What's the deal with Zonda's in the US?

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Only six pics?

Anyway finally i see the first Zonda with a snorkel (inside)

 

Oh no, there are many more: i simply have chosen those i prefer.

And i am waiting for Lelio - ZX6R, he's going to transfer me via messenger something.... A VERY SPECIAL VIDEO.

3 august 2006 ------> 16-18th of march 2007: a second Zonda F, this time a Coupè, was MINE to drive.

Again, i really really have to thank Mrs Pagani for the faith she had in me, giving me the keys of the car, and asking me to take care of the transport operations.
I only stopped when i had to move it between a very very narrow space: so i gave the car to the truck guy, who took care and responsibility of it.

But again, those feelings... Those sensations, those emotions... That wonderful Nardi steering wheel again in my hands.

I still have to wake up from this dream. Which is not a dream, believe me.

 

Here for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5nYN83UZlo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f3XDeLIZDI

Thanks to Lelio - ZX6R for the video.

 

Very nice Marco!

Did the throttle feel sensitive? I'm not sure if those loud revs were accidental or you just showing off

 

Just showing off
You know, that V12 has an incredible sound

Yes, the throttle is extremely sensitive, and the clutch is not as hard as you might think: plus, it's not the first time i press those pedals so....

Let's say it's been quite easy, except for the staggering dimensions of the car. Movements had to be extremely careful, to avoid scratching the side of the car. The space was extremely narrow, only one inch free on each side of the opening, but we managed to drive it out of the hall.

And the car is now back to the Pagani atelier. Everything went great!

 

All I can say is you are one lucky man.

Thanks for sharing one of your dreams with us. Can't wait for the rest.

 

Marco, what's the proper way to get a tour of the Pagani factory? Does it help to speak Italian?

 

Don't worry... The "Joyride" saga will go on

About a tour of the Pagani factory, go to their official website, www.paganiautomobili.it , in the contacts section.
You simply email them, and you'll receive an answer. There are no problems for a Pagani tour, they're very kind, and they speak english too, so don't worry .

 

Can you drive a Pagani in the US with dealer plates? I thought I saw a picture of Benny's car with dealer plates? If the owner of the car lot or dealership owned the car for resale outside the states, could he drive the car until the car sells? What would happen if you got caught driving one in the US?

Also, after a certain amount of time/years doesn't the show and display law allow cars to be imported with less restrictions?

 

With dealer plates you can drive "anything" on the road. as for show and display, that is only given to 1.a car or high historical signifigence, or 2. a low production car. (and i mean low) and it can only be driven 5000 miles a year or is impounded.

 

I know of a California car with dealer plates.

 

Unfortunately.....the other problem w/ show/display is that, and I believe this is accurate, the car must still conform to EPA standards and that usually means spending rather large sums of money for the car to be brought to standard by a certified EPA contractor.

 

I've seen a Pagani driven with standard issue Arizona plates here in Scottsdale

 

Production does apply. Cars only qualify in certain instances if they are out of production. Several makes and models have been allowed in, illegally by DOT, before production ended.

 

I only know that the F Coupe is sold out, and there are still 5-6 Roadsters F available.

And heard of a Zonda F that will be in the Beverly Hills area. In july 2007 if i recall correctly.

 

No this is a C-12s, it's been in and out of the country a few times.

 

...painted in yellow,original-grey,520.000eur or best offer

 

"Non bisogna essere ingegneri, ma ingegnosi" - Horacio Pagani.
And i think this sentence is appropriate for this particular post, my 1978th: same as my birthday year.
Call it destiny or whatever................

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Lucky guy you!

 

Right now, i want to talk with VRAlexander.
If someone can put me in touch with him, i'd be glad.

 

im gonna get shot for this lol but here we go, if certain zonda's werent legal in the US well thats a good thing as haha here we go, america seems to ruin the image of things, well the media makes it seem that way, from the americans ive met and from the U.S residents on here i can't see it at all, all a great bunch that ive met and wotnot but i think the media concentrates on the ones that make u sick, daddies little girls and rappers etc but in a way i think that if it's not legal thats a good thing, keeps it more exclusive to

 

Your opinion, don't worry, you won't get shot lol... At least, not by me.

 

can i ask why? or is it a private issue? he posts videos on Youtube, and i think he reads and responds to comments...maybe send him message that way... but i couldn't tell ya how to reach him via phone or email..