Re: Geneva Auto Show

[Bruce Taylor <Bruce.Taylor@xxxxxxx>]

> Anyone know where I can get info on Geneva Auto Show? How much $$,
> How far from the train station? Is it worth a day trip from Paris to see?
>
> Michael Williams
> Sacramento, California US of A
> 69 Duetto
> 84 GTV-6
> 96 De Rosa '73 Replica team bike

The 1999 salon will be held from 11 to 21 March.  The entrance fee is
usually very reasonable - probably around CHF 10 - but this is quite a
large show spread over several halls, so you should count on a full day
just to get around it fairly superficially.  In addition to the car and
component manufacturers, the design houses like Bertone are represented
and there is quite a large area devoted to accessories and service
equipment of all kinds.  Avoid the first weekend if you can as it is
usually crowded then.

Palexpo is located just a few minutes walk from Geneva airport or the
airport rail station.  The auto museum is on the spot, too, and there is
usually a special combined entrance rate for the salon and the museum.

A hint:  Alfa Romeo offer a reception to one of the local clubs on 13
March and the Alfa-labelled pseudo-champagne bottles make nice
souvenirs.  Now don't let on where you heard it's on the first floor of
the stand at 5 pm and they don't usually check club membership cards....

Enjoy!

Bruce Taylor
(Geneva)
http://www.cern.ch/TTC/montreal.html

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