I thought I’d add a write up of the launch of the new Michelin PSS tyre that I attended last year. Michelin had been running the event all week for the press and also tyre retailers – I was there on the last day (Sunday). They said this is the first time that a tyre … More Michelin Pilot Super Sport Launch
This is the last lot of photos I intend to upload from my trip to Italy this year. My interest in this car is the construction, specifically the intricate, and seemingly delicate, space frame chassis as well as the raked windscreen (which was to get around certain regulations). This car is part of the Panini car collection and … More Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage
Here are some photos of another of my favorite cars that I saw in Italy – the Ferrari 166 MM. In 1949 with a Touring superleggera body, it won Ferrari’s first international victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Luigi Chinetti, who drove it for 23 hours. Two weeks later, on July 10, it also … More Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta Touring
I thought I’d share some pictures of the Ferrari 250 GT Breadvan that I took during my recent visit to Maranello. This was one of my favorite cars that I saw during the trip, not least due to it’s groundbreaking aerodynamic body (for the time) that utilised an ultra low ride height, long roof line … More Ferrari 250 GT Breadvan
I was fortunate to be a guest at Williams F1 last week and was shown round their facilities. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and was reminded that Williams are one of the greatest F1 teams in modern history, despite their current poor run of form. The day started with an informal chat with Technical Director … More Williams F1 Factory Visit
Quite a few people have been linking to the photos of the assembly area I published in the Pagani Factory Tour Post: Link I took a few more pictures so thought I’d share them too – enjoy!
The highlight of my recent trip to Italy was being shown round the Pagani factory. These visits are strictly invite only and I was fortunate to be with someone with the necessary connections, not only that but we were given the grand tour by a certain Mr Pagani himself. As you would expect for a … More Pagani Factory Tour
If you’re going to do the Ferrari tour then it is worth taking in the Maserati one too. As per Ferrari, tours are booked through your dealer. There is a lot less to see but I enjoyed the morning at the factory immensely, not least because our tour guide was a man who had work … More Maserati Factory Tour
Factory tours can be booked through your official dealer and, in my opinion, must be done at least once during ownership. The tour itself is about two hours long and starts in the client hospitality area near the main gate (there will probably be customers in there who are picking up their latest purchase). You … More Ferrari Factory Tour
Here are some photos I took today of the one-off 360 Barchetta which, I presume, is based on a spider. It’s a lovely looking car and has some subtle differences from the standard model.
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