AROCA (Qld) - the club for owners, drivers and lovers of Alfa Romeo cars - share your passion!

On Thursday 26th September 2019 35 Mid Week Drivers drove via Esk to Hampton to breakfast at Emeraude Cafe. Of the 17 Alfa Romeos attending we gathered a record 3 Montreals together. Also a couple of Ferraris joined our drive. Tim Clarkson was the sweep car and Alan and Cheryl Leahy took the pics.
26-Sep-2019

104 Alfisti gathered in Victoria for Alfesta 2019. with 21 AROCA Queensland members making the trip down. Much fun was had by all - here's a few shots snapped by Queensland Vice President Keith Faulkner.
21-Apr-2019

A wet day didn't damp the spirits of a large group of mid-week drivers. Photos by Alan Leahy.
27-Mar-2019

Mid Week Drivers again had the opportunity to give back to the Fassifern Valley community through the local Rotary Club while enjoying a drive and company of other members on the 26th February 2019 drive. Thank you to Alan and Cheryl Leahy for these photos and Neil and Jenny Summerson for hosting the event.
26-Feb-2019

For the last Mid Week Drive for 2018 we went the long way via the Esk-Hampton Road to our breakfast venue. Thanks to Garry Spowart for arranging Toowoomba end, Tim Clarkson who was the sweep car and Michael Bright who photographed the event.
05-Dec-2018

On 26th September, Mid-Week Drivers enjoyed a morning drive on mainly country roads to a private residence where the hosts Cynthia and Doug Earl supplied a great breakfast, including supporting strawberry farmers, to the assembled 32 members. As they would not take any payment for the breakfast, members who attended, plus some who could not come on the day, donated a total of $860 to be distributed to our struggling farmers in the Roma and Chinchilla areas by their local Rotary Clubs. After breakfast there was a garden tour by Cynthia and a shed tour by Doug. Some people were seen leaving with cuttings from the garden. Photos by Cheryl and Alan Leahy
26-Sep-2018

After 5 years of fine multi-marque charity events, we received a wet day, which coincided with the first good rain since March for our struggling farmers. Proceeds from the event benefitted the Fassifern Valley Rotary Club and our struggling farmers. Although 100 cars of the 240 registered cars stayed away because of the rain, a record amount was raised from the attending car club members. Photos by Scott Nelson and Simon McKnight of TPR Media
28-Aug-2018

A great Mid-Winter Mid-Week Drive! We travelled from Lawnton to Willie Wagtails Nest at Kilcoy. Photos and Rob and Shirley Grant
04-Jul-2018

Nearly 30 Alfa Romeos displayed as a record attendance for a Mac's Bridge display day. Cars from 1969 to 2018 exhibited on the day. Organisation by Shirley and Rob Grant, Tony Nelson and photos by Alan Leahy
27-May-2018

Almost twenty members travelled to Scarborough on the Redcliffe Peninsula to enjoy a fascinating viewing of indigenous art at the Bim Bam Gallery, followed by a relaxing dinner at the Moreton Bay Boat Club. Many thanks to Club members and owners of Bim Bam, Danny and Barbara Newland, for hosting us. Photos by Keith Faulkner
22-Apr-2018

A great turnout of Alfas hit the track. Photos by Darryl Bell
15-Apr-2018

Another record number of participants attended the first Mid-Week Drive this year to The View Cafe at Hinze Dam. Photographs by Alan Leahy
28-Feb-2018

Doug and Alan's GT's out for the first time. Photos by Darryl Bell.
25-Feb-2018

Our first social day run of 2018 saw a great turnout for the drive from Samford to "The Gantry" at Mt Mee. Photos by Peter Mathews and Darryl Green.
18-Feb-2018

Almost 60 members attended our Christmas Party at the fabulous Tavernetta Function Centre, Carseldine. Congratulations to all the trophy and awrds winners for the year. Photos by Keith Faulkner
02-Dec-2017

Mid Week Drivers took the scenic route to Boonah for breakfast on Friday 10th November 2017 for the last drive of the year. Thanks to the drivers who have participated throughout the year and the members who have contributed drives while we have been away. Photos by Alan Leahy.
10-Nov-2017

For the 19th year, the Fiat Car Club and Alfa Romeo Owners Club met at the Newmarket Bocce Courts to do battle. It had been a long dry spell for Fiat, with Alfa taking out the trophy the past 12 years, but finally it was Fiat's turn, winning this year's competition by a healthy point margin!
17-Oct-2017

For the second year, our Club was invited to display a small selection of vehicles and seven examples of the Alfa Romeo marque arrived on an overcast day to join the fun. Club members whiled away the hours chatting with members of the Fiat Club, watching the great entertainment and partaking of the scrumptious Italian food and drinks on offer. Photos by Darryl Bell and Keith Faulkner.
08-Oct-2017

A Day in the Country Multi Marque charity day was blessed again with fine weather and an excellent variety of cars displayed. This invitation-only event allows members to mix with like minded people and enjoy the day while making a significant contribution to the local Rotary Club.
27-Aug-2017

Held on Gyndier Drive Tewantin and consisting of a track with 14 corners winding through National Park. Photos by Peter Salmon
23-Jul-2017

A great run through SE Qld's Scenic Rim, via Christmas Creek and Kerry, then over Tambourine Mountain for lunch at the Fox and Hounds Pub. Photos by Stephen Bowdery.
15-Jul-2017

A foggy start to a cool winter Mid Week Drive finishing at the Flying Nun Cafe at Samford. Photos by Rob & Shirley Grant.
28-Jun-2017

Club life members, Rob and Shirley Grant, organised a day run to celebrate the Club's birthday!
18-Jun-2017

Nearly 70 Alfa Romeos, Fiats and Lancias turned out for a stunning display on the manicured lawns of this historic house. Photos by Chaitali Bansal, Keith Faulkner
21-May-2017

Some of the Alfas which took to the track at the April 8 Sprint/Regularity Round 2 at Lakeside Raceway at Dakabin. Photos by Peter Salmon
08-Apr-2017

On a warm summer's day, Club members gathered at the West Toowong Bowls Club to wrap up the year. We enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch, then congratulated this year's trophy and award winners. 2016 also saw another Life membership awarded - this time to long-serving Club Treasurer Garry Spowart. Photos by Keith Faulkner and Darryl Bell.
04-Dec-2016

The annual Bocce challenge between AROCA and the Fiat Car Club, sponsored by Avanti Spares and APF Motors, saw a great turnout from both clubs. In one of the hardest fought games we've seen to date, AROCA ended up victors by a single point. Photos by Keith Faulkner.
12-Oct-2016

AROCA and the Fiat Car Club were invited to display a small number of vehicles as part of the 2016 Festitalia held at Spencer Park, Newmaket. Festitalia is the annual celebration of all things Italian and features entertainment, displays and lots and lots of food! The event attracted thousands of participants and many people enjoyed a close inspection of the Alfas and Fiats lined up. In particular, many very young members of the public delighted in the opportunity to sit in the seat of a classic car. Potential future Club members, perhaps? Photos by Keith Faulkner.
09-Oct-2016

A great weekend of Motorsport at Lakeside Raceway. As well as action on the track, there was a great display of Italian cars off the track. Photos by Darryl Bell and Keith Faulkner
11-Sep-2016

Another successful event with 202 cars and just under 400 people attending. Over $5,000 was raised for the Fassifern Valley Rotary Club. Photos by Darryl Bell, John Anderson and Scott Nelson.
28-Aug-2016

Alfa Romeo returned to Maclean's Bridge year at the Belmont Rifle Range
22-May-2016

South Australia played host this year. Photos by Darryl Bell and Peter Mathews.
23-Apr-2016

A great weekend of Alfisti enjoyment, organised by Ian Hyland. Photos by Peter Mathews.
14-Feb-2016

A good turn out of members came together to celebrate the festive season at the Coorparoo Bowls Club. Photos by Robyn-Ann Mathews
06-Dec-2015

The Alfa Romeo Owners Club (Vic Div) held its annual Spettacolo Concorso and Show 'n Shine at Wesley College, St Kilda Road campus in basking in glorious sunshine. Peter Mathews visitedf and took these photos
22-Nov-2015

The popular annual weekend away to visit Stanthorpe and surrounds. Photos by Darrly Bell, Darryl Green and Peter Mathews.
16-Oct-2015

A combined Austin Healey and Alfa run to visit the workshop of JH Classics. Photos by Peter Mathews.
11-Oct-2015

The inaugural AROCA Qld Concours d’Elegance was held on Sunday 27 September at Ormiston House, Ormiston. Nearly 60 Alfa Romeos, Fiats and Lancias turned out for a stunning display on the manicured lawns of this historic house. Photos by Chaitali Bansal, Darryl Bell, Keith Faulkner and Peter Mathews.
27-Sep-2015

On Sunday 30th August 2015, the Alfa Romeo Club was invited to join with 13 other car clubs to a private property where only car club members and family participated without attendance by any general public. In total, 188 cars displayed from classic to brand new. The event's charity was the local Rotary Club who provided an excellent fare from morning tea to lunch. Photos by Peter Mathews and Darryl Bell.
30-Aug-2015

Tony Poulos, one of our Club's Founding Members, displayed his immaculate Alfetta GTV. This is not a standard road car but an extensively modified Sports Racing Sedan fitted with a turbo charged 2litre Alfa engine as well as extensive modifications to suspension and body, with an all up racing weight (car + fuel + driver) of 970Kg. Photos by Darryl Bell.
10-Jun-2015

Queenland Club member Darryl Bell captured these pictures at the 2015 Alfesta held in Victoria over the Easter long weekend.
05-Apr-2015

The first Club Night of 2015 was a special event with Joe Wilson's Freccia d'Oro and Lancia Aprilia on display. Photos by Darryl Bell.
11-Feb-2015

Club members gathered at Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast for Christmas lunch on Saturday 6th December. The next day, a group continued the celebration with a country drive and lunch at Flutterbies Cafe.
06-Dec-2014

The Festival of Italian Motorsport is the highlight of the Club competition calendar! It also features a Show n Shine that sees a good turnout of Italian cars. This year, there was also the opportunity for non-competitors to get on the track for a few happy-laps. Photos by Serge, Peter Mathews, Nat & Diana Belluomini.
21-Sep-2014

Photos by Peter Mathews.
01-Jun-2014

A small selection of photos from Alfesta 2014 held over the Easter long weekend. Pictures by Keith Faulkner, John Anderson, Evan Bottcher, Jenny Webb, Nicholaine Cantle, Peter Cowan-Lunn and Mark Buchanan.
21-Apr-2014

The Christmas Party was a sensational success with around 75 attendees on a beautiful summer’s day with a cool breeze. Photos by Peter Mathews
08-Dec-2013

Day run north through the Sunshine Coast hinterland with our destination being the Big Kart track.
28-Oct-2012

One of our very popular driver training sessions, held at Lakeside Raceway in very damp conditions
16-Apr-2011

AROCA displays under the trees at New Farm park in Brisbane for a celebration of all things Italian!
29-May-2009

October in Stanthorpe is still pretty chilly, but that doesn't disuade our members from their annual trip to the wineries.
12-Sep-2008

Members past and present gathered at the Aspley Tavernetta to celebrate 30 glorious years of the Queensland Club.
28-Jun-2005

Selected images from Alfa Romeo advertising and promotional events.
09-Apr-2000