Friday, November 13, 2009

Member Profile: Filippo Foti

Name:Filippo Foti.

What was your first motor vehicle?:

Toyota Corolla KF20 Coupe

When did you buy your first Italian motor vehicle and what was it?:

1998, A Fiat Abarth 695 1969.

Do you still own this car?:

Yes! It’s under restoration.

What type of Italian Car(s) do you own now?

Fiat 695 Abarth 1969, 2 Alpha 105 Stepnose, 1750 Alpha, Fiat 500 1969.

Always liked the 500! But when it comes to Alpha’s the 105 and 1750’s were my favourite!

Most memorable moment:

Doing a “Fast lap” around Easter Creek in 2009!

If you could have one Italian Made car, which would you choose and why?:

Lazo Countach:
They remind me of my favourite movie a very attractive lady was driving it at the time!!

What appeals to you about your club, the IMSMC?

The fact that we are one big and happy family!

Member Profile: Gerardo Mediati



Name: Gerardo Mediati.

What was your first motor vehicle?:

Fiat 126.

When did you buy your first Italian motor vehicle and what was it?:

A Fiat 126 in 1986.

Do you still own this car?:

No.

What type of Italian Car(s) do you own now?

Fiat 695 Abarth, Fiat 850 coupe.

Most memorable moment:

Driving my 695 Abarth around the race track at Eastern Creek raceway.

If you could have one Italian Made car, which would you choose and why:

Ferrari Testarossa.

What appeals to you about your club, the IMSMC?

All the friends and good people I have met through the club.