Wasn’t it quite the same as the year before? Yes, we have to admit. The critique first: it looks like the event is at the threshold from being an event that is related to volunteering to a professional event. The gap is a thin line but not too easy to cross – keeping the familiar atmosphere alive with a professional handling of the organization.
The “rest” was three days of sunshine, surprisingly the same number of visitors as the year before and cars, cars, cars… accompanied by their owners, some period-dressed what is always nice to recognize. Not only the Knickerbockers and the thirties, but adequate to the Sunbeams and MG’s, the Swingin’ 60s-style.
We already reported about our personal highlight when Ferrari-World Champion John Surtees signed a copy of the “Ferrari Serial Number Manual” and “Supplement #1”. What a kind elderly gentleman he is!
Ferrari wise it still is a misery – neither the local dealer –being located approx. 20 minutes away- nor the German Classiche department took the chance for a display. Four fascinating Ferraris took part
0735GT 250 GT Pinin Farina Cabriolet Series 1 – 2nd in Class - „Sportscar Icons“ (Class J)
0170ED 212/225 S Berlinetta Vignale – 2nd in Class -„Heroes of the Mille Miglia“ (Class K)
4555GT 250 GT Lusso - 1st in class - „Italian Grand Tour“ (Class L)
275 GTB 2 Shortnose – 2nd in Class -„Italian Grand Tour“ (Class L) with a yet unidentified serial number.
The infield with such pretty names like “Apple-meadow” and “Plum-meadow” had a very special car on offer: S/N 0661GT, the 250 GT Boano Coupe from 1957 now livered in dark Red met. with Silver roof/Beige Rosso piping.
Ferrari’s flag is always kept by a very kind group of owners and enthusiasts called Red-on-Tour at the Classic Days. The most interesting car on display was a Dutch visitor on Saturday with # 07605, 275 GTS, #112/200, built in 9/65, originally livered in Nocciola 19397/Rosso 3171 then repainted Argento/Blu Scuro dark Blue Top LHD US eng. # 07605 PF job # 175112.
Sunday’s eyecatcher was easy to find Enzo Ferrari #129765 originally Rosso Corsa FXX stripe then matt Black coating/Nero LHD EU ZFFCZ56B000129765 ass. # 46850 Rosso Dials.
A pdf-edition with pictures –of additional cars as well- will follow in the “Event Reports”-section soon.