Factory Road Trip

[crikeymikey]

Just got back yesterday. Around 17:00.

What an epic. 2500 miles in 9 days (not a huge amount I'll grant you). 3 Murcis, 2 Gallardos, an ex-Rod Stewart Diablo Roadster and Lambochick's Diablo GT.

Stayed in some stunning places, including 2 days at Lake Como, and various French chateaus.

Visited the Service Department (met James, who was collecting his Spyder), had lunch with Valentino, and then down the road 8 miles for a guided tour of the Pagani works hosted by Horracio himself (he even presented us with the Zonda F press pack, bless him). All in one afternoon. Fab.

Following day was the museum and production tour at Sant' Agata. Lunch in the staff canteen again. Speaking of which, the trip was worth it just for the factory lunch. Why all the workers aren't fat buggers is a mystery to me!

Selected pics to follow plus more via the LCUK forum provided exclusively via Pistonheads (I thank you) to the Club's members.

Edited by crikeymikey on Monday 4th June 14:10

[crikeymikey]

Some pics.

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[RobPhoboS]

Can I come and live with you ?

I will clean your cars everyday.


The food is great at the Ferrari place, although I only got to munch on the first course before blasting off up into the mountains

[NDA]

I bumped into you all briefly at the tunnel - I was in the GT...

A photo towards the end of your tour! Glad you all made it back without incident - one Lamborghini is a site, your convoy was exceptional.



Oh, alright, one of mine then....



Sorry - gratuitous use of non Lamborghini shot there!

[Lambochick]

Here's a few more to whet everyone's appetite.

[a7see]

Seems like an epic trip....

Need more pics guys

Edited by a7see on Monday 4th June 23:09

[squirejo]

Mike - I have sent u an email. I think. Funny error message, could you let me know if you don't receive pls!

[RobPhoboS]

Appetite and everything else wetted !

[Lambochick]

If I get this right, this link should take you to a short video clip. Fingers crossed, and enjoy if it works.

Lambo convoy video (Better quality than YouTube if it works)

If you have problems with that one, here's a You Tube version You Tube host

Edited by Lambochick on Tuesday 5th June 21:21

[Mosi]

I thought V12 MR B Murci belonged to Paul Bailey

Did Paul go on this jolly too then?

Who's distinguished ass do I have to kiss to get invites to this sort of top Euro jolly then?!

[V8LM]

What a sight. Lovely photos. I too saw you at the tunnel in Calais - I was in the silver Aston a couple of rows to your left when you were checking in.

I noticed the silver Gallardo was kept at the back of the line.

[mike360]

Lambochick said:

If I get this right, this link should take you to a short video clip. Fingers crossed, and enjoy if it works.

Lambo convoy video (Better quality than YouTube if it works)

If you have problems with that one, here's a You Tube version You Tube host

Edited by Lambochick on Tuesday 5th June 21:21

great video what stand are you using to keep the camera so still and wind resistanst?

[Lambochick]

mike360 said:

[great video what stand are you using to keep the camera so still and wind resistanst?

Hi Mike. Glad you liked the video - only bought the equipment two days before we left, so still learning how to use it. That shot used a bullet camera mounted to the window with a small suction mount. If you are going to this year's Chateau run in a few weeks, you will be able to see for yourself as I will be using it again.

[mike360]

Lambochick said:

mike360 said:

[great video what stand are you using to keep the camera so still and wind resistanst?

Hi Mike. Glad you liked the video - only bought the equipment two days before we left, so still learning how to use it. That shot used a bullet camera mounted to the window with a small suction mount. If you are going to this year's Chateau run in a few weeks, you will be able to see for yourself as I will be using it again.

would love to come but unfortunatley cant as am partying at the ferrari 60th aniversary in maranello that weekend. prehaps you should do a couple of these events a year they are really awesome . thanks

[neil-f]

Lambochick said:

If I get this right, this link should take you to a short video clip. Fingers crossed, and enjoy if it works.

Lambo convoy video (Better quality than YouTube if it works)

If you have problems with that one, here's a You Tube version You Tube host

Edited by Lambochick on Tuesday 5th June 21:21

Very good quality video as you say on the first one

[crikeymikey]

NDA said:

I bumped into you all briefly at the tunnel - I was in the GT...

Good to meet you also, Neil.
Loved the Weapon of Mass Destruction numberplate.

[crikeymikey]

Mosi said:

Who's distinguished ass do I have to kiss to get invites to this sort of top Euro jolly then?!

Mine, mate! Although all the cars just happened to be LCUK members as well.

[Kibosh]

OOOOH!! NICE Convoy!!

Where did you stay on Lake Como? I was oot furnishing our flat in Varenna. If I'd known!!!!

[crikeymikey]

Lambochick said:

If I get this right, this link should take you to a short video clip. Fingers crossed, and enjoy if it works.

Lambo convoy video (Better quality than YouTube if it works)

If you have problems with that one, here's a You Tube version You Tube host

Edited by Lambochick on Tuesday 5th June 21:21

Good post, Lisa.

Anyone else notice that my numberplate had magically "fallen off" again?!

[Mosi]

crikeymikey said:

Mosi said:

Who's distinguished ass do I have to kiss to get invites to this sort of top Euro jolly then?!

Mine, mate! Although all the cars just happened to be LCUK members as well.

Grrr, so you are going to railroad me into filling in this membership application form that has been sat in my intray for months then are you Mike?!

£70 cheque is coming today!