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Published: September 13th 2008
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Maserati Factory
Impressive tour of factory during which we saw portions of assembly, finishing and testing areas. Activities
Maserati Factory Visit
Lunch at Cavallino
Ferari Museum Visit
Highlight(s)
- Sneaking a peak through the fence of the Ferraris on the famous Maranello test track
- Watching Maseratis being assembled by hand on the production line
- Seeing the new, limited edition Alfa Romeo C8 which is being assembled at Maserati (Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo and Lancia are all now brands under the Fiat banner)
- Authentic risotto for lunch at the renowned Cavallino Restaurant where Ferrari drivers and employees dine
- Dining alfresco at a local pizzeria
- Michel's Gelati count - 20
- Joceline's Italian / French / German Coffee count - 45
Odd Spot(s)
- Number of people stopped on side of road to catch a glimpse (through gaps in fencing and trees) of Ferraris being tested on Maranello racetrack
- Mick believing that the Alfa C8 "looked so good that if you licked it, it would surely taste of cherries"
- Tour bus having a run in with the pedestrian barriers at Maserati - oops...
Weather
Sunny and warm, approximately 30 degrees
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Steve.Z.
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Ferrari Galleria
Ace photo in galleria, bring a couple home.