Artist Does Geneva/Milano/Modena

[LaArtist]

Hi folks im back..

I have a mighty report for you..bare with me..this can be a long post.

Lets start with the trip from Milano to Geneva.. AMAZING ROADS and scenery

As soon as we got in to the Palexpo obviously we ran towards Pagani to see the Huayra.. and my god.. i cant even tell you how ******* amazing it is..
The blunt face? forget it..its so damn low and well balanced..its bordering on perfectionism. The interior is perfect not to much as some pictures suggest..its just so damn well thought out..and a piece of art.. Its narrower and more focused than the Zonda.. So much more complete.. i love it.. i almost cried when i saw it.. :







Me and Mr H.P He was so nice to us


A mighty Bugatti for my friend HoH



Stunning concept for the Audi Friends

The HORRENDOUS GAG REFLEX ENABLING Ferrari FF:

The Koenigsegg Agera R..Ugly in real life to be honest..Nice ppl though CEO was there, and we got a nice tour, and got to sit in a Agera.. But still i hate it.

The Saab Concept ( photographs well but was horrible in real life..looked like a mess of melted metal):

Ferrari ( as i said we could not bother with the FF (only 1 pic) it was to damn ugly..so here is the stunning 458, some behind the scene shots of the Ferrari lounge.
Oh and note the blue California, a dude jumped over the glass and into that car like Magnum P.E (over the door) and stood on the white leather seats and rapped in french to his friend filming him on the other side of the glass..
The Ferrari personal flipped out and told him to leave, he proceeded with taunting them and laughing in their face.. Me and my cousin is just standing there and viewing this from the inside of the Ferrari stand and just shaking our heads, after a few minutes a guard comes and the Ferrari dudes tell him what happened and point these 2 idiots out, Funny thing is that they haven't even left, they were standing on the other side of the stand taking more pictures.. So this huge dude from Ferrari Sp.A in Italy pointed him out and they confronted the camera guy ( not the one that jumped in but his friend)..
While they were approaching him..he laughed and snapped photos of their faces.. which resulted in..A huge smack on the camera by the Ferrari dude so it flew like 4 m up in the air..and landed somewhere amongst people and shattered.. Then there was a lot of yelling and shit..Rest i do not know..
Funny thing was that the camera hit my other cousin who was looking at some Maseratis ..on his leg.. The Ferrari People said sorry
So obviously he was an idiot..but that reaction is so typical Ferrari..so nice to see it in real life

Kick Ass Alfa Romeo 4C

Invited to Rolls Royce.. The stunning Drophead Centenary ..And the Not so stunning Ghost

Mercedes-Benz.. The blindingly bright SLS E Cell, Ugly ( hated it) SLK..and yours truly in a stunning Flat white CLS63 AMG.
Oh and we were invited to the Designo room, a monster S class..and some peace and serenity.. Such a treat
Almost forgot the C class coup is KICK ASS

BMW.. Hahha i know some guys here might hate me..but im sorry there was not much of interest, and my cousin didnt take much pictures..
But ile tell you instead.. The 1M was nice but i couldnt get close to it..very popular with young guys they where going nutts..haha..
The 6er was not to my liking..its to bloaty and fat..sorry..
The concept car was kick ass..the front is so mean..but the rest is so so..

Lamborghini Wow..just DAAYYMN that aventador is a BEAST.. Stunner.. We got invited..sat in it.. and i got a real treat for you..behind the scenes Lamborhini Lounge..with a Grey Aventador..enjoy boys..
Got told that the waiting time is to march next year, and price is approx 250K euro excl Tax ( a god damned bargain if you trust me)
Oh and this car was easily the largest crowd puller at the show..you could hardly get near to their stand

And Mr Artist in the Aventador


Ile Post part 2 in the next post

 

[LaArtist]

We went back to the Show the second day more or less to admire the Huayra more.
We got such a nice treatment..Ile let the pictures talk for themselves this car is beyond words..
Its non comparable to other cars.

Artist and Loved ones getting a tour of the Huayra by Alberto Giovannelli (Global Sales Manager)

Interior..Fits like a damn glove..the leather is softer than a babys butt.. and its so tight..the buttons and gauges you see in pictures are half the size in real life..

The interface of the screen is customizable (phhew) This look great without all the colours


Kick ass key..its also smaller than what you see on pictures..and hence not vulgar at ALL..



Me enjoying myself to the fullest ( that lever to the left of the steering wheel is the steering column adjustment )


Some candy


On our way back through the beautiful alps :


Went to see my first Inter match ( life long Inter fan)..The arena is a monster couldnt even get it on picture..
It was 15 degrees..sunny day.. Inter vs Genoa.. 40000 in attendance.. and first half ended 0-1 to Genoa..i was so depressed..
But then second half gave us this.. Enjoy the video and the score board MUhahahhaha EPIC!!!!




Video of Goal ( MUST WATCH)

Some Shots from Milano City Center Piazza Dumo..Stunning!!!




Great food:



And finally the visit the Pagani Factory in Modena..

Well we got there around 11, and buzzed the gate bell..They opened and we went inside to be greeted by Catarina from Pagani and 1 Zonda F, 1 Zonda F roadster and the Zonda UNO..
We talked and hung out for a while, she came back and said follow me guys..No cameras please..
So we went inside the workshop.. they had 3 Zonda R´s up on the final assembly line, we got to see the women ( only women as H.P says only women can do that kind of work due to their small and delicate hands) who lay the carbon fibre
Then we went on to a shelf of finished carbon fibre parts like the paddle shifter for the R..( weights less than a match box..haha)
On to the next room, where we saw the 2 carbon fibre ovens, and Mr Pagani ( who had returned from geneva) along with a shit load of engineers around a third silver Huayra doing some work.. We saw a finished and covered R ready for shipment, and Horacios own red Zonda F on a lift.
They have this secret room where they were building the next huayra..we were not allowed in.. and they refused to tell us the colour of the next car..haha but i tried atleast..
Even the fork lift truck at Pagani has 4 exhaust tips ( a sticker) muhahaha
All in all we got a sick tour..and such warmth from everyone at Pagani Automobili..so much love to them and well wishes.
Even got a pagani key holder strap thingy (wuuuuv)

And much thanx to all brands actually at the show, who were kind enough to invite us in..

All in all a Great experience..

And if there is something you want to ask me.. or want me to put up more photos of something specific..please let me know..

 

[Centurion]

What a magic maga post. I'm glad you made the pilgrim to Geneva, I sadly couldn't fit the press days into my schedule but will try and make it next year. The Aventandor shots are jaw dropping, especially the one showing a profile view of the orange one. It really makes the Veyron look like a stepped on baked potato.

 

[Beemer B773ER]

Thanks a bunch Artist for taking the time and effort to share your thoughts and PHOTOS with us! Very much appreciate buddy!

Yeah, that who-r-ya is starting to look a bit better, especially when you compare it to those Zonda's at the factory. Not sold on the front end or the interior, but the overall shape and styling is becoming more attractive now.

Again, thanks for sharing mate! Glad you had a great time!!

 

[HighestOfHigh]

A mighty Bugatti for my friend HoH

Thank you Artist! Always great to see a Bugatti (Still can't believe I have not seen one in real life). It's such a magnificent car.

What I find amazing is how horrible my local car show is compared to these other ones. Over here they won't even let you open the door of a XJ or A8. I guess I need to go to Europe for a car show..Maybe Frankfurt in September for my 30th B-day.

Nothing worst then seeing all these glorious cars on this forum and never getting to see one in real life.

Glad you got to see your Huayra. I'm sure you had tears of joy in your eyes.

 

[LaArtist]

Yeah man..the huayra..Mr Pagani..the whole experience..

I mean if i didnt tear up then.. i just did now.

Got a letter from Horacio Pagani.. Thanking ME for visiting them, and being a part of their next chapter the Huayra..

Love those guys

 

[Tarek]

Great post Kashif.

Am really looking forward to that AR 4C..

 

[DaSilva]

KARMA forARTIST !!!

Those days mst have been amazing.
and I can't thank you enough for sharing my dream the
Aventador, haha you sat in it

And for you, talking with mr. Pagani, taking a seat in the new
machine... I feel with you, just pure awsomeness!!

Thank you thank you!

 

[LaArtist]

No probs man ile post some more pictures and fun facts later..

I hope you guys liked the Ferrari Drama story

 

[Merc1]

Absolutely stunning thread Artist. WOW.....the Lambo and the Pagani are just sick.

The C-Class coupe looks great too, in one pic you can see that the roofline is lower than the sedan. That should play well on the road.

The A3 sedan will obsolete the A4 in the U.S. I'd want the S3 version myself.


Again, stunning posts/thread....thanks.


M

 

[ateekt]

Awesome pics - Hot machines! Keep this thread going!

 

[LaArtist]

Ile let you guys in on a secret..all the pictures are taken with an Iphone 4..we forgot our cam..im very surprised at the quality..haha

 

[Padi]

Wow! Thanks a million Artist!! Those pics are of such a great quality and glad to see there's no people in the way. Bet your trip must have been magical, the round tour and all the guidance at the cars et.c. And the letter was just the cherry on the cake. Are you some journalist or how did you get this good service & all? Anyway thanks, I would give Karma but someone was faster

 

[klier]

VERY well done Artist. Great read and nice pics!!!

 

[LaArtist]

Wow! Thanks a million Artist!! Those pics are of such a great quality and glad to see there's no people in the way. Bet your trip must have been magical, the round tour and all the guidance at the cars et.c. And the letter was just the cherry on the cake. Are you some journalist or how did you get this good service & all? Anyway thanks, I would give Karma but someone was faster

At pagani i know some people, and for the rest, well if you just ask nicely and act properly..and look proper..they are often very nice.
No journalist just a fan

 

[VroomVroom]

Oh wow, serious thanks for you bro!!

Oh a unsettling note, how awful does the SLK look? Did it get any better IRL?

 

[LaArtist]

Im posting the letter i got from Pagani Automobili, along with a story i got told at the factory. To show you guys what heart and passion Mr Pagani puts into his life and work.

Please do not post the letter anywhere. I show it to you guys as we are all good friends

2 Weeks before the release of Huayra there was a video in youtube filmed by a fan that does many of the youtube videos of the paganis near the factory, the car was still disguised but lightly and you could hear the sound of the car. The video was shot in a hidden manner, not as before, out in the open. Let's keep this individuals name hidden ( most people that know about the Huayra knows who im talking about).
The person in question is a fan that very often visits the factory ( he was even outside the gate when we were there..hence the story).
As all fans he got treated with great respect by the crew at pagani and Mr Pagani himself, but after he did this, and appeared a day or 2 after at the factory..There was a huge fight between a test driver of pagani and another very high figure at Pagani automobili ( names will be kept a secret).. The fight bordered on the physical side..When Mr Pagani saw this he went out and told them to stop,and brought this guy inside.. Talked to him and explained what kind of respect they have had for him,and they expect the same back..And that he was very disappointed with him.
I got told that this guys face was red and eyes were teary and looking at the floor, he could not look Mr Pagani in the face..On top of that Mr Pagani forgave him and gave him some posters and let him leave without a fuss..

Thats Gentleman behavior right there..
Behavior like that makes me want to spend my theoretical 1million euros on a Huayra..

While up top you can read Ferraris reaction to a miss conduct.. very different

 

[cawimmer430]

Very nice shots and thanks for posting!

 

[Cashmere]

Karma for you buddy. EPIC post. I have no idea how you got such top notch clearance to all the awesome stands without a press pass. I mean this isnt some random car meet outside your local Mc D's, its Geneva FFS! Either way, YOU THE MAN!

The pic with Horachio is the icing on the cake. Never imagined he would be so easily approachable. I also like how the post wasnt just about cars but an entire experience. Top shelf post once again.

So in the flesh, which colour looked better on the Huayra? Also, did you find out if they will be offering a manual transmission? Also you mentioned that you saw Horachio's Zonda in the workshop, is that supposed to be the final Zonda?

 

[LaArtist]

^Well i got my tricks

The red one looked much better..
No manual at the time and i do not think there will be one..but who knows..They did not say anything else.
Horacios Zonda Is a dark red F with brown interior, its been out since 05-06 i think..
Its not the final zonda.
Infact they are wrapping up the last Zonda R´s..i think they were on nr 9 of 15 in the workshop..and making a new huayra in the secret room.
The Zonda is more or less done.. if not for some very special request.



If you have more question guys.. just bring it