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Bit of Yorkshire Italian there in the title.
Doing a few road trips this year. Thought I would share.
First up. 458 Spider through Holland, Germany, little nip into France, Switzerland, Italia, Austria, back into Italia, Slovenia, Austria, Germany and back to the ferry.
Came out a week earlier than the rest of the guys. I quite like travelling alone. Meeting them at the Namlos on Saturday.
Had the car 10 years from new. It’s no stranger to Europe.
A few pics.
Doing a few road trips this year. Thought I would share.
First up. 458 Spider through Holland, Germany, little nip into France, Switzerland, Italia, Austria, back into Italia, Slovenia, Austria, Germany and back to the ferry.
Came out a week earlier than the rest of the guys. I quite like travelling alone. Meeting them at the Namlos on Saturday.
Had the car 10 years from new. It’s no stranger to Europe.
A few pics.
Stayed in Bormio last night. The famous bit of the Stelvio is still closed so I’ve been up the Bormio side, down the Umbrail and over to Merano. Here for two nights so no driving tomorrow.
Top of the Umbrail.
Some random pass I can’t remember the name of. Bumped into some of the guys from the North Yorkshire lotus club (I have an Exige track car) and followed them for a couple of hours this afternoon hence no idea what pass it is.
Top of the Umbrail.
Some random pass I can’t remember the name of. Bumped into some of the guys from the North Yorkshire lotus club (I have an Exige track car) and followed them for a couple of hours this afternoon hence no idea what pass it is.
_Leg_ said:
Stayed in Bormio last night. The famous bit of the Stelvio is still closed so I’ve been up the Bormio side, down the Umbrail and over to Merano. Here for two nights so no driving tomorrow.
Damn! We're heading down to the alps/dolomites tomorrow and Gavia and Stelvio are on the itinerary for next Friday. Checking the forecast, I don't think there's going to be much melt any time soon.Stelvio open today
https://www.bormio.eu/en/alpine-passes
Another useful site for pass status..
https://alpen-paesse.ch/en/#
Happy trails!
https://www.bormio.eu/en/alpine-passes
Another useful site for pass status..
https://alpen-paesse.ch/en/#
Happy trails!
Babw said:
Love the spec on your car. Are the tricolore decals aftermarket?
How many miles on the car now?
Thanks.How many miles on the car now?
It’s had full ppf from new and the tri colore stripes are vinyl on top of the ppf.
Wheels were grey/diamond cut but when they needed doing (as I had a speciale with gold wheels) I had them re done in the gold.
Around 35k. Similar number on my f12.
Mtb trip to the Italian alps in my transporter after this one and then a 3 week tour in the 12 with my Mrs so they’ll both be approaching 40k miles by the end of this year.
Edited by _Leg_ on Friday 7th June 15:12
_Leg_ said:
Stelvio open today
https://www.bormio.eu/en/alpine-passes
Another useful site for pass status..
https://alpen-paesse.ch/en/#
Happy trails!
Thank you! and thanks for the links https://www.bormio.eu/en/alpine-passes
Another useful site for pass status..
https://alpen-paesse.ch/en/#
Happy trails!
Glad to see you’re still getting out and about, Leg. Having hit the big seven oh last year I’m maybe not quite as adventurous as I was. The 458 spider normally now stays in the UK but we’re off to the South of France later this month in the Portofino (which I have to admit is a far more comfortable and practical touring car than the 458). Safe travels.
_Leg_ said:
Thanks.
It’s had full ppf from new and the tri colore stripes are vinyl on top of the ppf.
Wheels were grey/diamond cut but when they needed doing (as I had a speciale with gold wheels) I had them re done in the gold.
Around 35k. Similar number on my f12.
Mtb trip to the Italian alps in my transporter after this one and then a 3 week tour in the 12 with my Mrs so they’ll both be approaching 40k miles by the end of this year.
I've got a white 458 coming in a few weeks and if you don't mind will be copying the tri colore decal like yours. Looks great and enjoy the miles.It’s had full ppf from new and the tri colore stripes are vinyl on top of the ppf.
Wheels were grey/diamond cut but when they needed doing (as I had a speciale with gold wheels) I had them re done in the gold.
Around 35k. Similar number on my f12.
Mtb trip to the Italian alps in my transporter after this one and then a 3 week tour in the 12 with my Mrs so they’ll both be approaching 40k miles by the end of this year.
Edited by _Leg_ on Friday 7th June 15:12
willy wombat said:
Glad to see you’re still getting out and about, Leg. Having hit the big seven oh last year I’m maybe not quite as adventurous as I was. The 458 spider normally now stays in the UK but we’re off to the South of France later this month in the Portofino (which I have to admit is a far more comfortable and practical touring car than the 458). Safe travels.
I’ve found myself going steadier this year. Just can’t be bothered to attack the passes. Although I’m meeting a bunch of friends tomorrow so we’ll see how long it lasts.Oddly, given the difference in bhp, I tour the f12 with the Mrs and don’t drive it anywhere near as quick. The tone of the trips is different. Lads trips - one night in each hotel linking passes, wife trip - 2-3 nights per hotel, sightseeing, shopping etc.
Makes a nice mix.
Edited by _Leg_ on Friday 7th June 18:51
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