The Cotswolds Ferrari Owners Club visited Broadway Village in June, putting on a display that impressed everyone in attendance. Aaron Stokes takes you through the experience.
Those who have played the Forza Horizon 4 video game will recognise Broadway Village, as it was one of the locations featured in the game. So, attending the same location you are used to driving around online in person is quite the experience already. Add a collection of Ferraris into the mix, and it creates an atmosphere that makes you feel that you are directly in the video game.
Unlike a lot of car shows this event is unique as it is completely free of charge, you just pay to park your car in one of the nearby car parks.
The short walk up to the high street fills you with excitement for what you’ll see. You catch a glimpse of that infamous Ferrari red drive past as the final cars make their way to park up for the event. Once I got to the high street, I watched a few more cars make their drive down, ready to be parked up in their spaces.
Once they parked the cars, it was time to explore around the Ferraris and the odd imposter from the likes of Aston Martin. The first car that caught my eye was a superbly specified Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. Normally Ferrari’s are finished in their iconic shade of red, which has been synonymous thanks to their dominance in Formula One. However, when you see one that isn’t in this traditional specification, it makes it even more exciting.
When walking around the event, it was hard to comprehend that I was only a child when these cars were first revealed. The prime example is the 458 Italia. I was only six years old when this car debuted. However, each time I see one, it is hard to wrap my head around the fact that this car is 15 years old, with the spider 2 years younger at 13 years old.
There was no shortage of 458 Italia’s and Spider’s on display during the gathering, one in particular stood out. A red 2011/12 458 Italia. On the surface, this doesn’t sound like anything too out of the ordinary in the world of Ferrari. Except this one had a kayak on the roof.
Outside of this quite frankly bizarre sight, there were plenty of more conventional Ferrari’s on display. Ranging from a left-hand drive 458 Speciale, 599 GTB, F430’s, Testarossa, and a beautiful Ferrari Dino. Seeing some of the older cars, particularly the Dino is always a special occasion.
What makes the Dino so special is it was named after Enzo Ferrari’s son, Dino. Surely there is no higher honour than to have a car named after yourself by your father.
For a free show in one of the most beautiful villages in the Cotswolds, it certainly beats expectations as there is something for everyone in the family to look at and enjoy. The Ferrari Owners Club event is not the only event that is hosted in Broadway. Later in the summer, they host the Broadway Car Show which includes a range of supercars from Ferraris, Lamborghini’s and more.
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