Ferrari dealer in Paris?

I'm making a quick stop in Paris next week, I assume there's a Ferrari dealer ship or two there? I'd like to stop in, can someone post the address?

Merci!

 

Bonjour Jay!

There is only one official Ferrari Distributor in France - they are called Charles POZZI (often wondered if the Pozzi Ferrari blue comes from this as the founder, Charles, was a racing driver.

The workshop address in N.E. Paris is:

Charles POZZI
105, 107 rue Aristide Briand
92300 Levallois-Perret

You will see that this is not strictly inside Paris. If you want any directions (best to go by metro IMO) I would be delighted to supply. Their garage is impressive for its cleanliness but don't expect to see a magnificent showroom; only two cars will be on show in the windows overlooking the (very ordinary street). There is a small showroom in Paris at 21, avenue Kleber (coming off from the Arc de Triomphe) but it's only got gadgets.
I live rather far from Paris which is a pity because it would be nice to meet up - I followed your major with great interest before doing mine. Let me know when you will be in Paris - I might just nick up there for the day.

Ron

 

Great, thanks Ron! I'll see if I have time to swing by...I'm staying in La Defense area. I'll be with a few colleagues who aren't car nuts so it will take some negotiating.

Good to hear you did your major...I enjoyed (mostly) every day working on it

 

From La Defense you are only a few kilometres from Charles Pozzi (as the crow flies) - probably no more than 20 minutes in a taxi (back across the Seine). The Dealership is notable for the entrance to the receptionist desk - you walk across a glass floor with a classic Ferrari underneath. I think that it would be worth the trip if you can find the time.
The workshop is very business-like and they must have at least 30 cars "in progress" at any given time. You can by-pass the reception area by going through a pass door in the automated roller door to the right of the reception area (if the roller door is closed). You are then in the area where recently delivered cars are held, together with "for sale" and customers cars. Often a couple of Dino's there and probably a scud. The sales staff (two) have offices looking onto this area and they are very approachable.
They supplied my car when new - I only go there for spares of course!
That portion of "banlieu de Paris" was traditionally metal industry based and you can still find a good, down to earth lunchtime meal for around 10 euros - it will be better than the food in the Defense.

Have a good time Jay and Bon Voyage!
Ron

 

Thanks for the details Ron...being a true Tifosi I had to make time to visit Charles Pozzi! Wasn't easy from La Defense, took train to Les Sablons, then couldn't find a taxi so I walked quite a ways to a hotel in the rain where I called a taxi All worth it, had at least 30 cars there as you said. I recall 3 Enzo's, 3 F40's, and every other model to come out of Maranello. An F40 was under the glass in the entrance.


Merci!!!
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hello Jay, could you tell me where is the last picture?
have a good fun in Pozzi, i heard they have been bouht by neubauer..means again and again mouvment inside this dealer.

 

Salut Christian,

Last picture is the parking hall, between the entrance gate and the workshop. Pic is taken from the entrance of the workshop.

 

Salt Marc,
pas de chez C.Pozzi à Levallois? si oui, alors je ne reconnais plus l endroit.....

 

Si si, Pozzi Levallois. Cela fait un bout de temps qu'ils ont modifié le hall d'entrée

La grande porte qui ouvre la caverne d'Ali Baba se devine sur la gauche de la photo (juste derrière la 430 Scuderia).

 

Yes, exactly what he said

Very impressive dealership, and they were very open to letting me just walk around the technicians who were actively working on cars. Definitely worth the visit!

 

Nice thread Jay! Have been several times in Paris the last few years, but never had (or took) the time to visit Pozzi. Maybe someday soon!

Any more pictures?

Gr. Martin

 

Jay,

Crikey, that was indeed a quick trip! Glad you enjoyed the visit.

Ron

 

Oh ben, ça a bien changé par là bas... Merde alors....c est meconnaisable.

merci pour l info.

 

Did someone say more pictures??
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thanks for pictures interesting modifications here in Levallois.

 

Mille grazie!

Gr. Martin

 

ok just a few more pics from the trip...turns out yesterday I was connecting back through CDG the same time as the inaugural flight of Air France's massive A380. That is one HUGE plane! This was the first 'commercial' flight to NY, all the seats were for VIP's or auctioned off for charity.
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Yes it does. There is also a Swaters Blu, from Jacques Swaters, the Belgian importer.


Onno

 

Very interesting! Thanks for posting.

Onno

 

Thanks Onno!
Interesting about the Swaters blue too. Can I assume that Ferrari "honoured" some of its best importers in this way?
I would have loved to have found a 355 in Pozzi blue because it's a non-metallic paint (I believe). I didn't want red so I finally had to settle for grigio titanio met (FER 704/C)

Ron