I was just looking through some old pictures for something and came across these pictures! This was back in the summer of 2006 when I visited Ferrari in Maranello, Italy. I went on the factory tour where mom and I watched them build the F430 and I recall seeing some of the first production 599s back then. Of course we weren't allowed to take pictures inside but I can share the pictures taken at Ristorante Cavalino, right outside the factory where Enzo Ferrari used to eat.

This was a huge emblem


Outside in the field


The entrance


The factory entrance directly across from Cavalino


The Ferrari Store across the street along with Planet Hotel


Some of the many memorabilias within




Me outside the restaurant


I talked to this factory worker as he was leaving his shift. He had some interesting stories to share but I can't remember what they were at the moment. If I do, I'll post them here:


Me and mom making a toast to Ferrari


This soup was so good and light


Love a bill that has a Ferrari emblem on it


Earlier in the day I spotted a 612 wrapped up for some reason


And then over at Ristorante Montana situated on the Fiorano Circuit was equally as good if not even better. Michael Schumacher would eat here often. I sat in his favorite spot too.


Some cars being tested on the track


Some of the many memorabilias

 

Me in Michael Schumacher's spot


This is what I had for lunch..it was one of the best pasta dishes I'd ever had!


And then I had this for dessert!


I also visited Galleria Ferrari where I saw a pledora of different Ferraris throughout the ages


This was my favorite, can anyone guess what it is?






They would rotate different models here periodically


Again, can anyone guess what this is..(I know, but I wanted to see if any of you guys could)


The different generations of F1 engines used throughout the ages


Two very serious supercars


There are more here: Galleria Ferrari album

 

As always Jason, fantastic photos!

 

Very nice, Jason! Thank you for posting these.

 

Thanks for sharing those memories with us Jason…

 

I've been there before. What a great trip.


John

 

Gorgeous cars! Thanks for posting these, Jason!

 

Mmm I love profiteroles!

There are 3 supercars in that pic! The 288GTO is by far the best

 

Thanks! I was trying to remember the name of that dessert! You filled in the blank for me! And yes, there was a 288 in that picture too. The Enzo was in the other room.

 

i know there heritage is insane but i still can't ever tell the difference between them and the 308's and 328's. the 70's and 80's never really did much for me in the ferrari game.

My guess is that's a 340 or 375 America early to mid 1950's in your can you guess what this is picture.....

Nice looking I still want a 61' 250 California Spider before any of them

 

your favorite -- barchetta? old TR?

here are some other oldies from Monterey 2006

 

I just want a bite of that dessert.....yummmmmmy :-)

 

PJS,

Good job! You got it! It's a Barchetta (street version).

 

Great pics Jason .. I need to go there one of these days ...