Ferrari Mondial . Net

This was a day organised to raise money for the Three Shires Air Ambulance service, and aimed to build on the success of last year’s inaugural event. As ever the location was fantastic, with Lord Carnarvon’s Highclere Castle and surrounding grounds providing a dramatic backdrop for the assembled Ferraris, which had turned out in numbers despite early morning gloom and showers. Taking pride of place were two F40s next to two red Enzos. Verdi Ferrari also had an area where they displayed the legendary black Enzo. Thankfully the rain held off and gradually brightened up as the day went on, allowing the classic planes flyby to take place: WW1 biplanes in formation, a mesmerizing Supermarine Spitfire, and to end the day the last flying Lancaster bomber all swooped low over the crowd. The queue to have a ride in a Ferrari (for a donation to the air ambulance) was constantly big throughout the day so hopefully lots of money was raised. All in all another great day, well done Thames Valley Ferrari Owners Club!

I attended, and indeed participated in the Italian car and bike show held at Birch Park, near Colchester on 14th July 2007. Attending my first event in the Mondial was damn cool, and there was a great turnout of Ferraris and especially Lamborghinis. Highlight of the day had to be not just a red Ferrari Enzo turning up, but a black one too! Given that only 400 of these cars were made it’s quite a experience to see two in the same place. Another highlight was heading home on the A12 I spotted a the unmistakable nose of the red Enzo in my rear view mirror…. it passed me a what I can only say was formidable speed, and what a sound it made as it effortlessly drove past! Also at the show was a Bugatti EB110, a car that would give the Enzo a run for it’s money, but produced 13 years earlier in 1991! Respect to Carl Verdi for bringing such an amazing selection of rare cars.