Author Archives: CliveAlive

About CliveAlive

The real Clive Alive is Volvo's most Senior Crash Tester. Volvo has saved his life numerous times. FLVCOA is the Florida Chapter of the Volvo Club of America. Thanks for reading.

2022 Spring Meet

Posted on March 12, 2022 by CliveAlive

Spring is here! And our next meet, hosted by Central Florida VSA, is just a month away. We are returning to Fort DeSoto Park by popular demand. The Florida Volvo Community, FL VCOA and all Volvo enthusiasts are invited.  When:  … Continue reading →

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2021 Fall Meet Report

Posted on December 12, 2021 by CliveAlive

The Spanish Moss draped Oak trees at Shelter #1 in Trimble Park, Mount Dora shaded thirty Volvos that spanned the years from 1965 to 2020. The day was sunny and warm with a slight breeze and the humidity was way … Continue reading →

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2021 Fall Meet – Mt Dora

Posted on August 1, 2021 by CliveAlive

Florida Chapter Fall Meet Florida Chapter VCOA will be returning to the popular and centrally located Trimble Park for our Fall Meet this year.  When: Saturday October 23rd, 2021. Noon till 3:00.  Where: Pavillion #1. Trimble Park, Mount Dora. FL.  … Continue reading →

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2021 Spring Meet Report – Fort DeSoto

Posted on May 2, 2021 by CliveAlive

With twenty three cars attending and participants arriving from all parts of the State and beyond, our informal Spring Meet was a relaxed and friendly success. The weather was about as perfect for a meet as one could ask for, … Continue reading →

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The 2021 Spring Meet is ON!

Posted on March 20, 2021 by CliveAlive

We recently asked for input on having an informal Spring Meet at Fort DeSoto. The results are in and based on the amount of interest it’s been decided to go ahead and have the meet. The pavilion is booked!   When:  … Continue reading →

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2020 Spring Meet Report – Celebration of Cars

Posted on May 7, 2020 by CliveAlive

Directions said to enter from the Club 52 Melbourne Greyhound Park entrance. Rounding the corner, we found ourselves at the end of a long double line of cars on the back perimeter road of the American Muscle Car Museum (AMCM) … Continue reading →

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Announcing the 2020 Spring Meet – Celebration of Cars

Posted on December 29, 2019 by CliveAlive

Please mark your calendars for our 2020 Spring Meet. We have been invited back to the Celebration of Cars by the Cape Canaveral Region Antique Automobile Club on Saturday, February 29th. at the Muscle Car Museum, 3500 Sarno Rd., Melbourne, … Continue reading →

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25th Anniversary Meet Report

Posted on June 1, 2019 by CliveAlive

It was a hot (96 degrees) spring afternoon in the lake country of central Florida where our group of Volvo enthusiasts gathered to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Florida Chapter of VCOA.   Site #1 at Trimble … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Florida Chapter VCOA 25th Anniversary Meet

Posted on March 2, 2019 by CliveAlive

We are very proud and excited to announce the 25th Anniversary of the club and would love to have you join us to celebrate at our Anniversary Meet on Saturday 25th May. We will be returning to one of our favorite locations, Trimble Park, Mt Dora, Pavilion #1. Noon till 3:00.

All Volvo enthusiasts are welcome. Membership in VCOA is not required.

Bring chairs and lunch and please join us.

We hope to see you there.

Dave Montgomery
FL Chapter VCOA Continue reading →

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SW FLVCOA & CFL VSA Fall Meet Report

Posted on December 30, 2018 by CliveAlive

October 13 &14, 2018, Ft Lauderdale, Florida The Fall Volvo enthusiast meet for SW FL Chapter of VCOA in conjunction with the CFL Chapter of VSA was held on the weekend of October 13 & 14 in the Ft. Lauderdale … Continue reading →

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