Mayfield Gardens

On Saturday the 23rd of September, 22 IMSMCists, participated in the "SPRING OPENING" of the Mayfield gardens in Oberon. 

Our day began at our meeting point at Glenbrook information centre.

The drive up the mountain was fantastic! The descent via Victoria pass and onto Oberon was a delight, with the Italian stallions purring while negotiating the undulating roads! Have I mentioned how fantastic the drive was?

Upon arrival, the "essential goodies" were shared by all, as we then moved into the gardens. SO MUCH TO SEE. 50 acres of manicured and cared for gardens and features.

 Later that afternoon, we departed for Bathurst... have I mentioned how fantastic the drive was?... Later that evening, we gathered for a meal (and great company) at the Bathurst RSL - some remaining to watch the NRL semi final on the BIG screen.

 Sunday morning, after a "filling" breakfast at the golden arches restaurant, we were homeward bound - another fantastic drive home! (worth mentioning, I think!)

 Undoubtedly, there will be more opportunities created to "take these roads again" and visit other parts of our back

yard, which has so much to offer!

Concorso d'eleganza 2023

Sunday the 10th of September, 60 members (over 100 with their partners), presented 50 modern & historic cars at the annual Concorso d'eleganza, held at Gough Whitlam Park.

A beautiful spring day added to the atmosphere. It wasn't long before homemade goodies were shared among members including, salami, pancetta, sorpressa, cheese, crusty bread, anchovies and vino! It felt that we ate all day, unable to differentiate between breakfast, morning tea & lunch! One continual grazing exercise!

Our judges, passionately moved around the course ( A very difficult job, as each car is deemed to be MAGNIFICENT!!).... A huge thankyou to our judges;

Tony Albanese

Michael Stivala

Giovanni Melissari

Tony Portelli

Michael Cascio - Presented a beautiful new 2023 Maserati Grecale - attracted a lot of attention!

Gerardo Mediati ( as mediator)

This year, we chose to NOT claim "Best In Class", but preferred to give "recognition" to vehicles. Winners are grinners, In the separate classes of;

HISTORIC: Leo Di Rocco : Fiat 850 Coupe'

SPIDER:  Vito Mazzotta Alfa Spider

ORIGINAL UNRESTORED: Laurie Meoli: Fiat 127

CINQUECENTO: Tony Alcuri : Fiat 500 Classic

COMMERCIAL: JOhn Di Rocco: Fiat 850T Van

SEDAN: Alfredo Primerano: Fiat 1800 Sedan

RESTORED PRE 1992: Roland Weber: Lancia Ralley

COUPE: Bob Young: Lancia

MODERN ABARTH: Shane Franklin: 695 Cometizione

MODERN: Ricj Sciarrone: Alfa GT

COMMITTEE ENCOUURAGEMENT: Robert Giovenco: Fiat 850 Coupe

SPECIAL INTEREST: Helen Chantel: Vignale Gamini

The four Presidents pick 1 car on the day which is deemed to be "The Car of Cars" of each club... He's done it again, Gerardo Mediati unveiled a beautiful example of a period; 1969 ABARTH 695 - a magnificent example of hard work & passion.