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  1. christopher

    christopher Formula 3

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    #1 christopher, Oct 17, 2004
    Yeah, that's right!

    I just returned from spending a week in Italy, and while on vacation I visited the Ferrari Factory for a tour. Of course this was arranged several months ahead of time. Very, very informative and pleasant.

    We also enjoyed '2' meals at the Cavalleno Ristorante, and may I suggest that not only was the meal excellent (and fair priced), but the service as well!!

    Anyway, anyone on the list for a tour (can't help w/you securing a tour), I can help you with instructions/directions on how to get there!

    I'll send pictures soon!

    Send me an inquiry if I can offer assistance.

    Regards, Chris
     
  2. Scuderia_Ferrari

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    #2 Scuderia_Ferrari, Oct 17, 2004
    Awsome. Glad you had a great time!
     
  3. BWS550

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    #3 BWS550, Oct 17, 2004
    CHRIS

    GLAD YOU HAD A GOOD TIME

    GOD BLESS YOUR HOME TOWN..MY 2 BIGGEST CUSTOMERS ARE THER

    BRUCE
     
  4. TimN88

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    #4 TimN88, Oct 17, 2004
    How did you arrange for your tour?
    Must you contact a dealer and have them do it for you?
    The reason I askis I may find myself in northern Italy soon and visiting the Ferrari factory is something I would love to do. I already visited the Skoda factory but for some reason i think the Ferrari factory will be more exciting.
     
  5. 720

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    #5 720, Oct 17, 2004
    you should haver tried the montana ristorante down the street...next to the fiorano track. it's schumacher's favorite while in maranello. mine too :)
     
  6. darth550

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    #6 darth550, Oct 17, 2004
    That's how I got in.

    DL
     
  7. christopher

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    #7 christopher, Oct 17, 2004
    Hello Fellow "F"-Chatters,

    Thank you so much for the kind replies, it was truly an experience!

    For the "F"-Chatter that requsted info. on how to get in:

    What I did was contacted my local Ferrari dealer (they see me often), and requested an application for the Ferrari Factory tour and submitted it the next day. You'll have to inform Ferrari S.p.a when you'll be in country, they'll then (if it meets within their schedule), give yoiu a date that works for them.
    Within a week, Ferrari of North America will send you a Fed Ex package with a list of details/directions and the confirmantion.

    Hope that helps!

    Chris.
     
  8. christopher

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    #8 christopher, Oct 17, 2004
    What I did was contacted my local Ferrari dealer (they see me often), and requested an application for the Ferrari Factory tour and submitted it the next day. You'll have to inform Ferrari S.p.a when you'll be in country, they'll then (if it meets within their schedule), give yoiu a date that works for them.
    Within a week, Ferrari of North America will send you a Fed Ex package with a list of details/directions and the confirmantion.

    Hope that helps!

    Chris.
     
  9. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

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    #9 SrfCity, Oct 17, 2004
    Let me guess, Mag Industries is one?
     
  10. Cavallini

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    #10 Cavallini, Oct 17, 2004
    Tell those of us who have yet to make the trip about the sights and sounds.

    Forza,


    Cavallini
     
  11. BWS550

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    #11 BWS550, Oct 17, 2004
    THATS CORRECT!!!!! ONE MORE TO GO....

    BRUCE

    GUESS IT AND ILL SEND A FREE CASE(144) OF AA OR AAA BATTERIES TO THE WINNER!!!
     
  12. Murcielago03

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    #12 Murcielago03, Oct 17, 2004
    That sounds like an awesome trip! Got any pics??
     
  13. Perfusion

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    #13 Perfusion, Oct 17, 2004
    Can't wait to see some pics! That is DEFinitely at the top of my list for "things to do" when the wife decides she wants to take a Euro vacation. For now, I'm comfortable inside the borders of this country...if ya' know what I mean.
     
  14. Schmick325

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    #14 Schmick325, Oct 17, 2004
    I was there in April this year - Went to the Museum and the shop as well as the restuarant. They all said the Ferrari Factory no longer does tours :)

    Guess I didnt look like your average Ferrari owner at the time. . .
     
  15. Cavallino Motors

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    #15 Cavallino Motors, Oct 17, 2004

    You can not walk in and do the tour. It is by pre-arrnaged and approved appointment only.

    The other way is to contact Mrs. Rodriguez at FNA direct in New Jersey. She was most pleasant and helpful. I sent her my registration papers for my car to prove i am an owner and gave her the week I was planning to be there with a certain day being my most favorite of them and got what I wanted. May have been luck though.
    Met with Jerry that day who did the same tour and was lucky and met Mr. Montezemolo on the factory floor. Most pleasant guy.
     
  16. Godfather

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    #16 Godfather, Oct 18, 2004
    Thats great! I had a great experience when I visited the factory a couple years ago. I am going back to Italy for my honeymoon next year but I still haven't convinced my future wife to visit the factory just yet. :(

    I did keep my visitor tag though:)
     
  17. christopher

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    #17 christopher, Oct 18, 2004
    I appreciate your interest, but I'll do better: I'm waiting to get me pics back, when I do, I'll post some pics!

    Chris.
     
  18. christopher

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    #18 christopher, Oct 18, 2004
    Hey Shaan,

    Keep in contact w/this post, I'll be posting them soon!

    Chris.
     
  19. christopher

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    #19 christopher, Oct 18, 2004
    Hey Aaron,

    There's no problem.

    I visit Europe, it seems like every '2' years, just act/dress like a Europen-er and you've got it licked! LOL, I do know what you mean though!

    Regards, Chris.
     
  20. christopher

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    #20 christopher, Oct 18, 2004
    Hey Schmick,

    It was to my understanding that what you may have heard was possibly true.
    I was informed earlier that Ferrari wasn't inviting visitors earlier this year. I'm not an authority on the subject, as I'm sure some of the more seasoned Ferrari veterans may have another thought on the subject.
    Interesting to note, that nobody on tour looked as if they owned a Ferrari! Myself included, Ha-Ha. Great people to visit with, from all over the globe.
    Regards, Chris.
     
  21. christopher

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    #21 christopher, Oct 18, 2004
    As I had stated earlier, my tour was arranged though Ferrari of North America, however with that said, my starting point was the local dealer.

    Regards, Chris.
     
  22. christopher

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    #22 christopher, Oct 18, 2004
    Look for the pics..

    Regrads, Chris.
     
  23. christopher

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    #23 christopher, Oct 18, 2004
    Appreciate the "feed-back", may I also ask what it is that you sell?

    Regards, Chris.
     
  24. christopher

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    #24 christopher, Oct 18, 2004
    Hey Rick,

    Does the Montana offer the same charm as Cavallino?

    By that I mean "decor"?

    Regards, Chris.
     
  25. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #25 Rifledriver, Oct 18, 2004

    Montana's is very much more "Family style" and plainer. That is of course if you discount the amazing display of factory race driver memoribilia hanging on the walls. That alone puts Cavallino on the trailer.
     
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