You would all save loads of hours by getting over the channel in the evening and staying the night France side and an early start the next morning.
I've done it countless times and it really tells at the end of the day.

I'm still unlikely to be able to make this trip, here's some distance experience...

We regularly do Hemel to Struan (Isle of Skye) regularly, both in the coupe and in the Bravo. 660 miles, and usually around ten hours of driving. We do that in a day, leaving around seven (in both directions). It's better going up because the roads once you get north of Glasgow are both quieter and more interesting than motorway; coming home it can get tedious and slow.

We also do Hemel to Berlin, most recently over xmas, and that's boring motorway all the way. That's around 850 miles, and again we do it in one day both ways. The average speed is a little higher (though we do remember that the speed limits on the continent do also apply to the British) and our normal run leaves home at 0430 and gets us to Berlin at between six and eight, depending how much we stop for food. Again, we've done it in Coupes - 16NA and 20VT - and in the diesel bravo and the cruise control is bloody useful. You need to keep your wits about you on the motorway if you're doing 130kph or so because some bozo can be behind you at 300kph - from first visible to up your backside in fifteen seconds or so.

So yes, it is quite possible to do long distances without a break (other than that enforced by the crossing, and fuel stops) but it helps no end if there are two of you driving. A break is definitely indicated.

Five years ago we spent a week getting to Torino, stopping first in Ulm in Germany and then a short break in Brescia.

Even if we stay French side and leave early it's still an 8hr drive whatever way you look at it, it's a trip we're meant to enjoy so I for one will welcome a more relaxed drive and extra day, itinerary so far is:

Dover-Dunkirk 9am ferry 19th June, present costs return are £130.00.
1st night Best Western Hotel Crystal in Nancy, 5.5hrs driving from Dunkirk, costs £89.00 - £120.00.
2nd night Geneva not Bern so we have more choices for routes to Turin, Best Western Hotel Porte Sud de Geneva, costs £66.00 - £100.00.
3rd, 4th and 5th nights in Turin (Giorgio hopefully very soon with this info)
6th and 7th could be the reverse of our route down or different as some may choose to hit it hard home, myself I was thinking leave Italy and heading back through France to stay in Paris 24th, ferry back on the afternoon of the 25th.

Thanks for the info Joe, is it down to individuals to book hotels and ferry passage or do you envisage a group booking once Giorgio gets back in touch?

I'm having to assume that Giorgio is organising the Turin hotel so we're all in one place much like it was for 2014.
For our travel and return it could either be organised as a group booking which I'm happy to do, or independently, it's down to you guys but I know I will have a few in convoy, Clint, PhilW, Sam I think and Reuben as well if he can get the time off.

Unfortunately I won't be going, but for those who are, it is worth checking AFerry as they are frequently offering discounts on all the channel crossings.

I used to use them on the Dover- Dunkirk route when I was organising the SpaItalia weekends.

It's a shame you won't be able to join in on this one Pete.

Thanks for the link for AFerry

1. CC
2. Barnacle + 1
3. Ballypete
4. Serg1
5. BBR + 1
6. Barmybob + 1
7. skulkin [+1] [probably]
8. Phil Vincy LE + 1
9. Clint (clintos)
10. Klaas + 1 if + 1 confirms
11. Gilbo + 1
12- Coupedummy+1 hopefully
13. DaveG +1 or +2 possibly
14. 1st_things_1st (Andrew) + 1, probably
15. Sam + 1
16. Hollywood (hopefully)

After years of lurking you've finally posted on a thread Rob

Hi guys . Now, you have to wait for the final program we are writing at this time. Tomorrow we go to a restaurant for lunch on Sunday, June 23rd. Then we are waiting for the participation costs of the dinner on June 22nd. We are waiting for the costs of an Italian ice cream shop. We are waiting for answers from sponsor Birra Menabrea and MTM Tappetini. Then give the complete program.

I heard tonight that there is limited space and numbers are already confirmed, can you answer this please?

For hotel for the night between the 22nd and the 23rd we will give you 3 Hotel names to which you will have a lower cost. The choice of the hotel is free and you have to book the night after you enter the list of participants. The whole program will be visible on the website www.clubdelcoupefiat.piemonte.it and this is the only truth. The program so far does not know anyone but only me and Franco

I did not say that. We do not want 1000 fiat coupes and the numbers are limited but nobody knows how many seats will be available

We'll continue to wait for further updates, thanks

Hi All

I hope there's space for a tiny danish 20VT :-)
(and I hope I can get it ready...)

Cheers
M

We've decided to pull out

I had lined up a trailer and booked in a tow bar fit but this morning I cancelled the tow bar. I have a lot of plans for 2019 and this Turin trip was starting to affect those plans. So I just have to drop out!

We may still look at flying over but the Coupé won't be going.

Hi friends. Today I can tell you that 40/45 parking spaces will be available for only
European coupes.

soon there will be the program and there will be reservations like 5 years ago

Now I would like you to tell me who is really interested in coming. English, French, Spanish, Swedish all. Thank you

Hi Giorgio
Very interested in joining you. Diana and I had a fabulous time in Turin at the 20th Anniversary event in 2014. It would be good to meet up again with the many friends we made from across Europe. But it’s a long drive from North West England.
Would it be possible to see the outline program before committing to the trip?
Best wishes Dave (Gilbo) Gilburt

I am definitely interested in coming.

I am definitely able to attend

I'm still in.

A definite here too

I'm still in.

Thanks friends.
It will not be an event organized as in 2014, but we will participate 2 days at the great World Motor Show in Turin. https://www.parcovalentino.com/
Look at the past editions.
We will be exposed in a beautiful historical Italian square.

Can members confirm or add their names please.

1. CC
2. Ballypete
3. Serg1
4. BBR + 1
5. skulkin [+1] [probably]
6. Phil Vincy LE + 1
7. Clint (clintos)
8. Klaas + 1 if + 1 confirms
9. Gilbo + 1
10- Coupedummy+1 hopefully
11. DaveG +1 or +2 possibly
12. 1st_things_1st (Andrew) + 1, probably
13. Sam + 1
14. Hollywood (hopefully)

Hi friends.
It will not be an event like in 2014, but we will be guests of the great International Automobile Show in Turin, Parco del Valentino. https://www.parcovalentino.com/

Looks an amazing venue Giorgio, a chance to see some very special vehicles.

Have you got an information for hotels yet?

Please add me +1 to the list.

Cheers

Tim