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Journey into

Riva’s History

in the French

Riviera

A classic car event for the 2019 season
celebrating sixty years of Riva’s
unrivalled presence in Monaco
and the South of France

Montecarlo, Monaco

Riva’s association with legendary car The historic headquarters
manufacturers is well documented in of the Monaco Boat
the world of classic automobiles. In Service in Monte Carlo,
the 1960s, Carlo Riva and his friend with classic cars for
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the 60 anniversary
Ferruccio Lamborghini designed a Riva celebration of the Ferretti
Aquarama fitted with the new 350 GT, Group Exclusive Dealer
the very first Lamborghini ever built. in the South of France
Monaco Boat Service, Riva’s exclusive Snow King The success, not just
dealer in Monaco and the South of commercial, of Riva 110’
France, is celebrating the new season
with this vision in mind, with an array Dolcevita and Custom Line
of exclusive, international classic car The Ferretti Group was among the winners 120’ shows that investing
partnerships: the perfect association to at the Design & Innovation Awards in Cortina in talent, innovation, and
complement the heritage of the Italian d’Ampezzo with Riva and Custom Line. It also research is the only possible
manufacturer of iconic yachts and its
discerning clients. delighted tourists and nautical enthusiasts way to remain firmly at the
The Coppa Milano-Sanremo by displaying an iconic Riva Iseo on Corso Italia top of the nautical industry.
presented by IWC and Mercedes Benz
kicks off the season of events in the Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
last week of March.
The first edition of this historic
competition was held in 1906, and
this year it culminated with a gala The Ferretti Group is reaching ever Production Yacht Design” category. A wonderful view of Corso Group’s Product Strategy Committee
dinner held in Monte Carlo on the last greater heights thanks to its peerless This new planing yacht combines Italia, the historic Cortina and Engineering Department, the
day of the race preceded by a cocktail style, beauty, and legendary history. It groundbreaking style, design, d’Ampezzo city center, 110’ Dolcevita charmed the panel
with a Riva Iseo runabout
reception at the legendary Riva tunnel. registration of the race participants, Riva and the French Riviera underlined its appeal among members and spaces with the seaworthiness, on the streets with its exterior design (featuring
Sophisticated women, fast cars, and attended by the 2016 Formula One continue to encapsulate of the trade and nautical enthusiasts comfort, safety, and customization an extremely sporty profile) and
Riva are no news on the French Riviera. world champion and many other the style and grace that are by winning at the 10 Design & for which Custom Line has always its aerodynamic qualities, which
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In June, Monaco Boat Service will be prestigious guests. Innovation Awards organized by Boat been renowned. are emphasized aft by lateral glass
joining hands with Riva St Tropez for Drivin’ with Nico Rosberg is an also flawlessly reflected by International Media. Jointly produced by the Ferretti structures. The brand’s heritage is
the Rallye des Princesses Richard Mille extraordinary event that represents the world of classic cars. The scene of its triumph was the Group’s Engineering Department and reflected by sophisticated styling
challenge from Paris to Saint-Tropez, a symbolic spectrum of the classic spellbinding Italian town of Cortina the Product Strategy Committee under and technological innovations that
sponsoring the car and Mrs. Brandy’s automotive industry, welcoming any d’Ampezzo. From January 27 to 29, the the engineer Piero Ferrari, it is the first contribute to the breathtaking beauty
team, the proud owner of a Riva Ariston brand and model of classic car built prior ski resort also played host to the 11 Custom Line vessel to be conceived by of the flybridge.
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and an Aquariva Super. to 1985 with significant historical value. Super Yacht Design Symposium, which Francesco Paszkowski Design. Winning two top prizes such as these
The official launch of the first Drivin’ The planned itinerary is challenging Riva celebrated by displaying a fantastic The Riva 110’ Dolcevita picked up the with two different vessels not only
with Nico Rosberg is scheduled for but newbies and seasoned rally Iseo runabout at 94 Corso Italia to catch prize for “Best Exterior Styling – Motor shows that the Ferretti Group is in
October 6–9, 2019, and once again competitors are all welcome. Driving the eyes of people strolling around in Yachts.” Produced in partnership great shape—as highlighted by the
the Riva tunnel will be in the spotlight through an exciting route across search of stunning sights. by Officina Italiana Design (the numbers—but also confirms that the
when it plays host to a welcome Provence, the Côte d’Azur, and the The Custom Line 120’ “Vista Blue” studio founded by Mauro Micheli leading experts in the industry share
cocktail party followed by the Principality of Monaco. was the winner in the “Best New and Sergio Beretta) and the Ferretti its vision of nautical beauty.

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