May 2012 Rumor - Clubs

Our next Monthly Meeting will be May 23, 2012, at Macaroni Grill, 7245 E. Gold
Dust, Scottsdale at 6:30 p.m.
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2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President/
Mark Kirchner
602 248-8451
mlkrandom@cox.net
Vice President/
Steve Schroeder
480-246-4602
schroednic@yahoo.com
Treasurer/Secretary:
Terry Greenslade
602-765-0061
tgreenslade@cox.net
Editor:
Rick Mahrle
602 256-4433
rmahrle@gblaw.com
Trustees:
Joseph Frischknecht
joseph@justcomm.com
Susan Schroeder
schroederaz@yahoo.com
Russ Staub
480-357-0818
bbb11489@azboss.net
Denise Mahrle
480 483-8846
mahrle@cox.net
Bill Greenslade
602 765-0061
bgreenslade@cox.net
Webmaster:
Joyce Himes
joyaz711@yahoo.com
Informazioni
The Alfa Rumor is published monthly as the official newsletter of the Arizona Alfa Romeo Owner's Club
(AAROC). AAROC is a local chapter of the national Alfa Romeo Owner's Club and is dedicated to the
enjoyment of Alfa Romeo Automobiles and the advancement of the Alfa Romeo marque. Subscription to
this newsletter is included with membership to the national Alfa Romeo Owner's Club and expressed
affiliation with the Arizona Chapter. Classifieds, contributions, and criticisms are welcome and should be
addressed to the editor by mail, phone, or email.
Technical information, data, or suggestions in this publication are the opinions of the contributing authors,
and, as such, their accuracy or correctness cannot be warranted by AAROC or the national organization.
All owners should determine the suitability of any modifications: the club will not assume liability for any
consequences.
Meetings
General meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM. The meetings are held at an
appropriate Italian restaurant (see the latest newsletter or club website for details). Board meetings, open to
all members at the discretion of the board, are held two weeks prior to the general meeting.
Website
The Arizona chapter now has a website located at:
http://clubs.hemmings.com/azalfa/
The website contains general information about the club and a copy of the yearly events calendar.
2012 EVENTS CALENDAR
(Please refer to our Website for more details on these and other upcoming events)
May 19-20 Sedona Overnight Tour. See article below or website for
details
May 23 Monthly Meeting at Romano s Macaroni Grill, 6:30 p.m.
June 16 Music Instrument Museum. Watch website for details.
June 27 Monthly Meeting at Romano s Macaroni Grill. 6:30 p.m.
On the Cover: A most excellent 1942 Alfa Romeo, chassis number 915513, owned
by Richard Mattei of Paradise Valley at Tempe Diablo Stadium preparing to leave
on the Copperstate 1000. Photo by Rick Mahrle
Sedona Overnight Tour
The previously announced Jerome Tour has been changed to make
Sedona the destination. After meeting at the McDonalds on Shea in
Fountain Hills for an 8 a.m. departure on May 19, the drive up north
will go through Payson, Pine/Strawberry, Camp Verde and
Cottonwood before stopping at the King s Ransom Inn in Sedona.
Rooms are being held at the Inn for the Alfa Club, so make your
reservations now. See the website for more details.
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Presidential Bondo
(All the Filler Fit to Print)
If you didn t get a chance to go to the
Copperstate 1000 send off, you missed seeing a
rare 1942 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Berlinetta
Aerodynamica. See the picture on the front
page of this month s Rumor. If you want to see
more photos, www.desert-motors.com plans to
have more photos on their site soon. It was
amazing to see in person.
The Jerome event has been changed to a Sedona
event due to Jerome being completely booked
for the foreseeable future. Check the club online
calendar for details. If you are going, you need to
make your reservations ASAP as our selected
motel has a high likelihood of selling out.
I have been kicking around the idea of creating a
chapter honorary award for one member to be
recognized each year for their past contributions
to the club. I need suggestions from all of you as
to the process of nomination and selection of the
award recipient. As an example, all nominations
would come from the membership, the board
would select three of the nominees, and then all
members would vote to pick which one of the
three would be recognized. This is just one
possible way to select the recognized member.
Or, it could just be left up to the board to select
the recipient. I would like input from everyone
with ideas that the board can use to put together
a process for the selection. You also might think
this is not a good idea. Let me know that, too.
Please give me your thoughts on this at the next
meeting so we can formulate a plan.
I hope to see everyone at the next general
meeting and at our events.
Ciao
Mark
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Active Rumors/Notes from
the Editor
Since I have worked on or driven in the
Copperstate 1000 for most of its 22 years, it is
remarkable to see how well-organized and
exciting the event has become. As most of you
know, the Copperstate 1000 is a vintage car rally
that spends four days, at about 250 miles a day,
traveling around some of the state s best twisty
and scenic roads. Proceeds from the event go to
the Men s Arts Council, which organizes the
event with solely volunteers. The Men s Arts
Council then uses the funds raised to support
Phoenix Art Museum.
The cars left from Tempe Diablo Stadium
starting at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 15, ending
up in Flagstaff. Some inclement weather, cold,
some rain, even sleet, greeted some of the
participants. Those in open cars, such as a D-
Type Jag, were glad that nothing too heavy hit
the caravan.
The cars were covered in frost on Monday
morning, but it was in the 80s by the time they
got to Tucson, where the drivers and co-drivers
stayed at the Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain. A
loop south through Cochise County brought the
participants back to the Ritz on Tuesday.
On the trip back to Phoenix on Wednesday, the
drivers had the opportunity to drive their own
vintage cars, or cars that were provided, on the
track at Bondurant.
There were three Alfas on the Copperstate this
year. The most unique was Richard Mattei s
1942 6C 2500 SS Berlinetta Aerodynamica.
This car has chassis number 915513 and is one
of only six known 6C 2500 SS survivors. The
last known owner of the car in Italy was in 1945,
but the original body did not survive. David
Cummins, Chief of Design (retired) at Chrysler,
Jim Stokes Workshops, Ltd and Roach
Manufacturing Ltd were commissioned to
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construct the final coachwork influeneced by the
Aerodynamica styling, originated by Carrozzeria
Touring in the 1930s. The car underwent a three
year restoration and received the prestigious
2011 Designers Award (First Place) at the Art
Center College of Design in Pasadena.
From the back, the 1942 6C 2500 Berlinetta. Photo by
Rick Mahrle
Other Alfas on the tour may not have been as
unique, but were fine vehicles. Bruce and Cathy
Milner of Los Angeles brought a very clean 1961
Giulietta Sprint Veloce Series II. Also along for
the ride was the 1967 Giulia Sprint owned by
Daniel and Christina Monti of Venice, CA.
The 1967 Giulia Sprint at the start of the tour. Photo
by Rick Mahrle
Everyone on the road seemed to have had a good
time during this year s Copperstate. As might be
expected with cars of a certain age, particularly
those build before WWII, some challenges can
be expected. But, overall, most of the drivers
kept their metal mistresses headed in the right
direction.
The 1961 Sprint Veloce pulls into the parking area at
the Ritz Carlton in Marana. Photo by Rick Mahrle
Planning for next year s Copperstate 1000 is
already underway. Make sure you are there at
the send off, or plan on bringing your car along
for the ride. It is a great time and supports a
great cause.
Rick Mahrle
Spring Trip to the Queen
Creek Olive Mill
The last several times we have gone out to the
Queen Creek Olive Mill, we have (1) gone in the
rain and (2) ended up on a dirt dead-end road
that did not get us where we were going. Things
were considerably different on April 28 as we
headed out toward the Olive Mill this year. Not
only was the weather top-down beautiful, but we
had much better directions to get us to this far
east valley mecca.
We had a good crowd of Alfas along for the trip,
with a spare Fiat and Porsche mixed in.
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The Queen Creek Olive Mill has expanded
considerably from when we were there last, but
the basics haven t changed much. They still
make all of their olive oil on site from trees
grown on the property. There is also a selection
of wines, stuffed olives, etc. available for tasting
and buying.
Joe Hagemann with his beautiful 1967 Giulia Super at
the Queen Creek Olive Mill. Photo by Rick Mahrle
We left the Olive Mill for the Pork Shop just
down the street, where many of us stocked up on
pork sausage, pork chops and bacon. Most of
what I bought is already gone.
Lunch was at an Italian place in Gilbert as we
wound our way back to civilization.
Thanks to Joseph Frischknecht for putting this
great trip together.
Rick Mahrle
YOUR AD HERE
Classified ads for Alfas and Alfa parts are still
free for members. Just email your ad and any
photos to me at rmahrle@gblaw.com.
Classifieds
Parts for a 2 litre GTV free to anyone who can
use them. A hood, undamaged and no rust. And
a rear window with no flaws. Curt Griggs, 1591
Tinker Way, Clarkdale 86324
928-300-1210
FOR SALE: 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider.
California/Arizona car. Garaged and rarely
driven. Runs great, and could be a daily driver.
Less than 7500 miles on engine overhaul.
Original black interior with sheep skin covers,
green exterior, good top, ANSA exhaust, $5,995.
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Dale Jones 480-307-4763 evenings or
dalejonesphx@hotmail.com
Parts for sale:-1974 Alfa Parts
Used right and left taillights (correct ones, not
later version) $150
4 Injectors and fuel rails used $50
Regular distributor (no cap) with plug wires and
coil $75 used
New chrome luggage rack $150 in bubble wrap
Ski rack for luggage rack (chrome) old style new
$75
Short power antenna for rear installation new in
box from Centerline $100 (cost appox. $150)
Or $500 for all plus shipping if you can t pick
them up
Chuck
602-740-3104 or
charles@cbhlaw.net for pictures
Pictures from the 2012 Copperstate
1000 By Rick Mahrle
This is a 1957 Jaguar Cozzi Special driven by Rick and
Nancy Rome of Dallas. It is a one-off race car that was
the brainchild of teenager Dan Cozzi that was brought
to life by Cozzi with friends and family and race car
body builder Jack Hagemann.
This is the 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC belonging to Brent
and Debbie Berge.
Bruce and Sandra Massman brought this 1926 Bentley
Speed Six Le Mans on the Copperstate
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as a bonus, a one-year subscription to this newsletter.
ARIZONA ALFA OWNERS CLUB
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Next Meeting:
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
6:30 PM at Macaroni Grill
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