Friday, July 18, 2008
Member Profile: Adrian King
Name:
Adrian King
What was your first motor vehicle?:
1960 Mercedes 220S
When did you buy your first Italian motor vehicle and what was it?:
Recent convert Bought Nov 2007. 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV
Do you still own this car?:
Yes
What type of Italian Car(s) do you own now?:
As Above
What in particular attracted you to this motor vehicle?:)
The styling and that fabulous twin cam engine.
Most memorable moment:
Not a good one, chasing my losing my race car off its trailer & watching it collect a tree (could have been a lot worse!).
If you could have one Italian Made car, which would you choose and why:
Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS
What appeals to you about your club, the IMSMC?
The people are very friendly and very welcoming. Everyone enjoys driving their Italian classics
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Member Profile: William Gallo
Name: William Gallo
What was your first motor vehicle?:
My first car was a Holden HK Ute.
When did you buy your first Italian motor vehicle and what was it?:
My first Italian car was a 124BC in 1982 when I finished high school. I needed a car and it was $1200 what a bargain!
Do you still own this car?:
No. I got sick of my 124 so I bought an Alfa GTV 1979 model instead!
What type of Italian Car(s) do you own now?:
-Fiat 500 F White
-Fiat 500 F Cabriolet White.
-Fiat 500 N (under restoration) Blue.
What in particular attracted you to this motor vehicle?: (one at a time)
500 F
The Fiat 500F was a cute Italian car, when i first saw one in 1982 I knew I was in love with this car straight away! The style and the shape were very cool! And for such a small engine what a powerful little car!
500 F Cabriolet
The Cabriolet is an open top different 500, its a unique car and you can feel the wind in your hair as you drive by!
500 N
This car is currently under restoration! Hopefully it will be ready before i turn 50!!
Most memorable moment:
500 F
The most memorable moment in the 500F would have to be taking it around the track at eastern creek!
500 F Cabriolet
Taking it to my daughters christening and driving in the Mardi Gras parade with members of the Gay and Lesbian Italian community!
Finding and buying the car, and getting it ready to be restored. More news to come!
If you could have one Italian Made car, which would you choose and why:
A Ferrari GTS 308 1979, because my favourite show as a kid was Magnum PI.
What appeals to you about your club, the IMSMC?
I like the fact that we all hang out and go to different places. The club is very family oriented and we all enjoy our time together both on and off the road.
Member Profile: Carmine "Charlie" Losinno
Name: Carmine Losinno
What was your first motor vehicle?:
A 1958 Holden
When did you buy your first Italian motor vehicle and what was it?:
The first one was a 1976, Fiat 124 Station Wagon.
The second one was a 1982 Fiat 131 Super brava
Do you still own these cars?:
No
What type of Italian Car(s) do you own now?:
Fiat 500 Bambino 1969
Fiat 500c Topolino 1950
What in particular attracted you to this motor vehicle?: (one at a time)
Fiat 500 Bambino 1969 – Back in
Fiat 500c Topolino 1950 – Back when I was 16 years old in
Most memorable moment:
When I take my grand children for a ride in ‘ Nonno’s Baby Car’
If you could have one Italian Made car, which would you choose and why:
When and if I can afford it I would like to buy a 1947 Ferrari model because I think this is the first Ferrari that came out and this is the year I was born.
What appeals to you about your club, the IMSMC?
I like the name of the club, the friendships I have made and the different outings we go on. And most importantly I like having a drink with the members!
Member Profile: Joe Lecce
Name: Joe Lecce What was your first motor vehicle?
My first car was a 1963 Holden Utility. For work, carrying all my tools and parts.
When did you buy your first Italian motor vehicle and what was it?:
My first Italian made car was a Fiat 500 which i bought in 2004.
Do you still own this car?:
Of course! Where is it going? Nowhere!
What type of Italian Car(s) do you own now?:
-Fiat 500 F 1969.
-Fiat Punto! (new!)
What in particular attracted you to this motor vehicle?:
Fiat 500 F
When i was about 18 in 1960 i was in Turin, and i had just got my license. One weekend we wanted to go and hire a car to go around, but I couldn’t because i was 18 and i didn’t have anyone to vouch for me. So angrily I said to the hire man "one day ill buy one!"
I came out to Australia and after 40 years i finally bought one! And I love the car!
Fiat Punto
I wanted a new car, so i looked at all the cars that were available, but because I am member of Italian Made Social Motoring Club, this gave me every reason to buy a New Fiat Punto. It's a beauty - the best car when I compare it to anything else, its Italian Made like me and my club too!
Most memorable moment:
Before I knew Gianni and Leo Di Rocco it was really boring! One day i did a commercial with a boat which i towed with my 500. In the meantime, Gianni Di Rocco asked me to bring my car from Cabarita to his house so he could have a look at the car. I was surprised by this and didnt even know these people! i left my car that afternoon, and they looked after my beauty. When it was away safely, i knew these people would be great friends. And ever since we have been excited to go around and about. Other people thought i was crazy to leave my car with them and look how it turned out!
The best time of them all was when we had the Fiat 500 50th anniversary celebrations in the city!
If you could have one Italian Made car, which would you choose and why:
A Fiat 500!
What appeals to you about your club, the IMSMC?
Everything! Everyone has a great time and we all get along. All as one big happy family enjoying our time together!
