European ZR-1 Gathering

[XfireZ51]

All of us have some BHAG(Big Hair *** Goal). Mine has always been a dream of touring Europe in my Corvette culminating in a stop in Southern Italy (Puglia) where my parents came from after WWII. We have a number of registry members and ZR-1 afficianados in Europe and they have been good enough t visit us here in the States, I've dreamt of returning that favor by visiting them.
But with a difference. I think they would be excited to have some of us visit them w the ZRs they have heard and read about. Some ZRs from the States.
A European tour visiting our brethren in England, France, Germany, and Italy would be the ultimate trip. Would love to have Jim Voter along to do one of his great chronicles.

Sam,

Whaddya think about that?

[BYEBYE2U]

Count me in
I've done it with an 80 n 88 vette an 86 Buick GN n a bunch of Harleys
I have a ticket to London arriving July 6th 7:30 am
Ship my 95 Z to Southampton n off we go if those dates work for you
My final destination,Kefalonia Greece: invited to come down if you like
Will be passing Puglia on the way
Your thoughts....

[Jitse]

I am looking forward for a meeting/ trip with you guys thru Europe and know there are more European Z's owners who like to cruise with you all.

Jitse

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by BYEBYE2U

Count me in
I've done it with an 80 n 88 vette an 86 Buick GN n a bunch of Harleys
I have a ticket to London arriving July 6th 7:30 am
Ship my 95 Z to Southampton n off we go if those dates work for you
My final destination,Kefalonia Greece: invited to come down if you like
Will be passing Puglia on the way
Your thoughts....

Wow ByeBye, that is really tempting. I know you can get to Greece by ferry near my ancestral town of Bari. Not sure I have enough to time to plan it this year. And I have a new job that started less than a year ago. However, I posted this to see if we could arrange things perhaps for 2017. I'm thinking September would be a better time of year when the rest of the tourists have left, but the weather is still great.
Another thought I had was to go to Europe right about the time of the
24Heures du LeMan. Wow that would be awesome. Visit Normandy also.
Have you shipped vehicles w anyone? Obviously we need an outfit truly reliable and on-time, not to mention trustworthy.

[BYEBYE2U]

I have used Wallenius Lines in the past...out of Port Newark NJ in the past
They are the people that import Volvos,Jaguars, Saabs etc from N. Europe into N.America
Very professional n reliable outfit: usually around 3 weeks to N. European ports
You should see all the American Iron that goes overseas:from Hummers to Fin Caddies etc
Getting insurance on the other side will be a bigger issue for only 1-2 months
....n get ready to D R I V E !!...they don't play around in the Autobahn !

[cvette98pacecar]

Dom, Count me in.

Sam, Find a buyer for a ZR-1, Color year model upgrades. The goal will be to get the car shipped from the US to England. Travel around Europe for two weeks and then deliver the car to the new owner. Hop on a plane and come home.

[FU]

Bucket list

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by FU

Bucket list

Frank,

We'll gather at ur place.

[nelson007]

I was going to ship a Corvette to Germany in April but was unable to get insurance for more than 30 days once it arrived there without paying 19 % VAT and than has to get it inspected. Emmisions are very strict there, not aure it would pass.
So instead of shipping my car there I just purchased an Audi and it will be delivered to me in Germany.

Nelson007

[nelson007]

By the way if anyone needs the requirements in English I could post them for you.
Nelson007