2009 Ferrari F430 auction benefiting Italy earthquake victims
Reprint of article posted on May 17, 2009 by the Exotic Car Examiner
Ferrari to auction the last 2009 year F430 made for charity to benefit earthquake victims of Italy
Ferrari F430 cars are hot sellers, especially with the glass window option showing the engine
If you are pining away waiting to buy that 2009 model of the Ferrari F430 supercar, get in line and sign up now for your auction number. The Ferrari company made an official announcement last week that they will be auctioning off one of the last production models to come off the the car manufacturers pristine and hand made assembly line — and the proceeds of the money made will be donated to help the Italian earthquake victims of the 2009 Mediterranean peninsula tragedy.
PRODUCTION FACILITY HISTORY
The car auctioned will be made at their Maranello factory, a facility that has recently gone green by adding giant solar power roof panels to help the plant be more self sufficient and environmentally friendly regarding it’s internal heating and cooling. As the factory workers hand build each Ferrari from the ground up, the climate controlled comfort they are sure to enjoy is making environmentalist normally angry with the company for their poor gas mileage and (rough to report without wincing these past few years) emissions ratings.
Click HERE to read more about the solar power installations at the Ferrari factory in Maranello
IT AIN’T EASY BEING GREEN
There is good news for the earth in regards to Ferrari on the future horizon. In addition to donating to disaster relief funds to families devastated by the earthquake, Ferrari has announced a plan to reduce their vehicle emissions by up to 40% by the 2012 production year. As such, though it is too bad for the soon to be new owner of this piece of Cavallino Rampante motorsports history when it comes to being green, he or she are sure to win a car designed with the utmost of community conscious integrity.
AUTO WEEK NEWS
According to autoweek.com auto news, “Prancing Horse said… that it is auctioning off the very last F430 to roll off the Maranello production lines at the end of the year to raise money to rebuild the central Italian region of Abruzzo, which was devastated by an earthquake on April 6. Ferrari will work with local authorities to distribute the funds.”
Here are the details thus far released according to auto news reporter Greg Migliore:
- The [Ferrari F430] car will be sold at the RM auction, called the Leggenda e Passione event, Sunday on the grounds of the company’s factory.
- The car comes with a certificate from Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo.
- The winning bidder will get to go to Ferrari HQ in Maranello to choose the final specs for the F430, and it can be equipped with optional features from the company’s Carrozzeria Scaglietti catalogue.
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2009 Pista di Fiorano Ferrari Auction
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Washington DC Metro Cherry Blossom Festival road trip
Reprint of article posted on April 25, 2009 by the Exotic Car Examiner
Road Trips let vehicle owners enjoy the driving experience while cars earn title ‘used vehicle’
It’s official. Spring weather has finally arrived in the Mid-Atlantic region and it’s definitely road trip weather. With the recent changes in weather and it’s time to pull our cars and motorcycles out of the garage to enjoy the new sun and let them earn the worthy car-sale title “used vehicle”. [Though this Car Shopping Examiner prefers the term "Previously Enjoyed"...]
CELEBRATING THE JOYS OF SPRING IN THE WASHINGTON DC METRO REGION
The Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC has brought the nation’s capital another year of magnificent grandeur and glory and April Showers and emerging green patches of goodness will inevitably host May Flowers aplenty. Despite big changes in the American automotive industry, Mid-Atlantic regional dealerships have been confidentially reporting an upswing in business.
Most dealers report slow new car sales; all report a growing public interest in pre-owned vehicles. As such, consumer groups are beginning to report back to their local dealer an increased interest in “CPO” models (Certified Pre-Owned), special cars that are new to buyers, recently produced, but already have a few miles on the road. Savvy auto companies already jumped on the CPO band wagon long ago offering potential buyers the opportunity to buy a certified car with the remaining balance of the original factory warranty transferable.
SPRING SEASON BRINGS ROAD TRIP, SOCIAL, AND PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY
When it comes to planning road trips, Springtime is always a wonderful driving time in any Northern state. Beyond the freezing weather and snow hazard driving risks passing, folks are happy finally head out on the roads to share a little sunshine and watch the green colors of the world explode around them along the roadsides of their local communities. In addition to the car business picking up all over the Mid-Atlantic region this 2009 year, the Passover and Easter holiday season brought together friends and family members from far, near, and dear.
Travel opportunities about this beautiful time of year. People are delighted to bring their cars out on the road to explore, are ready to come out of the cold season hibernation modes. All of America shares travel all across the national highways, byways, and scenic touring roads. For those seeking alternative methods of transportation, many Baltimore Washington DC drivers are also content traveling by rail, sea, and air.
- CLICK HERE FOR TOURS BY TRAIN WITH AMTRAK
- CLICK FOR BALTIMORE CRUISE INFORMATION
- CLICK HERE FOR BWI AIRPORT TRAVEL DELAYS
- CLICK HERE FOR IAD AIRPORT TRAVEL DELAYS
- CLICK HERE FOR DCA AIRPORT TRAVEL DELAYS
- CLICK HERE FOR SIGNATURE FLIGHT INFORMATION
For those who prefer to travel by car the “old fashioned way”, here are some handy links to bookmark to help you get started on your trip or journey before the bright pastel shades of spring become the warm and lush greens of summer.
- Before any trip, don’t forget to renew your American Automobile Association membership. Click here to joinAAA.
- Plan your trip out on Mapquest. Don’t forget to have the site calculate your projected fuel cost based on millage. Click here to visit Mapquest to plan your travel route.
- Book your hotel destinations early. If you plan your driving destinations properly and stop at your decided reservation spots, you’ll find yourself driving safer and more comfortably–and by booking your room reservation ahead online and selecting your preferred overnight accommodation rest areas, you’ll actually save money (as opposed to just pulling over when you get too tired and have to stop). Compare discount hotel rates on the following websites:
- Hotels.com www.hotels.com
- Hotwire.com www.hotwire.com
- Priceline.com www.priceline.com
- Travelocity www.travelocity.com
- LastMinute.com www.lastminute.com
- Use your cellular phone to your advantage. Before your trip look online for desirable hotel chains along your route and save both their 800 number and local telephone number into your mobile handheld.
- In the event you find yourself needing a break along the way, you can always pull over to rest and check out hotels of interest. Chances are, they’ll have clean restrooms and hot coffee in the lobby, and if you find a place you really like, you can book it in advance for your next trip.
- Also, when on the highway, don’t hesitate to dial 911 in the event you see a potential road hazard or traffic emergency. If you dial 311 from your car phone, it will usually get you to the local non-emergency police number.
- Take note of on-ramps, off ramps, mile markers, and important intersection numbers while driving. It will help you identify your location in the event you do report a need for roadway services for yourself or someone else in potential distress and also help you stay more alert while you are behind the wheel on a long journey.
KEEP UP WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHILE BLOSSOMING SOCIAL NETWORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OLD FRIENDS AND NEWLY MADE CONNECTION ACQUAINTANCES ON FACEBOOK–AND DON’T BE ASHAMED TO SHARE EXOTIC SPOTTER NEWS BY CLICKING HERE. REMEMBER: PLAYING IN TRAFFIC CAN BE FUN AND ENTERTAINING WHEN YOU PLAY “I SPY” IN THE CAR WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY ON ANY LONG CAR JOURNEY. LET A NON-DRIVER SNAP A QUICK CAMERA PHOTO OF ANY NEW, CLASSIC, OR UNUSUAL VEHICLE THAT COMES BY ON YOUR JOURNEY.
Rental cars smart for road trips
Reprint of article posted on April 25, 2009 by the Exotic Car Examiner
Rent a car for any road trip or to have an extended test drive of a new automobile model
Consider renting a car for your next weekend away or long distance road travel journey. If you need to justify the expense there are many practical reasons to consider it. If your own personal daily driver vehicle is ever less than reliable, you would like to reduce the wear and tear on your vehicle, or you are planning on selling anytime soon and want to keep the mileage low, renting a car for any sort of long distance or highway miles trip becomes a luxury that is prudent.
CONSIDER RENTING ANY CAR YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO DRIVE FOR A FEW DAYS BEFORE YOU CONSIDER BUYING
If you think spending money on a car rental for a road trip when you already have a perfectly good vehicle to ride across the countryside in, then think about being a little practical yet still self indulgently wicked. Think of renting a car nicer than the model you are presently driving. Rent a convertible model, a high performance racing machine, or a luxury classic to rival the looks and attention value of any exotic supercar on the street.
Let the adventure be as simple as saying you have a little extra cash on hand and want to have a little something different and fun to drive on the road. Chalk the entire vacation or weekend sojourn off as researching a new vehicle, special auto gadget, or set of vehicle options to play with and investigate before making any major automotive purchase.
In that sense, you can’t go wrong by asking for your dream car as your preferred make and model. With so many advantages to renting a travel car and letting your own method of everyday transportation take a rest at home, rental cars are often a fun and intelligent touring class way to go.
POPULAR CAR RENTAL COMPANIES MAINTAIN FLEETS OF NEW MODEL COST-FRIENDLY MODELS THAT APPEAL TO A WIDE RANGE OF AUDIENCES AND DRIVING STYLE PREFERENCES
Hertz has special rates and offers, including weekend discounts, special rates and awards for Hertz Gold Club Members, and guarantees AAA and CAA discounts. Click HERE for discounted rate information from Hertz Rent-a-Car
“Go Greener and Rent Cleaner” with a Budget car rental. Budget offers eco-friendly car rentals. Consider it an extended test drive opportunity that is easy on your gas mileage wallet cash or environmentally friendly to your pocketbook. This rental car company offers loaner vehicles in both hybrid* and U.S. E.P.A. Certified SMART WAY makes and models [*offered at select locations, hybrid rental cars can be specifically reserved by make and model]. Click HERE for more information about renting a Smart Green Vehicle
National offers rental car drivers an exclusive safety feature: the opportunity to utilize a Garmin GPS with every car in their fleet they have rented. In addition, National offers last minute discounts to weekend warriors, the opportunity to join their Emerald Club discount rewards program at no cost, and various special savings promotions routinely for a variety of demographic regions and major metropolitan areas. Click HERE for more information on National’s super saver rewards point Emerald club
Avis offers customers a wide selection of Specialty Vehicles. Always wanted to drive a Hummer H3? They’ve got it. How about a luxury AND performance Cadillac CTS? They are taking names reservations from future Cadillac owners and test drivers steadily. Think you are wild enough to handle a Chevrolet Corvette or Mustang Convertible? Avis just called–they have one ready, willing, and waiting. Click HERE to learn more about Avis and their Specialty Auto Rental program
Last but not least, if you are seriously interested in a vehicular adventure or thinking of purchasing a high-dollar celebrity style ride, do some research not only about the car you are considering buying but find out if there are any rental companies in the country who happen to have and rent or weekly lease that supercar you are coveting.
EXOTIC CAR RENTALS ALLOW DRIVERS TO HAVE A TASTE OF CELEBRITY STATUS, AUTOMOTIVE HERITAGE, AND SAVE MONEY BY DETERMINING THEIR PREFERRED LEVEL OF COMFORT AND LUXURY
Look to Exotic Car rental directories to give you some idea of availability and pricing. Some organizations and websites you find will undoubtedly be more professional than others, but all are sure to guarantee a high level of browsing satisfaction while investigating ways to have that Route 66 or Highway One style dream tour of the open road. Click HERE to visit an online directory of Exotic Car rental companies across the United States of America
Traveling to a destination to pick one of these flashy vehicles up may even provide you with a wonderful excuse to head off for a weekend getaway destination, and if you find the car you’ve always wanted really isn’t all that you had hoped and dreamed, you will save yourself a great deal of cash on your Rolls Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Maserati, or Lamborghini bill while still being able to tell friends and family a great Road Warrior story.
Learn more about luxury and high end performance automobiles and the exotic car collector lifestyle by visiting www.italianizzato.com.
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