashwill912earthlinknet (Pasadena)
1993 SERIES 4 SPIDER VELOCE ndash Redblack 78K miles on the odo Four new Pirelli P6 s mounted July rsquo11 new top installed Seplsquo11 Huntington Beach Concours winner in ldquodaily driverrdquo class rsquo08 No not a show-quality concours winner but a solid driver for touring and weekend outings Normal 2nd gear balky synchro Maintained by APC in Orange from end of new car warranty Photos on request $8750 Chuck or Jan Cline 7145313541 jclinefvcayahoocom
1981 SPIDER ndash 85K miles on new engine Garaged in San Francisco area Ruby metallic over cream completely refurbished 1998 Convertible top and radial tires in good condition Standard equipment includes turbina wheels power brakes and windows 5-speed manual trans and limited-slip differential Spica fuel injection Beautiful car that has aged gracefully
$6500 Call 2093520128
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Join us for a wonderful afternoon
Bring family amp friends
AROSC Annual Meeting amp Awards Banquet
Sunday ndash January 27 2013 Noon ndash 400 pm
Fine Italian Buffet $25pp incl tax amp tip Full cash bar available
Entertainment
Year-End Trophies for Track amp Concours Events
Charlie Cup Award
Lasagna Bolognese Chicken Pomadoro Vegetable Tortellini
Shrimp Pasta Antipasto Green Salad Breads
Soda Iced Tea Lemonade --- and Dessert
Please RSVP to Sheila by Monday January 21st Sheilakverizonnet or (310) 542-3448
Jubilee Wrap-Up 2013 Kick-Off
Raffle Prizes
Change of Location to
Lunada Bay House in Palos Verdes Estates
2325 Palos Verdes Dr West Palos Verdes Estates CA 90274
(310) 544-1704
Music by Club Member Steve Johnsonrsquos
Jazz Legacy Trio
Directions There are many ways to get there but to finish with a scenic drive get
on Pacific Coast Hwy (CA-1) at the southern border of Redondo Beach turn south on Palos Verdes Blvd go 14 mi then slight right onto Palos Verdes Dr West Go 29 mi destination on the right after Yarmouth Rd The restaurant is in the courtyard Park in the rear structure take the elevator up or park along the perimeter of the plaza
6 January-February 2013
Can you guess who our new President is Yup itrsquos me again
I trust everyone had a great holiday The Club Party was fantastic as usual Our thanks to our hosts MJ and Sheila Their hospitality and cooking skills are simply not to be missed The first meeting of the new Board was the next day We ate party leftovers figured out who is doing what and hammered out a schedule for the new year Dave Mericle our new board member is taking over the duties of outgoing member Margi Brown-Orozco Everyone else is returning to their old positions Margi will continue to organize the Wine Tour so we will miss her but itrsquos not like we wonrsquot be seeing her
Check out the 2013 calendar of events in this Alfacionada We received a few suggestions from the membership and a few new volunteers as well Erwin and Susan will be hosting a pool party and spaghetti cook-off in April Dave Mericle is a big supporter of Alfapalooza at Gladstonersquos in Long Beach in late June and will bringing his boat and BBQ to the Pine Street Pier for a special AROSC get-together And this fall we are thinking of holding the White Turkey Sale and elections at Lucas Tire in Long Beach They are a major supplier of vintage rubber and Irsquove been told that their in-store prices beat their online prices So if you own an older Alfa you gotta put it on your must-see list
The January meeting will be at a new location the Lunada Bay House in Palos Verdes Estates See page 5
for more info and note that RSVPs are required Wersquoll hand out year-end trophies and have a fine Italian buffet This year we are classing it up a little with music by club member Steve Johnsonrsquos Jazz Legacy Trio
February brings up the Driving School at the Streets of Willow There may not be a lot of passing opportuni-ties at the Streets but it is my favorite track It has been described as a highly technical track which in simple English means it has lots of differ-ent kinds of turns You donrsquot need a dedicated track car and the AROSC School is a great opportunity to come out stick your toe in the proverbial water and hone your driving skills
Plans are in progress to prep our Giulietta Sprint for the February 24th Desert Classic Concours in Palm Springs So far Irsquove replaced the felt in those passenger door window channels and cleaned and adjusted the door latch mechanism Same thing for the driverrsquos door is on the plan and some new goodies have been ordered from Centerline A small rubber sec-tion around the driverrsquos door will be replaced and the new underhood mat is on the agenda
See pages 20-21 for more info on the Desert Classic Concours as it has really evolved into an all-weekend event We will be meeting at Bonnie and Charliersquos desert vacation home on Saturday February 23rd for lunch and then (weather permitting) driving through Joshua Tree National Park to Palm Springs Saturday night Doug and Joyce will be hosting a pre-concours party RSVP early bring
FROM THE TOP hellip the Word from Il Presidente
January-February 2013 7
a bottle of wine and a side dish and have a good time but donrsquot forget to set your alarm for the next morning This is a very popular event and one we are very happy to have on the schedule again this year
Our March meeting will be at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles for the new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels show Some of the displays are permanent but many are not so this current exhibit will be new to all of us We will have a special
parking rate and admission discount for Alfa Club members Our docents Norm and Gene will provide all the inside scoop on the special cars in the Fins display Check out Previews on page 4 for more details
To quote Red Green ldquoRemember if the women dont find you hand-some they should at least find you handy And donrsquot forget the duct tape the handymanrsquos secret weaponrdquo
ndash Mike and Chris
8 January-February 2013
Our Alfas are fine cars that were made with high-end mechanicals for their time double overhead cams 5-speed transmissions four-wheel disc brakes multiple carbs or even fuel injec-tion In the rsquo60s and rsquo70s there were very few cars that offered this level of sophistication especially for the price but today itrsquos a different world These items that we bought Alfas for are now available on even the least expensive cars And cars today have even more features such as engine management systems that deliver more power and use less fuel airbags stability and traction control 6- and even 7-speed transmissions The list goes on and on
Until Alfa returns to the United States (this year) the only way to get some of these advances on our Alfas is in the form of transplants But do you really want to transplant a BMW drivetrain into an Alfa And if so would it still be an Alfa Of course putting things like airbags traction control or anti-lock brakes into our older Alfas is not really practical but there are things that you can do to update your Alfa without affecting the soul or spirit of the car
Ever since I got my Montreal I have been very disappointed with the lighting The instrument light-ing was basically useless I replaced the light bulbs and even put some aluminum foil inside the instruments with little improvement Finally I put in some LED lights and I can now see the instruments not as good as the backlit instruments in todayrsquos cars but much better than with the original lights I have some plans to
further improve the lighting but that requires modifying the instruments a little bit Nothing noticeable but a bit more work than the average Alfa owner would do
I had a similar issue with the rear lighting The taillights consisted of two 5-watt light bulbs in each one They were not visible during the day and not much better at night So to improve the situation I made up some LED panels for the taillights and the rear turn signals The results were very impressive Again it was more work that just replacing the bulbs with LED bulbs but it is much better There are also headlight replacements available that give better visibility of the road at night My Montreal has European headlights with 100-watt high beams While not legal here they sure do eliminate the darkness
If you like the features of a modern audio system such as satellite radio and MP3 compatibility but dislike how the new radios clash with the classic looks of your Alfa there are companies that refit oldstyle radio housings with modern innards There are also audio systems that can be hid-den and operated by a small remote
So until the arrival of the Giulia and the 4C you can add some modern touches to your Alfa while retaining the classic charm that you so love
ndash Gene Brown
The Tech Guy hellip A Modern Touch
January-February 2013 9
10 January-February 2013
IrsquoM BIGGERTHAN I LOOKAND IF I COME OVER THEREI WILL KICK YOUR GAS
GOOD THINGS COME IN FAST PACKAGES
KEARNY MESA FIATSan Diegorsquos Central FIAT Studio
5155 CONVOY STREET SAN DIEGO CA 92111 (858) 492-9200 KMFIATCOM
FIND OUT WHY ENTHUSIASTS CHOOSE KEARNY MESA FIAT
January-February 2013 11
Publishing a calendar for the Club was such a great idea last year wersquore doing it again to help you keep on top of the activities planned for 2013
If you receive the print version of Alfacionada simply remove this four-page center section and keep it on hand for reference Electronic subscribers (or any one with Internet access) will find a link on the Club website wwwaroscorg where you may download a two-page PDF
version and print it or keep it on your mobile or desktop
It happens sometimes that an event is canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances We will e-blast and post that information as soon as possible There is also room in these margins to write in any changes
We hope this is a useful member-ship benefit Letrsquos see everyone out and about this year
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
19-20 ndash Time Trial and Race on The Big Track Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond All makes and models welcome
27 ndash Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet Lunada Bay House Palos Verdes Estates Itrsquos the 50th An-niversary Jubilee prizegiving a great Italian buffet and music by Club member Steve Johnsonrsquos Jazz Legacy Trio
16-17 ndash Driving School Streets of Willow Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond Become a better driver
23-24 ndash Desert Classic Weekend and Club Concours 1 Lunch in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta Club Concours at the Doral Desert Princess Resort Fun for all
AROSC EVENTS CALENDAR 2013Pull this out and save it
12 January-February 2013
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
10 ndash Petersen Museum Visit and General Meeting Los Angeles Free parking and half-price admission for Club members docent-led tour of the fabulous new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels exhibit Vault Tour $25 extra RSVP is necessary for both parking and Vault Tour Museum opens 830 tours begin at 1100 sharp
6 ndash Alfas at Cars amp Coffee and General Meet-ing Irvine This year wersquore adding a private tour of the Lyon Air Museum and lunch at Original Mikersquos both in Santa Ana
27 ndash Spring Day Drive Angeles Crest High-way from west to east weather and road con-ditions permitting Lunch in Wrightwood
4-5 ndash Time Trial and Race Chuckwalla Valley Raceway Desert Center
19 ndash Spaghetti Cookoff Pool Party and General Meeting Chatsworth Dig out your heirloom recipes and best bikinis for this late-spring celebration around the Perlsrsquos pool
2 ndash Huntington Beach Concours and Club Concours 2 Central Park Huntington Beach
15-16 ndash TT Race and Enduro Buttonwillow
29 or 30 ndash Alfapalooza Pine Avenue Pier Long Beach Show your clean car kick off the biennial Transpacific Yacht Race while enjoying nautical noshes from Dave Mericlersquos galley
January-February 2013 13
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
8-13 ndash Alfa California the Alfa Club National Convention Sonoma This will be one for the record books
21 ndash Summer Party and General Meeting Chez Cline Fountain Valley
15-18 ndash Monterey Weekend Monterey Motor-sports Reunion Laguna Seca Concorso Italiano Laguna Seca Golf Ranch Pebble Beach Con-cours drsquoElegance Pebble Beach ConcoursTour drsquoLemons Seaside auctions parties over-the-top car-crazy fun everywhere from Big Sur to Salinas
8 ndash Fall Day Drive and General Meeting A redux to last yearrsquos spring version San Fernando Valley to Ojai without the snow Lunch at a great Italian restaurant in town
21-22 ndash Coronado Speed Festival San Diego Take in some terrific vintage racing action enjoy a stroll on the strand and share good times with Club members
5-6 ndash Time Trial and Race Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond
19-20 ndash Wine Tour region TBD Our annual pilgrimage in honor of fine vintages of central and southern California will be announced soon
14 January-February 2013
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
3 ndash Best of France amp Italy Car Show + Club Concours 3 Woodley Park Van Nuys
16-17 ndash Event type TBD Streets of Willow
23 ndash Election Mtg Lucas Tire lunch at Joe Jostrsquos Long Beach Votes will be counted while we learn about the best sportscarvintage rubber in the west then visit a landmark for pickled eggs and pretzels
14 ndash Holiday Party Redondo Beach Ring out the year with wine tasting door prizes and a sumptuous spread of culi-nary delights from your fellow members Someday well do that recipe book
We threw a party and everybody came The AROSC 4050 commemoration brought out the best ndash competitors and enthusiasts ndash to Willow Springs International Raceway for parade laps hot laps Alfa Cup competition a banquet and some more racing What a year it was
January-February 2013 15
Details at wwwaroschpdorg
or register online here
Your car Your helmet Two days of track skidpad amp classroom time
The AROSC High Performance Driving School is a chance to test the limits of your vehicle and yourself No flashing lights no tickets no worries In addition to having a great time you
will be a better driver ndash on the track and on the street
AROSC Driving SchoolFebruary 16-17 ldquoStreets of Willowrdquo Rosamond CA
HP Street Time Trial Race
Our High Performance Driving School run by AROSC has been in continuous operation for over 20 years
raquo No racing belts required for Street Performance Group raquo Instructors will ride in your car raquo All makes and models are welcome you just need a desire to improve your skills and have a little fun in the process raquo In Race Class you will experience more starts in 1 weekend than you will probably see in 2 years of club racing
16 January-February 2013
HOLIDAY PARTY 2012
Clockwise from front Jayne Chuck Mike (with Chris behind him) Adrienne Mary our hostess Sheila Evelyn Shin and Michiko enjoying the food the hospitality and the gorgeous day Photos are by Dicie and Ken Sizemore and MJ Kutkus
The annual Holiday Party at MJ and Sheilarsquos (aka Alfa Clubhouse) in Redondo Beach had a good turnout of over 40 people Members from both the competition and social events groups gathered to enjoy each othersrsquo company and share in the holiday spirit MJ and Sheila hosted the barbecue and the guests brought their specialty dishes
Moe and Margi Orozco brought the Willow Springs 4050 Celebration DVD It played on the flat screens for the fond memories of those that had been there and made the others wish theyrsquod made it
A highlight was the celebration of Bruce and Pat Westrsquos anniversary (see at right) for which they brought a couple of bottles of Premier Cru Champagne and shared with the guests Another special celebration was Bonnie Schwartzrsquos birthday It be-
ing the first day of Hanukkah Bonnie lit the Menorah
The wonderful assortment of side dishes provided by the guests included salads vegetable casseroles and a wide variety of desserts Yum Adding to the enjoyment of the food and the company was the wine tasting table of fine reds whites and bubblies What more could we ask Door prizes We had them If you missed it this time be sure to come next year ndash same time same place same great party
ndash Sheila Kutkus
January-February 2013 17
Lucinda Mimi Bruce and Pat in the foreground with Sheila Doug Patty Rick Chuck Cline and Moe behind them
Charlie Bonnie and Randy having a good laugh hellip as usual
Good to the last drop Elyse pours Dani and Jan admire her technique
Left Jay and Catherine look appropri-ately festive Above our hosts with the most MJ and Sheila Thanks for a great party
18 January-February 2013
Above Steve Doug and Joyce are delighted to see Fred again
Visit Us On The WebPagesprodigynetalfaomega
3822 Clarington AvenueCulver City CA 90232
(310) 836-3160
January-February 2013 19
20 January-February 2013
Alfas in the corral Desert Classic 2012 Ken Sizemore photo
You are invited to attend our 2013 AROSC Club Concours 1 weekend February 23-24 with lunch en route in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta and an overnight stay in Palm Desert This is our first driving foray of the year and getting there is half the fun Please note that RSVPs are required for the social events Car show regis-tration is through the event organizerSaturday February 23
Options for starting out are 1) Drive with friends or just get you in your Alfa to Bonnie and Charlie Schwartzrsquos Joshua Tree hideaway by 1130 am Bring what yoursquod like to eat for lunch and Bonnie will provide a few hors drsquooeuvres and beverages We typically hang out in the house but if the weather is nice the bocce ball court is ready for action RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg if you are planning to attend lunch Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVP2) Drive straight to the hotel and chill We have a block of 15 rooms
for one night at the pet-friendly Best Western Palm Desert available until February 1 Call 7603404441 now to secure yours at the special Club rate of $109 double occupancy Tell the reservationist you are with the Alfa Romeo Club 3) Join the Club for a co-op (semi pot luck) dinner at Joyce and Doug McHattiersquos La Quinta home at 630 pm Doug will grill his fab-o Dougburgers and salmon we will bring the side dishes RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg and she will hook you up with Joyce who needs to know what everyone is bringing and can fill you in on other dinner details Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVPSunday February 24
The Club Concours will be pre-sided over by Concours Chair Jordan Lee and Norm Silverman If you plan to have your car judged please RSVP to Norm and Jordan at aroscorg to receive Concours participation details
Desert Classic 2013
January-February 2013 21
The location on February 24 is within the Desert Classic Concours drsquoElegance staged at the Doral Desert Princess Country Club and Resort 67967 Vista Chino Cathe-dral City CA 92234
Alfa Romeo will have a marque corral in the show for which you need to pre-register The entry fee is $50 per car which includes admission for two persons a parking spot on the green and a goodie bag We need to be on the green no later than 9 am
Registration We can register two ways by email to paulmerrhotmailcom or on wwwdesertconcourscom Please type these addresses into your browser Please note the event website is in the process of being updated with corral entry forms available soon Once available we can register online using a credit card or print the form and mail with a check to Desert Clas-sic Car Club Corral 47037 Marrake-sh Dr Palm Desert CA 92260
22 January-February 2013
Classified Advertising
Classified (non-commercial) ads are published as a free service to the Alfa Romeo community Suggested length 60 words include price location contact info Photos must be in-focus medium-resolution (300ppi) JPEGs Content must be Alfa-related Deadline is the 25th of the month prior to publication (eg March issue = January 25)
Commercial Advertising
Please contact Advertising Coordinator Jim Barrett at infoaroscorg for a detailed rate card and complete advertising information
1991 164 ndash 139K w eng rbld 100K Time Belt with 5K CA car Auto trans Wants to cruise 70+ 20+ MPG Interior good AC cold with good step motor all electronics lthr seats sun roof windows dash rear window def + shades color white Brand new transmission $4300 OBO Call 8184272054
4 Ronal ldquoPhone Dial Wheels ndash Four-bolt 15x 7 They look gorgeous on the Alfetta but too wide for my taste VGC no scuffing that I can see okay Kumho tires mounted Best offer buyer responsible for pickup and delivery Will 6263459659 or nashwill912earthlinknet (Pasadena)
1993 SERIES 4 SPIDER VELOCE ndash Redblack 78K miles on the odo Four new Pirelli P6 s mounted July rsquo11 new top installed Seplsquo11 Huntington Beach Concours winner in ldquodaily driverrdquo class rsquo08 No not a show-quality concours winner but a solid driver for touring and weekend outings Normal 2nd gear balky synchro Maintained by APC in Orange from end of new car warranty Photos on request $8750 Chuck or Jan Cline 7145313541 jclinefvcayahoocom
1981 SPIDER ndash 85K miles on new engine Garaged in San Francisco area Ruby metallic over cream completely refurbished 1998 Convertible top and radial tires in good condition Standard equipment includes turbina wheels power brakes and windows 5-speed manual trans and limited-slip differential Spica fuel injection Beautiful car that has aged gracefully
$6500 Call 2093520128
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Can you guess who our new President is Yup itrsquos me again
I trust everyone had a great holiday The Club Party was fantastic as usual Our thanks to our hosts MJ and Sheila Their hospitality and cooking skills are simply not to be missed The first meeting of the new Board was the next day We ate party leftovers figured out who is doing what and hammered out a schedule for the new year Dave Mericle our new board member is taking over the duties of outgoing member Margi Brown-Orozco Everyone else is returning to their old positions Margi will continue to organize the Wine Tour so we will miss her but itrsquos not like we wonrsquot be seeing her
Check out the 2013 calendar of events in this Alfacionada We received a few suggestions from the membership and a few new volunteers as well Erwin and Susan will be hosting a pool party and spaghetti cook-off in April Dave Mericle is a big supporter of Alfapalooza at Gladstonersquos in Long Beach in late June and will bringing his boat and BBQ to the Pine Street Pier for a special AROSC get-together And this fall we are thinking of holding the White Turkey Sale and elections at Lucas Tire in Long Beach They are a major supplier of vintage rubber and Irsquove been told that their in-store prices beat their online prices So if you own an older Alfa you gotta put it on your must-see list
The January meeting will be at a new location the Lunada Bay House in Palos Verdes Estates See page 5
for more info and note that RSVPs are required Wersquoll hand out year-end trophies and have a fine Italian buffet This year we are classing it up a little with music by club member Steve Johnsonrsquos Jazz Legacy Trio
February brings up the Driving School at the Streets of Willow There may not be a lot of passing opportuni-ties at the Streets but it is my favorite track It has been described as a highly technical track which in simple English means it has lots of differ-ent kinds of turns You donrsquot need a dedicated track car and the AROSC School is a great opportunity to come out stick your toe in the proverbial water and hone your driving skills
Plans are in progress to prep our Giulietta Sprint for the February 24th Desert Classic Concours in Palm Springs So far Irsquove replaced the felt in those passenger door window channels and cleaned and adjusted the door latch mechanism Same thing for the driverrsquos door is on the plan and some new goodies have been ordered from Centerline A small rubber sec-tion around the driverrsquos door will be replaced and the new underhood mat is on the agenda
See pages 20-21 for more info on the Desert Classic Concours as it has really evolved into an all-weekend event We will be meeting at Bonnie and Charliersquos desert vacation home on Saturday February 23rd for lunch and then (weather permitting) driving through Joshua Tree National Park to Palm Springs Saturday night Doug and Joyce will be hosting a pre-concours party RSVP early bring
FROM THE TOP hellip the Word from Il Presidente
January-February 2013 7
a bottle of wine and a side dish and have a good time but donrsquot forget to set your alarm for the next morning This is a very popular event and one we are very happy to have on the schedule again this year
Our March meeting will be at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles for the new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels show Some of the displays are permanent but many are not so this current exhibit will be new to all of us We will have a special
parking rate and admission discount for Alfa Club members Our docents Norm and Gene will provide all the inside scoop on the special cars in the Fins display Check out Previews on page 4 for more details
To quote Red Green ldquoRemember if the women dont find you hand-some they should at least find you handy And donrsquot forget the duct tape the handymanrsquos secret weaponrdquo
ndash Mike and Chris
8 January-February 2013
Our Alfas are fine cars that were made with high-end mechanicals for their time double overhead cams 5-speed transmissions four-wheel disc brakes multiple carbs or even fuel injec-tion In the rsquo60s and rsquo70s there were very few cars that offered this level of sophistication especially for the price but today itrsquos a different world These items that we bought Alfas for are now available on even the least expensive cars And cars today have even more features such as engine management systems that deliver more power and use less fuel airbags stability and traction control 6- and even 7-speed transmissions The list goes on and on
Until Alfa returns to the United States (this year) the only way to get some of these advances on our Alfas is in the form of transplants But do you really want to transplant a BMW drivetrain into an Alfa And if so would it still be an Alfa Of course putting things like airbags traction control or anti-lock brakes into our older Alfas is not really practical but there are things that you can do to update your Alfa without affecting the soul or spirit of the car
Ever since I got my Montreal I have been very disappointed with the lighting The instrument light-ing was basically useless I replaced the light bulbs and even put some aluminum foil inside the instruments with little improvement Finally I put in some LED lights and I can now see the instruments not as good as the backlit instruments in todayrsquos cars but much better than with the original lights I have some plans to
further improve the lighting but that requires modifying the instruments a little bit Nothing noticeable but a bit more work than the average Alfa owner would do
I had a similar issue with the rear lighting The taillights consisted of two 5-watt light bulbs in each one They were not visible during the day and not much better at night So to improve the situation I made up some LED panels for the taillights and the rear turn signals The results were very impressive Again it was more work that just replacing the bulbs with LED bulbs but it is much better There are also headlight replacements available that give better visibility of the road at night My Montreal has European headlights with 100-watt high beams While not legal here they sure do eliminate the darkness
If you like the features of a modern audio system such as satellite radio and MP3 compatibility but dislike how the new radios clash with the classic looks of your Alfa there are companies that refit oldstyle radio housings with modern innards There are also audio systems that can be hid-den and operated by a small remote
So until the arrival of the Giulia and the 4C you can add some modern touches to your Alfa while retaining the classic charm that you so love
ndash Gene Brown
The Tech Guy hellip A Modern Touch
January-February 2013 9
10 January-February 2013
IrsquoM BIGGERTHAN I LOOKAND IF I COME OVER THEREI WILL KICK YOUR GAS
GOOD THINGS COME IN FAST PACKAGES
KEARNY MESA FIATSan Diegorsquos Central FIAT Studio
5155 CONVOY STREET SAN DIEGO CA 92111 (858) 492-9200 KMFIATCOM
FIND OUT WHY ENTHUSIASTS CHOOSE KEARNY MESA FIAT
January-February 2013 11
Publishing a calendar for the Club was such a great idea last year wersquore doing it again to help you keep on top of the activities planned for 2013
If you receive the print version of Alfacionada simply remove this four-page center section and keep it on hand for reference Electronic subscribers (or any one with Internet access) will find a link on the Club website wwwaroscorg where you may download a two-page PDF
version and print it or keep it on your mobile or desktop
It happens sometimes that an event is canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances We will e-blast and post that information as soon as possible There is also room in these margins to write in any changes
We hope this is a useful member-ship benefit Letrsquos see everyone out and about this year
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
19-20 ndash Time Trial and Race on The Big Track Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond All makes and models welcome
27 ndash Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet Lunada Bay House Palos Verdes Estates Itrsquos the 50th An-niversary Jubilee prizegiving a great Italian buffet and music by Club member Steve Johnsonrsquos Jazz Legacy Trio
16-17 ndash Driving School Streets of Willow Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond Become a better driver
23-24 ndash Desert Classic Weekend and Club Concours 1 Lunch in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta Club Concours at the Doral Desert Princess Resort Fun for all
AROSC EVENTS CALENDAR 2013Pull this out and save it
12 January-February 2013
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
10 ndash Petersen Museum Visit and General Meeting Los Angeles Free parking and half-price admission for Club members docent-led tour of the fabulous new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels exhibit Vault Tour $25 extra RSVP is necessary for both parking and Vault Tour Museum opens 830 tours begin at 1100 sharp
6 ndash Alfas at Cars amp Coffee and General Meet-ing Irvine This year wersquore adding a private tour of the Lyon Air Museum and lunch at Original Mikersquos both in Santa Ana
27 ndash Spring Day Drive Angeles Crest High-way from west to east weather and road con-ditions permitting Lunch in Wrightwood
4-5 ndash Time Trial and Race Chuckwalla Valley Raceway Desert Center
19 ndash Spaghetti Cookoff Pool Party and General Meeting Chatsworth Dig out your heirloom recipes and best bikinis for this late-spring celebration around the Perlsrsquos pool
2 ndash Huntington Beach Concours and Club Concours 2 Central Park Huntington Beach
15-16 ndash TT Race and Enduro Buttonwillow
29 or 30 ndash Alfapalooza Pine Avenue Pier Long Beach Show your clean car kick off the biennial Transpacific Yacht Race while enjoying nautical noshes from Dave Mericlersquos galley
January-February 2013 13
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
8-13 ndash Alfa California the Alfa Club National Convention Sonoma This will be one for the record books
21 ndash Summer Party and General Meeting Chez Cline Fountain Valley
15-18 ndash Monterey Weekend Monterey Motor-sports Reunion Laguna Seca Concorso Italiano Laguna Seca Golf Ranch Pebble Beach Con-cours drsquoElegance Pebble Beach ConcoursTour drsquoLemons Seaside auctions parties over-the-top car-crazy fun everywhere from Big Sur to Salinas
8 ndash Fall Day Drive and General Meeting A redux to last yearrsquos spring version San Fernando Valley to Ojai without the snow Lunch at a great Italian restaurant in town
21-22 ndash Coronado Speed Festival San Diego Take in some terrific vintage racing action enjoy a stroll on the strand and share good times with Club members
5-6 ndash Time Trial and Race Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond
19-20 ndash Wine Tour region TBD Our annual pilgrimage in honor of fine vintages of central and southern California will be announced soon
14 January-February 2013
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
3 ndash Best of France amp Italy Car Show + Club Concours 3 Woodley Park Van Nuys
16-17 ndash Event type TBD Streets of Willow
23 ndash Election Mtg Lucas Tire lunch at Joe Jostrsquos Long Beach Votes will be counted while we learn about the best sportscarvintage rubber in the west then visit a landmark for pickled eggs and pretzels
14 ndash Holiday Party Redondo Beach Ring out the year with wine tasting door prizes and a sumptuous spread of culi-nary delights from your fellow members Someday well do that recipe book
We threw a party and everybody came The AROSC 4050 commemoration brought out the best ndash competitors and enthusiasts ndash to Willow Springs International Raceway for parade laps hot laps Alfa Cup competition a banquet and some more racing What a year it was
January-February 2013 15
Details at wwwaroschpdorg
or register online here
Your car Your helmet Two days of track skidpad amp classroom time
The AROSC High Performance Driving School is a chance to test the limits of your vehicle and yourself No flashing lights no tickets no worries In addition to having a great time you
will be a better driver ndash on the track and on the street
AROSC Driving SchoolFebruary 16-17 ldquoStreets of Willowrdquo Rosamond CA
HP Street Time Trial Race
Our High Performance Driving School run by AROSC has been in continuous operation for over 20 years
raquo No racing belts required for Street Performance Group raquo Instructors will ride in your car raquo All makes and models are welcome you just need a desire to improve your skills and have a little fun in the process raquo In Race Class you will experience more starts in 1 weekend than you will probably see in 2 years of club racing
16 January-February 2013
HOLIDAY PARTY 2012
Clockwise from front Jayne Chuck Mike (with Chris behind him) Adrienne Mary our hostess Sheila Evelyn Shin and Michiko enjoying the food the hospitality and the gorgeous day Photos are by Dicie and Ken Sizemore and MJ Kutkus
The annual Holiday Party at MJ and Sheilarsquos (aka Alfa Clubhouse) in Redondo Beach had a good turnout of over 40 people Members from both the competition and social events groups gathered to enjoy each othersrsquo company and share in the holiday spirit MJ and Sheila hosted the barbecue and the guests brought their specialty dishes
Moe and Margi Orozco brought the Willow Springs 4050 Celebration DVD It played on the flat screens for the fond memories of those that had been there and made the others wish theyrsquod made it
A highlight was the celebration of Bruce and Pat Westrsquos anniversary (see at right) for which they brought a couple of bottles of Premier Cru Champagne and shared with the guests Another special celebration was Bonnie Schwartzrsquos birthday It be-
ing the first day of Hanukkah Bonnie lit the Menorah
The wonderful assortment of side dishes provided by the guests included salads vegetable casseroles and a wide variety of desserts Yum Adding to the enjoyment of the food and the company was the wine tasting table of fine reds whites and bubblies What more could we ask Door prizes We had them If you missed it this time be sure to come next year ndash same time same place same great party
ndash Sheila Kutkus
January-February 2013 17
Lucinda Mimi Bruce and Pat in the foreground with Sheila Doug Patty Rick Chuck Cline and Moe behind them
Charlie Bonnie and Randy having a good laugh hellip as usual
Good to the last drop Elyse pours Dani and Jan admire her technique
Left Jay and Catherine look appropri-ately festive Above our hosts with the most MJ and Sheila Thanks for a great party
18 January-February 2013
Above Steve Doug and Joyce are delighted to see Fred again
Visit Us On The WebPagesprodigynetalfaomega
3822 Clarington AvenueCulver City CA 90232
(310) 836-3160
January-February 2013 19
20 January-February 2013
Alfas in the corral Desert Classic 2012 Ken Sizemore photo
You are invited to attend our 2013 AROSC Club Concours 1 weekend February 23-24 with lunch en route in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta and an overnight stay in Palm Desert This is our first driving foray of the year and getting there is half the fun Please note that RSVPs are required for the social events Car show regis-tration is through the event organizerSaturday February 23
Options for starting out are 1) Drive with friends or just get you in your Alfa to Bonnie and Charlie Schwartzrsquos Joshua Tree hideaway by 1130 am Bring what yoursquod like to eat for lunch and Bonnie will provide a few hors drsquooeuvres and beverages We typically hang out in the house but if the weather is nice the bocce ball court is ready for action RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg if you are planning to attend lunch Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVP2) Drive straight to the hotel and chill We have a block of 15 rooms
for one night at the pet-friendly Best Western Palm Desert available until February 1 Call 7603404441 now to secure yours at the special Club rate of $109 double occupancy Tell the reservationist you are with the Alfa Romeo Club 3) Join the Club for a co-op (semi pot luck) dinner at Joyce and Doug McHattiersquos La Quinta home at 630 pm Doug will grill his fab-o Dougburgers and salmon we will bring the side dishes RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg and she will hook you up with Joyce who needs to know what everyone is bringing and can fill you in on other dinner details Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVPSunday February 24
The Club Concours will be pre-sided over by Concours Chair Jordan Lee and Norm Silverman If you plan to have your car judged please RSVP to Norm and Jordan at aroscorg to receive Concours participation details
Desert Classic 2013
January-February 2013 21
The location on February 24 is within the Desert Classic Concours drsquoElegance staged at the Doral Desert Princess Country Club and Resort 67967 Vista Chino Cathe-dral City CA 92234
Alfa Romeo will have a marque corral in the show for which you need to pre-register The entry fee is $50 per car which includes admission for two persons a parking spot on the green and a goodie bag We need to be on the green no later than 9 am
Registration We can register two ways by email to paulmerrhotmailcom or on wwwdesertconcourscom Please type these addresses into your browser Please note the event website is in the process of being updated with corral entry forms available soon Once available we can register online using a credit card or print the form and mail with a check to Desert Clas-sic Car Club Corral 47037 Marrake-sh Dr Palm Desert CA 92260
22 January-February 2013
Classified Advertising
Classified (non-commercial) ads are published as a free service to the Alfa Romeo community Suggested length 60 words include price location contact info Photos must be in-focus medium-resolution (300ppi) JPEGs Content must be Alfa-related Deadline is the 25th of the month prior to publication (eg March issue = January 25)
Commercial Advertising
Please contact Advertising Coordinator Jim Barrett at infoaroscorg for a detailed rate card and complete advertising information
1991 164 ndash 139K w eng rbld 100K Time Belt with 5K CA car Auto trans Wants to cruise 70+ 20+ MPG Interior good AC cold with good step motor all electronics lthr seats sun roof windows dash rear window def + shades color white Brand new transmission $4300 OBO Call 8184272054
4 Ronal ldquoPhone Dial Wheels ndash Four-bolt 15x 7 They look gorgeous on the Alfetta but too wide for my taste VGC no scuffing that I can see okay Kumho tires mounted Best offer buyer responsible for pickup and delivery Will 6263459659 or nashwill912earthlinknet (Pasadena)
1993 SERIES 4 SPIDER VELOCE ndash Redblack 78K miles on the odo Four new Pirelli P6 s mounted July rsquo11 new top installed Seplsquo11 Huntington Beach Concours winner in ldquodaily driverrdquo class rsquo08 No not a show-quality concours winner but a solid driver for touring and weekend outings Normal 2nd gear balky synchro Maintained by APC in Orange from end of new car warranty Photos on request $8750 Chuck or Jan Cline 7145313541 jclinefvcayahoocom
1981 SPIDER ndash 85K miles on new engine Garaged in San Francisco area Ruby metallic over cream completely refurbished 1998 Convertible top and radial tires in good condition Standard equipment includes turbina wheels power brakes and windows 5-speed manual trans and limited-slip differential Spica fuel injection Beautiful car that has aged gracefully
$6500 Call 2093520128
Classified ndash Cars For Sale
January-February 2013 23
Due
s fo
r a
one-
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mem
bers
hip
in t
he A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
of S
outh
ern
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iforn
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AR
OSC
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d th
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lfa R
omeo
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ners
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filia
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end
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OSC
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Alfa
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ime
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a bottle of wine and a side dish and have a good time but donrsquot forget to set your alarm for the next morning This is a very popular event and one we are very happy to have on the schedule again this year
Our March meeting will be at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles for the new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels show Some of the displays are permanent but many are not so this current exhibit will be new to all of us We will have a special
parking rate and admission discount for Alfa Club members Our docents Norm and Gene will provide all the inside scoop on the special cars in the Fins display Check out Previews on page 4 for more details
To quote Red Green ldquoRemember if the women dont find you hand-some they should at least find you handy And donrsquot forget the duct tape the handymanrsquos secret weaponrdquo
ndash Mike and Chris
8 January-February 2013
Our Alfas are fine cars that were made with high-end mechanicals for their time double overhead cams 5-speed transmissions four-wheel disc brakes multiple carbs or even fuel injec-tion In the rsquo60s and rsquo70s there were very few cars that offered this level of sophistication especially for the price but today itrsquos a different world These items that we bought Alfas for are now available on even the least expensive cars And cars today have even more features such as engine management systems that deliver more power and use less fuel airbags stability and traction control 6- and even 7-speed transmissions The list goes on and on
Until Alfa returns to the United States (this year) the only way to get some of these advances on our Alfas is in the form of transplants But do you really want to transplant a BMW drivetrain into an Alfa And if so would it still be an Alfa Of course putting things like airbags traction control or anti-lock brakes into our older Alfas is not really practical but there are things that you can do to update your Alfa without affecting the soul or spirit of the car
Ever since I got my Montreal I have been very disappointed with the lighting The instrument light-ing was basically useless I replaced the light bulbs and even put some aluminum foil inside the instruments with little improvement Finally I put in some LED lights and I can now see the instruments not as good as the backlit instruments in todayrsquos cars but much better than with the original lights I have some plans to
further improve the lighting but that requires modifying the instruments a little bit Nothing noticeable but a bit more work than the average Alfa owner would do
I had a similar issue with the rear lighting The taillights consisted of two 5-watt light bulbs in each one They were not visible during the day and not much better at night So to improve the situation I made up some LED panels for the taillights and the rear turn signals The results were very impressive Again it was more work that just replacing the bulbs with LED bulbs but it is much better There are also headlight replacements available that give better visibility of the road at night My Montreal has European headlights with 100-watt high beams While not legal here they sure do eliminate the darkness
If you like the features of a modern audio system such as satellite radio and MP3 compatibility but dislike how the new radios clash with the classic looks of your Alfa there are companies that refit oldstyle radio housings with modern innards There are also audio systems that can be hid-den and operated by a small remote
So until the arrival of the Giulia and the 4C you can add some modern touches to your Alfa while retaining the classic charm that you so love
ndash Gene Brown
The Tech Guy hellip A Modern Touch
January-February 2013 9
10 January-February 2013
IrsquoM BIGGERTHAN I LOOKAND IF I COME OVER THEREI WILL KICK YOUR GAS
GOOD THINGS COME IN FAST PACKAGES
KEARNY MESA FIATSan Diegorsquos Central FIAT Studio
5155 CONVOY STREET SAN DIEGO CA 92111 (858) 492-9200 KMFIATCOM
FIND OUT WHY ENTHUSIASTS CHOOSE KEARNY MESA FIAT
January-February 2013 11
Publishing a calendar for the Club was such a great idea last year wersquore doing it again to help you keep on top of the activities planned for 2013
If you receive the print version of Alfacionada simply remove this four-page center section and keep it on hand for reference Electronic subscribers (or any one with Internet access) will find a link on the Club website wwwaroscorg where you may download a two-page PDF
version and print it or keep it on your mobile or desktop
It happens sometimes that an event is canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances We will e-blast and post that information as soon as possible There is also room in these margins to write in any changes
We hope this is a useful member-ship benefit Letrsquos see everyone out and about this year
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
19-20 ndash Time Trial and Race on The Big Track Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond All makes and models welcome
27 ndash Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet Lunada Bay House Palos Verdes Estates Itrsquos the 50th An-niversary Jubilee prizegiving a great Italian buffet and music by Club member Steve Johnsonrsquos Jazz Legacy Trio
16-17 ndash Driving School Streets of Willow Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond Become a better driver
23-24 ndash Desert Classic Weekend and Club Concours 1 Lunch in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta Club Concours at the Doral Desert Princess Resort Fun for all
AROSC EVENTS CALENDAR 2013Pull this out and save it
12 January-February 2013
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
10 ndash Petersen Museum Visit and General Meeting Los Angeles Free parking and half-price admission for Club members docent-led tour of the fabulous new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels exhibit Vault Tour $25 extra RSVP is necessary for both parking and Vault Tour Museum opens 830 tours begin at 1100 sharp
6 ndash Alfas at Cars amp Coffee and General Meet-ing Irvine This year wersquore adding a private tour of the Lyon Air Museum and lunch at Original Mikersquos both in Santa Ana
27 ndash Spring Day Drive Angeles Crest High-way from west to east weather and road con-ditions permitting Lunch in Wrightwood
4-5 ndash Time Trial and Race Chuckwalla Valley Raceway Desert Center
19 ndash Spaghetti Cookoff Pool Party and General Meeting Chatsworth Dig out your heirloom recipes and best bikinis for this late-spring celebration around the Perlsrsquos pool
2 ndash Huntington Beach Concours and Club Concours 2 Central Park Huntington Beach
15-16 ndash TT Race and Enduro Buttonwillow
29 or 30 ndash Alfapalooza Pine Avenue Pier Long Beach Show your clean car kick off the biennial Transpacific Yacht Race while enjoying nautical noshes from Dave Mericlersquos galley
January-February 2013 13
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
8-13 ndash Alfa California the Alfa Club National Convention Sonoma This will be one for the record books
21 ndash Summer Party and General Meeting Chez Cline Fountain Valley
15-18 ndash Monterey Weekend Monterey Motor-sports Reunion Laguna Seca Concorso Italiano Laguna Seca Golf Ranch Pebble Beach Con-cours drsquoElegance Pebble Beach ConcoursTour drsquoLemons Seaside auctions parties over-the-top car-crazy fun everywhere from Big Sur to Salinas
8 ndash Fall Day Drive and General Meeting A redux to last yearrsquos spring version San Fernando Valley to Ojai without the snow Lunch at a great Italian restaurant in town
21-22 ndash Coronado Speed Festival San Diego Take in some terrific vintage racing action enjoy a stroll on the strand and share good times with Club members
5-6 ndash Time Trial and Race Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond
19-20 ndash Wine Tour region TBD Our annual pilgrimage in honor of fine vintages of central and southern California will be announced soon
14 January-February 2013
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
3 ndash Best of France amp Italy Car Show + Club Concours 3 Woodley Park Van Nuys
16-17 ndash Event type TBD Streets of Willow
23 ndash Election Mtg Lucas Tire lunch at Joe Jostrsquos Long Beach Votes will be counted while we learn about the best sportscarvintage rubber in the west then visit a landmark for pickled eggs and pretzels
14 ndash Holiday Party Redondo Beach Ring out the year with wine tasting door prizes and a sumptuous spread of culi-nary delights from your fellow members Someday well do that recipe book
We threw a party and everybody came The AROSC 4050 commemoration brought out the best ndash competitors and enthusiasts ndash to Willow Springs International Raceway for parade laps hot laps Alfa Cup competition a banquet and some more racing What a year it was
January-February 2013 15
Details at wwwaroschpdorg
or register online here
Your car Your helmet Two days of track skidpad amp classroom time
The AROSC High Performance Driving School is a chance to test the limits of your vehicle and yourself No flashing lights no tickets no worries In addition to having a great time you
will be a better driver ndash on the track and on the street
AROSC Driving SchoolFebruary 16-17 ldquoStreets of Willowrdquo Rosamond CA
HP Street Time Trial Race
Our High Performance Driving School run by AROSC has been in continuous operation for over 20 years
raquo No racing belts required for Street Performance Group raquo Instructors will ride in your car raquo All makes and models are welcome you just need a desire to improve your skills and have a little fun in the process raquo In Race Class you will experience more starts in 1 weekend than you will probably see in 2 years of club racing
16 January-February 2013
HOLIDAY PARTY 2012
Clockwise from front Jayne Chuck Mike (with Chris behind him) Adrienne Mary our hostess Sheila Evelyn Shin and Michiko enjoying the food the hospitality and the gorgeous day Photos are by Dicie and Ken Sizemore and MJ Kutkus
The annual Holiday Party at MJ and Sheilarsquos (aka Alfa Clubhouse) in Redondo Beach had a good turnout of over 40 people Members from both the competition and social events groups gathered to enjoy each othersrsquo company and share in the holiday spirit MJ and Sheila hosted the barbecue and the guests brought their specialty dishes
Moe and Margi Orozco brought the Willow Springs 4050 Celebration DVD It played on the flat screens for the fond memories of those that had been there and made the others wish theyrsquod made it
A highlight was the celebration of Bruce and Pat Westrsquos anniversary (see at right) for which they brought a couple of bottles of Premier Cru Champagne and shared with the guests Another special celebration was Bonnie Schwartzrsquos birthday It be-
ing the first day of Hanukkah Bonnie lit the Menorah
The wonderful assortment of side dishes provided by the guests included salads vegetable casseroles and a wide variety of desserts Yum Adding to the enjoyment of the food and the company was the wine tasting table of fine reds whites and bubblies What more could we ask Door prizes We had them If you missed it this time be sure to come next year ndash same time same place same great party
ndash Sheila Kutkus
January-February 2013 17
Lucinda Mimi Bruce and Pat in the foreground with Sheila Doug Patty Rick Chuck Cline and Moe behind them
Charlie Bonnie and Randy having a good laugh hellip as usual
Good to the last drop Elyse pours Dani and Jan admire her technique
Left Jay and Catherine look appropri-ately festive Above our hosts with the most MJ and Sheila Thanks for a great party
18 January-February 2013
Above Steve Doug and Joyce are delighted to see Fred again
Visit Us On The WebPagesprodigynetalfaomega
3822 Clarington AvenueCulver City CA 90232
(310) 836-3160
January-February 2013 19
20 January-February 2013
Alfas in the corral Desert Classic 2012 Ken Sizemore photo
You are invited to attend our 2013 AROSC Club Concours 1 weekend February 23-24 with lunch en route in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta and an overnight stay in Palm Desert This is our first driving foray of the year and getting there is half the fun Please note that RSVPs are required for the social events Car show regis-tration is through the event organizerSaturday February 23
Options for starting out are 1) Drive with friends or just get you in your Alfa to Bonnie and Charlie Schwartzrsquos Joshua Tree hideaway by 1130 am Bring what yoursquod like to eat for lunch and Bonnie will provide a few hors drsquooeuvres and beverages We typically hang out in the house but if the weather is nice the bocce ball court is ready for action RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg if you are planning to attend lunch Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVP2) Drive straight to the hotel and chill We have a block of 15 rooms
for one night at the pet-friendly Best Western Palm Desert available until February 1 Call 7603404441 now to secure yours at the special Club rate of $109 double occupancy Tell the reservationist you are with the Alfa Romeo Club 3) Join the Club for a co-op (semi pot luck) dinner at Joyce and Doug McHattiersquos La Quinta home at 630 pm Doug will grill his fab-o Dougburgers and salmon we will bring the side dishes RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg and she will hook you up with Joyce who needs to know what everyone is bringing and can fill you in on other dinner details Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVPSunday February 24
The Club Concours will be pre-sided over by Concours Chair Jordan Lee and Norm Silverman If you plan to have your car judged please RSVP to Norm and Jordan at aroscorg to receive Concours participation details
Desert Classic 2013
January-February 2013 21
The location on February 24 is within the Desert Classic Concours drsquoElegance staged at the Doral Desert Princess Country Club and Resort 67967 Vista Chino Cathe-dral City CA 92234
Alfa Romeo will have a marque corral in the show for which you need to pre-register The entry fee is $50 per car which includes admission for two persons a parking spot on the green and a goodie bag We need to be on the green no later than 9 am
Registration We can register two ways by email to paulmerrhotmailcom or on wwwdesertconcourscom Please type these addresses into your browser Please note the event website is in the process of being updated with corral entry forms available soon Once available we can register online using a credit card or print the form and mail with a check to Desert Clas-sic Car Club Corral 47037 Marrake-sh Dr Palm Desert CA 92260
22 January-February 2013
Classified Advertising
Classified (non-commercial) ads are published as a free service to the Alfa Romeo community Suggested length 60 words include price location contact info Photos must be in-focus medium-resolution (300ppi) JPEGs Content must be Alfa-related Deadline is the 25th of the month prior to publication (eg March issue = January 25)
Commercial Advertising
Please contact Advertising Coordinator Jim Barrett at infoaroscorg for a detailed rate card and complete advertising information
1991 164 ndash 139K w eng rbld 100K Time Belt with 5K CA car Auto trans Wants to cruise 70+ 20+ MPG Interior good AC cold with good step motor all electronics lthr seats sun roof windows dash rear window def + shades color white Brand new transmission $4300 OBO Call 8184272054
4 Ronal ldquoPhone Dial Wheels ndash Four-bolt 15x 7 They look gorgeous on the Alfetta but too wide for my taste VGC no scuffing that I can see okay Kumho tires mounted Best offer buyer responsible for pickup and delivery Will 6263459659 or nashwill912earthlinknet (Pasadena)
1993 SERIES 4 SPIDER VELOCE ndash Redblack 78K miles on the odo Four new Pirelli P6 s mounted July rsquo11 new top installed Seplsquo11 Huntington Beach Concours winner in ldquodaily driverrdquo class rsquo08 No not a show-quality concours winner but a solid driver for touring and weekend outings Normal 2nd gear balky synchro Maintained by APC in Orange from end of new car warranty Photos on request $8750 Chuck or Jan Cline 7145313541 jclinefvcayahoocom
1981 SPIDER ndash 85K miles on new engine Garaged in San Francisco area Ruby metallic over cream completely refurbished 1998 Convertible top and radial tires in good condition Standard equipment includes turbina wheels power brakes and windows 5-speed manual trans and limited-slip differential Spica fuel injection Beautiful car that has aged gracefully
$6500 Call 2093520128
Classified ndash Cars For Sale
January-February 2013 23
Due
s fo
r a
one-
year
mem
bers
hip
in t
he A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia (
AR
OSC
) an
d th
e A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
C
lub
- US
(AR
OC
) are
$70
Ple
ase
fill i
n th
e in
form
atio
n bl
anks
in t
his
form
clip
and
mai
l wit
h yo
ur c
heck
pay
able
to A
lfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs C
lub
to A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
Clu
b P
O B
ox 1
2340
Kan
sas
Cit
y M
O 6
4116
-304
0 Y
ou m
ay a
lso
join
onl
ine
usin
g yo
ur c
redi
t car
d by
vis
iting
aro
c-us
aor
g o
r by
tele
phon
ing
877
399
2762
Affi
liati
onS
ubsc
ript
ion
Non
-AR
OC
mem
bers
aut
omob
ile e
nthu
sias
ts i
ndus
try
frie
nds
and
spec
ial a
ssoc
iate
s m
ay s
ubsc
ribe
to A
lfaci
onad
a fo
r $2
0 pe
r ye
ar a
nd a
tten
d m
eeti
ngs
and
even
ts T
o be
com
e an
affi
liate
sub
scri
ber
or r
enew
you
r af
filia
tion
sub
scri
ptio
n s
end
this
form
wit
h a
chec
k pa
yabl
e to
AR
OSC
to A
RO
SC T
reas
urer
271
52 P
aseo
Del
Est
e S
an J
uan
Cap
istr
ano
CA
926
75
ME
MB
ER
SH
IP A
PP
LIC
AT
ION
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs o
f Sou
ther
n C
alifo
rnia
NAM
E
SP
OU
SE
STR
EET
CIT
Y
STAT
E
ZIP
HO
ME
PHO
NE
WO
RK
PHO
NE
E-M
AIL
AL
FA(S
) OW
NED
ARO
C M
EMBE
R
(IF
APPL
ICAB
LE)
C
HEC
K EN
CLO
SED
FO
R $
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia20
072
Cov
e C
ircl
eH
untin
gton
Bea
ch C
A 9
2646
Ou
r 20
13 C
alen
dar
of
Eve
nts
Janu
ary
19-2
0 T
ime
Tri
al a
nd R
ace
W
illow
Spr
ings
R
acew
ay R
osam
ond
27 A
nnua
l Mee
ting
and
A
war
ds B
anqu
et ndash
see
pa
ge 5
for
com
plet
e in
form
atio
n
Febr
uary
16-1
7 D
rivi
ng S
choo
l St
reet
s of
Will
ow W
illow
Sp
ring
s R
acew
ay
Ros
amon
d
23-2
4 D
rive
to J
oshu
a T
ree
an
d C
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8 January-February 2013
Our Alfas are fine cars that were made with high-end mechanicals for their time double overhead cams 5-speed transmissions four-wheel disc brakes multiple carbs or even fuel injec-tion In the rsquo60s and rsquo70s there were very few cars that offered this level of sophistication especially for the price but today itrsquos a different world These items that we bought Alfas for are now available on even the least expensive cars And cars today have even more features such as engine management systems that deliver more power and use less fuel airbags stability and traction control 6- and even 7-speed transmissions The list goes on and on
Until Alfa returns to the United States (this year) the only way to get some of these advances on our Alfas is in the form of transplants But do you really want to transplant a BMW drivetrain into an Alfa And if so would it still be an Alfa Of course putting things like airbags traction control or anti-lock brakes into our older Alfas is not really practical but there are things that you can do to update your Alfa without affecting the soul or spirit of the car
Ever since I got my Montreal I have been very disappointed with the lighting The instrument light-ing was basically useless I replaced the light bulbs and even put some aluminum foil inside the instruments with little improvement Finally I put in some LED lights and I can now see the instruments not as good as the backlit instruments in todayrsquos cars but much better than with the original lights I have some plans to
further improve the lighting but that requires modifying the instruments a little bit Nothing noticeable but a bit more work than the average Alfa owner would do
I had a similar issue with the rear lighting The taillights consisted of two 5-watt light bulbs in each one They were not visible during the day and not much better at night So to improve the situation I made up some LED panels for the taillights and the rear turn signals The results were very impressive Again it was more work that just replacing the bulbs with LED bulbs but it is much better There are also headlight replacements available that give better visibility of the road at night My Montreal has European headlights with 100-watt high beams While not legal here they sure do eliminate the darkness
If you like the features of a modern audio system such as satellite radio and MP3 compatibility but dislike how the new radios clash with the classic looks of your Alfa there are companies that refit oldstyle radio housings with modern innards There are also audio systems that can be hid-den and operated by a small remote
So until the arrival of the Giulia and the 4C you can add some modern touches to your Alfa while retaining the classic charm that you so love
ndash Gene Brown
The Tech Guy hellip A Modern Touch
January-February 2013 9
10 January-February 2013
IrsquoM BIGGERTHAN I LOOKAND IF I COME OVER THEREI WILL KICK YOUR GAS
GOOD THINGS COME IN FAST PACKAGES
KEARNY MESA FIATSan Diegorsquos Central FIAT Studio
5155 CONVOY STREET SAN DIEGO CA 92111 (858) 492-9200 KMFIATCOM
FIND OUT WHY ENTHUSIASTS CHOOSE KEARNY MESA FIAT
January-February 2013 11
Publishing a calendar for the Club was such a great idea last year wersquore doing it again to help you keep on top of the activities planned for 2013
If you receive the print version of Alfacionada simply remove this four-page center section and keep it on hand for reference Electronic subscribers (or any one with Internet access) will find a link on the Club website wwwaroscorg where you may download a two-page PDF
version and print it or keep it on your mobile or desktop
It happens sometimes that an event is canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances We will e-blast and post that information as soon as possible There is also room in these margins to write in any changes
We hope this is a useful member-ship benefit Letrsquos see everyone out and about this year
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
19-20 ndash Time Trial and Race on The Big Track Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond All makes and models welcome
27 ndash Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet Lunada Bay House Palos Verdes Estates Itrsquos the 50th An-niversary Jubilee prizegiving a great Italian buffet and music by Club member Steve Johnsonrsquos Jazz Legacy Trio
16-17 ndash Driving School Streets of Willow Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond Become a better driver
23-24 ndash Desert Classic Weekend and Club Concours 1 Lunch in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta Club Concours at the Doral Desert Princess Resort Fun for all
AROSC EVENTS CALENDAR 2013Pull this out and save it
12 January-February 2013
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
10 ndash Petersen Museum Visit and General Meeting Los Angeles Free parking and half-price admission for Club members docent-led tour of the fabulous new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels exhibit Vault Tour $25 extra RSVP is necessary for both parking and Vault Tour Museum opens 830 tours begin at 1100 sharp
6 ndash Alfas at Cars amp Coffee and General Meet-ing Irvine This year wersquore adding a private tour of the Lyon Air Museum and lunch at Original Mikersquos both in Santa Ana
27 ndash Spring Day Drive Angeles Crest High-way from west to east weather and road con-ditions permitting Lunch in Wrightwood
4-5 ndash Time Trial and Race Chuckwalla Valley Raceway Desert Center
19 ndash Spaghetti Cookoff Pool Party and General Meeting Chatsworth Dig out your heirloom recipes and best bikinis for this late-spring celebration around the Perlsrsquos pool
2 ndash Huntington Beach Concours and Club Concours 2 Central Park Huntington Beach
15-16 ndash TT Race and Enduro Buttonwillow
29 or 30 ndash Alfapalooza Pine Avenue Pier Long Beach Show your clean car kick off the biennial Transpacific Yacht Race while enjoying nautical noshes from Dave Mericlersquos galley
January-February 2013 13
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
8-13 ndash Alfa California the Alfa Club National Convention Sonoma This will be one for the record books
21 ndash Summer Party and General Meeting Chez Cline Fountain Valley
15-18 ndash Monterey Weekend Monterey Motor-sports Reunion Laguna Seca Concorso Italiano Laguna Seca Golf Ranch Pebble Beach Con-cours drsquoElegance Pebble Beach ConcoursTour drsquoLemons Seaside auctions parties over-the-top car-crazy fun everywhere from Big Sur to Salinas
8 ndash Fall Day Drive and General Meeting A redux to last yearrsquos spring version San Fernando Valley to Ojai without the snow Lunch at a great Italian restaurant in town
21-22 ndash Coronado Speed Festival San Diego Take in some terrific vintage racing action enjoy a stroll on the strand and share good times with Club members
5-6 ndash Time Trial and Race Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond
19-20 ndash Wine Tour region TBD Our annual pilgrimage in honor of fine vintages of central and southern California will be announced soon
14 January-February 2013
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
3 ndash Best of France amp Italy Car Show + Club Concours 3 Woodley Park Van Nuys
16-17 ndash Event type TBD Streets of Willow
23 ndash Election Mtg Lucas Tire lunch at Joe Jostrsquos Long Beach Votes will be counted while we learn about the best sportscarvintage rubber in the west then visit a landmark for pickled eggs and pretzels
14 ndash Holiday Party Redondo Beach Ring out the year with wine tasting door prizes and a sumptuous spread of culi-nary delights from your fellow members Someday well do that recipe book
We threw a party and everybody came The AROSC 4050 commemoration brought out the best ndash competitors and enthusiasts ndash to Willow Springs International Raceway for parade laps hot laps Alfa Cup competition a banquet and some more racing What a year it was
January-February 2013 15
Details at wwwaroschpdorg
or register online here
Your car Your helmet Two days of track skidpad amp classroom time
The AROSC High Performance Driving School is a chance to test the limits of your vehicle and yourself No flashing lights no tickets no worries In addition to having a great time you
will be a better driver ndash on the track and on the street
AROSC Driving SchoolFebruary 16-17 ldquoStreets of Willowrdquo Rosamond CA
HP Street Time Trial Race
Our High Performance Driving School run by AROSC has been in continuous operation for over 20 years
raquo No racing belts required for Street Performance Group raquo Instructors will ride in your car raquo All makes and models are welcome you just need a desire to improve your skills and have a little fun in the process raquo In Race Class you will experience more starts in 1 weekend than you will probably see in 2 years of club racing
16 January-February 2013
HOLIDAY PARTY 2012
Clockwise from front Jayne Chuck Mike (with Chris behind him) Adrienne Mary our hostess Sheila Evelyn Shin and Michiko enjoying the food the hospitality and the gorgeous day Photos are by Dicie and Ken Sizemore and MJ Kutkus
The annual Holiday Party at MJ and Sheilarsquos (aka Alfa Clubhouse) in Redondo Beach had a good turnout of over 40 people Members from both the competition and social events groups gathered to enjoy each othersrsquo company and share in the holiday spirit MJ and Sheila hosted the barbecue and the guests brought their specialty dishes
Moe and Margi Orozco brought the Willow Springs 4050 Celebration DVD It played on the flat screens for the fond memories of those that had been there and made the others wish theyrsquod made it
A highlight was the celebration of Bruce and Pat Westrsquos anniversary (see at right) for which they brought a couple of bottles of Premier Cru Champagne and shared with the guests Another special celebration was Bonnie Schwartzrsquos birthday It be-
ing the first day of Hanukkah Bonnie lit the Menorah
The wonderful assortment of side dishes provided by the guests included salads vegetable casseroles and a wide variety of desserts Yum Adding to the enjoyment of the food and the company was the wine tasting table of fine reds whites and bubblies What more could we ask Door prizes We had them If you missed it this time be sure to come next year ndash same time same place same great party
ndash Sheila Kutkus
January-February 2013 17
Lucinda Mimi Bruce and Pat in the foreground with Sheila Doug Patty Rick Chuck Cline and Moe behind them
Charlie Bonnie and Randy having a good laugh hellip as usual
Good to the last drop Elyse pours Dani and Jan admire her technique
Left Jay and Catherine look appropri-ately festive Above our hosts with the most MJ and Sheila Thanks for a great party
18 January-February 2013
Above Steve Doug and Joyce are delighted to see Fred again
Visit Us On The WebPagesprodigynetalfaomega
3822 Clarington AvenueCulver City CA 90232
(310) 836-3160
January-February 2013 19
20 January-February 2013
Alfas in the corral Desert Classic 2012 Ken Sizemore photo
You are invited to attend our 2013 AROSC Club Concours 1 weekend February 23-24 with lunch en route in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta and an overnight stay in Palm Desert This is our first driving foray of the year and getting there is half the fun Please note that RSVPs are required for the social events Car show regis-tration is through the event organizerSaturday February 23
Options for starting out are 1) Drive with friends or just get you in your Alfa to Bonnie and Charlie Schwartzrsquos Joshua Tree hideaway by 1130 am Bring what yoursquod like to eat for lunch and Bonnie will provide a few hors drsquooeuvres and beverages We typically hang out in the house but if the weather is nice the bocce ball court is ready for action RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg if you are planning to attend lunch Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVP2) Drive straight to the hotel and chill We have a block of 15 rooms
for one night at the pet-friendly Best Western Palm Desert available until February 1 Call 7603404441 now to secure yours at the special Club rate of $109 double occupancy Tell the reservationist you are with the Alfa Romeo Club 3) Join the Club for a co-op (semi pot luck) dinner at Joyce and Doug McHattiersquos La Quinta home at 630 pm Doug will grill his fab-o Dougburgers and salmon we will bring the side dishes RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg and she will hook you up with Joyce who needs to know what everyone is bringing and can fill you in on other dinner details Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVPSunday February 24
The Club Concours will be pre-sided over by Concours Chair Jordan Lee and Norm Silverman If you plan to have your car judged please RSVP to Norm and Jordan at aroscorg to receive Concours participation details
Desert Classic 2013
January-February 2013 21
The location on February 24 is within the Desert Classic Concours drsquoElegance staged at the Doral Desert Princess Country Club and Resort 67967 Vista Chino Cathe-dral City CA 92234
Alfa Romeo will have a marque corral in the show for which you need to pre-register The entry fee is $50 per car which includes admission for two persons a parking spot on the green and a goodie bag We need to be on the green no later than 9 am
Registration We can register two ways by email to paulmerrhotmailcom or on wwwdesertconcourscom Please type these addresses into your browser Please note the event website is in the process of being updated with corral entry forms available soon Once available we can register online using a credit card or print the form and mail with a check to Desert Clas-sic Car Club Corral 47037 Marrake-sh Dr Palm Desert CA 92260
22 January-February 2013
Classified Advertising
Classified (non-commercial) ads are published as a free service to the Alfa Romeo community Suggested length 60 words include price location contact info Photos must be in-focus medium-resolution (300ppi) JPEGs Content must be Alfa-related Deadline is the 25th of the month prior to publication (eg March issue = January 25)
Commercial Advertising
Please contact Advertising Coordinator Jim Barrett at infoaroscorg for a detailed rate card and complete advertising information
1991 164 ndash 139K w eng rbld 100K Time Belt with 5K CA car Auto trans Wants to cruise 70+ 20+ MPG Interior good AC cold with good step motor all electronics lthr seats sun roof windows dash rear window def + shades color white Brand new transmission $4300 OBO Call 8184272054
4 Ronal ldquoPhone Dial Wheels ndash Four-bolt 15x 7 They look gorgeous on the Alfetta but too wide for my taste VGC no scuffing that I can see okay Kumho tires mounted Best offer buyer responsible for pickup and delivery Will 6263459659 or nashwill912earthlinknet (Pasadena)
1993 SERIES 4 SPIDER VELOCE ndash Redblack 78K miles on the odo Four new Pirelli P6 s mounted July rsquo11 new top installed Seplsquo11 Huntington Beach Concours winner in ldquodaily driverrdquo class rsquo08 No not a show-quality concours winner but a solid driver for touring and weekend outings Normal 2nd gear balky synchro Maintained by APC in Orange from end of new car warranty Photos on request $8750 Chuck or Jan Cline 7145313541 jclinefvcayahoocom
1981 SPIDER ndash 85K miles on new engine Garaged in San Francisco area Ruby metallic over cream completely refurbished 1998 Convertible top and radial tires in good condition Standard equipment includes turbina wheels power brakes and windows 5-speed manual trans and limited-slip differential Spica fuel injection Beautiful car that has aged gracefully
$6500 Call 2093520128
Classified ndash Cars For Sale
January-February 2013 23
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January-February 2013 9
10 January-February 2013
IrsquoM BIGGERTHAN I LOOKAND IF I COME OVER THEREI WILL KICK YOUR GAS
GOOD THINGS COME IN FAST PACKAGES
KEARNY MESA FIATSan Diegorsquos Central FIAT Studio
5155 CONVOY STREET SAN DIEGO CA 92111 (858) 492-9200 KMFIATCOM
FIND OUT WHY ENTHUSIASTS CHOOSE KEARNY MESA FIAT
January-February 2013 11
Publishing a calendar for the Club was such a great idea last year wersquore doing it again to help you keep on top of the activities planned for 2013
If you receive the print version of Alfacionada simply remove this four-page center section and keep it on hand for reference Electronic subscribers (or any one with Internet access) will find a link on the Club website wwwaroscorg where you may download a two-page PDF
version and print it or keep it on your mobile or desktop
It happens sometimes that an event is canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances We will e-blast and post that information as soon as possible There is also room in these margins to write in any changes
We hope this is a useful member-ship benefit Letrsquos see everyone out and about this year
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
19-20 ndash Time Trial and Race on The Big Track Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond All makes and models welcome
27 ndash Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet Lunada Bay House Palos Verdes Estates Itrsquos the 50th An-niversary Jubilee prizegiving a great Italian buffet and music by Club member Steve Johnsonrsquos Jazz Legacy Trio
16-17 ndash Driving School Streets of Willow Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond Become a better driver
23-24 ndash Desert Classic Weekend and Club Concours 1 Lunch in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta Club Concours at the Doral Desert Princess Resort Fun for all
AROSC EVENTS CALENDAR 2013Pull this out and save it
12 January-February 2013
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
10 ndash Petersen Museum Visit and General Meeting Los Angeles Free parking and half-price admission for Club members docent-led tour of the fabulous new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels exhibit Vault Tour $25 extra RSVP is necessary for both parking and Vault Tour Museum opens 830 tours begin at 1100 sharp
6 ndash Alfas at Cars amp Coffee and General Meet-ing Irvine This year wersquore adding a private tour of the Lyon Air Museum and lunch at Original Mikersquos both in Santa Ana
27 ndash Spring Day Drive Angeles Crest High-way from west to east weather and road con-ditions permitting Lunch in Wrightwood
4-5 ndash Time Trial and Race Chuckwalla Valley Raceway Desert Center
19 ndash Spaghetti Cookoff Pool Party and General Meeting Chatsworth Dig out your heirloom recipes and best bikinis for this late-spring celebration around the Perlsrsquos pool
2 ndash Huntington Beach Concours and Club Concours 2 Central Park Huntington Beach
15-16 ndash TT Race and Enduro Buttonwillow
29 or 30 ndash Alfapalooza Pine Avenue Pier Long Beach Show your clean car kick off the biennial Transpacific Yacht Race while enjoying nautical noshes from Dave Mericlersquos galley
January-February 2013 13
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
8-13 ndash Alfa California the Alfa Club National Convention Sonoma This will be one for the record books
21 ndash Summer Party and General Meeting Chez Cline Fountain Valley
15-18 ndash Monterey Weekend Monterey Motor-sports Reunion Laguna Seca Concorso Italiano Laguna Seca Golf Ranch Pebble Beach Con-cours drsquoElegance Pebble Beach ConcoursTour drsquoLemons Seaside auctions parties over-the-top car-crazy fun everywhere from Big Sur to Salinas
8 ndash Fall Day Drive and General Meeting A redux to last yearrsquos spring version San Fernando Valley to Ojai without the snow Lunch at a great Italian restaurant in town
21-22 ndash Coronado Speed Festival San Diego Take in some terrific vintage racing action enjoy a stroll on the strand and share good times with Club members
5-6 ndash Time Trial and Race Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond
19-20 ndash Wine Tour region TBD Our annual pilgrimage in honor of fine vintages of central and southern California will be announced soon
14 January-February 2013
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
3 ndash Best of France amp Italy Car Show + Club Concours 3 Woodley Park Van Nuys
16-17 ndash Event type TBD Streets of Willow
23 ndash Election Mtg Lucas Tire lunch at Joe Jostrsquos Long Beach Votes will be counted while we learn about the best sportscarvintage rubber in the west then visit a landmark for pickled eggs and pretzels
14 ndash Holiday Party Redondo Beach Ring out the year with wine tasting door prizes and a sumptuous spread of culi-nary delights from your fellow members Someday well do that recipe book
We threw a party and everybody came The AROSC 4050 commemoration brought out the best ndash competitors and enthusiasts ndash to Willow Springs International Raceway for parade laps hot laps Alfa Cup competition a banquet and some more racing What a year it was
January-February 2013 15
Details at wwwaroschpdorg
or register online here
Your car Your helmet Two days of track skidpad amp classroom time
The AROSC High Performance Driving School is a chance to test the limits of your vehicle and yourself No flashing lights no tickets no worries In addition to having a great time you
will be a better driver ndash on the track and on the street
AROSC Driving SchoolFebruary 16-17 ldquoStreets of Willowrdquo Rosamond CA
HP Street Time Trial Race
Our High Performance Driving School run by AROSC has been in continuous operation for over 20 years
raquo No racing belts required for Street Performance Group raquo Instructors will ride in your car raquo All makes and models are welcome you just need a desire to improve your skills and have a little fun in the process raquo In Race Class you will experience more starts in 1 weekend than you will probably see in 2 years of club racing
16 January-February 2013
HOLIDAY PARTY 2012
Clockwise from front Jayne Chuck Mike (with Chris behind him) Adrienne Mary our hostess Sheila Evelyn Shin and Michiko enjoying the food the hospitality and the gorgeous day Photos are by Dicie and Ken Sizemore and MJ Kutkus
The annual Holiday Party at MJ and Sheilarsquos (aka Alfa Clubhouse) in Redondo Beach had a good turnout of over 40 people Members from both the competition and social events groups gathered to enjoy each othersrsquo company and share in the holiday spirit MJ and Sheila hosted the barbecue and the guests brought their specialty dishes
Moe and Margi Orozco brought the Willow Springs 4050 Celebration DVD It played on the flat screens for the fond memories of those that had been there and made the others wish theyrsquod made it
A highlight was the celebration of Bruce and Pat Westrsquos anniversary (see at right) for which they brought a couple of bottles of Premier Cru Champagne and shared with the guests Another special celebration was Bonnie Schwartzrsquos birthday It be-
ing the first day of Hanukkah Bonnie lit the Menorah
The wonderful assortment of side dishes provided by the guests included salads vegetable casseroles and a wide variety of desserts Yum Adding to the enjoyment of the food and the company was the wine tasting table of fine reds whites and bubblies What more could we ask Door prizes We had them If you missed it this time be sure to come next year ndash same time same place same great party
ndash Sheila Kutkus
January-February 2013 17
Lucinda Mimi Bruce and Pat in the foreground with Sheila Doug Patty Rick Chuck Cline and Moe behind them
Charlie Bonnie and Randy having a good laugh hellip as usual
Good to the last drop Elyse pours Dani and Jan admire her technique
Left Jay and Catherine look appropri-ately festive Above our hosts with the most MJ and Sheila Thanks for a great party
18 January-February 2013
Above Steve Doug and Joyce are delighted to see Fred again
Visit Us On The WebPagesprodigynetalfaomega
3822 Clarington AvenueCulver City CA 90232
(310) 836-3160
January-February 2013 19
20 January-February 2013
Alfas in the corral Desert Classic 2012 Ken Sizemore photo
You are invited to attend our 2013 AROSC Club Concours 1 weekend February 23-24 with lunch en route in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta and an overnight stay in Palm Desert This is our first driving foray of the year and getting there is half the fun Please note that RSVPs are required for the social events Car show regis-tration is through the event organizerSaturday February 23
Options for starting out are 1) Drive with friends or just get you in your Alfa to Bonnie and Charlie Schwartzrsquos Joshua Tree hideaway by 1130 am Bring what yoursquod like to eat for lunch and Bonnie will provide a few hors drsquooeuvres and beverages We typically hang out in the house but if the weather is nice the bocce ball court is ready for action RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg if you are planning to attend lunch Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVP2) Drive straight to the hotel and chill We have a block of 15 rooms
for one night at the pet-friendly Best Western Palm Desert available until February 1 Call 7603404441 now to secure yours at the special Club rate of $109 double occupancy Tell the reservationist you are with the Alfa Romeo Club 3) Join the Club for a co-op (semi pot luck) dinner at Joyce and Doug McHattiersquos La Quinta home at 630 pm Doug will grill his fab-o Dougburgers and salmon we will bring the side dishes RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg and she will hook you up with Joyce who needs to know what everyone is bringing and can fill you in on other dinner details Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVPSunday February 24
The Club Concours will be pre-sided over by Concours Chair Jordan Lee and Norm Silverman If you plan to have your car judged please RSVP to Norm and Jordan at aroscorg to receive Concours participation details
Desert Classic 2013
January-February 2013 21
The location on February 24 is within the Desert Classic Concours drsquoElegance staged at the Doral Desert Princess Country Club and Resort 67967 Vista Chino Cathe-dral City CA 92234
Alfa Romeo will have a marque corral in the show for which you need to pre-register The entry fee is $50 per car which includes admission for two persons a parking spot on the green and a goodie bag We need to be on the green no later than 9 am
Registration We can register two ways by email to paulmerrhotmailcom or on wwwdesertconcourscom Please type these addresses into your browser Please note the event website is in the process of being updated with corral entry forms available soon Once available we can register online using a credit card or print the form and mail with a check to Desert Clas-sic Car Club Corral 47037 Marrake-sh Dr Palm Desert CA 92260
22 January-February 2013
Classified Advertising
Classified (non-commercial) ads are published as a free service to the Alfa Romeo community Suggested length 60 words include price location contact info Photos must be in-focus medium-resolution (300ppi) JPEGs Content must be Alfa-related Deadline is the 25th of the month prior to publication (eg March issue = January 25)
Commercial Advertising
Please contact Advertising Coordinator Jim Barrett at infoaroscorg for a detailed rate card and complete advertising information
1991 164 ndash 139K w eng rbld 100K Time Belt with 5K CA car Auto trans Wants to cruise 70+ 20+ MPG Interior good AC cold with good step motor all electronics lthr seats sun roof windows dash rear window def + shades color white Brand new transmission $4300 OBO Call 8184272054
4 Ronal ldquoPhone Dial Wheels ndash Four-bolt 15x 7 They look gorgeous on the Alfetta but too wide for my taste VGC no scuffing that I can see okay Kumho tires mounted Best offer buyer responsible for pickup and delivery Will 6263459659 or nashwill912earthlinknet (Pasadena)
1993 SERIES 4 SPIDER VELOCE ndash Redblack 78K miles on the odo Four new Pirelli P6 s mounted July rsquo11 new top installed Seplsquo11 Huntington Beach Concours winner in ldquodaily driverrdquo class rsquo08 No not a show-quality concours winner but a solid driver for touring and weekend outings Normal 2nd gear balky synchro Maintained by APC in Orange from end of new car warranty Photos on request $8750 Chuck or Jan Cline 7145313541 jclinefvcayahoocom
1981 SPIDER ndash 85K miles on new engine Garaged in San Francisco area Ruby metallic over cream completely refurbished 1998 Convertible top and radial tires in good condition Standard equipment includes turbina wheels power brakes and windows 5-speed manual trans and limited-slip differential Spica fuel injection Beautiful car that has aged gracefully
$6500 Call 2093520128
Classified ndash Cars For Sale
January-February 2013 23
Due
s fo
r a
one-
year
mem
bers
hip
in t
he A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia (
AR
OSC
) an
d th
e A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
C
lub
- US
(AR
OC
) are
$70
Ple
ase
fill i
n th
e in
form
atio
n bl
anks
in t
his
form
clip
and
mai
l wit
h yo
ur c
heck
pay
able
to A
lfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs C
lub
to A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
Clu
b P
O B
ox 1
2340
Kan
sas
Cit
y M
O 6
4116
-304
0 Y
ou m
ay a
lso
join
onl
ine
usin
g yo
ur c
redi
t car
d by
vis
iting
aro
c-us
aor
g o
r by
tele
phon
ing
877
399
2762
Affi
liati
onS
ubsc
ript
ion
Non
-AR
OC
mem
bers
aut
omob
ile e
nthu
sias
ts i
ndus
try
frie
nds
and
spec
ial a
ssoc
iate
s m
ay s
ubsc
ribe
to A
lfaci
onad
a fo
r $2
0 pe
r ye
ar a
nd a
tten
d m
eeti
ngs
and
even
ts T
o be
com
e an
affi
liate
sub
scri
ber
or r
enew
you
r af
filia
tion
sub
scri
ptio
n s
end
this
form
wit
h a
chec
k pa
yabl
e to
AR
OSC
to A
RO
SC T
reas
urer
271
52 P
aseo
Del
Est
e S
an J
uan
Cap
istr
ano
CA
926
75
ME
MB
ER
SH
IP A
PP
LIC
AT
ION
Alfa
Rom
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wne
rs o
f Sou
ther
n C
alifo
rnia
NAM
E
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OU
SE
STR
EET
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Y
STAT
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ZIP
HO
ME
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NE
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RK
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NE
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) OW
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ARO
C M
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(IF
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ICAB
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R $
Alfa
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outh
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iforn
ia20
072
Cov
e C
ircl
eH
untin
gton
Bea
ch C
A 9
2646
Ou
r 20
13 C
alen
dar
of
Eve
nts
Janu
ary
19-2
0 T
ime
Tri
al a
nd R
ace
W
illow
Spr
ings
R
acew
ay R
osam
ond
27 A
nnua
l Mee
ting
and
A
war
ds B
anqu
et ndash
see
pa
ge 5
for
com
plet
e in
form
atio
n
Febr
uary
16-1
7 D
rivi
ng S
choo
l St
reet
s of
Will
ow W
illow
Sp
ring
s R
acew
ay
Ros
amon
d
23-2
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rive
to J
oshu
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lub
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cour
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the
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ert C
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vine
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arki
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prin
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ree
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Clu
b m
embe
rs
10 January-February 2013
IrsquoM BIGGERTHAN I LOOKAND IF I COME OVER THEREI WILL KICK YOUR GAS
GOOD THINGS COME IN FAST PACKAGES
KEARNY MESA FIATSan Diegorsquos Central FIAT Studio
5155 CONVOY STREET SAN DIEGO CA 92111 (858) 492-9200 KMFIATCOM
FIND OUT WHY ENTHUSIASTS CHOOSE KEARNY MESA FIAT
January-February 2013 11
Publishing a calendar for the Club was such a great idea last year wersquore doing it again to help you keep on top of the activities planned for 2013
If you receive the print version of Alfacionada simply remove this four-page center section and keep it on hand for reference Electronic subscribers (or any one with Internet access) will find a link on the Club website wwwaroscorg where you may download a two-page PDF
version and print it or keep it on your mobile or desktop
It happens sometimes that an event is canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances We will e-blast and post that information as soon as possible There is also room in these margins to write in any changes
We hope this is a useful member-ship benefit Letrsquos see everyone out and about this year
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
19-20 ndash Time Trial and Race on The Big Track Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond All makes and models welcome
27 ndash Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet Lunada Bay House Palos Verdes Estates Itrsquos the 50th An-niversary Jubilee prizegiving a great Italian buffet and music by Club member Steve Johnsonrsquos Jazz Legacy Trio
16-17 ndash Driving School Streets of Willow Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond Become a better driver
23-24 ndash Desert Classic Weekend and Club Concours 1 Lunch in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta Club Concours at the Doral Desert Princess Resort Fun for all
AROSC EVENTS CALENDAR 2013Pull this out and save it
12 January-February 2013
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
10 ndash Petersen Museum Visit and General Meeting Los Angeles Free parking and half-price admission for Club members docent-led tour of the fabulous new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels exhibit Vault Tour $25 extra RSVP is necessary for both parking and Vault Tour Museum opens 830 tours begin at 1100 sharp
6 ndash Alfas at Cars amp Coffee and General Meet-ing Irvine This year wersquore adding a private tour of the Lyon Air Museum and lunch at Original Mikersquos both in Santa Ana
27 ndash Spring Day Drive Angeles Crest High-way from west to east weather and road con-ditions permitting Lunch in Wrightwood
4-5 ndash Time Trial and Race Chuckwalla Valley Raceway Desert Center
19 ndash Spaghetti Cookoff Pool Party and General Meeting Chatsworth Dig out your heirloom recipes and best bikinis for this late-spring celebration around the Perlsrsquos pool
2 ndash Huntington Beach Concours and Club Concours 2 Central Park Huntington Beach
15-16 ndash TT Race and Enduro Buttonwillow
29 or 30 ndash Alfapalooza Pine Avenue Pier Long Beach Show your clean car kick off the biennial Transpacific Yacht Race while enjoying nautical noshes from Dave Mericlersquos galley
January-February 2013 13
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
8-13 ndash Alfa California the Alfa Club National Convention Sonoma This will be one for the record books
21 ndash Summer Party and General Meeting Chez Cline Fountain Valley
15-18 ndash Monterey Weekend Monterey Motor-sports Reunion Laguna Seca Concorso Italiano Laguna Seca Golf Ranch Pebble Beach Con-cours drsquoElegance Pebble Beach ConcoursTour drsquoLemons Seaside auctions parties over-the-top car-crazy fun everywhere from Big Sur to Salinas
8 ndash Fall Day Drive and General Meeting A redux to last yearrsquos spring version San Fernando Valley to Ojai without the snow Lunch at a great Italian restaurant in town
21-22 ndash Coronado Speed Festival San Diego Take in some terrific vintage racing action enjoy a stroll on the strand and share good times with Club members
5-6 ndash Time Trial and Race Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond
19-20 ndash Wine Tour region TBD Our annual pilgrimage in honor of fine vintages of central and southern California will be announced soon
14 January-February 2013
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
3 ndash Best of France amp Italy Car Show + Club Concours 3 Woodley Park Van Nuys
16-17 ndash Event type TBD Streets of Willow
23 ndash Election Mtg Lucas Tire lunch at Joe Jostrsquos Long Beach Votes will be counted while we learn about the best sportscarvintage rubber in the west then visit a landmark for pickled eggs and pretzels
14 ndash Holiday Party Redondo Beach Ring out the year with wine tasting door prizes and a sumptuous spread of culi-nary delights from your fellow members Someday well do that recipe book
We threw a party and everybody came The AROSC 4050 commemoration brought out the best ndash competitors and enthusiasts ndash to Willow Springs International Raceway for parade laps hot laps Alfa Cup competition a banquet and some more racing What a year it was
January-February 2013 15
Details at wwwaroschpdorg
or register online here
Your car Your helmet Two days of track skidpad amp classroom time
The AROSC High Performance Driving School is a chance to test the limits of your vehicle and yourself No flashing lights no tickets no worries In addition to having a great time you
will be a better driver ndash on the track and on the street
AROSC Driving SchoolFebruary 16-17 ldquoStreets of Willowrdquo Rosamond CA
HP Street Time Trial Race
Our High Performance Driving School run by AROSC has been in continuous operation for over 20 years
raquo No racing belts required for Street Performance Group raquo Instructors will ride in your car raquo All makes and models are welcome you just need a desire to improve your skills and have a little fun in the process raquo In Race Class you will experience more starts in 1 weekend than you will probably see in 2 years of club racing
16 January-February 2013
HOLIDAY PARTY 2012
Clockwise from front Jayne Chuck Mike (with Chris behind him) Adrienne Mary our hostess Sheila Evelyn Shin and Michiko enjoying the food the hospitality and the gorgeous day Photos are by Dicie and Ken Sizemore and MJ Kutkus
The annual Holiday Party at MJ and Sheilarsquos (aka Alfa Clubhouse) in Redondo Beach had a good turnout of over 40 people Members from both the competition and social events groups gathered to enjoy each othersrsquo company and share in the holiday spirit MJ and Sheila hosted the barbecue and the guests brought their specialty dishes
Moe and Margi Orozco brought the Willow Springs 4050 Celebration DVD It played on the flat screens for the fond memories of those that had been there and made the others wish theyrsquod made it
A highlight was the celebration of Bruce and Pat Westrsquos anniversary (see at right) for which they brought a couple of bottles of Premier Cru Champagne and shared with the guests Another special celebration was Bonnie Schwartzrsquos birthday It be-
ing the first day of Hanukkah Bonnie lit the Menorah
The wonderful assortment of side dishes provided by the guests included salads vegetable casseroles and a wide variety of desserts Yum Adding to the enjoyment of the food and the company was the wine tasting table of fine reds whites and bubblies What more could we ask Door prizes We had them If you missed it this time be sure to come next year ndash same time same place same great party
ndash Sheila Kutkus
January-February 2013 17
Lucinda Mimi Bruce and Pat in the foreground with Sheila Doug Patty Rick Chuck Cline and Moe behind them
Charlie Bonnie and Randy having a good laugh hellip as usual
Good to the last drop Elyse pours Dani and Jan admire her technique
Left Jay and Catherine look appropri-ately festive Above our hosts with the most MJ and Sheila Thanks for a great party
18 January-February 2013
Above Steve Doug and Joyce are delighted to see Fred again
Visit Us On The WebPagesprodigynetalfaomega
3822 Clarington AvenueCulver City CA 90232
(310) 836-3160
January-February 2013 19
20 January-February 2013
Alfas in the corral Desert Classic 2012 Ken Sizemore photo
You are invited to attend our 2013 AROSC Club Concours 1 weekend February 23-24 with lunch en route in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta and an overnight stay in Palm Desert This is our first driving foray of the year and getting there is half the fun Please note that RSVPs are required for the social events Car show regis-tration is through the event organizerSaturday February 23
Options for starting out are 1) Drive with friends or just get you in your Alfa to Bonnie and Charlie Schwartzrsquos Joshua Tree hideaway by 1130 am Bring what yoursquod like to eat for lunch and Bonnie will provide a few hors drsquooeuvres and beverages We typically hang out in the house but if the weather is nice the bocce ball court is ready for action RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg if you are planning to attend lunch Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVP2) Drive straight to the hotel and chill We have a block of 15 rooms
for one night at the pet-friendly Best Western Palm Desert available until February 1 Call 7603404441 now to secure yours at the special Club rate of $109 double occupancy Tell the reservationist you are with the Alfa Romeo Club 3) Join the Club for a co-op (semi pot luck) dinner at Joyce and Doug McHattiersquos La Quinta home at 630 pm Doug will grill his fab-o Dougburgers and salmon we will bring the side dishes RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg and she will hook you up with Joyce who needs to know what everyone is bringing and can fill you in on other dinner details Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVPSunday February 24
The Club Concours will be pre-sided over by Concours Chair Jordan Lee and Norm Silverman If you plan to have your car judged please RSVP to Norm and Jordan at aroscorg to receive Concours participation details
Desert Classic 2013
January-February 2013 21
The location on February 24 is within the Desert Classic Concours drsquoElegance staged at the Doral Desert Princess Country Club and Resort 67967 Vista Chino Cathe-dral City CA 92234
Alfa Romeo will have a marque corral in the show for which you need to pre-register The entry fee is $50 per car which includes admission for two persons a parking spot on the green and a goodie bag We need to be on the green no later than 9 am
Registration We can register two ways by email to paulmerrhotmailcom or on wwwdesertconcourscom Please type these addresses into your browser Please note the event website is in the process of being updated with corral entry forms available soon Once available we can register online using a credit card or print the form and mail with a check to Desert Clas-sic Car Club Corral 47037 Marrake-sh Dr Palm Desert CA 92260
22 January-February 2013
Classified Advertising
Classified (non-commercial) ads are published as a free service to the Alfa Romeo community Suggested length 60 words include price location contact info Photos must be in-focus medium-resolution (300ppi) JPEGs Content must be Alfa-related Deadline is the 25th of the month prior to publication (eg March issue = January 25)
Commercial Advertising
Please contact Advertising Coordinator Jim Barrett at infoaroscorg for a detailed rate card and complete advertising information
1991 164 ndash 139K w eng rbld 100K Time Belt with 5K CA car Auto trans Wants to cruise 70+ 20+ MPG Interior good AC cold with good step motor all electronics lthr seats sun roof windows dash rear window def + shades color white Brand new transmission $4300 OBO Call 8184272054
4 Ronal ldquoPhone Dial Wheels ndash Four-bolt 15x 7 They look gorgeous on the Alfetta but too wide for my taste VGC no scuffing that I can see okay Kumho tires mounted Best offer buyer responsible for pickup and delivery Will 6263459659 or nashwill912earthlinknet (Pasadena)
1993 SERIES 4 SPIDER VELOCE ndash Redblack 78K miles on the odo Four new Pirelli P6 s mounted July rsquo11 new top installed Seplsquo11 Huntington Beach Concours winner in ldquodaily driverrdquo class rsquo08 No not a show-quality concours winner but a solid driver for touring and weekend outings Normal 2nd gear balky synchro Maintained by APC in Orange from end of new car warranty Photos on request $8750 Chuck or Jan Cline 7145313541 jclinefvcayahoocom
1981 SPIDER ndash 85K miles on new engine Garaged in San Francisco area Ruby metallic over cream completely refurbished 1998 Convertible top and radial tires in good condition Standard equipment includes turbina wheels power brakes and windows 5-speed manual trans and limited-slip differential Spica fuel injection Beautiful car that has aged gracefully
$6500 Call 2093520128
Classified ndash Cars For Sale
January-February 2013 23
Due
s fo
r a
one-
year
mem
bers
hip
in t
he A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia (
AR
OSC
) an
d th
e A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
C
lub
- US
(AR
OC
) are
$70
Ple
ase
fill i
n th
e in
form
atio
n bl
anks
in t
his
form
clip
and
mai
l wit
h yo
ur c
heck
pay
able
to A
lfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs C
lub
to A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
Clu
b P
O B
ox 1
2340
Kan
sas
Cit
y M
O 6
4116
-304
0 Y
ou m
ay a
lso
join
onl
ine
usin
g yo
ur c
redi
t car
d by
vis
iting
aro
c-us
aor
g o
r by
tele
phon
ing
877
399
2762
Affi
liati
onS
ubsc
ript
ion
Non
-AR
OC
mem
bers
aut
omob
ile e
nthu
sias
ts i
ndus
try
frie
nds
and
spec
ial a
ssoc
iate
s m
ay s
ubsc
ribe
to A
lfaci
onad
a fo
r $2
0 pe
r ye
ar a
nd a
tten
d m
eeti
ngs
and
even
ts T
o be
com
e an
affi
liate
sub
scri
ber
or r
enew
you
r af
filia
tion
sub
scri
ptio
n s
end
this
form
wit
h a
chec
k pa
yabl
e to
AR
OSC
to A
RO
SC T
reas
urer
271
52 P
aseo
Del
Est
e S
an J
uan
Cap
istr
ano
CA
926
75
ME
MB
ER
SH
IP A
PP
LIC
AT
ION
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs o
f Sou
ther
n C
alifo
rnia
NAM
E
SP
OU
SE
STR
EET
CIT
Y
STAT
E
ZIP
HO
ME
PHO
NE
WO
RK
PHO
NE
E-M
AIL
AL
FA(S
) OW
NED
ARO
C M
EMBE
R
(IF
APPL
ICAB
LE)
C
HEC
K EN
CLO
SED
FO
R $
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia20
072
Cov
e C
ircl
eH
untin
gton
Bea
ch C
A 9
2646
Ou
r 20
13 C
alen
dar
of
Eve
nts
Janu
ary
19-2
0 T
ime
Tri
al a
nd R
ace
W
illow
Spr
ings
R
acew
ay R
osam
ond
27 A
nnua
l Mee
ting
and
A
war
ds B
anqu
et ndash
see
pa
ge 5
for
com
plet
e in
form
atio
n
Febr
uary
16-1
7 D
rivi
ng S
choo
l St
reet
s of
Will
ow W
illow
Sp
ring
s R
acew
ay
Ros
amon
d
23-2
4 D
rive
to J
oshu
a T
ree
an
d C
lub
Con
cour
s 1
at
the
Des
ert C
lass
ic
Cat
hedr
al C
ity
Apr
il6
Alfa
s at
Car
s amp
Cof
fee
Ir
vine
For
cor
ral p
arki
ng
be t
here
by
700
27 S
prin
g D
ay D
rive
Ang
eles
C
rest
Hig
hway
from
wes
t to
eas
t w
eath
er p
erm
itti
ng
Lunc
h in
Wri
ghtw
ood
Mar
ch10
Pet
erse
n M
useu
m v
isit
and
Gen
eral
Mee
ting
Dis
coun
t-ed
adm
issi
on f
ree
park
ing
for
Clu
b m
embe
rs
January-February 2013 11
Publishing a calendar for the Club was such a great idea last year wersquore doing it again to help you keep on top of the activities planned for 2013
If you receive the print version of Alfacionada simply remove this four-page center section and keep it on hand for reference Electronic subscribers (or any one with Internet access) will find a link on the Club website wwwaroscorg where you may download a two-page PDF
version and print it or keep it on your mobile or desktop
It happens sometimes that an event is canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances We will e-blast and post that information as soon as possible There is also room in these margins to write in any changes
We hope this is a useful member-ship benefit Letrsquos see everyone out and about this year
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
19-20 ndash Time Trial and Race on The Big Track Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond All makes and models welcome
27 ndash Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet Lunada Bay House Palos Verdes Estates Itrsquos the 50th An-niversary Jubilee prizegiving a great Italian buffet and music by Club member Steve Johnsonrsquos Jazz Legacy Trio
16-17 ndash Driving School Streets of Willow Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond Become a better driver
23-24 ndash Desert Classic Weekend and Club Concours 1 Lunch in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta Club Concours at the Doral Desert Princess Resort Fun for all
AROSC EVENTS CALENDAR 2013Pull this out and save it
12 January-February 2013
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
10 ndash Petersen Museum Visit and General Meeting Los Angeles Free parking and half-price admission for Club members docent-led tour of the fabulous new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels exhibit Vault Tour $25 extra RSVP is necessary for both parking and Vault Tour Museum opens 830 tours begin at 1100 sharp
6 ndash Alfas at Cars amp Coffee and General Meet-ing Irvine This year wersquore adding a private tour of the Lyon Air Museum and lunch at Original Mikersquos both in Santa Ana
27 ndash Spring Day Drive Angeles Crest High-way from west to east weather and road con-ditions permitting Lunch in Wrightwood
4-5 ndash Time Trial and Race Chuckwalla Valley Raceway Desert Center
19 ndash Spaghetti Cookoff Pool Party and General Meeting Chatsworth Dig out your heirloom recipes and best bikinis for this late-spring celebration around the Perlsrsquos pool
2 ndash Huntington Beach Concours and Club Concours 2 Central Park Huntington Beach
15-16 ndash TT Race and Enduro Buttonwillow
29 or 30 ndash Alfapalooza Pine Avenue Pier Long Beach Show your clean car kick off the biennial Transpacific Yacht Race while enjoying nautical noshes from Dave Mericlersquos galley
January-February 2013 13
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
8-13 ndash Alfa California the Alfa Club National Convention Sonoma This will be one for the record books
21 ndash Summer Party and General Meeting Chez Cline Fountain Valley
15-18 ndash Monterey Weekend Monterey Motor-sports Reunion Laguna Seca Concorso Italiano Laguna Seca Golf Ranch Pebble Beach Con-cours drsquoElegance Pebble Beach ConcoursTour drsquoLemons Seaside auctions parties over-the-top car-crazy fun everywhere from Big Sur to Salinas
8 ndash Fall Day Drive and General Meeting A redux to last yearrsquos spring version San Fernando Valley to Ojai without the snow Lunch at a great Italian restaurant in town
21-22 ndash Coronado Speed Festival San Diego Take in some terrific vintage racing action enjoy a stroll on the strand and share good times with Club members
5-6 ndash Time Trial and Race Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond
19-20 ndash Wine Tour region TBD Our annual pilgrimage in honor of fine vintages of central and southern California will be announced soon
14 January-February 2013
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
3 ndash Best of France amp Italy Car Show + Club Concours 3 Woodley Park Van Nuys
16-17 ndash Event type TBD Streets of Willow
23 ndash Election Mtg Lucas Tire lunch at Joe Jostrsquos Long Beach Votes will be counted while we learn about the best sportscarvintage rubber in the west then visit a landmark for pickled eggs and pretzels
14 ndash Holiday Party Redondo Beach Ring out the year with wine tasting door prizes and a sumptuous spread of culi-nary delights from your fellow members Someday well do that recipe book
We threw a party and everybody came The AROSC 4050 commemoration brought out the best ndash competitors and enthusiasts ndash to Willow Springs International Raceway for parade laps hot laps Alfa Cup competition a banquet and some more racing What a year it was
January-February 2013 15
Details at wwwaroschpdorg
or register online here
Your car Your helmet Two days of track skidpad amp classroom time
The AROSC High Performance Driving School is a chance to test the limits of your vehicle and yourself No flashing lights no tickets no worries In addition to having a great time you
will be a better driver ndash on the track and on the street
AROSC Driving SchoolFebruary 16-17 ldquoStreets of Willowrdquo Rosamond CA
HP Street Time Trial Race
Our High Performance Driving School run by AROSC has been in continuous operation for over 20 years
raquo No racing belts required for Street Performance Group raquo Instructors will ride in your car raquo All makes and models are welcome you just need a desire to improve your skills and have a little fun in the process raquo In Race Class you will experience more starts in 1 weekend than you will probably see in 2 years of club racing
16 January-February 2013
HOLIDAY PARTY 2012
Clockwise from front Jayne Chuck Mike (with Chris behind him) Adrienne Mary our hostess Sheila Evelyn Shin and Michiko enjoying the food the hospitality and the gorgeous day Photos are by Dicie and Ken Sizemore and MJ Kutkus
The annual Holiday Party at MJ and Sheilarsquos (aka Alfa Clubhouse) in Redondo Beach had a good turnout of over 40 people Members from both the competition and social events groups gathered to enjoy each othersrsquo company and share in the holiday spirit MJ and Sheila hosted the barbecue and the guests brought their specialty dishes
Moe and Margi Orozco brought the Willow Springs 4050 Celebration DVD It played on the flat screens for the fond memories of those that had been there and made the others wish theyrsquod made it
A highlight was the celebration of Bruce and Pat Westrsquos anniversary (see at right) for which they brought a couple of bottles of Premier Cru Champagne and shared with the guests Another special celebration was Bonnie Schwartzrsquos birthday It be-
ing the first day of Hanukkah Bonnie lit the Menorah
The wonderful assortment of side dishes provided by the guests included salads vegetable casseroles and a wide variety of desserts Yum Adding to the enjoyment of the food and the company was the wine tasting table of fine reds whites and bubblies What more could we ask Door prizes We had them If you missed it this time be sure to come next year ndash same time same place same great party
ndash Sheila Kutkus
January-February 2013 17
Lucinda Mimi Bruce and Pat in the foreground with Sheila Doug Patty Rick Chuck Cline and Moe behind them
Charlie Bonnie and Randy having a good laugh hellip as usual
Good to the last drop Elyse pours Dani and Jan admire her technique
Left Jay and Catherine look appropri-ately festive Above our hosts with the most MJ and Sheila Thanks for a great party
18 January-February 2013
Above Steve Doug and Joyce are delighted to see Fred again
Visit Us On The WebPagesprodigynetalfaomega
3822 Clarington AvenueCulver City CA 90232
(310) 836-3160
January-February 2013 19
20 January-February 2013
Alfas in the corral Desert Classic 2012 Ken Sizemore photo
You are invited to attend our 2013 AROSC Club Concours 1 weekend February 23-24 with lunch en route in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta and an overnight stay in Palm Desert This is our first driving foray of the year and getting there is half the fun Please note that RSVPs are required for the social events Car show regis-tration is through the event organizerSaturday February 23
Options for starting out are 1) Drive with friends or just get you in your Alfa to Bonnie and Charlie Schwartzrsquos Joshua Tree hideaway by 1130 am Bring what yoursquod like to eat for lunch and Bonnie will provide a few hors drsquooeuvres and beverages We typically hang out in the house but if the weather is nice the bocce ball court is ready for action RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg if you are planning to attend lunch Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVP2) Drive straight to the hotel and chill We have a block of 15 rooms
for one night at the pet-friendly Best Western Palm Desert available until February 1 Call 7603404441 now to secure yours at the special Club rate of $109 double occupancy Tell the reservationist you are with the Alfa Romeo Club 3) Join the Club for a co-op (semi pot luck) dinner at Joyce and Doug McHattiersquos La Quinta home at 630 pm Doug will grill his fab-o Dougburgers and salmon we will bring the side dishes RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg and she will hook you up with Joyce who needs to know what everyone is bringing and can fill you in on other dinner details Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVPSunday February 24
The Club Concours will be pre-sided over by Concours Chair Jordan Lee and Norm Silverman If you plan to have your car judged please RSVP to Norm and Jordan at aroscorg to receive Concours participation details
Desert Classic 2013
January-February 2013 21
The location on February 24 is within the Desert Classic Concours drsquoElegance staged at the Doral Desert Princess Country Club and Resort 67967 Vista Chino Cathe-dral City CA 92234
Alfa Romeo will have a marque corral in the show for which you need to pre-register The entry fee is $50 per car which includes admission for two persons a parking spot on the green and a goodie bag We need to be on the green no later than 9 am
Registration We can register two ways by email to paulmerrhotmailcom or on wwwdesertconcourscom Please type these addresses into your browser Please note the event website is in the process of being updated with corral entry forms available soon Once available we can register online using a credit card or print the form and mail with a check to Desert Clas-sic Car Club Corral 47037 Marrake-sh Dr Palm Desert CA 92260
22 January-February 2013
Classified Advertising
Classified (non-commercial) ads are published as a free service to the Alfa Romeo community Suggested length 60 words include price location contact info Photos must be in-focus medium-resolution (300ppi) JPEGs Content must be Alfa-related Deadline is the 25th of the month prior to publication (eg March issue = January 25)
Commercial Advertising
Please contact Advertising Coordinator Jim Barrett at infoaroscorg for a detailed rate card and complete advertising information
1991 164 ndash 139K w eng rbld 100K Time Belt with 5K CA car Auto trans Wants to cruise 70+ 20+ MPG Interior good AC cold with good step motor all electronics lthr seats sun roof windows dash rear window def + shades color white Brand new transmission $4300 OBO Call 8184272054
4 Ronal ldquoPhone Dial Wheels ndash Four-bolt 15x 7 They look gorgeous on the Alfetta but too wide for my taste VGC no scuffing that I can see okay Kumho tires mounted Best offer buyer responsible for pickup and delivery Will 6263459659 or nashwill912earthlinknet (Pasadena)
1993 SERIES 4 SPIDER VELOCE ndash Redblack 78K miles on the odo Four new Pirelli P6 s mounted July rsquo11 new top installed Seplsquo11 Huntington Beach Concours winner in ldquodaily driverrdquo class rsquo08 No not a show-quality concours winner but a solid driver for touring and weekend outings Normal 2nd gear balky synchro Maintained by APC in Orange from end of new car warranty Photos on request $8750 Chuck or Jan Cline 7145313541 jclinefvcayahoocom
1981 SPIDER ndash 85K miles on new engine Garaged in San Francisco area Ruby metallic over cream completely refurbished 1998 Convertible top and radial tires in good condition Standard equipment includes turbina wheels power brakes and windows 5-speed manual trans and limited-slip differential Spica fuel injection Beautiful car that has aged gracefully
$6500 Call 2093520128
Classified ndash Cars For Sale
January-February 2013 23
Due
s fo
r a
one-
year
mem
bers
hip
in t
he A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia (
AR
OSC
) an
d th
e A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
C
lub
- US
(AR
OC
) are
$70
Ple
ase
fill i
n th
e in
form
atio
n bl
anks
in t
his
form
clip
and
mai
l wit
h yo
ur c
heck
pay
able
to A
lfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs C
lub
to A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
Clu
b P
O B
ox 1
2340
Kan
sas
Cit
y M
O 6
4116
-304
0 Y
ou m
ay a
lso
join
onl
ine
usin
g yo
ur c
redi
t car
d by
vis
iting
aro
c-us
aor
g o
r by
tele
phon
ing
877
399
2762
Affi
liati
onS
ubsc
ript
ion
Non
-AR
OC
mem
bers
aut
omob
ile e
nthu
sias
ts i
ndus
try
frie
nds
and
spec
ial a
ssoc
iate
s m
ay s
ubsc
ribe
to A
lfaci
onad
a fo
r $2
0 pe
r ye
ar a
nd a
tten
d m
eeti
ngs
and
even
ts T
o be
com
e an
affi
liate
sub
scri
ber
or r
enew
you
r af
filia
tion
sub
scri
ptio
n s
end
this
form
wit
h a
chec
k pa
yabl
e to
AR
OSC
to A
RO
SC T
reas
urer
271
52 P
aseo
Del
Est
e S
an J
uan
Cap
istr
ano
CA
926
75
ME
MB
ER
SH
IP A
PP
LIC
AT
ION
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs o
f Sou
ther
n C
alifo
rnia
NAM
E
SP
OU
SE
STR
EET
CIT
Y
STAT
E
ZIP
HO
ME
PHO
NE
WO
RK
PHO
NE
E-M
AIL
AL
FA(S
) OW
NED
ARO
C M
EMBE
R
(IF
APPL
ICAB
LE)
C
HEC
K EN
CLO
SED
FO
R $
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia20
072
Cov
e C
ircl
eH
untin
gton
Bea
ch C
A 9
2646
Ou
r 20
13 C
alen
dar
of
Eve
nts
Janu
ary
19-2
0 T
ime
Tri
al a
nd R
ace
W
illow
Spr
ings
R
acew
ay R
osam
ond
27 A
nnua
l Mee
ting
and
A
war
ds B
anqu
et ndash
see
pa
ge 5
for
com
plet
e in
form
atio
n
Febr
uary
16-1
7 D
rivi
ng S
choo
l St
reet
s of
Will
ow W
illow
Sp
ring
s R
acew
ay
Ros
amon
d
23-2
4 D
rive
to J
oshu
a T
ree
an
d C
lub
Con
cour
s 1
at
the
Des
ert C
lass
ic
Cat
hedr
al C
ity
Apr
il6
Alfa
s at
Car
s amp
Cof
fee
Ir
vine
For
cor
ral p
arki
ng
be t
here
by
700
27 S
prin
g D
ay D
rive
Ang
eles
C
rest
Hig
hway
from
wes
t to
eas
t w
eath
er p
erm
itti
ng
Lunc
h in
Wri
ghtw
ood
Mar
ch10
Pet
erse
n M
useu
m v
isit
and
Gen
eral
Mee
ting
Dis
coun
t-ed
adm
issi
on f
ree
park
ing
for
Clu
b m
embe
rs
12 January-February 2013
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
10 ndash Petersen Museum Visit and General Meeting Los Angeles Free parking and half-price admission for Club members docent-led tour of the fabulous new Fins Flash and Flying on Four Wheels exhibit Vault Tour $25 extra RSVP is necessary for both parking and Vault Tour Museum opens 830 tours begin at 1100 sharp
6 ndash Alfas at Cars amp Coffee and General Meet-ing Irvine This year wersquore adding a private tour of the Lyon Air Museum and lunch at Original Mikersquos both in Santa Ana
27 ndash Spring Day Drive Angeles Crest High-way from west to east weather and road con-ditions permitting Lunch in Wrightwood
4-5 ndash Time Trial and Race Chuckwalla Valley Raceway Desert Center
19 ndash Spaghetti Cookoff Pool Party and General Meeting Chatsworth Dig out your heirloom recipes and best bikinis for this late-spring celebration around the Perlsrsquos pool
2 ndash Huntington Beach Concours and Club Concours 2 Central Park Huntington Beach
15-16 ndash TT Race and Enduro Buttonwillow
29 or 30 ndash Alfapalooza Pine Avenue Pier Long Beach Show your clean car kick off the biennial Transpacific Yacht Race while enjoying nautical noshes from Dave Mericlersquos galley
January-February 2013 13
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
8-13 ndash Alfa California the Alfa Club National Convention Sonoma This will be one for the record books
21 ndash Summer Party and General Meeting Chez Cline Fountain Valley
15-18 ndash Monterey Weekend Monterey Motor-sports Reunion Laguna Seca Concorso Italiano Laguna Seca Golf Ranch Pebble Beach Con-cours drsquoElegance Pebble Beach ConcoursTour drsquoLemons Seaside auctions parties over-the-top car-crazy fun everywhere from Big Sur to Salinas
8 ndash Fall Day Drive and General Meeting A redux to last yearrsquos spring version San Fernando Valley to Ojai without the snow Lunch at a great Italian restaurant in town
21-22 ndash Coronado Speed Festival San Diego Take in some terrific vintage racing action enjoy a stroll on the strand and share good times with Club members
5-6 ndash Time Trial and Race Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond
19-20 ndash Wine Tour region TBD Our annual pilgrimage in honor of fine vintages of central and southern California will be announced soon
14 January-February 2013
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
3 ndash Best of France amp Italy Car Show + Club Concours 3 Woodley Park Van Nuys
16-17 ndash Event type TBD Streets of Willow
23 ndash Election Mtg Lucas Tire lunch at Joe Jostrsquos Long Beach Votes will be counted while we learn about the best sportscarvintage rubber in the west then visit a landmark for pickled eggs and pretzels
14 ndash Holiday Party Redondo Beach Ring out the year with wine tasting door prizes and a sumptuous spread of culi-nary delights from your fellow members Someday well do that recipe book
We threw a party and everybody came The AROSC 4050 commemoration brought out the best ndash competitors and enthusiasts ndash to Willow Springs International Raceway for parade laps hot laps Alfa Cup competition a banquet and some more racing What a year it was
January-February 2013 15
Details at wwwaroschpdorg
or register online here
Your car Your helmet Two days of track skidpad amp classroom time
The AROSC High Performance Driving School is a chance to test the limits of your vehicle and yourself No flashing lights no tickets no worries In addition to having a great time you
will be a better driver ndash on the track and on the street
AROSC Driving SchoolFebruary 16-17 ldquoStreets of Willowrdquo Rosamond CA
HP Street Time Trial Race
Our High Performance Driving School run by AROSC has been in continuous operation for over 20 years
raquo No racing belts required for Street Performance Group raquo Instructors will ride in your car raquo All makes and models are welcome you just need a desire to improve your skills and have a little fun in the process raquo In Race Class you will experience more starts in 1 weekend than you will probably see in 2 years of club racing
16 January-February 2013
HOLIDAY PARTY 2012
Clockwise from front Jayne Chuck Mike (with Chris behind him) Adrienne Mary our hostess Sheila Evelyn Shin and Michiko enjoying the food the hospitality and the gorgeous day Photos are by Dicie and Ken Sizemore and MJ Kutkus
The annual Holiday Party at MJ and Sheilarsquos (aka Alfa Clubhouse) in Redondo Beach had a good turnout of over 40 people Members from both the competition and social events groups gathered to enjoy each othersrsquo company and share in the holiday spirit MJ and Sheila hosted the barbecue and the guests brought their specialty dishes
Moe and Margi Orozco brought the Willow Springs 4050 Celebration DVD It played on the flat screens for the fond memories of those that had been there and made the others wish theyrsquod made it
A highlight was the celebration of Bruce and Pat Westrsquos anniversary (see at right) for which they brought a couple of bottles of Premier Cru Champagne and shared with the guests Another special celebration was Bonnie Schwartzrsquos birthday It be-
ing the first day of Hanukkah Bonnie lit the Menorah
The wonderful assortment of side dishes provided by the guests included salads vegetable casseroles and a wide variety of desserts Yum Adding to the enjoyment of the food and the company was the wine tasting table of fine reds whites and bubblies What more could we ask Door prizes We had them If you missed it this time be sure to come next year ndash same time same place same great party
ndash Sheila Kutkus
January-February 2013 17
Lucinda Mimi Bruce and Pat in the foreground with Sheila Doug Patty Rick Chuck Cline and Moe behind them
Charlie Bonnie and Randy having a good laugh hellip as usual
Good to the last drop Elyse pours Dani and Jan admire her technique
Left Jay and Catherine look appropri-ately festive Above our hosts with the most MJ and Sheila Thanks for a great party
18 January-February 2013
Above Steve Doug and Joyce are delighted to see Fred again
Visit Us On The WebPagesprodigynetalfaomega
3822 Clarington AvenueCulver City CA 90232
(310) 836-3160
January-February 2013 19
20 January-February 2013
Alfas in the corral Desert Classic 2012 Ken Sizemore photo
You are invited to attend our 2013 AROSC Club Concours 1 weekend February 23-24 with lunch en route in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta and an overnight stay in Palm Desert This is our first driving foray of the year and getting there is half the fun Please note that RSVPs are required for the social events Car show regis-tration is through the event organizerSaturday February 23
Options for starting out are 1) Drive with friends or just get you in your Alfa to Bonnie and Charlie Schwartzrsquos Joshua Tree hideaway by 1130 am Bring what yoursquod like to eat for lunch and Bonnie will provide a few hors drsquooeuvres and beverages We typically hang out in the house but if the weather is nice the bocce ball court is ready for action RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg if you are planning to attend lunch Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVP2) Drive straight to the hotel and chill We have a block of 15 rooms
for one night at the pet-friendly Best Western Palm Desert available until February 1 Call 7603404441 now to secure yours at the special Club rate of $109 double occupancy Tell the reservationist you are with the Alfa Romeo Club 3) Join the Club for a co-op (semi pot luck) dinner at Joyce and Doug McHattiersquos La Quinta home at 630 pm Doug will grill his fab-o Dougburgers and salmon we will bring the side dishes RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg and she will hook you up with Joyce who needs to know what everyone is bringing and can fill you in on other dinner details Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVPSunday February 24
The Club Concours will be pre-sided over by Concours Chair Jordan Lee and Norm Silverman If you plan to have your car judged please RSVP to Norm and Jordan at aroscorg to receive Concours participation details
Desert Classic 2013
January-February 2013 21
The location on February 24 is within the Desert Classic Concours drsquoElegance staged at the Doral Desert Princess Country Club and Resort 67967 Vista Chino Cathe-dral City CA 92234
Alfa Romeo will have a marque corral in the show for which you need to pre-register The entry fee is $50 per car which includes admission for two persons a parking spot on the green and a goodie bag We need to be on the green no later than 9 am
Registration We can register two ways by email to paulmerrhotmailcom or on wwwdesertconcourscom Please type these addresses into your browser Please note the event website is in the process of being updated with corral entry forms available soon Once available we can register online using a credit card or print the form and mail with a check to Desert Clas-sic Car Club Corral 47037 Marrake-sh Dr Palm Desert CA 92260
22 January-February 2013
Classified Advertising
Classified (non-commercial) ads are published as a free service to the Alfa Romeo community Suggested length 60 words include price location contact info Photos must be in-focus medium-resolution (300ppi) JPEGs Content must be Alfa-related Deadline is the 25th of the month prior to publication (eg March issue = January 25)
Commercial Advertising
Please contact Advertising Coordinator Jim Barrett at infoaroscorg for a detailed rate card and complete advertising information
1991 164 ndash 139K w eng rbld 100K Time Belt with 5K CA car Auto trans Wants to cruise 70+ 20+ MPG Interior good AC cold with good step motor all electronics lthr seats sun roof windows dash rear window def + shades color white Brand new transmission $4300 OBO Call 8184272054
4 Ronal ldquoPhone Dial Wheels ndash Four-bolt 15x 7 They look gorgeous on the Alfetta but too wide for my taste VGC no scuffing that I can see okay Kumho tires mounted Best offer buyer responsible for pickup and delivery Will 6263459659 or nashwill912earthlinknet (Pasadena)
1993 SERIES 4 SPIDER VELOCE ndash Redblack 78K miles on the odo Four new Pirelli P6 s mounted July rsquo11 new top installed Seplsquo11 Huntington Beach Concours winner in ldquodaily driverrdquo class rsquo08 No not a show-quality concours winner but a solid driver for touring and weekend outings Normal 2nd gear balky synchro Maintained by APC in Orange from end of new car warranty Photos on request $8750 Chuck or Jan Cline 7145313541 jclinefvcayahoocom
1981 SPIDER ndash 85K miles on new engine Garaged in San Francisco area Ruby metallic over cream completely refurbished 1998 Convertible top and radial tires in good condition Standard equipment includes turbina wheels power brakes and windows 5-speed manual trans and limited-slip differential Spica fuel injection Beautiful car that has aged gracefully
$6500 Call 2093520128
Classified ndash Cars For Sale
January-February 2013 23
Due
s fo
r a
one-
year
mem
bers
hip
in t
he A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia (
AR
OSC
) an
d th
e A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
C
lub
- US
(AR
OC
) are
$70
Ple
ase
fill i
n th
e in
form
atio
n bl
anks
in t
his
form
clip
and
mai
l wit
h yo
ur c
heck
pay
able
to A
lfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs C
lub
to A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
Clu
b P
O B
ox 1
2340
Kan
sas
Cit
y M
O 6
4116
-304
0 Y
ou m
ay a
lso
join
onl
ine
usin
g yo
ur c
redi
t car
d by
vis
iting
aro
c-us
aor
g o
r by
tele
phon
ing
877
399
2762
Affi
liati
onS
ubsc
ript
ion
Non
-AR
OC
mem
bers
aut
omob
ile e
nthu
sias
ts i
ndus
try
frie
nds
and
spec
ial a
ssoc
iate
s m
ay s
ubsc
ribe
to A
lfaci
onad
a fo
r $2
0 pe
r ye
ar a
nd a
tten
d m
eeti
ngs
and
even
ts T
o be
com
e an
affi
liate
sub
scri
ber
or r
enew
you
r af
filia
tion
sub
scri
ptio
n s
end
this
form
wit
h a
chec
k pa
yabl
e to
AR
OSC
to A
RO
SC T
reas
urer
271
52 P
aseo
Del
Est
e S
an J
uan
Cap
istr
ano
CA
926
75
ME
MB
ER
SH
IP A
PP
LIC
AT
ION
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs o
f Sou
ther
n C
alifo
rnia
NAM
E
SP
OU
SE
STR
EET
CIT
Y
STAT
E
ZIP
HO
ME
PHO
NE
WO
RK
PHO
NE
E-M
AIL
AL
FA(S
) OW
NED
ARO
C M
EMBE
R
(IF
APPL
ICAB
LE)
C
HEC
K EN
CLO
SED
FO
R $
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia20
072
Cov
e C
ircl
eH
untin
gton
Bea
ch C
A 9
2646
Ou
r 20
13 C
alen
dar
of
Eve
nts
Janu
ary
19-2
0 T
ime
Tri
al a
nd R
ace
W
illow
Spr
ings
R
acew
ay R
osam
ond
27 A
nnua
l Mee
ting
and
A
war
ds B
anqu
et ndash
see
pa
ge 5
for
com
plet
e in
form
atio
n
Febr
uary
16-1
7 D
rivi
ng S
choo
l St
reet
s of
Will
ow W
illow
Sp
ring
s R
acew
ay
Ros
amon
d
23-2
4 D
rive
to J
oshu
a T
ree
an
d C
lub
Con
cour
s 1
at
the
Des
ert C
lass
ic
Cat
hedr
al C
ity
Apr
il6
Alfa
s at
Car
s amp
Cof
fee
Ir
vine
For
cor
ral p
arki
ng
be t
here
by
700
27 S
prin
g D
ay D
rive
Ang
eles
C
rest
Hig
hway
from
wes
t to
eas
t w
eath
er p
erm
itti
ng
Lunc
h in
Wri
ghtw
ood
Mar
ch10
Pet
erse
n M
useu
m v
isit
and
Gen
eral
Mee
ting
Dis
coun
t-ed
adm
issi
on f
ree
park
ing
for
Clu
b m
embe
rs
January-February 2013 13
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
8-13 ndash Alfa California the Alfa Club National Convention Sonoma This will be one for the record books
21 ndash Summer Party and General Meeting Chez Cline Fountain Valley
15-18 ndash Monterey Weekend Monterey Motor-sports Reunion Laguna Seca Concorso Italiano Laguna Seca Golf Ranch Pebble Beach Con-cours drsquoElegance Pebble Beach ConcoursTour drsquoLemons Seaside auctions parties over-the-top car-crazy fun everywhere from Big Sur to Salinas
8 ndash Fall Day Drive and General Meeting A redux to last yearrsquos spring version San Fernando Valley to Ojai without the snow Lunch at a great Italian restaurant in town
21-22 ndash Coronado Speed Festival San Diego Take in some terrific vintage racing action enjoy a stroll on the strand and share good times with Club members
5-6 ndash Time Trial and Race Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond
19-20 ndash Wine Tour region TBD Our annual pilgrimage in honor of fine vintages of central and southern California will be announced soon
14 January-February 2013
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
3 ndash Best of France amp Italy Car Show + Club Concours 3 Woodley Park Van Nuys
16-17 ndash Event type TBD Streets of Willow
23 ndash Election Mtg Lucas Tire lunch at Joe Jostrsquos Long Beach Votes will be counted while we learn about the best sportscarvintage rubber in the west then visit a landmark for pickled eggs and pretzels
14 ndash Holiday Party Redondo Beach Ring out the year with wine tasting door prizes and a sumptuous spread of culi-nary delights from your fellow members Someday well do that recipe book
We threw a party and everybody came The AROSC 4050 commemoration brought out the best ndash competitors and enthusiasts ndash to Willow Springs International Raceway for parade laps hot laps Alfa Cup competition a banquet and some more racing What a year it was
January-February 2013 15
Details at wwwaroschpdorg
or register online here
Your car Your helmet Two days of track skidpad amp classroom time
The AROSC High Performance Driving School is a chance to test the limits of your vehicle and yourself No flashing lights no tickets no worries In addition to having a great time you
will be a better driver ndash on the track and on the street
AROSC Driving SchoolFebruary 16-17 ldquoStreets of Willowrdquo Rosamond CA
HP Street Time Trial Race
Our High Performance Driving School run by AROSC has been in continuous operation for over 20 years
raquo No racing belts required for Street Performance Group raquo Instructors will ride in your car raquo All makes and models are welcome you just need a desire to improve your skills and have a little fun in the process raquo In Race Class you will experience more starts in 1 weekend than you will probably see in 2 years of club racing
16 January-February 2013
HOLIDAY PARTY 2012
Clockwise from front Jayne Chuck Mike (with Chris behind him) Adrienne Mary our hostess Sheila Evelyn Shin and Michiko enjoying the food the hospitality and the gorgeous day Photos are by Dicie and Ken Sizemore and MJ Kutkus
The annual Holiday Party at MJ and Sheilarsquos (aka Alfa Clubhouse) in Redondo Beach had a good turnout of over 40 people Members from both the competition and social events groups gathered to enjoy each othersrsquo company and share in the holiday spirit MJ and Sheila hosted the barbecue and the guests brought their specialty dishes
Moe and Margi Orozco brought the Willow Springs 4050 Celebration DVD It played on the flat screens for the fond memories of those that had been there and made the others wish theyrsquod made it
A highlight was the celebration of Bruce and Pat Westrsquos anniversary (see at right) for which they brought a couple of bottles of Premier Cru Champagne and shared with the guests Another special celebration was Bonnie Schwartzrsquos birthday It be-
ing the first day of Hanukkah Bonnie lit the Menorah
The wonderful assortment of side dishes provided by the guests included salads vegetable casseroles and a wide variety of desserts Yum Adding to the enjoyment of the food and the company was the wine tasting table of fine reds whites and bubblies What more could we ask Door prizes We had them If you missed it this time be sure to come next year ndash same time same place same great party
ndash Sheila Kutkus
January-February 2013 17
Lucinda Mimi Bruce and Pat in the foreground with Sheila Doug Patty Rick Chuck Cline and Moe behind them
Charlie Bonnie and Randy having a good laugh hellip as usual
Good to the last drop Elyse pours Dani and Jan admire her technique
Left Jay and Catherine look appropri-ately festive Above our hosts with the most MJ and Sheila Thanks for a great party
18 January-February 2013
Above Steve Doug and Joyce are delighted to see Fred again
Visit Us On The WebPagesprodigynetalfaomega
3822 Clarington AvenueCulver City CA 90232
(310) 836-3160
January-February 2013 19
20 January-February 2013
Alfas in the corral Desert Classic 2012 Ken Sizemore photo
You are invited to attend our 2013 AROSC Club Concours 1 weekend February 23-24 with lunch en route in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta and an overnight stay in Palm Desert This is our first driving foray of the year and getting there is half the fun Please note that RSVPs are required for the social events Car show regis-tration is through the event organizerSaturday February 23
Options for starting out are 1) Drive with friends or just get you in your Alfa to Bonnie and Charlie Schwartzrsquos Joshua Tree hideaway by 1130 am Bring what yoursquod like to eat for lunch and Bonnie will provide a few hors drsquooeuvres and beverages We typically hang out in the house but if the weather is nice the bocce ball court is ready for action RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg if you are planning to attend lunch Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVP2) Drive straight to the hotel and chill We have a block of 15 rooms
for one night at the pet-friendly Best Western Palm Desert available until February 1 Call 7603404441 now to secure yours at the special Club rate of $109 double occupancy Tell the reservationist you are with the Alfa Romeo Club 3) Join the Club for a co-op (semi pot luck) dinner at Joyce and Doug McHattiersquos La Quinta home at 630 pm Doug will grill his fab-o Dougburgers and salmon we will bring the side dishes RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg and she will hook you up with Joyce who needs to know what everyone is bringing and can fill you in on other dinner details Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVPSunday February 24
The Club Concours will be pre-sided over by Concours Chair Jordan Lee and Norm Silverman If you plan to have your car judged please RSVP to Norm and Jordan at aroscorg to receive Concours participation details
Desert Classic 2013
January-February 2013 21
The location on February 24 is within the Desert Classic Concours drsquoElegance staged at the Doral Desert Princess Country Club and Resort 67967 Vista Chino Cathe-dral City CA 92234
Alfa Romeo will have a marque corral in the show for which you need to pre-register The entry fee is $50 per car which includes admission for two persons a parking spot on the green and a goodie bag We need to be on the green no later than 9 am
Registration We can register two ways by email to paulmerrhotmailcom or on wwwdesertconcourscom Please type these addresses into your browser Please note the event website is in the process of being updated with corral entry forms available soon Once available we can register online using a credit card or print the form and mail with a check to Desert Clas-sic Car Club Corral 47037 Marrake-sh Dr Palm Desert CA 92260
22 January-February 2013
Classified Advertising
Classified (non-commercial) ads are published as a free service to the Alfa Romeo community Suggested length 60 words include price location contact info Photos must be in-focus medium-resolution (300ppi) JPEGs Content must be Alfa-related Deadline is the 25th of the month prior to publication (eg March issue = January 25)
Commercial Advertising
Please contact Advertising Coordinator Jim Barrett at infoaroscorg for a detailed rate card and complete advertising information
1991 164 ndash 139K w eng rbld 100K Time Belt with 5K CA car Auto trans Wants to cruise 70+ 20+ MPG Interior good AC cold with good step motor all electronics lthr seats sun roof windows dash rear window def + shades color white Brand new transmission $4300 OBO Call 8184272054
4 Ronal ldquoPhone Dial Wheels ndash Four-bolt 15x 7 They look gorgeous on the Alfetta but too wide for my taste VGC no scuffing that I can see okay Kumho tires mounted Best offer buyer responsible for pickup and delivery Will 6263459659 or nashwill912earthlinknet (Pasadena)
1993 SERIES 4 SPIDER VELOCE ndash Redblack 78K miles on the odo Four new Pirelli P6 s mounted July rsquo11 new top installed Seplsquo11 Huntington Beach Concours winner in ldquodaily driverrdquo class rsquo08 No not a show-quality concours winner but a solid driver for touring and weekend outings Normal 2nd gear balky synchro Maintained by APC in Orange from end of new car warranty Photos on request $8750 Chuck or Jan Cline 7145313541 jclinefvcayahoocom
1981 SPIDER ndash 85K miles on new engine Garaged in San Francisco area Ruby metallic over cream completely refurbished 1998 Convertible top and radial tires in good condition Standard equipment includes turbina wheels power brakes and windows 5-speed manual trans and limited-slip differential Spica fuel injection Beautiful car that has aged gracefully
$6500 Call 2093520128
Classified ndash Cars For Sale
January-February 2013 23
Due
s fo
r a
one-
year
mem
bers
hip
in t
he A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia (
AR
OSC
) an
d th
e A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
C
lub
- US
(AR
OC
) are
$70
Ple
ase
fill i
n th
e in
form
atio
n bl
anks
in t
his
form
clip
and
mai
l wit
h yo
ur c
heck
pay
able
to A
lfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs C
lub
to A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
Clu
b P
O B
ox 1
2340
Kan
sas
Cit
y M
O 6
4116
-304
0 Y
ou m
ay a
lso
join
onl
ine
usin
g yo
ur c
redi
t car
d by
vis
iting
aro
c-us
aor
g o
r by
tele
phon
ing
877
399
2762
Affi
liati
onS
ubsc
ript
ion
Non
-AR
OC
mem
bers
aut
omob
ile e
nthu
sias
ts i
ndus
try
frie
nds
and
spec
ial a
ssoc
iate
s m
ay s
ubsc
ribe
to A
lfaci
onad
a fo
r $2
0 pe
r ye
ar a
nd a
tten
d m
eeti
ngs
and
even
ts T
o be
com
e an
affi
liate
sub
scri
ber
or r
enew
you
r af
filia
tion
sub
scri
ptio
n s
end
this
form
wit
h a
chec
k pa
yabl
e to
AR
OSC
to A
RO
SC T
reas
urer
271
52 P
aseo
Del
Est
e S
an J
uan
Cap
istr
ano
CA
926
75
ME
MB
ER
SH
IP A
PP
LIC
AT
ION
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs o
f Sou
ther
n C
alifo
rnia
NAM
E
SP
OU
SE
STR
EET
CIT
Y
STAT
E
ZIP
HO
ME
PHO
NE
WO
RK
PHO
NE
E-M
AIL
AL
FA(S
) OW
NED
ARO
C M
EMBE
R
(IF
APPL
ICAB
LE)
C
HEC
K EN
CLO
SED
FO
R $
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia20
072
Cov
e C
ircl
eH
untin
gton
Bea
ch C
A 9
2646
Ou
r 20
13 C
alen
dar
of
Eve
nts
Janu
ary
19-2
0 T
ime
Tri
al a
nd R
ace
W
illow
Spr
ings
R
acew
ay R
osam
ond
27 A
nnua
l Mee
ting
and
A
war
ds B
anqu
et ndash
see
pa
ge 5
for
com
plet
e in
form
atio
n
Febr
uary
16-1
7 D
rivi
ng S
choo
l St
reet
s of
Will
ow W
illow
Sp
ring
s R
acew
ay
Ros
amon
d
23-2
4 D
rive
to J
oshu
a T
ree
an
d C
lub
Con
cour
s 1
at
the
Des
ert C
lass
ic
Cat
hedr
al C
ity
Apr
il6
Alfa
s at
Car
s amp
Cof
fee
Ir
vine
For
cor
ral p
arki
ng
be t
here
by
700
27 S
prin
g D
ay D
rive
Ang
eles
C
rest
Hig
hway
from
wes
t to
eas
t w
eath
er p
erm
itti
ng
Lunc
h in
Wri
ghtw
ood
Mar
ch10
Pet
erse
n M
useu
m v
isit
and
Gen
eral
Mee
ting
Dis
coun
t-ed
adm
issi
on f
ree
park
ing
for
Clu
b m
embe
rs
14 January-February 2013
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
3 ndash Best of France amp Italy Car Show + Club Concours 3 Woodley Park Van Nuys
16-17 ndash Event type TBD Streets of Willow
23 ndash Election Mtg Lucas Tire lunch at Joe Jostrsquos Long Beach Votes will be counted while we learn about the best sportscarvintage rubber in the west then visit a landmark for pickled eggs and pretzels
14 ndash Holiday Party Redondo Beach Ring out the year with wine tasting door prizes and a sumptuous spread of culi-nary delights from your fellow members Someday well do that recipe book
We threw a party and everybody came The AROSC 4050 commemoration brought out the best ndash competitors and enthusiasts ndash to Willow Springs International Raceway for parade laps hot laps Alfa Cup competition a banquet and some more racing What a year it was
January-February 2013 15
Details at wwwaroschpdorg
or register online here
Your car Your helmet Two days of track skidpad amp classroom time
The AROSC High Performance Driving School is a chance to test the limits of your vehicle and yourself No flashing lights no tickets no worries In addition to having a great time you
will be a better driver ndash on the track and on the street
AROSC Driving SchoolFebruary 16-17 ldquoStreets of Willowrdquo Rosamond CA
HP Street Time Trial Race
Our High Performance Driving School run by AROSC has been in continuous operation for over 20 years
raquo No racing belts required for Street Performance Group raquo Instructors will ride in your car raquo All makes and models are welcome you just need a desire to improve your skills and have a little fun in the process raquo In Race Class you will experience more starts in 1 weekend than you will probably see in 2 years of club racing
16 January-February 2013
HOLIDAY PARTY 2012
Clockwise from front Jayne Chuck Mike (with Chris behind him) Adrienne Mary our hostess Sheila Evelyn Shin and Michiko enjoying the food the hospitality and the gorgeous day Photos are by Dicie and Ken Sizemore and MJ Kutkus
The annual Holiday Party at MJ and Sheilarsquos (aka Alfa Clubhouse) in Redondo Beach had a good turnout of over 40 people Members from both the competition and social events groups gathered to enjoy each othersrsquo company and share in the holiday spirit MJ and Sheila hosted the barbecue and the guests brought their specialty dishes
Moe and Margi Orozco brought the Willow Springs 4050 Celebration DVD It played on the flat screens for the fond memories of those that had been there and made the others wish theyrsquod made it
A highlight was the celebration of Bruce and Pat Westrsquos anniversary (see at right) for which they brought a couple of bottles of Premier Cru Champagne and shared with the guests Another special celebration was Bonnie Schwartzrsquos birthday It be-
ing the first day of Hanukkah Bonnie lit the Menorah
The wonderful assortment of side dishes provided by the guests included salads vegetable casseroles and a wide variety of desserts Yum Adding to the enjoyment of the food and the company was the wine tasting table of fine reds whites and bubblies What more could we ask Door prizes We had them If you missed it this time be sure to come next year ndash same time same place same great party
ndash Sheila Kutkus
January-February 2013 17
Lucinda Mimi Bruce and Pat in the foreground with Sheila Doug Patty Rick Chuck Cline and Moe behind them
Charlie Bonnie and Randy having a good laugh hellip as usual
Good to the last drop Elyse pours Dani and Jan admire her technique
Left Jay and Catherine look appropri-ately festive Above our hosts with the most MJ and Sheila Thanks for a great party
18 January-February 2013
Above Steve Doug and Joyce are delighted to see Fred again
Visit Us On The WebPagesprodigynetalfaomega
3822 Clarington AvenueCulver City CA 90232
(310) 836-3160
January-February 2013 19
20 January-February 2013
Alfas in the corral Desert Classic 2012 Ken Sizemore photo
You are invited to attend our 2013 AROSC Club Concours 1 weekend February 23-24 with lunch en route in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta and an overnight stay in Palm Desert This is our first driving foray of the year and getting there is half the fun Please note that RSVPs are required for the social events Car show regis-tration is through the event organizerSaturday February 23
Options for starting out are 1) Drive with friends or just get you in your Alfa to Bonnie and Charlie Schwartzrsquos Joshua Tree hideaway by 1130 am Bring what yoursquod like to eat for lunch and Bonnie will provide a few hors drsquooeuvres and beverages We typically hang out in the house but if the weather is nice the bocce ball court is ready for action RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg if you are planning to attend lunch Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVP2) Drive straight to the hotel and chill We have a block of 15 rooms
for one night at the pet-friendly Best Western Palm Desert available until February 1 Call 7603404441 now to secure yours at the special Club rate of $109 double occupancy Tell the reservationist you are with the Alfa Romeo Club 3) Join the Club for a co-op (semi pot luck) dinner at Joyce and Doug McHattiersquos La Quinta home at 630 pm Doug will grill his fab-o Dougburgers and salmon we will bring the side dishes RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg and she will hook you up with Joyce who needs to know what everyone is bringing and can fill you in on other dinner details Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVPSunday February 24
The Club Concours will be pre-sided over by Concours Chair Jordan Lee and Norm Silverman If you plan to have your car judged please RSVP to Norm and Jordan at aroscorg to receive Concours participation details
Desert Classic 2013
January-February 2013 21
The location on February 24 is within the Desert Classic Concours drsquoElegance staged at the Doral Desert Princess Country Club and Resort 67967 Vista Chino Cathe-dral City CA 92234
Alfa Romeo will have a marque corral in the show for which you need to pre-register The entry fee is $50 per car which includes admission for two persons a parking spot on the green and a goodie bag We need to be on the green no later than 9 am
Registration We can register two ways by email to paulmerrhotmailcom or on wwwdesertconcourscom Please type these addresses into your browser Please note the event website is in the process of being updated with corral entry forms available soon Once available we can register online using a credit card or print the form and mail with a check to Desert Clas-sic Car Club Corral 47037 Marrake-sh Dr Palm Desert CA 92260
22 January-February 2013
Classified Advertising
Classified (non-commercial) ads are published as a free service to the Alfa Romeo community Suggested length 60 words include price location contact info Photos must be in-focus medium-resolution (300ppi) JPEGs Content must be Alfa-related Deadline is the 25th of the month prior to publication (eg March issue = January 25)
Commercial Advertising
Please contact Advertising Coordinator Jim Barrett at infoaroscorg for a detailed rate card and complete advertising information
1991 164 ndash 139K w eng rbld 100K Time Belt with 5K CA car Auto trans Wants to cruise 70+ 20+ MPG Interior good AC cold with good step motor all electronics lthr seats sun roof windows dash rear window def + shades color white Brand new transmission $4300 OBO Call 8184272054
4 Ronal ldquoPhone Dial Wheels ndash Four-bolt 15x 7 They look gorgeous on the Alfetta but too wide for my taste VGC no scuffing that I can see okay Kumho tires mounted Best offer buyer responsible for pickup and delivery Will 6263459659 or nashwill912earthlinknet (Pasadena)
1993 SERIES 4 SPIDER VELOCE ndash Redblack 78K miles on the odo Four new Pirelli P6 s mounted July rsquo11 new top installed Seplsquo11 Huntington Beach Concours winner in ldquodaily driverrdquo class rsquo08 No not a show-quality concours winner but a solid driver for touring and weekend outings Normal 2nd gear balky synchro Maintained by APC in Orange from end of new car warranty Photos on request $8750 Chuck or Jan Cline 7145313541 jclinefvcayahoocom
1981 SPIDER ndash 85K miles on new engine Garaged in San Francisco area Ruby metallic over cream completely refurbished 1998 Convertible top and radial tires in good condition Standard equipment includes turbina wheels power brakes and windows 5-speed manual trans and limited-slip differential Spica fuel injection Beautiful car that has aged gracefully
$6500 Call 2093520128
Classified ndash Cars For Sale
January-February 2013 23
Due
s fo
r a
one-
year
mem
bers
hip
in t
he A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia (
AR
OSC
) an
d th
e A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
C
lub
- US
(AR
OC
) are
$70
Ple
ase
fill i
n th
e in
form
atio
n bl
anks
in t
his
form
clip
and
mai
l wit
h yo
ur c
heck
pay
able
to A
lfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs C
lub
to A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
Clu
b P
O B
ox 1
2340
Kan
sas
Cit
y M
O 6
4116
-304
0 Y
ou m
ay a
lso
join
onl
ine
usin
g yo
ur c
redi
t car
d by
vis
iting
aro
c-us
aor
g o
r by
tele
phon
ing
877
399
2762
Affi
liati
onS
ubsc
ript
ion
Non
-AR
OC
mem
bers
aut
omob
ile e
nthu
sias
ts i
ndus
try
frie
nds
and
spec
ial a
ssoc
iate
s m
ay s
ubsc
ribe
to A
lfaci
onad
a fo
r $2
0 pe
r ye
ar a
nd a
tten
d m
eeti
ngs
and
even
ts T
o be
com
e an
affi
liate
sub
scri
ber
or r
enew
you
r af
filia
tion
sub
scri
ptio
n s
end
this
form
wit
h a
chec
k pa
yabl
e to
AR
OSC
to A
RO
SC T
reas
urer
271
52 P
aseo
Del
Est
e S
an J
uan
Cap
istr
ano
CA
926
75
ME
MB
ER
SH
IP A
PP
LIC
AT
ION
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs o
f Sou
ther
n C
alifo
rnia
NAM
E
SP
OU
SE
STR
EET
CIT
Y
STAT
E
ZIP
HO
ME
PHO
NE
WO
RK
PHO
NE
E-M
AIL
AL
FA(S
) OW
NED
ARO
C M
EMBE
R
(IF
APPL
ICAB
LE)
C
HEC
K EN
CLO
SED
FO
R $
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia20
072
Cov
e C
ircl
eH
untin
gton
Bea
ch C
A 9
2646
Ou
r 20
13 C
alen
dar
of
Eve
nts
Janu
ary
19-2
0 T
ime
Tri
al a
nd R
ace
W
illow
Spr
ings
R
acew
ay R
osam
ond
27 A
nnua
l Mee
ting
and
A
war
ds B
anqu
et ndash
see
pa
ge 5
for
com
plet
e in
form
atio
n
Febr
uary
16-1
7 D
rivi
ng S
choo
l St
reet
s of
Will
ow W
illow
Sp
ring
s R
acew
ay
Ros
amon
d
23-2
4 D
rive
to J
oshu
a T
ree
an
d C
lub
Con
cour
s 1
at
the
Des
ert C
lass
ic
Cat
hedr
al C
ity
Apr
il6
Alfa
s at
Car
s amp
Cof
fee
Ir
vine
For
cor
ral p
arki
ng
be t
here
by
700
27 S
prin
g D
ay D
rive
Ang
eles
C
rest
Hig
hway
from
wes
t to
eas
t w
eath
er p
erm
itti
ng
Lunc
h in
Wri
ghtw
ood
Mar
ch10
Pet
erse
n M
useu
m v
isit
and
Gen
eral
Mee
ting
Dis
coun
t-ed
adm
issi
on f
ree
park
ing
for
Clu
b m
embe
rs
January-February 2013 15
Details at wwwaroschpdorg
or register online here
Your car Your helmet Two days of track skidpad amp classroom time
The AROSC High Performance Driving School is a chance to test the limits of your vehicle and yourself No flashing lights no tickets no worries In addition to having a great time you
will be a better driver ndash on the track and on the street
AROSC Driving SchoolFebruary 16-17 ldquoStreets of Willowrdquo Rosamond CA
HP Street Time Trial Race
Our High Performance Driving School run by AROSC has been in continuous operation for over 20 years
raquo No racing belts required for Street Performance Group raquo Instructors will ride in your car raquo All makes and models are welcome you just need a desire to improve your skills and have a little fun in the process raquo In Race Class you will experience more starts in 1 weekend than you will probably see in 2 years of club racing
16 January-February 2013
HOLIDAY PARTY 2012
Clockwise from front Jayne Chuck Mike (with Chris behind him) Adrienne Mary our hostess Sheila Evelyn Shin and Michiko enjoying the food the hospitality and the gorgeous day Photos are by Dicie and Ken Sizemore and MJ Kutkus
The annual Holiday Party at MJ and Sheilarsquos (aka Alfa Clubhouse) in Redondo Beach had a good turnout of over 40 people Members from both the competition and social events groups gathered to enjoy each othersrsquo company and share in the holiday spirit MJ and Sheila hosted the barbecue and the guests brought their specialty dishes
Moe and Margi Orozco brought the Willow Springs 4050 Celebration DVD It played on the flat screens for the fond memories of those that had been there and made the others wish theyrsquod made it
A highlight was the celebration of Bruce and Pat Westrsquos anniversary (see at right) for which they brought a couple of bottles of Premier Cru Champagne and shared with the guests Another special celebration was Bonnie Schwartzrsquos birthday It be-
ing the first day of Hanukkah Bonnie lit the Menorah
The wonderful assortment of side dishes provided by the guests included salads vegetable casseroles and a wide variety of desserts Yum Adding to the enjoyment of the food and the company was the wine tasting table of fine reds whites and bubblies What more could we ask Door prizes We had them If you missed it this time be sure to come next year ndash same time same place same great party
ndash Sheila Kutkus
January-February 2013 17
Lucinda Mimi Bruce and Pat in the foreground with Sheila Doug Patty Rick Chuck Cline and Moe behind them
Charlie Bonnie and Randy having a good laugh hellip as usual
Good to the last drop Elyse pours Dani and Jan admire her technique
Left Jay and Catherine look appropri-ately festive Above our hosts with the most MJ and Sheila Thanks for a great party
18 January-February 2013
Above Steve Doug and Joyce are delighted to see Fred again
Visit Us On The WebPagesprodigynetalfaomega
3822 Clarington AvenueCulver City CA 90232
(310) 836-3160
January-February 2013 19
20 January-February 2013
Alfas in the corral Desert Classic 2012 Ken Sizemore photo
You are invited to attend our 2013 AROSC Club Concours 1 weekend February 23-24 with lunch en route in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta and an overnight stay in Palm Desert This is our first driving foray of the year and getting there is half the fun Please note that RSVPs are required for the social events Car show regis-tration is through the event organizerSaturday February 23
Options for starting out are 1) Drive with friends or just get you in your Alfa to Bonnie and Charlie Schwartzrsquos Joshua Tree hideaway by 1130 am Bring what yoursquod like to eat for lunch and Bonnie will provide a few hors drsquooeuvres and beverages We typically hang out in the house but if the weather is nice the bocce ball court is ready for action RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg if you are planning to attend lunch Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVP2) Drive straight to the hotel and chill We have a block of 15 rooms
for one night at the pet-friendly Best Western Palm Desert available until February 1 Call 7603404441 now to secure yours at the special Club rate of $109 double occupancy Tell the reservationist you are with the Alfa Romeo Club 3) Join the Club for a co-op (semi pot luck) dinner at Joyce and Doug McHattiersquos La Quinta home at 630 pm Doug will grill his fab-o Dougburgers and salmon we will bring the side dishes RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg and she will hook you up with Joyce who needs to know what everyone is bringing and can fill you in on other dinner details Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVPSunday February 24
The Club Concours will be pre-sided over by Concours Chair Jordan Lee and Norm Silverman If you plan to have your car judged please RSVP to Norm and Jordan at aroscorg to receive Concours participation details
Desert Classic 2013
January-February 2013 21
The location on February 24 is within the Desert Classic Concours drsquoElegance staged at the Doral Desert Princess Country Club and Resort 67967 Vista Chino Cathe-dral City CA 92234
Alfa Romeo will have a marque corral in the show for which you need to pre-register The entry fee is $50 per car which includes admission for two persons a parking spot on the green and a goodie bag We need to be on the green no later than 9 am
Registration We can register two ways by email to paulmerrhotmailcom or on wwwdesertconcourscom Please type these addresses into your browser Please note the event website is in the process of being updated with corral entry forms available soon Once available we can register online using a credit card or print the form and mail with a check to Desert Clas-sic Car Club Corral 47037 Marrake-sh Dr Palm Desert CA 92260
22 January-February 2013
Classified Advertising
Classified (non-commercial) ads are published as a free service to the Alfa Romeo community Suggested length 60 words include price location contact info Photos must be in-focus medium-resolution (300ppi) JPEGs Content must be Alfa-related Deadline is the 25th of the month prior to publication (eg March issue = January 25)
Commercial Advertising
Please contact Advertising Coordinator Jim Barrett at infoaroscorg for a detailed rate card and complete advertising information
1991 164 ndash 139K w eng rbld 100K Time Belt with 5K CA car Auto trans Wants to cruise 70+ 20+ MPG Interior good AC cold with good step motor all electronics lthr seats sun roof windows dash rear window def + shades color white Brand new transmission $4300 OBO Call 8184272054
4 Ronal ldquoPhone Dial Wheels ndash Four-bolt 15x 7 They look gorgeous on the Alfetta but too wide for my taste VGC no scuffing that I can see okay Kumho tires mounted Best offer buyer responsible for pickup and delivery Will 6263459659 or nashwill912earthlinknet (Pasadena)
1993 SERIES 4 SPIDER VELOCE ndash Redblack 78K miles on the odo Four new Pirelli P6 s mounted July rsquo11 new top installed Seplsquo11 Huntington Beach Concours winner in ldquodaily driverrdquo class rsquo08 No not a show-quality concours winner but a solid driver for touring and weekend outings Normal 2nd gear balky synchro Maintained by APC in Orange from end of new car warranty Photos on request $8750 Chuck or Jan Cline 7145313541 jclinefvcayahoocom
1981 SPIDER ndash 85K miles on new engine Garaged in San Francisco area Ruby metallic over cream completely refurbished 1998 Convertible top and radial tires in good condition Standard equipment includes turbina wheels power brakes and windows 5-speed manual trans and limited-slip differential Spica fuel injection Beautiful car that has aged gracefully
$6500 Call 2093520128
Classified ndash Cars For Sale
January-February 2013 23
Due
s fo
r a
one-
year
mem
bers
hip
in t
he A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia (
AR
OSC
) an
d th
e A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
C
lub
- US
(AR
OC
) are
$70
Ple
ase
fill i
n th
e in
form
atio
n bl
anks
in t
his
form
clip
and
mai
l wit
h yo
ur c
heck
pay
able
to A
lfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs C
lub
to A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
Clu
b P
O B
ox 1
2340
Kan
sas
Cit
y M
O 6
4116
-304
0 Y
ou m
ay a
lso
join
onl
ine
usin
g yo
ur c
redi
t car
d by
vis
iting
aro
c-us
aor
g o
r by
tele
phon
ing
877
399
2762
Affi
liati
onS
ubsc
ript
ion
Non
-AR
OC
mem
bers
aut
omob
ile e
nthu
sias
ts i
ndus
try
frie
nds
and
spec
ial a
ssoc
iate
s m
ay s
ubsc
ribe
to A
lfaci
onad
a fo
r $2
0 pe
r ye
ar a
nd a
tten
d m
eeti
ngs
and
even
ts T
o be
com
e an
affi
liate
sub
scri
ber
or r
enew
you
r af
filia
tion
sub
scri
ptio
n s
end
this
form
wit
h a
chec
k pa
yabl
e to
AR
OSC
to A
RO
SC T
reas
urer
271
52 P
aseo
Del
Est
e S
an J
uan
Cap
istr
ano
CA
926
75
ME
MB
ER
SH
IP A
PP
LIC
AT
ION
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs o
f Sou
ther
n C
alifo
rnia
NAM
E
SP
OU
SE
STR
EET
CIT
Y
STAT
E
ZIP
HO
ME
PHO
NE
WO
RK
PHO
NE
E-M
AIL
AL
FA(S
) OW
NED
ARO
C M
EMBE
R
(IF
APPL
ICAB
LE)
C
HEC
K EN
CLO
SED
FO
R $
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia20
072
Cov
e C
ircl
eH
untin
gton
Bea
ch C
A 9
2646
Ou
r 20
13 C
alen
dar
of
Eve
nts
Janu
ary
19-2
0 T
ime
Tri
al a
nd R
ace
W
illow
Spr
ings
R
acew
ay R
osam
ond
27 A
nnua
l Mee
ting
and
A
war
ds B
anqu
et ndash
see
pa
ge 5
for
com
plet
e in
form
atio
n
Febr
uary
16-1
7 D
rivi
ng S
choo
l St
reet
s of
Will
ow W
illow
Sp
ring
s R
acew
ay
Ros
amon
d
23-2
4 D
rive
to J
oshu
a T
ree
an
d C
lub
Con
cour
s 1
at
the
Des
ert C
lass
ic
Cat
hedr
al C
ity
Apr
il6
Alfa
s at
Car
s amp
Cof
fee
Ir
vine
For
cor
ral p
arki
ng
be t
here
by
700
27 S
prin
g D
ay D
rive
Ang
eles
C
rest
Hig
hway
from
wes
t to
eas
t w
eath
er p
erm
itti
ng
Lunc
h in
Wri
ghtw
ood
Mar
ch10
Pet
erse
n M
useu
m v
isit
and
Gen
eral
Mee
ting
Dis
coun
t-ed
adm
issi
on f
ree
park
ing
for
Clu
b m
embe
rs
16 January-February 2013
HOLIDAY PARTY 2012
Clockwise from front Jayne Chuck Mike (with Chris behind him) Adrienne Mary our hostess Sheila Evelyn Shin and Michiko enjoying the food the hospitality and the gorgeous day Photos are by Dicie and Ken Sizemore and MJ Kutkus
The annual Holiday Party at MJ and Sheilarsquos (aka Alfa Clubhouse) in Redondo Beach had a good turnout of over 40 people Members from both the competition and social events groups gathered to enjoy each othersrsquo company and share in the holiday spirit MJ and Sheila hosted the barbecue and the guests brought their specialty dishes
Moe and Margi Orozco brought the Willow Springs 4050 Celebration DVD It played on the flat screens for the fond memories of those that had been there and made the others wish theyrsquod made it
A highlight was the celebration of Bruce and Pat Westrsquos anniversary (see at right) for which they brought a couple of bottles of Premier Cru Champagne and shared with the guests Another special celebration was Bonnie Schwartzrsquos birthday It be-
ing the first day of Hanukkah Bonnie lit the Menorah
The wonderful assortment of side dishes provided by the guests included salads vegetable casseroles and a wide variety of desserts Yum Adding to the enjoyment of the food and the company was the wine tasting table of fine reds whites and bubblies What more could we ask Door prizes We had them If you missed it this time be sure to come next year ndash same time same place same great party
ndash Sheila Kutkus
January-February 2013 17
Lucinda Mimi Bruce and Pat in the foreground with Sheila Doug Patty Rick Chuck Cline and Moe behind them
Charlie Bonnie and Randy having a good laugh hellip as usual
Good to the last drop Elyse pours Dani and Jan admire her technique
Left Jay and Catherine look appropri-ately festive Above our hosts with the most MJ and Sheila Thanks for a great party
18 January-February 2013
Above Steve Doug and Joyce are delighted to see Fred again
Visit Us On The WebPagesprodigynetalfaomega
3822 Clarington AvenueCulver City CA 90232
(310) 836-3160
January-February 2013 19
20 January-February 2013
Alfas in the corral Desert Classic 2012 Ken Sizemore photo
You are invited to attend our 2013 AROSC Club Concours 1 weekend February 23-24 with lunch en route in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta and an overnight stay in Palm Desert This is our first driving foray of the year and getting there is half the fun Please note that RSVPs are required for the social events Car show regis-tration is through the event organizerSaturday February 23
Options for starting out are 1) Drive with friends or just get you in your Alfa to Bonnie and Charlie Schwartzrsquos Joshua Tree hideaway by 1130 am Bring what yoursquod like to eat for lunch and Bonnie will provide a few hors drsquooeuvres and beverages We typically hang out in the house but if the weather is nice the bocce ball court is ready for action RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg if you are planning to attend lunch Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVP2) Drive straight to the hotel and chill We have a block of 15 rooms
for one night at the pet-friendly Best Western Palm Desert available until February 1 Call 7603404441 now to secure yours at the special Club rate of $109 double occupancy Tell the reservationist you are with the Alfa Romeo Club 3) Join the Club for a co-op (semi pot luck) dinner at Joyce and Doug McHattiersquos La Quinta home at 630 pm Doug will grill his fab-o Dougburgers and salmon we will bring the side dishes RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg and she will hook you up with Joyce who needs to know what everyone is bringing and can fill you in on other dinner details Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVPSunday February 24
The Club Concours will be pre-sided over by Concours Chair Jordan Lee and Norm Silverman If you plan to have your car judged please RSVP to Norm and Jordan at aroscorg to receive Concours participation details
Desert Classic 2013
January-February 2013 21
The location on February 24 is within the Desert Classic Concours drsquoElegance staged at the Doral Desert Princess Country Club and Resort 67967 Vista Chino Cathe-dral City CA 92234
Alfa Romeo will have a marque corral in the show for which you need to pre-register The entry fee is $50 per car which includes admission for two persons a parking spot on the green and a goodie bag We need to be on the green no later than 9 am
Registration We can register two ways by email to paulmerrhotmailcom or on wwwdesertconcourscom Please type these addresses into your browser Please note the event website is in the process of being updated with corral entry forms available soon Once available we can register online using a credit card or print the form and mail with a check to Desert Clas-sic Car Club Corral 47037 Marrake-sh Dr Palm Desert CA 92260
22 January-February 2013
Classified Advertising
Classified (non-commercial) ads are published as a free service to the Alfa Romeo community Suggested length 60 words include price location contact info Photos must be in-focus medium-resolution (300ppi) JPEGs Content must be Alfa-related Deadline is the 25th of the month prior to publication (eg March issue = January 25)
Commercial Advertising
Please contact Advertising Coordinator Jim Barrett at infoaroscorg for a detailed rate card and complete advertising information
1991 164 ndash 139K w eng rbld 100K Time Belt with 5K CA car Auto trans Wants to cruise 70+ 20+ MPG Interior good AC cold with good step motor all electronics lthr seats sun roof windows dash rear window def + shades color white Brand new transmission $4300 OBO Call 8184272054
4 Ronal ldquoPhone Dial Wheels ndash Four-bolt 15x 7 They look gorgeous on the Alfetta but too wide for my taste VGC no scuffing that I can see okay Kumho tires mounted Best offer buyer responsible for pickup and delivery Will 6263459659 or nashwill912earthlinknet (Pasadena)
1993 SERIES 4 SPIDER VELOCE ndash Redblack 78K miles on the odo Four new Pirelli P6 s mounted July rsquo11 new top installed Seplsquo11 Huntington Beach Concours winner in ldquodaily driverrdquo class rsquo08 No not a show-quality concours winner but a solid driver for touring and weekend outings Normal 2nd gear balky synchro Maintained by APC in Orange from end of new car warranty Photos on request $8750 Chuck or Jan Cline 7145313541 jclinefvcayahoocom
1981 SPIDER ndash 85K miles on new engine Garaged in San Francisco area Ruby metallic over cream completely refurbished 1998 Convertible top and radial tires in good condition Standard equipment includes turbina wheels power brakes and windows 5-speed manual trans and limited-slip differential Spica fuel injection Beautiful car that has aged gracefully
$6500 Call 2093520128
Classified ndash Cars For Sale
January-February 2013 23
Due
s fo
r a
one-
year
mem
bers
hip
in t
he A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia (
AR
OSC
) an
d th
e A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
C
lub
- US
(AR
OC
) are
$70
Ple
ase
fill i
n th
e in
form
atio
n bl
anks
in t
his
form
clip
and
mai
l wit
h yo
ur c
heck
pay
able
to A
lfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs C
lub
to A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
Clu
b P
O B
ox 1
2340
Kan
sas
Cit
y M
O 6
4116
-304
0 Y
ou m
ay a
lso
join
onl
ine
usin
g yo
ur c
redi
t car
d by
vis
iting
aro
c-us
aor
g o
r by
tele
phon
ing
877
399
2762
Affi
liati
onS
ubsc
ript
ion
Non
-AR
OC
mem
bers
aut
omob
ile e
nthu
sias
ts i
ndus
try
frie
nds
and
spec
ial a
ssoc
iate
s m
ay s
ubsc
ribe
to A
lfaci
onad
a fo
r $2
0 pe
r ye
ar a
nd a
tten
d m
eeti
ngs
and
even
ts T
o be
com
e an
affi
liate
sub
scri
ber
or r
enew
you
r af
filia
tion
sub
scri
ptio
n s
end
this
form
wit
h a
chec
k pa
yabl
e to
AR
OSC
to A
RO
SC T
reas
urer
271
52 P
aseo
Del
Est
e S
an J
uan
Cap
istr
ano
CA
926
75
ME
MB
ER
SH
IP A
PP
LIC
AT
ION
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs o
f Sou
ther
n C
alifo
rnia
NAM
E
SP
OU
SE
STR
EET
CIT
Y
STAT
E
ZIP
HO
ME
PHO
NE
WO
RK
PHO
NE
E-M
AIL
AL
FA(S
) OW
NED
ARO
C M
EMBE
R
(IF
APPL
ICAB
LE)
C
HEC
K EN
CLO
SED
FO
R $
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia20
072
Cov
e C
ircl
eH
untin
gton
Bea
ch C
A 9
2646
Ou
r 20
13 C
alen
dar
of
Eve
nts
Janu
ary
19-2
0 T
ime
Tri
al a
nd R
ace
W
illow
Spr
ings
R
acew
ay R
osam
ond
27 A
nnua
l Mee
ting
and
A
war
ds B
anqu
et ndash
see
pa
ge 5
for
com
plet
e in
form
atio
n
Febr
uary
16-1
7 D
rivi
ng S
choo
l St
reet
s of
Will
ow W
illow
Sp
ring
s R
acew
ay
Ros
amon
d
23-2
4 D
rive
to J
oshu
a T
ree
an
d C
lub
Con
cour
s 1
at
the
Des
ert C
lass
ic
Cat
hedr
al C
ity
Apr
il6
Alfa
s at
Car
s amp
Cof
fee
Ir
vine
For
cor
ral p
arki
ng
be t
here
by
700
27 S
prin
g D
ay D
rive
Ang
eles
C
rest
Hig
hway
from
wes
t to
eas
t w
eath
er p
erm
itti
ng
Lunc
h in
Wri
ghtw
ood
Mar
ch10
Pet
erse
n M
useu
m v
isit
and
Gen
eral
Mee
ting
Dis
coun
t-ed
adm
issi
on f
ree
park
ing
for
Clu
b m
embe
rs
January-February 2013 17
Lucinda Mimi Bruce and Pat in the foreground with Sheila Doug Patty Rick Chuck Cline and Moe behind them
Charlie Bonnie and Randy having a good laugh hellip as usual
Good to the last drop Elyse pours Dani and Jan admire her technique
Left Jay and Catherine look appropri-ately festive Above our hosts with the most MJ and Sheila Thanks for a great party
18 January-February 2013
Above Steve Doug and Joyce are delighted to see Fred again
Visit Us On The WebPagesprodigynetalfaomega
3822 Clarington AvenueCulver City CA 90232
(310) 836-3160
January-February 2013 19
20 January-February 2013
Alfas in the corral Desert Classic 2012 Ken Sizemore photo
You are invited to attend our 2013 AROSC Club Concours 1 weekend February 23-24 with lunch en route in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta and an overnight stay in Palm Desert This is our first driving foray of the year and getting there is half the fun Please note that RSVPs are required for the social events Car show regis-tration is through the event organizerSaturday February 23
Options for starting out are 1) Drive with friends or just get you in your Alfa to Bonnie and Charlie Schwartzrsquos Joshua Tree hideaway by 1130 am Bring what yoursquod like to eat for lunch and Bonnie will provide a few hors drsquooeuvres and beverages We typically hang out in the house but if the weather is nice the bocce ball court is ready for action RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg if you are planning to attend lunch Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVP2) Drive straight to the hotel and chill We have a block of 15 rooms
for one night at the pet-friendly Best Western Palm Desert available until February 1 Call 7603404441 now to secure yours at the special Club rate of $109 double occupancy Tell the reservationist you are with the Alfa Romeo Club 3) Join the Club for a co-op (semi pot luck) dinner at Joyce and Doug McHattiersquos La Quinta home at 630 pm Doug will grill his fab-o Dougburgers and salmon we will bring the side dishes RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg and she will hook you up with Joyce who needs to know what everyone is bringing and can fill you in on other dinner details Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVPSunday February 24
The Club Concours will be pre-sided over by Concours Chair Jordan Lee and Norm Silverman If you plan to have your car judged please RSVP to Norm and Jordan at aroscorg to receive Concours participation details
Desert Classic 2013
January-February 2013 21
The location on February 24 is within the Desert Classic Concours drsquoElegance staged at the Doral Desert Princess Country Club and Resort 67967 Vista Chino Cathe-dral City CA 92234
Alfa Romeo will have a marque corral in the show for which you need to pre-register The entry fee is $50 per car which includes admission for two persons a parking spot on the green and a goodie bag We need to be on the green no later than 9 am
Registration We can register two ways by email to paulmerrhotmailcom or on wwwdesertconcourscom Please type these addresses into your browser Please note the event website is in the process of being updated with corral entry forms available soon Once available we can register online using a credit card or print the form and mail with a check to Desert Clas-sic Car Club Corral 47037 Marrake-sh Dr Palm Desert CA 92260
22 January-February 2013
Classified Advertising
Classified (non-commercial) ads are published as a free service to the Alfa Romeo community Suggested length 60 words include price location contact info Photos must be in-focus medium-resolution (300ppi) JPEGs Content must be Alfa-related Deadline is the 25th of the month prior to publication (eg March issue = January 25)
Commercial Advertising
Please contact Advertising Coordinator Jim Barrett at infoaroscorg for a detailed rate card and complete advertising information
1991 164 ndash 139K w eng rbld 100K Time Belt with 5K CA car Auto trans Wants to cruise 70+ 20+ MPG Interior good AC cold with good step motor all electronics lthr seats sun roof windows dash rear window def + shades color white Brand new transmission $4300 OBO Call 8184272054
4 Ronal ldquoPhone Dial Wheels ndash Four-bolt 15x 7 They look gorgeous on the Alfetta but too wide for my taste VGC no scuffing that I can see okay Kumho tires mounted Best offer buyer responsible for pickup and delivery Will 6263459659 or nashwill912earthlinknet (Pasadena)
1993 SERIES 4 SPIDER VELOCE ndash Redblack 78K miles on the odo Four new Pirelli P6 s mounted July rsquo11 new top installed Seplsquo11 Huntington Beach Concours winner in ldquodaily driverrdquo class rsquo08 No not a show-quality concours winner but a solid driver for touring and weekend outings Normal 2nd gear balky synchro Maintained by APC in Orange from end of new car warranty Photos on request $8750 Chuck or Jan Cline 7145313541 jclinefvcayahoocom
1981 SPIDER ndash 85K miles on new engine Garaged in San Francisco area Ruby metallic over cream completely refurbished 1998 Convertible top and radial tires in good condition Standard equipment includes turbina wheels power brakes and windows 5-speed manual trans and limited-slip differential Spica fuel injection Beautiful car that has aged gracefully
$6500 Call 2093520128
Classified ndash Cars For Sale
January-February 2013 23
Due
s fo
r a
one-
year
mem
bers
hip
in t
he A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia (
AR
OSC
) an
d th
e A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
C
lub
- US
(AR
OC
) are
$70
Ple
ase
fill i
n th
e in
form
atio
n bl
anks
in t
his
form
clip
and
mai
l wit
h yo
ur c
heck
pay
able
to A
lfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs C
lub
to A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
Clu
b P
O B
ox 1
2340
Kan
sas
Cit
y M
O 6
4116
-304
0 Y
ou m
ay a
lso
join
onl
ine
usin
g yo
ur c
redi
t car
d by
vis
iting
aro
c-us
aor
g o
r by
tele
phon
ing
877
399
2762
Affi
liati
onS
ubsc
ript
ion
Non
-AR
OC
mem
bers
aut
omob
ile e
nthu
sias
ts i
ndus
try
frie
nds
and
spec
ial a
ssoc
iate
s m
ay s
ubsc
ribe
to A
lfaci
onad
a fo
r $2
0 pe
r ye
ar a
nd a
tten
d m
eeti
ngs
and
even
ts T
o be
com
e an
affi
liate
sub
scri
ber
or r
enew
you
r af
filia
tion
sub
scri
ptio
n s
end
this
form
wit
h a
chec
k pa
yabl
e to
AR
OSC
to A
RO
SC T
reas
urer
271
52 P
aseo
Del
Est
e S
an J
uan
Cap
istr
ano
CA
926
75
ME
MB
ER
SH
IP A
PP
LIC
AT
ION
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs o
f Sou
ther
n C
alifo
rnia
NAM
E
SP
OU
SE
STR
EET
CIT
Y
STAT
E
ZIP
HO
ME
PHO
NE
WO
RK
PHO
NE
E-M
AIL
AL
FA(S
) OW
NED
ARO
C M
EMBE
R
(IF
APPL
ICAB
LE)
C
HEC
K EN
CLO
SED
FO
R $
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia20
072
Cov
e C
ircl
eH
untin
gton
Bea
ch C
A 9
2646
Ou
r 20
13 C
alen
dar
of
Eve
nts
Janu
ary
19-2
0 T
ime
Tri
al a
nd R
ace
W
illow
Spr
ings
R
acew
ay R
osam
ond
27 A
nnua
l Mee
ting
and
A
war
ds B
anqu
et ndash
see
pa
ge 5
for
com
plet
e in
form
atio
n
Febr
uary
16-1
7 D
rivi
ng S
choo
l St
reet
s of
Will
ow W
illow
Sp
ring
s R
acew
ay
Ros
amon
d
23-2
4 D
rive
to J
oshu
a T
ree
an
d C
lub
Con
cour
s 1
at
the
Des
ert C
lass
ic
Cat
hedr
al C
ity
Apr
il6
Alfa
s at
Car
s amp
Cof
fee
Ir
vine
For
cor
ral p
arki
ng
be t
here
by
700
27 S
prin
g D
ay D
rive
Ang
eles
C
rest
Hig
hway
from
wes
t to
eas
t w
eath
er p
erm
itti
ng
Lunc
h in
Wri
ghtw
ood
Mar
ch10
Pet
erse
n M
useu
m v
isit
and
Gen
eral
Mee
ting
Dis
coun
t-ed
adm
issi
on f
ree
park
ing
for
Clu
b m
embe
rs
18 January-February 2013
Above Steve Doug and Joyce are delighted to see Fred again
Visit Us On The WebPagesprodigynetalfaomega
3822 Clarington AvenueCulver City CA 90232
(310) 836-3160
January-February 2013 19
20 January-February 2013
Alfas in the corral Desert Classic 2012 Ken Sizemore photo
You are invited to attend our 2013 AROSC Club Concours 1 weekend February 23-24 with lunch en route in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta and an overnight stay in Palm Desert This is our first driving foray of the year and getting there is half the fun Please note that RSVPs are required for the social events Car show regis-tration is through the event organizerSaturday February 23
Options for starting out are 1) Drive with friends or just get you in your Alfa to Bonnie and Charlie Schwartzrsquos Joshua Tree hideaway by 1130 am Bring what yoursquod like to eat for lunch and Bonnie will provide a few hors drsquooeuvres and beverages We typically hang out in the house but if the weather is nice the bocce ball court is ready for action RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg if you are planning to attend lunch Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVP2) Drive straight to the hotel and chill We have a block of 15 rooms
for one night at the pet-friendly Best Western Palm Desert available until February 1 Call 7603404441 now to secure yours at the special Club rate of $109 double occupancy Tell the reservationist you are with the Alfa Romeo Club 3) Join the Club for a co-op (semi pot luck) dinner at Joyce and Doug McHattiersquos La Quinta home at 630 pm Doug will grill his fab-o Dougburgers and salmon we will bring the side dishes RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg and she will hook you up with Joyce who needs to know what everyone is bringing and can fill you in on other dinner details Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVPSunday February 24
The Club Concours will be pre-sided over by Concours Chair Jordan Lee and Norm Silverman If you plan to have your car judged please RSVP to Norm and Jordan at aroscorg to receive Concours participation details
Desert Classic 2013
January-February 2013 21
The location on February 24 is within the Desert Classic Concours drsquoElegance staged at the Doral Desert Princess Country Club and Resort 67967 Vista Chino Cathe-dral City CA 92234
Alfa Romeo will have a marque corral in the show for which you need to pre-register The entry fee is $50 per car which includes admission for two persons a parking spot on the green and a goodie bag We need to be on the green no later than 9 am
Registration We can register two ways by email to paulmerrhotmailcom or on wwwdesertconcourscom Please type these addresses into your browser Please note the event website is in the process of being updated with corral entry forms available soon Once available we can register online using a credit card or print the form and mail with a check to Desert Clas-sic Car Club Corral 47037 Marrake-sh Dr Palm Desert CA 92260
22 January-February 2013
Classified Advertising
Classified (non-commercial) ads are published as a free service to the Alfa Romeo community Suggested length 60 words include price location contact info Photos must be in-focus medium-resolution (300ppi) JPEGs Content must be Alfa-related Deadline is the 25th of the month prior to publication (eg March issue = January 25)
Commercial Advertising
Please contact Advertising Coordinator Jim Barrett at infoaroscorg for a detailed rate card and complete advertising information
1991 164 ndash 139K w eng rbld 100K Time Belt with 5K CA car Auto trans Wants to cruise 70+ 20+ MPG Interior good AC cold with good step motor all electronics lthr seats sun roof windows dash rear window def + shades color white Brand new transmission $4300 OBO Call 8184272054
4 Ronal ldquoPhone Dial Wheels ndash Four-bolt 15x 7 They look gorgeous on the Alfetta but too wide for my taste VGC no scuffing that I can see okay Kumho tires mounted Best offer buyer responsible for pickup and delivery Will 6263459659 or nashwill912earthlinknet (Pasadena)
1993 SERIES 4 SPIDER VELOCE ndash Redblack 78K miles on the odo Four new Pirelli P6 s mounted July rsquo11 new top installed Seplsquo11 Huntington Beach Concours winner in ldquodaily driverrdquo class rsquo08 No not a show-quality concours winner but a solid driver for touring and weekend outings Normal 2nd gear balky synchro Maintained by APC in Orange from end of new car warranty Photos on request $8750 Chuck or Jan Cline 7145313541 jclinefvcayahoocom
1981 SPIDER ndash 85K miles on new engine Garaged in San Francisco area Ruby metallic over cream completely refurbished 1998 Convertible top and radial tires in good condition Standard equipment includes turbina wheels power brakes and windows 5-speed manual trans and limited-slip differential Spica fuel injection Beautiful car that has aged gracefully
$6500 Call 2093520128
Classified ndash Cars For Sale
January-February 2013 23
Due
s fo
r a
one-
year
mem
bers
hip
in t
he A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia (
AR
OSC
) an
d th
e A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
C
lub
- US
(AR
OC
) are
$70
Ple
ase
fill i
n th
e in
form
atio
n bl
anks
in t
his
form
clip
and
mai
l wit
h yo
ur c
heck
pay
able
to A
lfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs C
lub
to A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
Clu
b P
O B
ox 1
2340
Kan
sas
Cit
y M
O 6
4116
-304
0 Y
ou m
ay a
lso
join
onl
ine
usin
g yo
ur c
redi
t car
d by
vis
iting
aro
c-us
aor
g o
r by
tele
phon
ing
877
399
2762
Affi
liati
onS
ubsc
ript
ion
Non
-AR
OC
mem
bers
aut
omob
ile e
nthu
sias
ts i
ndus
try
frie
nds
and
spec
ial a
ssoc
iate
s m
ay s
ubsc
ribe
to A
lfaci
onad
a fo
r $2
0 pe
r ye
ar a
nd a
tten
d m
eeti
ngs
and
even
ts T
o be
com
e an
affi
liate
sub
scri
ber
or r
enew
you
r af
filia
tion
sub
scri
ptio
n s
end
this
form
wit
h a
chec
k pa
yabl
e to
AR
OSC
to A
RO
SC T
reas
urer
271
52 P
aseo
Del
Est
e S
an J
uan
Cap
istr
ano
CA
926
75
ME
MB
ER
SH
IP A
PP
LIC
AT
ION
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs o
f Sou
ther
n C
alifo
rnia
NAM
E
SP
OU
SE
STR
EET
CIT
Y
STAT
E
ZIP
HO
ME
PHO
NE
WO
RK
PHO
NE
E-M
AIL
AL
FA(S
) OW
NED
ARO
C M
EMBE
R
(IF
APPL
ICAB
LE)
C
HEC
K EN
CLO
SED
FO
R $
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia20
072
Cov
e C
ircl
eH
untin
gton
Bea
ch C
A 9
2646
Ou
r 20
13 C
alen
dar
of
Eve
nts
Janu
ary
19-2
0 T
ime
Tri
al a
nd R
ace
W
illow
Spr
ings
R
acew
ay R
osam
ond
27 A
nnua
l Mee
ting
and
A
war
ds B
anqu
et ndash
see
pa
ge 5
for
com
plet
e in
form
atio
n
Febr
uary
16-1
7 D
rivi
ng S
choo
l St
reet
s of
Will
ow W
illow
Sp
ring
s R
acew
ay
Ros
amon
d
23-2
4 D
rive
to J
oshu
a T
ree
an
d C
lub
Con
cour
s 1
at
the
Des
ert C
lass
ic
Cat
hedr
al C
ity
Apr
il6
Alfa
s at
Car
s amp
Cof
fee
Ir
vine
For
cor
ral p
arki
ng
be t
here
by
700
27 S
prin
g D
ay D
rive
Ang
eles
C
rest
Hig
hway
from
wes
t to
eas
t w
eath
er p
erm
itti
ng
Lunc
h in
Wri
ghtw
ood
Mar
ch10
Pet
erse
n M
useu
m v
isit
and
Gen
eral
Mee
ting
Dis
coun
t-ed
adm
issi
on f
ree
park
ing
for
Clu
b m
embe
rs
January-February 2013 19
20 January-February 2013
Alfas in the corral Desert Classic 2012 Ken Sizemore photo
You are invited to attend our 2013 AROSC Club Concours 1 weekend February 23-24 with lunch en route in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta and an overnight stay in Palm Desert This is our first driving foray of the year and getting there is half the fun Please note that RSVPs are required for the social events Car show regis-tration is through the event organizerSaturday February 23
Options for starting out are 1) Drive with friends or just get you in your Alfa to Bonnie and Charlie Schwartzrsquos Joshua Tree hideaway by 1130 am Bring what yoursquod like to eat for lunch and Bonnie will provide a few hors drsquooeuvres and beverages We typically hang out in the house but if the weather is nice the bocce ball court is ready for action RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg if you are planning to attend lunch Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVP2) Drive straight to the hotel and chill We have a block of 15 rooms
for one night at the pet-friendly Best Western Palm Desert available until February 1 Call 7603404441 now to secure yours at the special Club rate of $109 double occupancy Tell the reservationist you are with the Alfa Romeo Club 3) Join the Club for a co-op (semi pot luck) dinner at Joyce and Doug McHattiersquos La Quinta home at 630 pm Doug will grill his fab-o Dougburgers and salmon we will bring the side dishes RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg and she will hook you up with Joyce who needs to know what everyone is bringing and can fill you in on other dinner details Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVPSunday February 24
The Club Concours will be pre-sided over by Concours Chair Jordan Lee and Norm Silverman If you plan to have your car judged please RSVP to Norm and Jordan at aroscorg to receive Concours participation details
Desert Classic 2013
January-February 2013 21
The location on February 24 is within the Desert Classic Concours drsquoElegance staged at the Doral Desert Princess Country Club and Resort 67967 Vista Chino Cathe-dral City CA 92234
Alfa Romeo will have a marque corral in the show for which you need to pre-register The entry fee is $50 per car which includes admission for two persons a parking spot on the green and a goodie bag We need to be on the green no later than 9 am
Registration We can register two ways by email to paulmerrhotmailcom or on wwwdesertconcourscom Please type these addresses into your browser Please note the event website is in the process of being updated with corral entry forms available soon Once available we can register online using a credit card or print the form and mail with a check to Desert Clas-sic Car Club Corral 47037 Marrake-sh Dr Palm Desert CA 92260
22 January-February 2013
Classified Advertising
Classified (non-commercial) ads are published as a free service to the Alfa Romeo community Suggested length 60 words include price location contact info Photos must be in-focus medium-resolution (300ppi) JPEGs Content must be Alfa-related Deadline is the 25th of the month prior to publication (eg March issue = January 25)
Commercial Advertising
Please contact Advertising Coordinator Jim Barrett at infoaroscorg for a detailed rate card and complete advertising information
1991 164 ndash 139K w eng rbld 100K Time Belt with 5K CA car Auto trans Wants to cruise 70+ 20+ MPG Interior good AC cold with good step motor all electronics lthr seats sun roof windows dash rear window def + shades color white Brand new transmission $4300 OBO Call 8184272054
4 Ronal ldquoPhone Dial Wheels ndash Four-bolt 15x 7 They look gorgeous on the Alfetta but too wide for my taste VGC no scuffing that I can see okay Kumho tires mounted Best offer buyer responsible for pickup and delivery Will 6263459659 or nashwill912earthlinknet (Pasadena)
1993 SERIES 4 SPIDER VELOCE ndash Redblack 78K miles on the odo Four new Pirelli P6 s mounted July rsquo11 new top installed Seplsquo11 Huntington Beach Concours winner in ldquodaily driverrdquo class rsquo08 No not a show-quality concours winner but a solid driver for touring and weekend outings Normal 2nd gear balky synchro Maintained by APC in Orange from end of new car warranty Photos on request $8750 Chuck or Jan Cline 7145313541 jclinefvcayahoocom
1981 SPIDER ndash 85K miles on new engine Garaged in San Francisco area Ruby metallic over cream completely refurbished 1998 Convertible top and radial tires in good condition Standard equipment includes turbina wheels power brakes and windows 5-speed manual trans and limited-slip differential Spica fuel injection Beautiful car that has aged gracefully
$6500 Call 2093520128
Classified ndash Cars For Sale
January-February 2013 23
Due
s fo
r a
one-
year
mem
bers
hip
in t
he A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia (
AR
OSC
) an
d th
e A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
C
lub
- US
(AR
OC
) are
$70
Ple
ase
fill i
n th
e in
form
atio
n bl
anks
in t
his
form
clip
and
mai
l wit
h yo
ur c
heck
pay
able
to A
lfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs C
lub
to A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
Clu
b P
O B
ox 1
2340
Kan
sas
Cit
y M
O 6
4116
-304
0 Y
ou m
ay a
lso
join
onl
ine
usin
g yo
ur c
redi
t car
d by
vis
iting
aro
c-us
aor
g o
r by
tele
phon
ing
877
399
2762
Affi
liati
onS
ubsc
ript
ion
Non
-AR
OC
mem
bers
aut
omob
ile e
nthu
sias
ts i
ndus
try
frie
nds
and
spec
ial a
ssoc
iate
s m
ay s
ubsc
ribe
to A
lfaci
onad
a fo
r $2
0 pe
r ye
ar a
nd a
tten
d m
eeti
ngs
and
even
ts T
o be
com
e an
affi
liate
sub
scri
ber
or r
enew
you
r af
filia
tion
sub
scri
ptio
n s
end
this
form
wit
h a
chec
k pa
yabl
e to
AR
OSC
to A
RO
SC T
reas
urer
271
52 P
aseo
Del
Est
e S
an J
uan
Cap
istr
ano
CA
926
75
ME
MB
ER
SH
IP A
PP
LIC
AT
ION
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs o
f Sou
ther
n C
alifo
rnia
NAM
E
SP
OU
SE
STR
EET
CIT
Y
STAT
E
ZIP
HO
ME
PHO
NE
WO
RK
PHO
NE
E-M
AIL
AL
FA(S
) OW
NED
ARO
C M
EMBE
R
(IF
APPL
ICAB
LE)
C
HEC
K EN
CLO
SED
FO
R $
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia20
072
Cov
e C
ircl
eH
untin
gton
Bea
ch C
A 9
2646
Ou
r 20
13 C
alen
dar
of
Eve
nts
Janu
ary
19-2
0 T
ime
Tri
al a
nd R
ace
W
illow
Spr
ings
R
acew
ay R
osam
ond
27 A
nnua
l Mee
ting
and
A
war
ds B
anqu
et ndash
see
pa
ge 5
for
com
plet
e in
form
atio
n
Febr
uary
16-1
7 D
rivi
ng S
choo
l St
reet
s of
Will
ow W
illow
Sp
ring
s R
acew
ay
Ros
amon
d
23-2
4 D
rive
to J
oshu
a T
ree
an
d C
lub
Con
cour
s 1
at
the
Des
ert C
lass
ic
Cat
hedr
al C
ity
Apr
il6
Alfa
s at
Car
s amp
Cof
fee
Ir
vine
For
cor
ral p
arki
ng
be t
here
by
700
27 S
prin
g D
ay D
rive
Ang
eles
C
rest
Hig
hway
from
wes
t to
eas
t w
eath
er p
erm
itti
ng
Lunc
h in
Wri
ghtw
ood
Mar
ch10
Pet
erse
n M
useu
m v
isit
and
Gen
eral
Mee
ting
Dis
coun
t-ed
adm
issi
on f
ree
park
ing
for
Clu
b m
embe
rs
20 January-February 2013
Alfas in the corral Desert Classic 2012 Ken Sizemore photo
You are invited to attend our 2013 AROSC Club Concours 1 weekend February 23-24 with lunch en route in Joshua Tree dinner in La Quinta and an overnight stay in Palm Desert This is our first driving foray of the year and getting there is half the fun Please note that RSVPs are required for the social events Car show regis-tration is through the event organizerSaturday February 23
Options for starting out are 1) Drive with friends or just get you in your Alfa to Bonnie and Charlie Schwartzrsquos Joshua Tree hideaway by 1130 am Bring what yoursquod like to eat for lunch and Bonnie will provide a few hors drsquooeuvres and beverages We typically hang out in the house but if the weather is nice the bocce ball court is ready for action RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg if you are planning to attend lunch Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVP2) Drive straight to the hotel and chill We have a block of 15 rooms
for one night at the pet-friendly Best Western Palm Desert available until February 1 Call 7603404441 now to secure yours at the special Club rate of $109 double occupancy Tell the reservationist you are with the Alfa Romeo Club 3) Join the Club for a co-op (semi pot luck) dinner at Joyce and Doug McHattiersquos La Quinta home at 630 pm Doug will grill his fab-o Dougburgers and salmon we will bring the side dishes RSVP to Elyse Barrett infoaroscorg and she will hook you up with Joyce who needs to know what everyone is bringing and can fill you in on other dinner details Driving instructions will be provided when you RSVPSunday February 24
The Club Concours will be pre-sided over by Concours Chair Jordan Lee and Norm Silverman If you plan to have your car judged please RSVP to Norm and Jordan at aroscorg to receive Concours participation details
Desert Classic 2013
January-February 2013 21
The location on February 24 is within the Desert Classic Concours drsquoElegance staged at the Doral Desert Princess Country Club and Resort 67967 Vista Chino Cathe-dral City CA 92234
Alfa Romeo will have a marque corral in the show for which you need to pre-register The entry fee is $50 per car which includes admission for two persons a parking spot on the green and a goodie bag We need to be on the green no later than 9 am
Registration We can register two ways by email to paulmerrhotmailcom or on wwwdesertconcourscom Please type these addresses into your browser Please note the event website is in the process of being updated with corral entry forms available soon Once available we can register online using a credit card or print the form and mail with a check to Desert Clas-sic Car Club Corral 47037 Marrake-sh Dr Palm Desert CA 92260
22 January-February 2013
Classified Advertising
Classified (non-commercial) ads are published as a free service to the Alfa Romeo community Suggested length 60 words include price location contact info Photos must be in-focus medium-resolution (300ppi) JPEGs Content must be Alfa-related Deadline is the 25th of the month prior to publication (eg March issue = January 25)
Commercial Advertising
Please contact Advertising Coordinator Jim Barrett at infoaroscorg for a detailed rate card and complete advertising information
1991 164 ndash 139K w eng rbld 100K Time Belt with 5K CA car Auto trans Wants to cruise 70+ 20+ MPG Interior good AC cold with good step motor all electronics lthr seats sun roof windows dash rear window def + shades color white Brand new transmission $4300 OBO Call 8184272054
4 Ronal ldquoPhone Dial Wheels ndash Four-bolt 15x 7 They look gorgeous on the Alfetta but too wide for my taste VGC no scuffing that I can see okay Kumho tires mounted Best offer buyer responsible for pickup and delivery Will 6263459659 or nashwill912earthlinknet (Pasadena)
1993 SERIES 4 SPIDER VELOCE ndash Redblack 78K miles on the odo Four new Pirelli P6 s mounted July rsquo11 new top installed Seplsquo11 Huntington Beach Concours winner in ldquodaily driverrdquo class rsquo08 No not a show-quality concours winner but a solid driver for touring and weekend outings Normal 2nd gear balky synchro Maintained by APC in Orange from end of new car warranty Photos on request $8750 Chuck or Jan Cline 7145313541 jclinefvcayahoocom
1981 SPIDER ndash 85K miles on new engine Garaged in San Francisco area Ruby metallic over cream completely refurbished 1998 Convertible top and radial tires in good condition Standard equipment includes turbina wheels power brakes and windows 5-speed manual trans and limited-slip differential Spica fuel injection Beautiful car that has aged gracefully
$6500 Call 2093520128
Classified ndash Cars For Sale
January-February 2013 23
Due
s fo
r a
one-
year
mem
bers
hip
in t
he A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia (
AR
OSC
) an
d th
e A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
C
lub
- US
(AR
OC
) are
$70
Ple
ase
fill i
n th
e in
form
atio
n bl
anks
in t
his
form
clip
and
mai
l wit
h yo
ur c
heck
pay
able
to A
lfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs C
lub
to A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
Clu
b P
O B
ox 1
2340
Kan
sas
Cit
y M
O 6
4116
-304
0 Y
ou m
ay a
lso
join
onl
ine
usin
g yo
ur c
redi
t car
d by
vis
iting
aro
c-us
aor
g o
r by
tele
phon
ing
877
399
2762
Affi
liati
onS
ubsc
ript
ion
Non
-AR
OC
mem
bers
aut
omob
ile e
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nds
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ial a
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ay s
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r ye
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tten
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ngs
and
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e an
affi
liate
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scri
ber
or r
enew
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r af
filia
tion
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ptio
n s
end
this
form
wit
h a
chec
k pa
yabl
e to
AR
OSC
to A
RO
SC T
reas
urer
271
52 P
aseo
Del
Est
e S
an J
uan
Cap
istr
ano
CA
926
75
ME
MB
ER
SH
IP A
PP
LIC
AT
ION
Alfa
Rom
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wne
rs o
f Sou
ther
n C
alifo
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NAM
E
SP
OU
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STR
EET
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STAT
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ZIP
HO
ME
PHO
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RK
PHO
NE
E-M
AIL
AL
FA(S
) OW
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ARO
C M
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(IF
APPL
ICAB
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C
HEC
K EN
CLO
SED
FO
R $
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia20
072
Cov
e C
ircl
eH
untin
gton
Bea
ch C
A 9
2646
Ou
r 20
13 C
alen
dar
of
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nts
Janu
ary
19-2
0 T
ime
Tri
al a
nd R
ace
W
illow
Spr
ings
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acew
ay R
osam
ond
27 A
nnua
l Mee
ting
and
A
war
ds B
anqu
et ndash
see
pa
ge 5
for
com
plet
e in
form
atio
n
Febr
uary
16-1
7 D
rivi
ng S
choo
l St
reet
s of
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ow W
illow
Sp
ring
s R
acew
ay
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amon
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23-2
4 D
rive
to J
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cour
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ert C
lass
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hedr
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ity
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Car
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ral p
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here
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January-February 2013 21
The location on February 24 is within the Desert Classic Concours drsquoElegance staged at the Doral Desert Princess Country Club and Resort 67967 Vista Chino Cathe-dral City CA 92234
Alfa Romeo will have a marque corral in the show for which you need to pre-register The entry fee is $50 per car which includes admission for two persons a parking spot on the green and a goodie bag We need to be on the green no later than 9 am
Registration We can register two ways by email to paulmerrhotmailcom or on wwwdesertconcourscom Please type these addresses into your browser Please note the event website is in the process of being updated with corral entry forms available soon Once available we can register online using a credit card or print the form and mail with a check to Desert Clas-sic Car Club Corral 47037 Marrake-sh Dr Palm Desert CA 92260
22 January-February 2013
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Commercial Advertising
Please contact Advertising Coordinator Jim Barrett at infoaroscorg for a detailed rate card and complete advertising information
1991 164 ndash 139K w eng rbld 100K Time Belt with 5K CA car Auto trans Wants to cruise 70+ 20+ MPG Interior good AC cold with good step motor all electronics lthr seats sun roof windows dash rear window def + shades color white Brand new transmission $4300 OBO Call 8184272054
4 Ronal ldquoPhone Dial Wheels ndash Four-bolt 15x 7 They look gorgeous on the Alfetta but too wide for my taste VGC no scuffing that I can see okay Kumho tires mounted Best offer buyer responsible for pickup and delivery Will 6263459659 or nashwill912earthlinknet (Pasadena)
1993 SERIES 4 SPIDER VELOCE ndash Redblack 78K miles on the odo Four new Pirelli P6 s mounted July rsquo11 new top installed Seplsquo11 Huntington Beach Concours winner in ldquodaily driverrdquo class rsquo08 No not a show-quality concours winner but a solid driver for touring and weekend outings Normal 2nd gear balky synchro Maintained by APC in Orange from end of new car warranty Photos on request $8750 Chuck or Jan Cline 7145313541 jclinefvcayahoocom
1981 SPIDER ndash 85K miles on new engine Garaged in San Francisco area Ruby metallic over cream completely refurbished 1998 Convertible top and radial tires in good condition Standard equipment includes turbina wheels power brakes and windows 5-speed manual trans and limited-slip differential Spica fuel injection Beautiful car that has aged gracefully
$6500 Call 2093520128
Classified ndash Cars For Sale
January-February 2013 23
Due
s fo
r a
one-
year
mem
bers
hip
in t
he A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia (
AR
OSC
) an
d th
e A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
C
lub
- US
(AR
OC
) are
$70
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ase
fill i
n th
e in
form
atio
n bl
anks
in t
his
form
clip
and
mai
l wit
h yo
ur c
heck
pay
able
to A
lfa
Rom
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rs C
lub
to A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
Clu
b P
O B
ox 1
2340
Kan
sas
Cit
y M
O 6
4116
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0 Y
ou m
ay a
lso
join
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ine
usin
g yo
ur c
redi
t car
d by
vis
iting
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c-us
aor
g o
r by
tele
phon
ing
877
399
2762
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liati
onS
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ript
ion
Non
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bers
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omob
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ial a
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ay s
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ribe
to A
lfaci
onad
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r $2
0 pe
r ye
ar a
nd a
tten
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eeti
ngs
and
even
ts T
o be
com
e an
affi
liate
sub
scri
ber
or r
enew
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r af
filia
tion
sub
scri
ptio
n s
end
this
form
wit
h a
chec
k pa
yabl
e to
AR
OSC
to A
RO
SC T
reas
urer
271
52 P
aseo
Del
Est
e S
an J
uan
Cap
istr
ano
CA
926
75
ME
MB
ER
SH
IP A
PP
LIC
AT
ION
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs o
f Sou
ther
n C
alifo
rnia
NAM
E
SP
OU
SE
STR
EET
CIT
Y
STAT
E
ZIP
HO
ME
PHO
NE
WO
RK
PHO
NE
E-M
AIL
AL
FA(S
) OW
NED
ARO
C M
EMBE
R
(IF
APPL
ICAB
LE)
C
HEC
K EN
CLO
SED
FO
R $
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia20
072
Cov
e C
ircl
eH
untin
gton
Bea
ch C
A 9
2646
Ou
r 20
13 C
alen
dar
of
Eve
nts
Janu
ary
19-2
0 T
ime
Tri
al a
nd R
ace
W
illow
Spr
ings
R
acew
ay R
osam
ond
27 A
nnua
l Mee
ting
and
A
war
ds B
anqu
et ndash
see
pa
ge 5
for
com
plet
e in
form
atio
n
Febr
uary
16-1
7 D
rivi
ng S
choo
l St
reet
s of
Will
ow W
illow
Sp
ring
s R
acew
ay
Ros
amon
d
23-2
4 D
rive
to J
oshu
a T
ree
an
d C
lub
Con
cour
s 1
at
the
Des
ert C
lass
ic
Cat
hedr
al C
ity
Apr
il6
Alfa
s at
Car
s amp
Cof
fee
Ir
vine
For
cor
ral p
arki
ng
be t
here
by
700
27 S
prin
g D
ay D
rive
Ang
eles
C
rest
Hig
hway
from
wes
t to
eas
t w
eath
er p
erm
itti
ng
Lunc
h in
Wri
ghtw
ood
Mar
ch10
Pet
erse
n M
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and
Gen
eral
Mee
ting
Dis
coun
t-ed
adm
issi
on f
ree
park
ing
for
Clu
b m
embe
rs
22 January-February 2013
Classified Advertising
Classified (non-commercial) ads are published as a free service to the Alfa Romeo community Suggested length 60 words include price location contact info Photos must be in-focus medium-resolution (300ppi) JPEGs Content must be Alfa-related Deadline is the 25th of the month prior to publication (eg March issue = January 25)
Commercial Advertising
Please contact Advertising Coordinator Jim Barrett at infoaroscorg for a detailed rate card and complete advertising information
1991 164 ndash 139K w eng rbld 100K Time Belt with 5K CA car Auto trans Wants to cruise 70+ 20+ MPG Interior good AC cold with good step motor all electronics lthr seats sun roof windows dash rear window def + shades color white Brand new transmission $4300 OBO Call 8184272054
4 Ronal ldquoPhone Dial Wheels ndash Four-bolt 15x 7 They look gorgeous on the Alfetta but too wide for my taste VGC no scuffing that I can see okay Kumho tires mounted Best offer buyer responsible for pickup and delivery Will 6263459659 or nashwill912earthlinknet (Pasadena)
1993 SERIES 4 SPIDER VELOCE ndash Redblack 78K miles on the odo Four new Pirelli P6 s mounted July rsquo11 new top installed Seplsquo11 Huntington Beach Concours winner in ldquodaily driverrdquo class rsquo08 No not a show-quality concours winner but a solid driver for touring and weekend outings Normal 2nd gear balky synchro Maintained by APC in Orange from end of new car warranty Photos on request $8750 Chuck or Jan Cline 7145313541 jclinefvcayahoocom
1981 SPIDER ndash 85K miles on new engine Garaged in San Francisco area Ruby metallic over cream completely refurbished 1998 Convertible top and radial tires in good condition Standard equipment includes turbina wheels power brakes and windows 5-speed manual trans and limited-slip differential Spica fuel injection Beautiful car that has aged gracefully
$6500 Call 2093520128
Classified ndash Cars For Sale
January-February 2013 23
Due
s fo
r a
one-
year
mem
bers
hip
in t
he A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia (
AR
OSC
) an
d th
e A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
C
lub
- US
(AR
OC
) are
$70
Ple
ase
fill i
n th
e in
form
atio
n bl
anks
in t
his
form
clip
and
mai
l wit
h yo
ur c
heck
pay
able
to A
lfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs C
lub
to A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
Clu
b P
O B
ox 1
2340
Kan
sas
Cit
y M
O 6
4116
-304
0 Y
ou m
ay a
lso
join
onl
ine
usin
g yo
ur c
redi
t car
d by
vis
iting
aro
c-us
aor
g o
r by
tele
phon
ing
877
399
2762
Affi
liati
onS
ubsc
ript
ion
Non
-AR
OC
mem
bers
aut
omob
ile e
nthu
sias
ts i
ndus
try
frie
nds
and
spec
ial a
ssoc
iate
s m
ay s
ubsc
ribe
to A
lfaci
onad
a fo
r $2
0 pe
r ye
ar a
nd a
tten
d m
eeti
ngs
and
even
ts T
o be
com
e an
affi
liate
sub
scri
ber
or r
enew
you
r af
filia
tion
sub
scri
ptio
n s
end
this
form
wit
h a
chec
k pa
yabl
e to
AR
OSC
to A
RO
SC T
reas
urer
271
52 P
aseo
Del
Est
e S
an J
uan
Cap
istr
ano
CA
926
75
ME
MB
ER
SH
IP A
PP
LIC
AT
ION
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs o
f Sou
ther
n C
alifo
rnia
NAM
E
SP
OU
SE
STR
EET
CIT
Y
STAT
E
ZIP
HO
ME
PHO
NE
WO
RK
PHO
NE
E-M
AIL
AL
FA(S
) OW
NED
ARO
C M
EMBE
R
(IF
APPL
ICAB
LE)
C
HEC
K EN
CLO
SED
FO
R $
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia20
072
Cov
e C
ircl
eH
untin
gton
Bea
ch C
A 9
2646
Ou
r 20
13 C
alen
dar
of
Eve
nts
Janu
ary
19-2
0 T
ime
Tri
al a
nd R
ace
W
illow
Spr
ings
R
acew
ay R
osam
ond
27 A
nnua
l Mee
ting
and
A
war
ds B
anqu
et ndash
see
pa
ge 5
for
com
plet
e in
form
atio
n
Febr
uary
16-1
7 D
rivi
ng S
choo
l St
reet
s of
Will
ow W
illow
Sp
ring
s R
acew
ay
Ros
amon
d
23-2
4 D
rive
to J
oshu
a T
ree
an
d C
lub
Con
cour
s 1
at
the
Des
ert C
lass
ic
Cat
hedr
al C
ity
Apr
il6
Alfa
s at
Car
s amp
Cof
fee
Ir
vine
For
cor
ral p
arki
ng
be t
here
by
700
27 S
prin
g D
ay D
rive
Ang
eles
C
rest
Hig
hway
from
wes
t to
eas
t w
eath
er p
erm
itti
ng
Lunc
h in
Wri
ghtw
ood
Mar
ch10
Pet
erse
n M
useu
m v
isit
and
Gen
eral
Mee
ting
Dis
coun
t-ed
adm
issi
on f
ree
park
ing
for
Clu
b m
embe
rs
January-February 2013 23
Due
s fo
r a
one-
year
mem
bers
hip
in t
he A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia (
AR
OSC
) an
d th
e A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
C
lub
- US
(AR
OC
) are
$70
Ple
ase
fill i
n th
e in
form
atio
n bl
anks
in t
his
form
clip
and
mai
l wit
h yo
ur c
heck
pay
able
to A
lfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs C
lub
to A
lfa R
omeo
Ow
ners
Clu
b P
O B
ox 1
2340
Kan
sas
Cit
y M
O 6
4116
-304
0 Y
ou m
ay a
lso
join
onl
ine
usin
g yo
ur c
redi
t car
d by
vis
iting
aro
c-us
aor
g o
r by
tele
phon
ing
877
399
2762
Affi
liati
onS
ubsc
ript
ion
Non
-AR
OC
mem
bers
aut
omob
ile e
nthu
sias
ts i
ndus
try
frie
nds
and
spec
ial a
ssoc
iate
s m
ay s
ubsc
ribe
to A
lfaci
onad
a fo
r $2
0 pe
r ye
ar a
nd a
tten
d m
eeti
ngs
and
even
ts T
o be
com
e an
affi
liate
sub
scri
ber
or r
enew
you
r af
filia
tion
sub
scri
ptio
n s
end
this
form
wit
h a
chec
k pa
yabl
e to
AR
OSC
to A
RO
SC T
reas
urer
271
52 P
aseo
Del
Est
e S
an J
uan
Cap
istr
ano
CA
926
75
ME
MB
ER
SH
IP A
PP
LIC
AT
ION
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs o
f Sou
ther
n C
alifo
rnia
NAM
E
SP
OU
SE
STR
EET
CIT
Y
STAT
E
ZIP
HO
ME
PHO
NE
WO
RK
PHO
NE
E-M
AIL
AL
FA(S
) OW
NED
ARO
C M
EMBE
R
(IF
APPL
ICAB
LE)
C
HEC
K EN
CLO
SED
FO
R $
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia20
072
Cov
e C
ircl
eH
untin
gton
Bea
ch C
A 9
2646
Ou
r 20
13 C
alen
dar
of
Eve
nts
Janu
ary
19-2
0 T
ime
Tri
al a
nd R
ace
W
illow
Spr
ings
R
acew
ay R
osam
ond
27 A
nnua
l Mee
ting
and
A
war
ds B
anqu
et ndash
see
pa
ge 5
for
com
plet
e in
form
atio
n
Febr
uary
16-1
7 D
rivi
ng S
choo
l St
reet
s of
Will
ow W
illow
Sp
ring
s R
acew
ay
Ros
amon
d
23-2
4 D
rive
to J
oshu
a T
ree
an
d C
lub
Con
cour
s 1
at
the
Des
ert C
lass
ic
Cat
hedr
al C
ity
Apr
il6
Alfa
s at
Car
s amp
Cof
fee
Ir
vine
For
cor
ral p
arki
ng
be t
here
by
700
27 S
prin
g D
ay D
rive
Ang
eles
C
rest
Hig
hway
from
wes
t to
eas
t w
eath
er p
erm
itti
ng
Lunc
h in
Wri
ghtw
ood
Mar
ch10
Pet
erse
n M
useu
m v
isit
and
Gen
eral
Mee
ting
Dis
coun
t-ed
adm
issi
on f
ree
park
ing
for
Clu
b m
embe
rs
Alfa
Rom
eo O
wne
rs
of S
outh
ern
Cal
iforn
ia20
072
Cov
e C
ircl
eH
untin
gton
Bea
ch C
A 9
2646
Ou
r 20
13 C
alen
dar
of
Eve
nts
Janu
ary
19-2
0 T
ime
Tri
al a
nd R
ace
W
illow
Spr
ings
R
acew
ay R
osam
ond
27 A
nnua
l Mee
ting
and
A
war
ds B
anqu
et ndash
see
pa
ge 5
for
com
plet
e in
form
atio
n
Febr
uary
16-1
7 D
rivi
ng S
choo
l St
reet
s of
Will
ow W
illow
Sp
ring
s R
acew
ay
Ros
amon
d
23-2
4 D
rive
to J
oshu
a T
ree
an
d C
lub
Con
cour
s 1
at
the
Des
ert C
lass
ic
Cat
hedr
al C
ity
Apr
il6
Alfa
s at
Car
s amp
Cof
fee
Ir
vine
For
cor
ral p
arki
ng
be t
here
by
700
27 S
prin
g D
ay D
rive
Ang
eles
C
rest
Hig
hway
from
wes
t to
eas
t w
eath
er p
erm
itti
ng
Lunc
h in
Wri
ghtw
ood
Mar
ch10
Pet
erse
n M
useu
m v
isit
and
Gen
eral
Mee
ting
Dis
coun
t-ed
adm
issi
on f
ree
park
ing
for
Clu
b m
embe
rs