To mark the 50th anniversary of the English cult film "The Italian Job" (starring Michael Caine), the 17th Alpenbrevet will be taking well-known routes from the film and will take place from August 15 to 18, 2019.
The plan is for the rally caravan to be transported from Kandersteg to Domodossola on an exclusive car train and then drive via Piedmont to the Nivolet Pass. After a refreshment stop, the riders will return to Turin and then to Val d'Isère, where they will spend the night in a rustic setting. Some sleep will do the participants good, because the Alpine Brevet really gets going on Friday around midday. The Savoy and Maritime Alps will be ridden, and not too close. Around 1000 km later, the historic Fiat factory Lingotto will be approached. There, the rally participants can treat themselves to breakfast. And then slide under the comforter to get some sleep.
In the afternoon, the historical sites of the film set are visited by coach and expertly explained. In the evening there will be a dinner together. Finally, on Sunday, the participants set off on their own on the return journey. Those who still haven't had enough can visit the crash site of the Minis on the south side of the Great St. Bernard.
Preparation is half the battle
Included in the participation fee is a DVD in Bluray quality of the legendary film, so that you can join in the conversation on site.
On special request, a light version can be requested, i.e. without participation in the night drive, stating the reasons. This offer applies in particular to all Lamborghini Miuras, Aston Martin DB4 Convertible, Bedford Harrington Legionnaire or a Thames Dormobile or completely underpowered Fiat, i.e. vehicles that have already played a major or minor role in the film.
Movie cars with discount.
The price per team is a fair CHF 925. Participating cars that are identical in type, color and specification to the film will receive a 20 percent discount, cars identical in type and color 15 percent and cars identical in type only 5 percent.
You can register via email with the organizer Dönni Classic Cars.
The prelude to the movie "The Italian Job" gives a foretaste of what's to come, but fans of Lamborghini with weak nerves should be advised against watching it.
