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  1. robertpel9

    robertpel9 Formula Junior
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    #1 robertpel9, Feb 19, 2007
    I am finishing up my MBA and part of our last set of couses is spending time in Europe. We are going to Moscow and Prague for business and then my wife and I are stopping in Italy for a few days. It will be our first time there and we would really like to go to the Ferrari plant but I cannot find a way to get to see it. Her uncle has had several F cars but the last he bought new was a 1991 Testarossa (he had a 512BB before that).

    I have a 2007 Corvette convertable now but I am hoping to join the Ferrari ranks in a few years.

    Does anyone have any advice / connections that could help us fulfill this dream in getting to tour the plant, etc

    Thanks so much in advance. We are going to be in Italy on April 27-30 this spring

    Robert
     
  2. tiara4300

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    #2 tiara4300, Feb 19, 2007

    Maybe blow the guy working the gate, Just sayin
     
  3. RMDC

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    #3 RMDC, Feb 19, 2007
    use the search funtion and you'll get your answers - only owners can tour the Ferrari Factory - when you get yours, get an application thru the nearest dealer
     
  4. KatMan

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    #4 KatMan, Feb 19, 2007
    Tried once before I owned an F car by talking to the people at the gate. Do not waste your time. It will not work. The second time, after I bought my TR, I set it up with Ferrari of North America. No problems - got right in. I have heard that it is possible to get in without ownership but there must be some angle. Would love to hear from others on this.
     
  5. robertpel9

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    #5 robertpel9, Feb 19, 2007
    What ab out my wifes uncle. He still has a 91 testarossa he bought new. Any chance that is an angle worth trying??
     
  6. amenasce

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    #6 amenasce, Feb 19, 2007
    Ask the uncle to get in touch with his dealer then and maybe they ll let you in. But in all honesty , you are not missing much...

    If i were you, id set up a tour of the small carrozerias around the factory which restore the old cars and maybe Zanassi which takes care of special paints for Ferrari.
    That is where the passion is...The Ferrari Factory is like a CIA facility..
     
  7. lmunz22

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    #7 lmunz22, Feb 20, 2007
    We went to the Ferrari factory in November. We told the lady at the gate that all we wanted to do was go inside, look around, maybe drive a few Ferraris. She laughed and gave us directions to the Galleria Ferrari (MUST see!).
     
  8. luigibosco

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    #8 luigibosco, Feb 20, 2007

    do you have to be a new car owner...from the dealer?
     
  9. chaa

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    #9 chaa, Feb 20, 2007
  10. naparsei

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    #10 naparsei, Feb 20, 2007
    No, "just" an owner.. any Ferrari VIN will work. I wish my VIN had only 4 digits...
     
  11. KatMan

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    #11 KatMan, Feb 20, 2007
    Robertpel9,
    The uncle angle may be worth a try. On my tour back in June 03, one of the people in my group was the son of an owner. It worked for him. BTW, I found the tour to be very worthwhile. Also agree that it does not have to be new car purchased from a dealer. I had to fax a copy of my title to Ferrari of North America and they got the VIN from that.
     
  12. BigTex

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    #12 BigTex, Feb 20, 2007
    My three five digit VINs have all been posted here.........hint..hint...

    I won't be touring there anytime soon.......

    Good Luck! You definately have to pre-register to do it......and as Chaa points out mant other great motorsports things to see in the area....
     
  13. RMDC

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    #13 RMDC, Feb 21, 2007
    No, just an owner.
     
  14. nerd

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    #14 nerd, Feb 21, 2007
    FNA will need to recognize you as an owner. The dealer from whom I purchased my cars registered me with FNA. Your dealer or the Ferrari NA Concierge service will arrange for the tour.
     
  15. Pantdino

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    #15 Pantdino, Feb 21, 2007
    Amenasce,

    Do you have any specific names, addresses, or contact info for the carrozerias?

    Jim
     

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