125 Years of Fiat at Forster

From Thursday the 7th of November to Monday the 11th of November, Forty members of IMSMC participated in a celebration of FIAT, a 125th Anniversary. The celebration was held in Forster NSW, organised by Roger Beattie, the President of the Fiat Club of Victoria. 

Our small first small contingent arrived on Thursday, gathering at the Forster Bowling Club, conveniently located next-door to our hotel... Food & beverage was ample and we as always, in great company. Friday, the remainder of our contingent arrived; a total of 25 Sydney based cars, graced the streets of Forster. Friday Night was special as we all had a pizza & pasta meal at Pezzella's Pizzeria e Bar... we made some noise... a great night!

Our first gathering of cars with other enthusiasts was arranged on Saturday morning, where we met up with 

approximately another 50 FIATS that had arrived from Victoria and Queensland. What a sight! We meandered our way to our lunch stop at Villa D'Este winery, where a BBQ lunch & wine tasting was provided.. another contingent of FIATS met us there, with close to 100 Fiats , historic & modern assembled  with the grapevine in the background. 

Saturday Night, was our display under the stars in John Wright Park... our cars where arranged in the park under lights!! Amazing colours of the historic and modern era of FIATS!! Sunday we assembled again with a cavalcade of cars, a great drive,  making their way to the Pacific Palms Recreation Club for an Alfresco lunch, for many, while some enjoyed the indoor benefits! After lunch, some free time was spent shopping, resting or beaching.  

Our final meal and presentations was  held at the Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club, again the car park and surrounding streets filled with FIATS! A great weekend. WE  ARE TO BE COMMENDED, as IMSMC had the greatest presence & participation of the invited car clubs. Thankyou members!

Also, our two enthusiastic brothers Daniel & Christian Cipri, participating in all and "by default" became official photographers, sharing the "captured moments" with all the invited clubs! Some of our cars required a tiny bit of attention along the way, but happy to report that  everyone made  it home safe & sound....approximately an 800km round trip! 

Happy 125th anniversary FIAT !!!!