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Car Forum / Alfa Romeo Cars / March 2005Italy again
I asked a while ago if anyone knew any good driving routes into Italy .I failed to say that I aren`t setting off until the summer , consequently the replies I got ( thanks , by the way ) all said " don`t do it - the roads are closed ." So - I`ll try again. Anyone know which route I should take ( through Switzerland preferably ) to allow some "playing on the passes " as it were? In the summer ! While I`m using the one finger that can operate this machine here`s a couple of recommendations . Avon Racing have recently done a magic piece of work on my 75 and ditto Jamie Porter on my 1750 GTV. Both were quietly but superbly skilled , they wasted no time and were obviously dedicated to the cars and to the whole customer service thing . Deeply impressive in both cases. Avon Racing are in Rutland and Jamie Porter is in Royston in Herts. Well worth driving a few miles. Phil > I asked a while ago if anyone knew any good driving routes into Italy .I > failed to say that I aren`t setting off until the summer , consequently [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Avon Racing are in Rutland and Jamie Porter is in Royston in Herts. Well > worth driving a few miles. I was up at Jamie's only today.. Decent chap that he is, he donated a Titanium race can to my bike. Sounds lovely, it does :)  SignatureCatman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l (Really) Sprint 1.7 75 2.0 TS Triumph Speed Triple: Black with extra black bits www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk >>I asked a while ago if anyone knew any good driving routes into Italy .I >>failed to say that I aren`t setting off until the summer , consequently [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > I was up at Jamie's only today.. Decent chap that he is, he donated a > Titanium race can to my bike. Sounds lovely, it does :) I'm booked into see Jamie next week to get my bushes changed. Cambelt/variator/tensioners/48k service and MOT done in November with him too. Got plenty change out of £500 - top guy ! (1999 156TS 1.8) >>>I asked a while ago if anyone knew any good driving routes into Italy .I >>>failed to say that I aren`t setting off until the summer , consequently [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > him too. Got plenty change out of £500 - top guy ! > (1999 156TS 1.8) Cool. Nice to see he's keeping popular. SignatureCatman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l (Really) Sprint 1.7 75 2.0 TS Triumph Speed Triple: Black with extra black bits www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk > I asked a while ago if anyone knew any good driving routes into Italy .I > failed to say that I aren`t setting off until the summer , consequently the [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > worth driving a few miles. > Phil IMHO, the Stelvio pass in Italy's Stelvio National Park is still the best. In Switzerland, take the A-3 south from Zurich and meet the A-13 coming from the Lake Constance region. Continue south to Landque. At Landque, take the two-lane highway 28 all the way to the Umbrialpass/Stelviopass cutoff (which I don't remember the route number for, and my map doesn't identify). SignatureGeorge Graves ------------------ "Windows sucks. There's no doubt about it." Bill Gates - CES-2005, Las Vegas, Nevada >>I asked a while ago if anyone knew any good driving routes into Italy .I >>failed to say that I aren`t setting off until the summer , consequently the [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > Umbrialpass/Stelviopass cutoff (which I don't remember the route number > for, and my map doesn't identify). The St Bernardo Pass from Martigny is a good run in the summer. G > >>I asked a while ago if anyone knew any good driving routes into Italy .I > >>failed to say that I aren`t setting off until the summer , consequently the [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > G Yes it is. Unfortunately, now that the A-13 autoroute goes through the St. Bernadino tunnel, it's difficult to find the old pass road. SignatureGeorge Graves ------------------ "Windows sucks. There's no doubt about it." Bill Gates - CES-2005, Las Vegas, Nevada Another nice way to reach Italy from Switzerland is through the Offenpass, you'll came in Italy through Tubre border. It's also the only way you could take in winter, the Stelvio is closed from November to April. Bye :-) SignatureJacopo Prato, Italia -- Sportwagon 2.5 V6 24V Distinctive Join the Club! www.alfasport.net -- >> >>I asked a while ago if anyone knew any good driving routes into Italy >> >>.I [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > Yes it is. Unfortunately, now that the A-13 autoroute goes through the > St. Bernadino tunnel, it's difficult to find the old pass road. > Another nice way to reach Italy from Switzerland is through the Offenpass, > you'll came in Italy through Tubre border. [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > > Yes it is. Unfortunately, now that the A-13 autoroute goes through the > > St. Bernadino tunnel, it's difficult to find the old pass road. Hi Jacopo! Any more thoughts on coming here to California for the Monterey Historics and Concorso Italiano? The "Featured Marque" for the Concorso this year is Alfa Romeo! SignatureGeorge Graves ------------------ "...in all cases where either platform will do the same job equally, the Macintosh is the better choice." - Joe Ragosta |
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