EUROPE IS GRAND

[mickusmickus]

Hello all,

Thought I would fill you in on a few of the reasons why my FC hasn't been getting any attention lately.  Here is a bit of a photo journal (important parts only) of my 5 weeks in EUROPE.  ENJOY!!!!!  I did :)

PARIS

Ferrari 455 - Almost dropped dead on the spot when the owner jumped in it and buried the throttle down the narrow lane-way it was parked in.


Citroen World Rally Championship Car


Peugeot 908 - 2009 Le Mans Winner


MARANELLO - MUSEO FERRARI

Enzo - Does Not Look Happy does it?


375 - The stories it would have to tell!


246 GT - YES PLEASE!


8000hp - 5600kg - Complete with bumps, scratches and I am sure a drop or two of champagne!


MORE TO FOLLOW!

MICK

[mickusmickus]

The trip Continues................

MODENA - LAMBORGHINI

Miura Old


Miura New -Concept Car


Surely it would slip STRAIGHT IN to an FC Holden??? - 1964 Miura Engine


Now THAT is what I call a priceless piece of art!


ROME

"HOLY" HELL - St Peters Square


Stay tuned, it's not ever yet!

MICK

[mickusmickus]

CROATIA

My 50cc scooter negotiated this road with EASE!


The Croatian version of Lockable Wheel Nuts


VALENCIA

European Grand Prix - Unfortunately Webber wasn't able to pip local boy Alonso for second place, they didn't appreciate me cheering when Mark passed him early in the race - Vettel was untouchable as always.


BARCELONA

Olympic and Sports Museum - Safe from the reckless abandon of Lewis Hamilton


I have a feeling this little 50cc racer had a little more punch than my scooter in Croatia!


HOLD ON TIGHT WE ARE ALMOST DONE!

MICK

[mickusmickus]

LONDON

Lewis Hamilton - Falling about as far short of my height as he is of the World Championship this year


The only thing "SUS" about this photo is how close the owner of this Aston went to scratching his rims.......WOW


"Elise" this guy was a little more cautious with his park.


Finally Traded the Scooter for something with a bit more punch......and style!


Home now and life just isn't quite the same................

MICK

[mickusmickus]

A couple of late inclusions

A US Classic in ROME


Choppers in Barcelona


MICK

[customFC]

Looks like a cool trip.
Thanks for sharing your pics
That Muira was my dream car as a lad.....and wouldn't mind one now either.
Regards
Alex

[MattFC]

Hey Mick, nice pics!
Just out of curiosity, how easy is it to get to Sant' Agata Bolognese and the Lamborghini factory from Bologna? Reason I ask, I'm going to Bologna for a week for work in October, and, believe it or not, I've managed to convince my bosses that a tour of the Lamborghini factory could be beneficial :o (with regards to investigating alternative manufacturing ideas and alternatives of course!). As I wont have a car or anything, is there any public transport available? Or would it be too far for a taxi? I also intend to check out the Ducati factory but as this is in Bologna itself, shouldn't be too hard to get to.
After seeing your pics, I would love to go to the Ferrari museum in Maranello as well, but I ain't gonna push my luck any further! :D
Cheers, Matt.

[Geoff_K]

Try looking up a local Bologna "tour guide" for a day tour.
If you can define what you want to do, including "tour guide with car" and that an 'English speaking motoring enthusiast' would be preferred.
You will picked up at your Hotel, and will be amazed at what they can get around in a day.
It will be much cheaper than a "Taxi" (and more expensive than driving yourself in a rental car), BUT you will see more (the guide if you get lucky, will know all the 'nooks and crannies' and day will be memorable). The price for up to 4 persons should be the same, based on car size etc.
(Ferrari Museum at Modena needs 2-4 hours if you want to seriously look, so maybe you will need 2 days!)
Good luck.
Geoff 

[mickusmickus]

Gday Matt,

It isn't all that hard to get to Lamborghini, Ferrari or Ducatti from Bolonga, however if you don't have a car things would be harder.  We went out to Ferrari first which was about 30 minutes drive from Bolonga, then came back to town via Lambo, if you wanted to go to Ducatti it was closer to town again.  I am not sure about public transport or busses in the area, however I would recommend just hiring a car.  It isn't that expensive and the same road out of Bologna basically takes you to all three places, if you work it right.  Ferrari is most definitely the best of the 2 that I went to, however, I didn't do the factory tour at Lambo, just looked around their museum/showroom.  Ferrari just has so much for history, so naturally so much more to show.

Honestly mate, if you are going to look at Lambo it is worth the extra 15 - 20 minute drive to check ferrari out as well.

MICK