Montezemolo salutes the Ferrari Cavalcade
Posted: 27.06.2013
Source: Ferrari
Florence, June 27th – More than 300 kilometres of road winding its way through the most beautiful corners of Tuscany provided the backdrop for the second edition of the Ferrari Cavalcade. The 90 participating client-collectors, some at the wheels of unique cars of the likes of the Enzo and the SA Aperta, set out from Florence bound for Volterra this morning. The large crowd waiting for the cars in the ancient Etruscan city was surprised to see the white FF of none other than Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo leading the parade and, of course, his presence drew enthusiastic applause from participants and public alike. The Cavalcade then moved on to Bolgheri and next to the Tenuta dell’Ornellaia where they were welcomed by the Marchesi Frescobaldi.
The cars made another stop on the return route to Florence, this time at one of Italy’s many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the town of San Gimignano, which is also known as the Manhattan of the Middle Ages because of the 72 towers and tower houses that dotted its sky in the days of the Italian City States. Today, just 16 remain but the town still retains its extraordinary beauty and allure.
“Our best clients and most dedicated collectors all gathered together to share their passion for the Prancing Horse and their Ferraris by exploring Italy’s most beautiful landscapes and visiting unique locales open only to them: that is the Cavalcade,” is how Luca di Montezemolo describes the philosophy of the event. A philosophy mirrored too in the venue for tonight’s dinner: the Great Cloister of Santa Maria Novella, built between 1340 and 1360, and famous for its frescoes. Today, the Cloister, which is Florence’s largest, houses the Carabinieri Officers’ School and, as such, is normally closed to the public. However, an exception has been made for Ferrari!
Tuscany plays host to the Ferrari Cavalcade
Posted: 27.06.2013
Source: Ferrari
Florence, June 27th – The second edition of the Ferrari Cavalcade, which brings together some of the Prancing Horse’s most dedicated client- collectors and their cars, got underway today. Around 90 stunning Ferraris will wind their way along the uniquely fascinating highways and byways of the beautiful region of Tuscany on a tour as exhilarating to spectators as to their drivers.
The Cavalcade is divided into three stages, each one with a different theme. Today, for example, the theme is art so the route takes participants from Florence to Volterra and then on to Bolgheri before the return leg to the city of the Medicis with a call to San Gimignano also.
The Cavalcade’s participants hail from 30 nations spread over four continents, including New Zealand, the United States, India, Finland, Puerto Rico and Lebanon. The Ferraris taking part include iconic models, such as the Enzo and the F40, and special limited edition series of the likes of the SA Aperta and the 599 GTO. But, of course, as usual, it’s impossible to pick out which of the fleet is the most stunning.
The Cavalcade is divided into three stages, each one with a different theme. Today, for example, the theme is art so the route takes participants from Florence to Volterra and then on to Bolgheri before the return leg to the city of the Medicis with a call to San Gimignano also.
The Cavalcade’s participants hail from 30 nations spread over four continents, including New Zealand, the United States, India, Finland, Puerto Rico and Lebanon. The Ferraris taking part include iconic models, such as the Enzo and the F40, and special limited edition series of the likes of the SA Aperta and the 599 GTO. But, of course, as usual, it’s impossible to pick out which of the fleet is the most stunning.