Bob Conlan’s 164 Restoration

From the Treasurer

 

Italy164 READY FOR PAINT

In case you are not up to speed on Bob’s project here it is briefly.
I met Bob at an HCCP show at the Massey house. He was not a member at the time. He has three Alfa’s including a 166.
Bob purchased his father-in-law’s 164. He has been restoring this car over the past two years.
His search for parts includes trips to Italy and the junk yards there.
He has restoration photos too which I’m sure he will send. Hopefully the car will be ready by the Tech Session.
I’m sure it is rare indeed to actually restore a 164.

Reedman-Toll Fiat: 4C Launch Discussions

From the President
This Saturday, March 30th, Riccardo Salvia of Reedman-Toll Fiat will be talking about the 2014 Alfa 4C Launch.
Event starts at Noon.

1700 E. Lincoln Hwy Langhorne, PA 19047 
Here’s why we all need to be there:
1. Reedman-Toll has offered the use of their facilities for club events. This is a great opportunity to get good exposure for the club and our cars. While the club spans a large geography, Reedman-Toll’s location is central to most of our membership.
2. Alfa’s pending return will have a significant positive impact on the club. New Alfas means new members, new club activities and new opportunities. We must let Alfa know that the Delaware Valley club is important to the return of the marque. The first and easiest touchpoint to access Alfa directly outside of the ongoing National Club effort is through the local dealer network.
3.  THEY HAVE A TEST TRACK ON PREMISES. And we aim to use it!

 reedman toll

 

 

Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix

Uncategorized

NBC SportsThe first race in he schedule will be the Rolex Australian Grand Prix. Here is the schedule on the NBC Sports Network:

Friday, March 15- Practice #1, 12:00 a.m.
Alfa-Romeo GP car, 6c2500 - ex-Fangio

Friday, March 15- Practice #2, 1:30 a.m.

Saturday, March 16- Qualifying, 2:00 a.m.

Saturday, March 16- Qualifying Re-Air, 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 17- Australian Grand Prix, 1:30 a.m.

Sunday, March 17- F1 Extra, 4:00 a.m.

Sunday, March 17- Race Re-Air, 1:00 p.m.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/alfaromeograndprixcars/pool/

Geneva 2013: Disco Volante by Touring Superleggera

News and Noteworthy

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Touring Superleggera have kept to their promise. They have released a fully working, running version of their 2012 styling exercise, the Disco Volante at this years Geneva Motor Show 2013.

The Disco Volante first premiered at last years Geneva show to a great deal of critical acclaim, due in no small part to its magnificent styling. The Disco Volante, now in production form, is based on the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. Clients can expect a similarly tuned front-engined V8 configuration as the 8C. Power output is reported at 450hp and 480 Nm of torque at 4750 rpm.

Geneva 2013: Disco Volante by Touring Superleggera…

 

 

2013 DVAROC Club Patches

From the President

We’re looking at patch designs for the 2013 Alfa season.

Here’s what we have so far:

Current 2013 Patch Proposal

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Last year’s patch:

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Obviously there are few updates from last year: Delaware Valley AROC text is now entirely at the top. The lower AROC now reads Alfa Romeo. The year is updated to 2013, and finally, the color has been changed to green.

Guess what? We’re open to suggestion. I mean, we’re openly soliciting feedback or new designs. So members, pull out your vintage A.W. Faber 0.5mm drafting pencils and start sketching up some creativity!

Send your feedback to mike@dvaroc.org please.

 

 

Feel like racing anyone? Indoor F1 Karting?

From the President

The club is considering a drive up to the Lehigh Valley Grand Prix for some indoor karting. They’ve just upgraded their entire fleet to Sodi GT5 Proline Super Karts with 9HP engines with a top speed of up to 50mph.

New-Grand-Prix-Karts

 

The best part about driving at the LVGP course is the printout you get at the end of every heat showing you the metrics from your race, data from the kart transponders, lap times and field position changes. You really can work on improving your driving style after a couple of runs. And you can access the information at any time from home:

 

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Here’s LVGP’s promotional video:

 

 

 

We’re currently in talks with LVGP to pick a date and get some special club rates to keep the price reasonable. Helmets mandatory, driving suits optional (both available at the track, for no additional charge).

If you’re interested, please contact me at mike@dvaroc.org and I’ll put you on the notification list.

 

 

 

12 Hours of Sebring , March 16, 2013 will mark the end of an era !!!!!

From the Treasurer, Uncategorized, William J. Conway Treasurer

This will be the last year LMP1 class that has roots that go back to the World Manufacturers
Championship , that Alfa Romeo competed in and won in 1975 and 1977. It wasn’t until 1975 that it won , after years of trying, that Alfa Romeo won the World Championship for Makes. The 1975 season was one of almost total domination with seven wins in eight races.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/smuckatelli/5942820455/

Trying one more time February 23rd Winter Dinner at Lalocanda

From the Treasurer, Uncategorized, William J. Conway Treasurer

I guess the threat of snow kept many away, so I rescheduled for Feb 23!!!!!
The Delaware Valley Alfa Romeo Club is having its annual dinner at LaLocanda Restaurant this Saturday Evening February 23rd at 7:00.
They are located at 4989 West Chester Pike in Edgemont PA.
We expect members of Ferrari and Maserati FIAT Lancia Club to be there too.

Below is there website

http://www.lalocandapa.com/

Mario the owner is a collector of Italian Cars welcomes all!!!

Winter Saturday Night Dinner February 16th

From the Treasurer, Uncategorized, William J. Conway Treasurer

 The Delaware Valley Alfa Romeo Club is having its annual dinner at LaLocanda Restaurant this Saturday Evening February 16th at 7:00.
They are located at 4989 West Chester Pike in Edgemont PA.
We expect members of Ferrari and Maserati FIAT Lancia Club to be there too.

Below is there website
http://www.lalocandapa.com/
Mario the owner is a collector of Italian Cars welcomes all!!!