The esteemed editors of the monthly Alfa Owner magazine, the official publication of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club (AROC), selected my article submission for publication in the magazine’s February 2026 edition. Similar to my article from 2025, the story summarized my visit from October of last year at the Auto e Moto d’Epoca, the annual classic car show in Bologna, Italy.
Although my numerous blog posts from the show (found here, here, and here) covered all Italian makes, my AROC story included only the Alfas, understandably so. Thirteen of my photos were included, and I am again honored by this decision. A special thanks must go to Elyse Barrett, managing editor, who worked so closely with me and provided wonderful editorial guidance, as she has for my previous articles.
The four pages from the article are scanned below.
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Very cool! I’m honored to know a celebrity.
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Gee, Jerry, that was fast! Thanks for the comment! Best, Richard
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Congratulations, Richard!!! Very well deserved. Having had the chance to walk around the Auto e Moto d’Epoca with you for a while, I learned so many great details. Plus I had fun a blast seeing what catches your eye. And this article is a great way to share that with even more people.
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Congratulations, Richard!!! Very well deserved. Having had the chance to walk around the Auto e Moto d’Epoca with you for a while, I learned so many great details. Plus I had fun a blast seeing what catches your eye. And this article is a great way to share that with even more people.
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Buongiorno John, and thanks for your comments as always! Best, Richard
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Congrats. Great to be published and recognized!
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Hi Bob, thank you very much! Best, Richard
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Congratulations to you sir. Well deserved, I’m sure. Looking forward to more!
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Hi Mike, thanks for reading the blog, and thanks for your comment! Best, Richard
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I liked itI didn’t think it was bologna Too easy?? Kudos, buddyCover storyNiceGreat shots and a great trip to “boot” Do any of our H.S. pals know about this or your Alfa interest and great photo journalism?
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Hi Rick, and thanks for the comments. No, I don’t think too many of our ‘inner circle’ know about any of this. Most of them are not car guys, and I’m not one who wants to sound like I’m boasting, do I don’t usually talk about it. We can keep it to just us car nuts! Hope to see you sometime soon. Best, Richard
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Congratulations Richard! Fine work indeed!
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