Does anyone know exactly what is going on in Modena in September (around the second weekend, I believe) to celebrate the 70th. anniversary? And what opportunities there will be for owners to participate if we bring our Ferraris?
Thankyou, Joel. Looking forward to hearing further from you - any info will help.Unfortunaetly not.
I will go next week to Geneva and try to get more information.
It ain't sad, John, it's despicable. And one may be certain that Ferrari is going to pay for its arrogance, cozening to the few super-rich who commission the one-offs and buy the 8-figure 1950's/1960's cars. And disdaining the unwashed who support factory sales and the entire market by buying 'pre-owned' Ferraris. Unfortunately that is likely to occur after The Sweater has retired. I recollect that when he spun Ferrari off he stated that he would retire in 2018. I rather believe he will wish to stay on the gravy train a bit longer but not so long as to reap the whirlwind ("he who sows the wind shall reap.....")...............Last Sunday, I went to an event in Lymington (Hampshire) where 50 FOC members’ cars (including my Dino) were on display in the morning at the local marina, then travelled in convoy through the town and parked up for the afternoon in the high street, which was closed off for the occasion, with an Italian market along one side, opposite the cars. Not only was our route through the town lined with spectators, taking photos and videos, waving and cheering as we passed by, but there were huge crowds at both display venues (the organisers estimated upwards of 4,000 spectators) – all people who wanted to come and see the cars and talk to the owners and who share our enthusiasm for the marque, despite not being lucky enough to own one, and who had a great afternoon doing just that.
This, for me, is what a celebration of Ferrari’s 70th. anniversary should be all about - sharing the excitement with as many people as possible. I think the difference between the 70th. and the 60th. is indicative of the way Ferrari has changed over the last 10 years. Sad.