Event Report

great cars, great eats, and fantastic weather – it just doesn’t get any better! The Italian Car Raduno held on May 24th had all these features and more. A gathering of some 30 examples of various Italian marques was assembled in Tyngsboro, MA, at the Italian Car Specialist shop of David Castelhano. While munching popcorn and swapping stories, some 70-plus enthusiasts examined the wonderful examples of Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and Maserati automobili on display.

A variety of tempting items was offered at various swap tables, but the interest of the crowd was soon drawn to the culinary craftwork of Chef Lou D’Amore at the grille. As is usual under such ideal weather conditions, food trumps all, and participants sated their hearty appetites with a variety of tasty offerings.

Afternoon entertainment was provided by an "F" car owner with the Mondial Valdez as he demonstrated the proper fitment of Home Depot plumbing supplies to effect an emergency repair to his ruptured oil lines. A cheer was heard from a group of onlookers as the car eventually departed under its own power without a tell-tale streak of petroleum!

Many thanks to David Castelhano for inviting us to his facility for a very fun gathering. Here’s hoping it becomes an annual affair!

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	A few views of some of the various cars on display
	Maestro David Castelhano tells fish stories as Chef D’Amore approaches his station with relish
	Lou D'Amore's sparkling metallic gray Duetto
	Automotive etceterini tables were overflowing with items
	Nick D'Eri's great-looking and -sounding Fiat Dino Spider
	Italian Car Specialist’s well-equipped shop
	Looking over a green GT
	All the models were represented!
	A patient in for surgery
	Randy Wilkins was there in his red Spider
	This Maserati Mexico was voted “Clearest Windshield” at the Raduno