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macfly
April 23rd 2006, 00:16
As many of you know BMW is the principal sponsor of this historic event which is held in the grounds of one of the most beautiful hotels in the world, on the shore of Lake Como.

It is a totally private, by invitation only event, so I was delighted to have the chance to spend a day in the grounds of this gorgeous lakeside palace looking at wonderful cars of all ages. With these shots I didn't set out to do car pictures, as you'll see plenty of those in the mags over the next weeks, but wanted to give you a sense of what it was like walking around the beautiful grounds on a stunningly perfect spring day.
Robert Linton
April 23rd 2006, 01:52
For lunch on Sunday the Z8 armada should go to Da Vittorio in Bergamo.
macfly
April 23rd 2006, 11:58
As well as many other lovely cars, here are some snaps of the early preparations for Sunday's 'public day' at the equally lovely Villa Erba just a stone's throw from yesterdays event at Villa D'Este.

(Sadly that means we'll miss lunch at Da Vittorio in Bergamo, but thanks for the tip!)
macfly
April 23rd 2006, 12:03
The Bizzarrini Ghepardo.

4.1 V8 that revs to 10,000 rpm, makes 550 HP, sounds like an F1 car, and only weighs 2,200 lbs. Thats right, it is just a fraction heavier than an Elise!
Z8Mania
April 24th 2006, 00:09
Nice pictures Andrew! Thanks for sharing!
melny
April 28th 2006, 03:35
not just nice but great, what a view....cars and all...... sign me up. Do I have to tell BMW that i'm sorry and never say a bad word about them to go? Thanks for sharing.
macfly
April 28th 2006, 04:39
Don't expect another chance though, that was a once in a lifetime special invitation to celebrate the forming of the Z8 Club. BMW actually announced that they would invite us last June shortly after the inauguration ceremoniy of the Z8 Club in Munich.

However the Z8 Club are hard at work planning other events in Europe. The next one is at the Nurbergring in Sept, and I hope we'll have details on that here soon. Of course we US members will have to rent our own cars if we go, but I've always wanted to drive the 'ring, so even if I'm in rented a Fiat Panda I'm going to try to make it there for that one!!:D
thegunguy
July 16th 2006, 18:52
I see that the article made it into the July edition. Great write-up, Andrew. That brought back a bunch of memories.

Hopefully they'll print the one on MITM too.
macfly
August 29th 2006, 23:30
of the article for those who didn't get the issue.
ZbobZ
August 30th 2006, 00:50
Andrew - a very enjoyable read. Thanks.
fun2drive
August 30th 2006, 04:42
Andrew
Thanks for sharing,
Evie
Norcal
August 30th 2006, 06:27
It only makes me wish I had been there, and congures up fond visions of Colorado.

Thanks
thegunguy
September 3rd 2006, 03:57
The September issue of the Robb Report caught my eye as I was walking thought a book store today. On the cover is beautiful 507. After opening the magazine I was pleased to find the article was on the vintage roadsters that BMW brought to Villa d'Este. It was nice to have one more look at these lovely vehicles.
macfly
September 3rd 2006, 04:48
or if you can't do a pdf can you scan it as a tiff and I'll make it into a pdf here.
thegunguy
September 3rd 2006, 18:37
...I don't have the ability to scan.