Unseasonably warm temps allowed about two dozen vintage and new Fiats to make the trip:
89 adults and children had the opportunity to see old and new friends, and buy raffle tickets for 12 prizes, including a GoPro camera. We raised over $500 to support the club website and activities. (I myself snagged a $25 Midwest gift certificate
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2016 is the 20th anniversary of DC Fiats. What began with nine people in 1996 has grown to one of the largest Fiat clubs anywhere, with over 200 active members. In the coming weeks, our calendar of events will be available on our website. The first, Tech Day, will be at the end of January. We'll have a board with side-by-side working examples of old and new rear lamp assemblies and gauges with LED vs. incandescent illumination, among other things.
1. If you are within driving distance of Washington DC, and are able to attend at least a few events per year, check out our website for membership information. If you're already a member, be sure and check the website regularly, as new events are constantly being added.
2. If you would like to get together with other Fiat aficionados, but don't have an "official" club in your area, why not start one? As we've demonstrated, and the New Jersey guys have confirmed, all it takes is persistence and determination to start and grow a club.