Trip Suggestions: Modena area ?

[nsx1164]

Was looking to burn some frequent-flier miles and wanted to get some suggestions from folks who've toured this area (ALLAN?)

Suggested stops include:
- Galleria Ferrari (museum) - www.ferrariworld.com
- Lamborghini Automobili Musuem
- Automobili Pagani (makers of Zonda)
- others ?? Ferrari and Lambo factory ?
- scenic mountain drives (probably fly into Milan)

Wanted to find out about:
- arranging access (sufficient to "call ahead" or do you need to know someone)
- contacts and tips
- good / better times to go (crowds, weather)
- places to stay

Please post info here, or send me a private email at [email protected]

Thanks -- Manuel

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In the spirit of burning up mileage, NSX Fiesta in Japan is also on the list... separate post.

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Manuel C
www.geocities.com/mcantoria/mc-toys.html

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[ALLAN]

the lambo factory supposedly dosnt do tours anymore, neither does the ferrari factory. i can definately recommend a very good bed and breakfast to stay at in modena. the lambo factory is about 10 minutes away. you can go to the factory lambo museum and gift shop. i miss that place!

 

[ALLAN]

bugatti and edonis are close too.

 

[prova4re]

The ferrari factory does have tours if you own a ferrari or are a member of the press you can go to your dealer tell him what dates you can go they will get you in but you will need to give them a few months notice.
They have a new store that opened up on there property with every thing you ever wanted to know about Ferrari books cloths etc.. Worth the trip if you love the F cars.
The test track is there if you go at the right time you can stand at the fence and see them testing there F1 cars. Have a safe trip bring back some pics to post.

 

[nsx1164]

Thanks for the suggestions. Have also received private notes from these and other Forums/lists.

Received (+) confirmation so far from:
Museums
- Lambo Museum (Tonino) - OK
- Ferrari Museum (Galleria Ferrari) - OK
- Alfa-Romeo - OK

Constructors - Factory tours
- Pagani (Zonda) - OK

- Lambo - OK
- B. Engineering (Edonis)
- DeTomaso - OK
- Ferrari and Maserati - for current owners, and arranged through DEALERS only

Designers
- Pininfarina
- Bertone
- Zagato

Updated 11-June -- we should have an interesting couple of days

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[cojones]

Any Milan / Modena / Maranello area NSX owners on these Forums ??

 

[cojones]

Originally posted by ALLAN:
bugatti and edonis are close too.

Edonis in Campogalliano (actually B. Engineering) makes a limited edition supercar with advanced tire technology from Michelin --> http://www.edonis.it/inglese/index.html

B.Engineering principals include several ex-Bugatti folks. Their Edonis motorcar looks a lot like the Pagani Zonda (see Avatar). Mid-engine rear drive aluminum body (CF chassis) with good power to weight (3.8L TT V12 with 680 hp pushing 2800 lb) -- hmmm, sound familiar? Specs at http://www.edonis.it/inglese/dati.html

On another note, I thought the Bugatti works had shut down in 1995 ??


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[nsx1164]

Has anyone attended a "Car Guy Tour" lately ?? (see info at http://www.concorso.com/CAR_GUY/carguytourinfo.asp)

Was interested in finding more about detailed agenda (places visited, etc).

Please post here, or private me at [email protected]

Thanks in advance -- Manuel

 

[Enzo]

FYI, the 5th & 6th stages of the European Honda Trophy 2002 are planned at the Monza racetrack (near Milano) for the 13th July.

 

[DocL]

Originally posted by nsx1164:
Has anyone attended a "Car Guy Tour" lately ?? (see info at http://www.concorso.com/CAR_GUY/carguytourinfo.asp)...

Yes..I did that tour a few years ago and it was AWESOME.

 

[cojones]

Originally posted by nsx1164:
Has anyone attended a "Car Guy Tour" lately ??

got this reply from the Lambo lists...

I was on the Car guy tour this March, it was pretty cool.

We went to Ferrari, Lambo, Pininfarina, Bertone, Maserati, Pagani, Edonis, Zagato, & more.

Great food, good company, Frank Mandarano runs things pretty well.

I highly suggest u splurge on the rental car & get a fast powerful 1, u can rent a new mini in Italy now, maybe they have an S

 

[gheba_nsx]

cojones,
I am near Milano one weekend every month (my parents live 40 miles from there). Let me know the dates and I'll see if I am around!

 

[nsx1164]

Originally posted by ALLAN:
the lambo factory supposedly dosnt do tours anymore, neither does the ferrari factory.

I just got confirmation for a Lambo factory tour, along with others. See updated schedule above.

We'll be there the week of the 17th -- stay tuned for pix.

 

[nsx1164]

Just got back from a brief visit.

Itinerary included:
- Ferrari Museum (Galleria Ferrari) and Store (Maranello)... saw/heard Fiorano test track -- mostly F-Challenge practice (Scuderia was at Nurburgring for the GP of Europe)
- Lamborghini Factory and Museum (Santa Agata)
- Pagani Factory and Showroom (S Cesario Sul)
- DeTomaso Factory and Museum (Modena)
- touristy stuff -- Firenze (Florence) and Venezia (Venice) / Murano

Highlights included:
- several very cool Lambos, including the first car Ferrucio ever made, and test rides in the new Murcie.
- Ferrari F50 and several Ferraris
- Pagani Zonda C12S (my personal favorite)
- lotsa cool culture/historical scenery in Firenze and Venezia

More details and pix to follow.

 

[nsx1164]

Originally posted by nsx1164:
More details and pix to follow.

Some Pagani pix at http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t49691.html

More to follow.

 

[nsx1164]

Lamborghini pix at http://www.nsxsc.com/ubb/Forum4/HTML/000341.html

More to follow

 

[nsx1164]

Ferrari pix at http://www.nsxsc.com/ubb/Forum4/HTML/000342.html

More to follow