Maranello - Home of the Fast Car

Next it was Alex's turn to enjoy a 'museo' for a change!















I must admit I did rather enjoy it. It was all very inspirational, a lesson in striving for perfection, being the best in your field and never giving up.

A few Enzo Ferrari quotes for you,

' The best Ferrari, is the next one we build.'

When questioned about the brakes of a Ferrari...
'My cars are designed to GO, not stop.'

'Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... that’s what gets you.'

(...actually, maybe that was Jeremy Clarkson)

Statistics:

15 times Formula One winners
16 times Formula One constructors champions
Formula One participants from the beginning, over sixty years

Well, that us what I was impressed with, I think Alex was more impressed with going 0-100 in 3 seconds and reaching speeds of up to 170kph (in a 50 limit) on the roads outside the museum in a red Ferrari 458 Italia 2010 model. Well, that is what he remembers anyway, it has all to be confirmed when we watch the video;)




Yes, it's true, there are places outside the Museum where you can (in exchange for a few euros) live the dream and take a real live Ferrari for a spin. Alex had 13 minutes of heaven (we negotiated up from 10, hey it is the winter) and it was the ride of his life;). All I know is that he had a smile on his face for the rest of the day. I asked the man behind the counter if it was much different to driving a campervan, he smiled, and said, 'yes, it is a little different'!







Even the bus stop is brand aligned, which is kind of ironic;)




May the horse be with you.

Love
Est xxx