FIAT Month Magazine
September 2026 Highlights
- Winter Warmer Run: Members gathered at Jubilee Park, Ringwood and enjoyed a relaxed drive into the Dandenongs, adapting on the fly to a closed picnic area by regrouping for morning tea at the Sylvan CFA.
- Harry's Run: The annual run honouring the late Harry Baker took the club from Melbourne Zoo via Werribee Mansion and back roads around the You Yangs to a busy lunch at the Batesford Hotel, with Vicky and Kevin Lemm named this year's Harry Baker Award winners.
- Fiat v Alfa Bocce Challenge: About 50 players from the Fiat and Alfa clubs met at Club Italia for a closely fought bocce night followed by dinner, with the Alfa Club narrowly reclaiming the trophy on the last bowl.
- Ferragosto Cars and Coffee: Over 20 Fiat club members braved cold, wet weather to show their cars alongside other Italian marques at Brunetti Classico Coburg's Ferragosto gathering.
- Topolino restoration triumph: Member Andy Iero shared his emotional story of restoring a 1949 Fiat Topolino with club help, while Kevin Lemm detailed the administrative hurdles of getting it registered under VicRoads' Club Permit Scheme.
- Marisa Gangemi at Winton: Competition regular Marisa Gangemi finished second overall in Regularity class at the MSCA Winton Super Sprint, part of a busy couple of months of club members racing, hillclimbing and motorkhana-ing around Victoria.
- Passing of Ross Smith: The club noted with sadness the passing of long-time Fiat Club of NSW member Ross Smith, well known to FCCV members, shortly after the death of his wife Barbara.
Special General Meeting — Thursday 10 September 2026
A Special General Meeting will be held at 8:00pm on Thursday 10 September 2026, in conjunction with the September club meeting at the Veneto Club, Bulleen. Two items of business will be put to a vote: a motion to rescind the current constitution and adopt new Club Rules, and a vote on a proposed Life Membership.
Members have been sent the formal notice of meeting, the motions and the proxy forms by email. The proposed rules are published here for members to read before the meeting.
Victoria's Premier Fiat Enthusiast Club
Join members who share our collective love of all things Fiat. From vintage 1910 models to the latest releases, we celebrate them all.
Events & Meetings
Monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday at the Veneto Club, Bulleen at 8pm. Join us for dinner from 6:30pm.
Motorsport
Compete in sprints, hill climbs, and motorkhanas. Perfect for beginners and experienced drivers alike.
Club Permits
Membership enables Club Permit Registration for your classic Fiat, allowing wider usage of your vehicle.
Our History
The Fiat Owners Club began in 1957 when around 40 people responded to an invitation from Fiat dealer Devon Motors to form a club dedicated to supporting Fiat owners in Victoria and building a strong social community around the marque.
More than sixty years later, the Fiat Car Club of Victoria remains the oldest Italian marque club in Victoria and one of the largest Fiat clubs in Australia.
With around 500 members each year, the club brings together Fiat enthusiasts through monthly meetings, motorsport events, car displays, cruises, and social activities celebrating Fiats from 1910 through to current models.
Members stay informed through our magazine, regular club updates, Facebook page, and website, while our committee continues to work hard to create opportunities for members to enjoy their cars and connect with the wider Fiat community.
We look forward to welcoming you to an event and sharing our passion for all things Fiat.
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