After a decent espresso in Amish town we set of in a southwest direction towards Columbus OH. The temperature was high but the small country roads provided some shade and cool breezes. Entering the city of Columbus the heat blasted us but we were on a mission – another well regarded brewpub with cool air conditioning … Continue reading
Thanks to an employee discount we were able to stay at the Williamsport Fairfield inn for a bargain price. Williamsport is home to a couple of worthwhile stops; Bullfrog Brewery with many great microbrews and Alabaster Coffee Roster. After the typical hotel breakfast we ran over to Alabaster for a proper Italian coffee then hit … Continue reading
Day one – East Hampton CT to Williamsport PA Hot weather but fairly constant movement kept things relatively cool. Staying off the interstates and on the twisty mountain roads shaded by trees also helped. The Giulia loaded down as she is with 3 people and luggage affects her handeling but at speed she drives smooth … Continue reading
With the days until we set of for California via Route 66 winding down I’ve got a few more items to add to the super to make the long drive more pleasant. Today I built a 2 cup and cell phone holder. Too often my coffee tips over – but no longer. Plus I can … Continue reading
As Alfa Romeo has been gone from these shores for over two decades now, finding replacement parts at a local auto supply will be difficult. Those with vintage American autos, say a 66 Mustang are fortunate enough to be able to drop into almost any parts supplier and pick up parts both easily and cheaply. We alfa … Continue reading
The final upgrades have been finished and the Giulia is now ready to hit the highway Modifications and changes: Replacement steering wheel – from an earlier model of the super. Feels and looks great, although the different angle of the spokes block the fuel gauge a bit. Break-in sticker – just for fun. – from Bertelsbeck alfaservice … Continue reading
The following adventuresome Alfisti are planning to make the trek across the wide-open and very warm USA to the Alfa Romeo convention in Sonoma California. Note, most car photos are not the actual cars but used for illustration purpose only. Rob Rizzo – rzz164@yahoo.com – 1994 164Q I’m leaving from Long Island, NY on June 23, and meeting up with … Continue reading
Perfect for those traveling along with us either part or all of the way, we now have rear window (or side/front for spider owners) stickers.
Driving via the road less travled is great fun but if you are relying on a mobile data connection to follow the google map route – you will discover cell coverage is sparse. So, prior to departing be old-fashioned and print out the route with the following maps: Arizona California Kansas Missouri New Mexico Okalhoma New York to St. Louis (start … Continue reading
So late at night driving the super. Suddenly the car in front of me hits the breaks then swerves. Instantly a huge branch of a pine tree is thrust up from under that car and slams into the front of the super with a smash. Feeling sick, I pull over to feel the damage; I … Continue reading
Alfas on Route 66 