FIAT Month Magazine

November 2026 Highlights

• Nullabor Crossing Centenary: President Roger Beattie organised and led a major 1926-2026 Perth-to-Melbourne Crossing Centenary event, with members following along via Facebook while the full report is saved for the January issue.
• Maling Rd AutoClassico: FCCV had a strong turnout of Fiats including two first-time-shown 500s at the new Bryson St location, with Chris Dall'oste's Lancia Stratos recreation winning the European Excellence Award.
• Costumi Classico fashion parade: The vintage fashion parade returned for its second year at AutoClassico with 26 participants, raising the profile of the event and recognising winners including Julie, Edison and Josephine.
• Come and Try Motorkhana: A successful Come and Try Motorkhana at Avalon on 25 September drew 32 entrants including 14 from the BMW Club, with club members Jon Carroll, Marisa Gangemi and others running a smooth event.
• AROCA 10 Hour Relay: Sandro Cesario's "Team Italia" of five Italian cars competed in the AROCA 10 Hour Relay at Winton, enjoying a weekend of regularity racing, hearty catering and camaraderie.
• New Life Member Paul Freame: Paul Freame, from a long-standing club family, was presented with a Life Membership trophy in recognition of his and his family's contribution to FCCV.
• European Automotive Historians Conference: Roger Beattie attended the 5th Pan European Automotive Historians Conference in Lillehammer, Norway, hearing new research including on Norway's first car and a rare early motorbike.
• Carlo Acutis School Visit: Club members returned for a second year to display Fiats and answer enthusiastic questions from primary school children at Carlo Acutis School's Italian Day.