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Alfa Romeo Owners Group

Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A. is an Italian automaker founded in 1910. Alfa Romeo has been a part of the Fiat Group since 1986.Welcome to the Alfa Romeo Owners Club-USA!The Alfa Romeo Owners Club-USA (AROC-USA) is all about experiencing your Alfa, sharing the experience and having fun. You don't have to be a mechanical genius, or drive like Fangio. All you need is an appreciation of driving a passionately designed Alfa Romeo. If this is your first time visiting AROC-USA.org, you can access…See More

Jul 7, 2020

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J. Michael Hemsley left a comment for Stephen Page

"Happy to be here! Thanks, Mike"

Jul 7, 2020

Stephen Page left a comment for J. Michael Hemsley

"Hi MichaelWelcome to the community.Join Groups (Lotus, Ford, Triumph) and post photos.All the best - Stephen"

Jul 7, 2020

J. Michael Hemsley is now a member of The Vintage Racing League

Jul 7, 2020

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About Me:: Retired from US Army and a subsequent career in Ocean Science. Now write regular articles for Vintage Road & Racecar magazine. The M100 is my third Lotus - first was an Europa that I picked up at the factory in 1968. Second was a '56 11 that I bought from Evel Kneivel's father in 1969 and raced in the NW in 1970-71.

What car(s) do you own?: 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia
2014 Ford Flex
1991 Lotus Elan M100
1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super

What do you like to do (e.g. vintage race with...)?: Photograph and write about interesting automobiles.

What clubs do you belong to?: Lotus Ltd
Alfa Romeo Owners Club
Sports Car Club of America
Southern British Car Club

What would you like to do (e.g. go to race school; get into Vintage Racing)?: Not much left on my list. I've covered F1, Indy, IMSA, SCCA, etc as a journalist. I get to profile, including drive, very interesting automobiles. Guess what I'd like that's appropriate to this group is profile more interesting classic Lotus cars.

What vintage, historic, classic etc. cars would you like to own?: There's a long list, but at the top of that list is the first car I bought new in November 1966 - '66 Shelby GT 350, candy apple red with no body stripe

Historic Cars Owned: '66 GT 350
'68 Lotus Europa (Series II equipment on Series I body)
'56 Lotus 11
A total of 16 Alfa Romeos
Sunbeam Tiger
Saleen Mustang
99 Saab Turbo
Early TR Spitfire
Morris Minor 1000 x 2
'48 Austin Dorset
'40 Ford 1T Panel Truck
'03 SVT Focus
'13 Focus ST

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At 8:36am on August 7, 2020, J Mclaughlin said…: Good Day,

How is everything with you, I picked interest on you after going through your short profile and deemed it necessary to write you immediately. I have something very vital to disclose to you,but I found it difficult to express myself here, since it's a public site.Could you please get back to me on ( pollardjames95@gmail.com ) for the full details.Have a nice day
Thanks God bless.

At 12:18pm on July 7, 2020, Stephen Page said…: Hi Michael
Welcome to the community.
Join Groups (Lotus, Ford, Triumph) and post photos.
All the best - Stephen