2011

SICC at the Hectorville Catholic Community Fair 2011- Photo's have been loaded

Well SICC ended the year with an invitation from the Hectorville Catholic primary school to have us put some of our cars on display for the fair that they were holding. The day began with a big question mark as what what the weather was going to do, they were saying 23 with clearing showers, still with that cloud hanging over our heads members rallied and made the effort.- Full story in the upcoming magazine.

2011 Christmas Dinner at the Rezz - Photo's have been loaded

This year the Scuderia Italian Car Club did something different and instead of having a barbeque had their Christmas dinner at the recently renovated Rezz Cafe' (the old Resorvoir Hotel). The night proved to be a hit with all the members that attended, food was awesome, the company was great, and the many laughs that were shared around was greatly appreciated by all - Full story in the upcoming magazine.

2011 Cars Rock Rostrevor College - Photo's have been loaded

This was SICC's first appearance at the Cars Rock at Rostrevor College and judging by the turn out probably wont be the last. The weather began a bit not knowing what it wanted to do, but by early afternoon had decided yes its sunshine time. Great to see new members as well as old come along and support this great event. - Full story in the upcoming magazine.

2011 Combined Show 'n' Shine - Photo's have been loaded

This year's Show 'n' shine was no different to our previous ones, well attended, and may I also add many beatifully presented and maintained Italian Classics. Prestige Formula made a guest appearance and provided the yet to be released Fiat 500 Convertible Abarth Esseesse certainly attracted a lot of attention and no one was disappointed, as for the day it was full of great conversation ,stories and a little sampling of the local produce fun day for all - full story in our next magazine.

2011 Russel's Pizza of Willunga

On Saturday, 20th August, Club Members met for a Pizza Night at Russell's of Willunga, and what a place that is. Expecting the usual Pizza eatery your Club Members Christa and Michael Wapler made their way down to Willunga with the instructions that Russell´s is somewhere on the High Street. Rolling into town we cruised up High Street – which, it must be said – is not overly endowed with street lighting and in quick succession found the pub, the chemist, several banks, an art glaziers shop and then we were quickly out of town, making our way up Willunga Hill.- Full story in our next issue of the club magazine.

2011 SICC Pasta Night at The Marche' Club

This year sees the Fiat 500 club join us at the famous Marche’ club Friday night pasta night. Great to see new comers Dino Totani and his family, Charlie Corbo and his wife Danielle, Vince and and his wife just to name a few.- Full story in our next issue of the club magazine.

2011 SICC Membership Renewal and Vihicle Inpection

Membership renewal and vehicle inspection went off without a hitch as the faithful SICC members steadily turned up on a glorious Sunday morning to enjoy the free barbeque, eggs, bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes, coffee, orange juice and the good company of others while    having their cars looked at and to renew their membership for another year. -Full story in our next issue of the club magazine.

2011 SICC Cruise to Bent Creek Vineyard McLaren Vale

SICC gathered at the usual meeting spot the Tower Hotel car park for the first Sunday of the month cruise for June, heading for McLaren Vale, Bent Creek Vineyard. The weather looked threatening all the way as we made our way through the backstreets of Adelaide to get to the longest reversible highway in the world, that’s right you guessed the Southern Express Way. Well by the time we arrived at McLaren Vale the weather wasn’t too bad at all. Full story in our next issue of the club magazine. - photos Have been loaded.

2011 SICC Kartmania Annual Challange

The Scuderia Italian Car club returned once more to the infamous track at Gepps Cross Kart Mania for its annual kart challenge. This year we saw new challengers in competing for the prestige no.1 status and the trophy. Things were a little different this year though, as our reigning champion (Tony Martini) couldn’t make the event as he was laid up in bed with the dreaded flu. Full story in the club magazine - The photos have been loaded.

2011 SICC Easter Barbeque

What a perfect day to have our family easter barbeque, the Gums reserve was the best place to be Dom had the hot plates a sizzling cooking up those beautiful chilli sausages and the scotch fillet just melted in your mouth, if you wer there you would have known , if not well there's always next year - full story in the club magazine - The photos have been loaded.

2011 McLaren Vale Classic and Vintage

With the weather threatening a few of us met up at our usual spot the Tower carpark and the rest made there way directly to McLaren on the Lake, where we saw the likes of Michael Wapler in his Lancia Flaminia GTL , a couple of new additions, the Lancia's of Antony and Bill with appearances from a Alfa Romeo Montreal, Nunzio's Fiat Dino, Fiat 131, Alfa GTV's, 124 Spider,and more. Oxenberry Farm Wines were again our hosts and made us feel very welcome. We again shared the venue with the Fiat / Lancia Club thank you all for a great day. - The full story will be available in our next magazine - The photos have been loaded.

2011 Club BBQ Breakfast Mitcham Reserve

A few members gathered at our normal spot the Tower Hotel car park, and set off for our leisurely drive through the Adelaide Environs picking up more members along the way to finally all meet up at the Mitchum reserve for breakfast - full story in our magazine. Photos have been loaded.

2011 Italian Carnevale

For the Scuderia Italian Car Club its presence at the 35th annual Italian Carnevale was a huge success nothing but praise and congratulations from the public and other exhibitors. Full story and pictures in our magazine. Some photos have been loaded

Monthly Club Run February 6th

What a beautiful morning for a drive, great to see all our new members come along and join all the regulars for a drive through the Adelaide Environs, and then through to Birdwood for breakfast and lets just say that no-one new or old was disappointed, even with the couple of incidents along the way. Full story and pictures in our magazine.

2010

The SICC 2010 Family Christmas Bbq at Kangarilla

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The SICC 2010 Christmas barbeque, what can I say?, what a great day, fantastic food, great company and a beautiful display of members cars, it was like we had another display day - full story in the next issue of our magazine

The Combined Show 'n' Shine 2010 Kies Winery

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Despite the gloomey whether we had another great turn out at the annual combined show 'n' shine so many different cars too many to mention so you'll have to read all about it in the next issue of our magazine.

Russell's Pizza House Willunga

Great turnout from club members, a most enjoyable evening, photos to follow and the full story in our next magazine, to everyone that turned up and also to the organisers a big thankyou.

SICC On Rundle Mall

A call and an Email came from the Casual Mall Leasing Officer Chantelle Leaney to have the Scuderia Italian Car Club put its members cars on display which we were glad to answer - full story in the club mag

2010 Go Karts Kartmania

This years Kartmania challange proved to be just as fierce and as exciting as it was last year with new competitors as well as some old trying to dethrone last years winners but without much success ..... full story in the SICC magazine

2010 Mclaren Vale Classic and Vintage

The day began with the weather nice to us and a few of us meeting at our usual spot and the rest up at McLaren on the Lake, we saw the likes of Joe Heyes in his spider , a couple of new additions the Nissanos of Harry and Ralph with appearances from a 330 Ferrari, Fiats 124 coupe, 131, Alfa GTV, 124 Spiders,Alfa Spider and more. Oxenberry Wines were our host and for a twist this year we shared the venue with the Fiat / Lancia Club. - The full story will be available in our next magazine

2010 Cruise to Elderton Wines

The Scuderia Italian Car Club assembled at the Newton shopping centre to begin its cruise down Elderton Winery, the day began with spectacular weather, and that remained for the rest of the day. A great variety of cars presented themselves for the journey through Houghton, Kersbrook, Williamstown and Lyndoch for a short but deserved coffee break. - Full story in the club magazine

2010 The Adelaide Italian Carnevale

This years Italian Carnevale proved to be a huge success both within our club and with the public full story in our club magazine.

2009

SICC Christmas Dinner Crema on Jetty

Our first Christmas dinner what a great night , thanks to Adam and his staff at Crema on Jetty the night went off without a hitch all that attended had a great night - full story in the club magazine - click on the photo's to view slide show

SICC Christmas Family BBQ 29th November

After everyone had gathered at the Burnside Town Hall carpark Sunday morning we all set off to the Leedhams property at Kangarilla taking in the sites up Greenhill road going through the back of Mt. Lofty , Piccadilly, across the freeway to Stirling and then our final destination Kangarilla - click on the photo's to view slide show

18th October Combined Show'n' Shine

The Combined Scuderia and Fiat 500 Show'n'Shine proved to be a huge success with members and onlookers enjoying the beautiful presentation of Italian styling and engineering. Kies winery has also asked for a return visit from the club so the next one is already on the planning board - full story in the SICC magazine - or click on the photo's to view slide show

27th September Bay to Birdwood

A Few members braved the ever unpredictable spring weather and set of from the start of what turned out to be a very memorable day -Full story in the club magazine

16th August - A Return to GOD'S HILL Winery

What started out to be a cold and wet day ended up picture perfect thanks to all those that made to GOD'S Hill Winery this year. Full story in the club magazine - or click on any of the photo's to view slide show

26th April 2009 - McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic

Thank you to those who committed to going and didn't let the bad weather scare you of. Here are a couple of pictures ,full story in the club magazine or click on any of the photo's to view slide show

30 April 2009 - SICC Kart Mania Grand Prix

It was 7pm on Thursday the 30th April when club members arrived at Kart Mania Gepps X full of excitement to start racing.Members proceeded to the go Karts after their briefing, the lights went green and off they went. Spectators watched and cheered on the drivers. It was like watching the grand prix only on a shorter circuit and unfortunately minus the grid girls. Full story in the Club magazine .

3rd May 2009 - SICC Monthly Run Destination Crema on Jetty

The morning began at our usual meeting place the Tower hotel car park. After much deliberation on where and which way we would go for coffee and cake before heading to Crema on Jetty for Lunch it was decided that we would go to the Woodside Cottage Café. Full story in the club magazine.

Breakfast Run 22/02/09

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2008

Christmas Picnic - 14/12/08

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Story by Maria Lepro

The day had finally arrived.It was the morning of Sunday 14th December and we were celebrating the very first SICC Club Xmas with a barbeque at Thorndon Park.
The weather was disappointing but this did not stop members arriving with their families for a fun filled day.
The younger children followed and fed  the ducks around and also spent considerable time on the playground.
The barbeque consisited of italian supreme sausages (slightly spicy) and scotch fillet steak (which melted in your mouth).There were numerous salads to accompany this.
An enormous amount of alcohol was consumed and there was lots of socializing going on.
It was then time to draw the raffle.All eager people awaiting to see if their winning ticket would be drawn.Ten lucky winners were picked.
Photos were taken for rememberance of this day.
From the comments received it was a great success and everybody enjoyed themselves immensley.
Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the event success.
I would like to wish all SICC club members and their families a Merry Christmas and look forward to upcoming events in the New Year.

Recent

Breakfast Run - 17/11/08

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Story by Maria Lepro

On Sunday 17th November I decided to join the guys for a run in the hills.We all met at 8.30am at the usual meeting place, The Tower Hotel.

I was introduced to all the drivers and viewed their cars.Always hearing about their run I thought I would join them but was initially apprehensive as I am not a real hills, windy road person and was unsure as to how fast they were going.

Along the way there were lots of bike riders, making it difficult for the drivers.Off we drove through Cudlee Creek, Loberthal to Balhannah

We arrived at a Cottage Cafe.There was a chill in the air and showers, not normal for this time of the year.We ordered breakfast and I talked to some of the drivers, feeling comfortable at all times.

After breakfast we travelled back through the hills the way we came.Back at home it was quite sunny, would't you know it.
It was a great way to start a Sunday morning and I encourage other partners to turn up.I am excited to go on their next run.

Breakfast Run - 5/10/08

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Story by Domenic Lepro
It was a beautiful Sunday morning as I turned up at the Tower Hotel to await other eager members for a spirited drive to Cuddlee Creek for breakfast ( the long way)Not knowing who was turning up I sat polishing my baby while waiting. 
I had not long to wait before they started arriving one after the other. It was a beautiful sight. We had a couple of 105’s, two spiders of each marquee, a sexy Giulia Super and both a lovely red GTV and Fiat BC all lined up. As we set off we hardly got 500metres before one of the 105’s needed some gogo juice so we had to stop for him to fill up.
Once accomplished we set off again on our run working our way up before we came up against a obstacle in the form of a learner driver in a new yellow BMW mini. The mini was travelling along at a snail’s pace, taking up the road and not trying to get out of our way and let us through. At one stage she stalled the car on a incline with us all lined up like a freight train on her rear bumper.
We had to pull off and regroup and give her a chance to get out of our way before we continued on. The rest of the drive was quite enjoyable apart from the other learner driver and the 4 abreast pack of bike riders and 2 scooters trying to block us. The breakfast stop at Cuddlee Creek was fantastic. We all enjoyed the good food.
The view from the outside balcony was picturesque and the conversation we had as well during breakfast was great. The drive back was great. We even stopped for a few photos on a section of the road back. It took a while to get the cars all lined up but it was worth it to get a photo for the magazine. Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves and I know that I can't wait to do it again.

Pasta Night 26/9/08

The evening started with a platter of antipasto. On the main menu was bolognese & puttanesca and cream sauce with a variety of pastas like gnocchi, ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta and fettuccine all washed down with a glass of red. And finally a platter of delicious Italian cakes and a traditional espresso. Members of the SICC club showed up to eat, drink and enjoy the company of others attending the pasta night. The night was warm and balmy so a lot of the members sat back to take in the Marche club atmosphere, there was live entertainment and not a spare available chair at any table. Can’t wait for the next one.

God's Hill Winery Cruise - 20/7/08

Social Scene:
It was a cold wet morning on the 20th July 2008 when 7 cars assembled at Newton at 9:00am, some arriving late.
The procession made their way to Houghton, the road was windy and environs green thanks to the rain.
A stop off at Lyndoch for a powder room break and then the road straighten to Tanunda for morning brunch.
Another two enthusiastic members joined the throng of social seekers at the Hans bakery swelling the numbers to 24 SICC members and members’ families.
As the last coffees and breakfast were consumed, time approached midday and the main event.
 
It was off to God’s Hill Winery for a meal of antipasto, wood oven bread, pickles, condiments and cheeses for starters and then just like it says in the Sopranos headquarters window “Italian Sausages” cooked by the wood fire Brazilian style.

Our host Charlie Scalzi had laid out the food and his best selection of red and white wines for tasting. His wines are single vineyard low acreage yield boutique wines of exquisite fruitiness and pleasurable palate; this was evident by how many bottles every body purchased prior to leaving.

After the stomach was full out came the 30 year old Muscat this was such a smooth port that despite its premium price members still could not leave with out a bottle.

The wines Charlie has available and which I tasted all of them and then tasted them again just to make sure are a; Black Olive: Merlot 2004,  Menzel: Shiraz 2004,  Menzel: Shiraz 2005,  Permanent Arm: Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 and a excellent Chardonnay 2007.

Towards the end of the day Charlie assembled the Pilgrims around him (well it was World Youth Day in Sydney after all) and went about explaining the difference about mass produced wines and premium wines and we participated in an questions and answers session which did in fact clear up a lot of questions in why wine differs in price so much and Charlie did a great job in explaining.

I summary the day was so good and enjoyable not even the rainy, cold, wet condition dampened the spirit of the 24 wine and cheese lovers every one had such a great time I am sure it will be a talking point for years to come.

Thank you very much Mr. and Mrs. Scalzi God’s Hill Winery Lyndoch.

Breakfast Run 20/04/08

The morning of the 20 April began in full sun and six highly polished classics assembled at the Tower Hotel car park.
After close scrutiny of each others machinery a destination was decided on and the sound of six four baggers set off up old Norton Summit Road. As the intention was a family day breakfast followed with a final destination of Semaphore. The cruising was both spirited and leisurely. Those who choose to leave the caps firmly atop of craniums soon become detached form the main group. This ensuring separation coursed confusion to the breakfast gathering. Directions where sought from a local cherry farmer at Ashton and the second group was soon reunited with the leading pack at Uraidla. Everyone indulged in the locally produced fare, followed by a cup of coffee before the trek out of the hills to the plains of Adelaide before gathering at the Alfa Show and Shine day. A great morning and afternoon was had by all.

Breakfast Run Sunday Morning 20 April 2008

Bacon and Eggs all round at Auntie’s Betts Café and Collectable Summertown