VeloceToday Editor at Large Lorenzo Marchesini is about to leave Budrio, Italy on a 1300 mile trip to Holland, then by ship to the U.S. with his newly restored Fiat 500. Photo by Mario Marchesini.
He hopes to live to write about it for VT. Photo by Mario Marchesini.
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Having made a similar trip with Lorenzo several years ago in a Lancia he brought over, I know that this trip is even more ambitious based on the size and top speed of the 500. Wish I could be there to enjoy the sights and great food along the way. Best wishes for safe travel my friend!
Pete,
May we reprint this article in our club’s newsletter?
Thanks
Bob Yetter
Fiat Enthusiasts NW
Dear Lorenzo,
Wish you a great journey through Europe.
I do love this kind of challenges !
Looking forward to seeing you again in Paris soon !
Cheers
Etienne
Lorenzo: should your journey bring you through Memphis, be sure and let us know. We’ll take you for the best barbecue in the south.
As a ’66 500F owner, I would love to meet you and see the car. But I must say you are braver than I with the 500.
David
(and the Italian Car Club of Memphis)
Ciao Lorenzo!
When you arrive in the USA, PLEASE make an effort to contact Club Fiat-Lancia Unlimited (FLU). Club FLU is the largest Fiat enthusiast club in North America. Many members would love for you to visit with us and enjoy a warm reception! Many members are in the northeastern part of the USA, and we will be happy to greet you when you and your car arrive (in New York, perhaps?).
FORZA FIAT, E BUONA FORTUNA!
Bobb Rayner
Founding Member, Club Fiat-Lancia Unlimited