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| National Capital Fiat Club Event |
| August 23, 2009 - Raduno Cinquecenti |
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| Sunday August 23 saw several classic FIAT 500's (Cinquecento's) join together for a scenic drive down the banks of the Potomac River. What started out as a "hey, we should meet for lunch" turned into what we hope is going to become an annual event among Fiat 500 owners in the area. |
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| After meeting at the ClemyJontri Children's Park in McLean, VA, six of the cars (followed by two other 500-owners) toured the George Washington Parkway thru Arlington, Olde Town Alexandria, and down thru the serene, oak-lined Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, circling past FT Belvoir then into Lorton Station to "Pane e' Vino" Restaurant where they met up with Chef Antonino di Nicola and his green 500L. |
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| Immediately, restaurant-goers and pedestrians filled the street to look at the unique display of Fiats and to talk to the owners of the cars. After about a half hour of picture taking and swapping stories about the cars and Fiats in general, the group went inside to gorge on the generous and well-appointed brunch buffet prepared by Chef Antonino |
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| In the 2-week process of getting this together, event organizer and drive leader Mark Santaw discovered ten 500 owners in the National Capital Region, and eight showed up with roadworthy chariots for the Raduno. An amazing sight both on the Parkways and at the restaurant! |
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FIAT 500's in attendance:
- Mark Santaw,1971 FIAT 500L, Bianco with Rosso stripes (event organizer) - Mark Gagnon, 1968 FIAT 500L Abarth-style, Bianco - Lorenzo Marchesini, 1971 FIAT 500L, Positano Giallo - Harold Lanford, 1968 FIAT 500F, Burgundy - Rich and Patie Powers, 1970 FIAT 500L, White - Dave and Tiziana Whitman, 1966 FIAT 500F, Ferrari Giallo - Matteo and Rebecca Martemucci, 1972 FIAT 500F, Blue - Antonino di Nicola, 1971 FIAT 500L, Verde |
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Report and photos by Mark Santaw |