Road Trip – Maranello, Italy

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When you speak of “Maranello” you can only be talking about: Ferrari.

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And no discussion of Ferrari is complete without plenty of “sexy” adjectives sprinkled throughout.

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Oh, and don’t forget the famous Ferrari red. Perhaps, the only other brand so associated with the color red is Coke.

A Coke and a smile? Really? Which one do you think is more likely to put a smile on your face? A Coke, or the sexiest car on the planet?

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But there were plenty of classic cars on display too.

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And more red. Always red.

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Remember, Ferrari was born in Italy, so there is no escaping history. For instance, “[With] this car, Gilles Villenuve established the record for the fastest time driven on the Italian Autostrade. Specifically, from Monte Carlo to Maranello. This record still stands unbroken today: 432 KM (268.432 miles) in 2 hours and 25 minutes.”

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Then there is the “Hall of Victories.” Here guests find the single-seater cars from Scuderia Ferrari’s most successful period, 1999 to 2008. In that time, Ferrari garnered 8 victories in 10 years.  

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Ferrari is the only team that has taken part in all Formula One seasons since the race’s inception in 1950. The team earned its first Formula One victory the following year in 1951. Since then, through 2011, Ferrari has won 216 Grands Prix in Formula One. Not bad.

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Enough said. Yes, Ferrari has an impressive race history, but it’s all about the cars. So, enjoy the rest of this post.

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It may not be red…

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but I LOVE this car.

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Besides, it seems to me a gray Ferrari is much more practical for everyday.

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What did I tell you? Sexy.

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Arrivederci!

 

 

 

 

 

Road Trip – Stuttgart, Germany

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Naturally, the thing to do in Stuttgart is tour the Porsche factory and museum. G and I toured the museum only, as the factory was closed for the holidays.

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The Porsche 911 GT1 StraBenversion: considered the perfect car by many professional drivers, critics and car enthusiasts alike.

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Warning: I’ve used the rest of this post to engage in a bit of “car porn.” (Be sure to scroll to the end to see what I managed to buy at the museum.) Enjoy!

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My snack at the museum cafe. I enjoyed the pretzel and hot chocolate, but not as much as I’m sure I would have enjoyed a brand new Porsche! Maybe next Christmas?

Arrivederci!